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On October 12, the BJP-led Indian Government, extended support to Palestine, amid the ongoing conflict Israel-Palestine. Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry said, "India always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognised borders, side by side at peace with Israel. I think that position remains the… read-more

Days after four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family were found dead in California, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs described it as "shocking". On October 7, the Union Ministry said its mission in San Francisco is following up on the matter with local authorities. "Local police authorities are actively probing the matter. Our mission in San Francisco is following up on it," said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that approximately 18,000 Indians left Ukraine, as of March 3. Under "Operation Ganga", a total of 34 flights rescued 6,400 stranded Indians. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, in the next 24 hours, 18 aircrafts including C-17 IAF, commercial flights (SpiceJet, IndiGo) will be operational to rescue more Indians. Furthermore, Indian Government is constantly monitoring the situation in… read-more

The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA,) on February 17, confirmed to have no plans of evacuation of people from Ukraine and no special flights have been arranged. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi further said, they are in constant touch with Indian Embassy in Ukraine and monitoring the ground situation amid tensions Russia-Ukraine border issue. "Our focus is on and remains on Indian citizens, Indian Nationals and Indian Students," said… read-more

Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson of the MEA, on February 3, confirmed not to attend opening and closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. Disappointed with the torchbearer post, given to honour official commander involved in 2020 Galwan Valley clash, the Indian envoy decided to boycott the event. Taking a dig at the Chinese Government, Bagchi said, "Regrettable that China has chosen to politicise Olympics".