Randhir Jaiswal Archives - National Times

26 Nov

India Rebukes Pakistan for Remarks on Ayodhya Temple Flag-Hoisting, Calls Out Its Human Rights Record

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New Delhi, November 26 — India strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that Islamabad’s comments deserved “contempt” and that Pakistan should instead focus on its own human rights failures.MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to questions at the weekly media briefing, said Pakistan had “no moral standing to lecture others,” citing its long history of discrimination and mistreatment of minorities. “We have seen the reported remarks and reject them with the contempt they deserve,” Jaiswal said. “As a country with a deeply stained…

30 Oct

US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project in Iran

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New Delhi, October 30: The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions on the Chabahar port project in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen India’s trade and connectivity network across Central Asia and demonstrates Washington’s pragmatic approach toward New Delhi’s regional priorities.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the development, stating, “The US has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions for the Chabahar port project.” He added that the exemption reflects the continued cooperation between India and the US in advancing strategic infrastructure and regional connectivity.Jaiswal…

26 Sep

MEA Confirms 2,417 Indians Deported from US Since January, Emphasises Legal Migration

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New Delhi, September 26, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India’s firm stance against illegal migration, stressing the government’s focus on promoting safe and legal channels for migration.“Since January, 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States. We remain committed to encouraging legal pathways and stand firmly against illegal migration,” Jaiswal said during the weekly media briefing.Explaining the verification process, he noted that individuals without legal status abroad are returned to India…

17 Jul

India Non-Committal on Revival of RIC Talks Despite Push from Russia and China

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New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — India on Thursday signaled caution over reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral talks, stating that any such move would only happen at a “mutually convenient” time. The government made it clear that no meeting has been scheduled yet, despite public signals from Moscow and Beijing suggesting readiness to resume dialogue.The matter surfaced after Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko expressed hope about the RIC mechanism resuming soon, noting that Moscow is already in discussions with both India and China. “We are interested in making this format work,” he said, underlining that all three nations…