Arindam Bagchi
Indian diplomat & Spokesperson of Indian Foreign Ministry
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Arindam Bagchi is an Indian diplomat and civil services officer. He is a 1995 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service. He was appointed the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs in March 2021. On 16 October 2023, he was appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations at Geneva. He will succeed Indra Mani Pandey and is expected to join the post soon.
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Next steps after examining ruling, discussion with legal team: MEA on 8 Indians in QatarIndia on Friday said its next steps in the case relating to eight former Indian Navy personnel will be decided after examining the ruling of a Qatari court and discussions with the legal team handling..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India sends extradition request to Pakistan to hand over 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEAHafiz Saeed is a wanted man in India for various terror activities, including the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated that the request along with certain documents..DNA - Published | |
PM Modi holds talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin TarikThe Sultan of Oman arrived in Delhi on a state visit on Friday, in his first trip to India as the top leader of the Gulf nation. "Giving a boost to India-Oman Strategic Partnership! PM Modi warmly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After Lekhi denial, MEA clarifies on Hamas queryMEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi clarified that a technical correction will be made to attribute the reply on the designation of Hamas to V Muraleedharan. Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi denied approving..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, reiterates India's long-standing position on PalestineExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh expressing concern on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Jaishankar reiterated India's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ambassador meets ex-Navy men on Qatar death rowThe Indian ambassador to Qatar met with eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row, who were given a death sentence by a Qatari Court. Two hearings have already taken place on the appeal filed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PoK part of India, no reason to change our statement: MEA Arindam BagchiMEA spokesperson supports Amit Shah's stand on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reiterating India's clear position. Bagchi clarifies that Afghan Embassy and consulates in India are fully operational,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Inclusion of Indian official's name in US indictment is matter of concern: MEA spokesperson Arindam BagchiArindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, conveyed India's profound apprehension regarding a case filed in a US court that implicates an individual with an Indian official...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Allegations of plot to kill Sikh extremist on American soil: India forms probe panelIndia forms committee to investigate alleged conspiracy involving US authorities, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and Indian government. US authorities reportedly stopped a plot to assassinate Pannun and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Americans bid farewell to outgoing Consul General Randhir JaiswalThe Indian American community in the New York Metropolitan Area hosted a farewell reception for Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, who is moving on to his next role as the spokesperson of the external..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India takes security inputs from US seriously: Ministry of External AffairsIndia on Wednesday said it takes inputs on security matters from the US seriously since they impinge on its own national security concerns as well. The remarks from the Ministry of External Affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'India repeatedly raised issue of fees on Kartarpur corridor with Pakistan, but haven't received any update': MEAIndia has repeatedly raised concern over USD 20 fees levied on by Pakistan for access to the Kartarpur Corridor, but no update has been received by Islamabad, the Ministry of External Affairs said on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India reiterates opposition to China's Belt and Road InitiativeIndia on Thursday said that China's Belt and Road Initiative "lacked respect for New Delhi's sovereignty and territorial integrity" in fresh criticism of President Xi Jinping's ambitious project.The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Woke up to sounds of air raid sirens': Indian evacuees from Israel recount horrorMEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said around 18,000 Indians are currently residing in Israel while about a dozen people are in the West Bank and three to four are in Gaza.DNA - Published |
'Should not become a safe haven for terrorism': India asks Canada to take action against those facing chargesResponding to a query at the regular media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Canada should not become a safe haven for those involved in terror activities.DNA - Published | 'Adhere to international law, rules-based order': India amid China-Philippines rowAmid fresh tensions between China and the Philippines in South China Sea, India reiterated its call for adherence to international law and rules-based order in the region, while also underscoring the..IndiaTimes - Published |
India says its G20 presidency theme received widespread supportIndia on Friday said the theme of its G20 Presidency -- 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' -- is based on the country's civilisational ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and it has received widespread..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Leave as soon as possible': Centre's advice to Indian citizens in violence-hit NigerAs violence grips Niger, the Centre on Friday advised Indian citizens residing in the troubled African nation to leave the country "as soon as possibe"."In light of the prevailing situation, Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Want normal relations with Pakistan but...': MEA on Pakistan PM's call for talks with IndiaDays after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif showed his willingness to talk to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that India wanted..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Unacceptable': India lashes out at China for issuing stapled visas to players from Arunachal PradeshIndia on Thursday lambasted China for issuing "stapled visas" to some sportspersons hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, describing the move as "unacceptable".External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam..IndiaTimes - Published |
High degree of convergence among G20 members on all key issues except Ukraine conflict: MEAIndia on Thursday said there has been high degree of convergence among the G20 nations on all key developmental issues but differences persist on the Ukraine conflict. The comments by External Affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | Will Russian President Vladimir Putin participate in G20 Summit? MEA says thisResponding to a question on whether Russia has confirmed the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the G20 Summit, External Affairs Ministry official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said he..DNA - Published |
Aware of the matter, probe under way: MEA on illegal entry of Pakistani national Seema HaiderThe Centre on Thursday said that it is aware of the matter regarding the illegal entry of Pakistani national Seema Haider into India.Responding to media queries about Haider, whose case has gained..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Colonial mindset': India slams EU Parliament over Manipur resolutionIndia on Thursday hit back strongly at the European Parliament for adopting a resolution over the recent clashes in Manipur, saying that such interference in the country's internal affairs is..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Haven't seen those comments': MEA on US envoy's remarks on Manipur"Not sure foreign diplomats would usually comment on internal matters of India," ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in an apparent response to US Ambassador to India Eric..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Unacceptable': India on Khalistani posters targeting diplomats in Canada, UKIndia on Wednesday reacted strongly to Khalistani elements putting up posters targeting its diplomats in Canada, saying that such acts are "unacceptable".The ministry of external affairs spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published |
US report on religious freedom based on 'misinformation, flawed understanding': IndiaIndia rejected the US State Department report on international religious freedom and said it was based on "misinformation and flawed understanding." According to a statement released by the ministry of..IndiaTimes - Published | India trashes USCIRF report, calls it misrepresentation of factsIndia on Tuesday categorically trashed as "biased" and "motivated" a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) that alleged "severe violations" of religious freedom in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Kaveri: 186 Indians take off from Jeddah in Kochi-bound flight, 3,000 leave Sudan so farAs Operation Kaveri is underway, the Kochi-bound ninth flight departed from Jeddah with 186 passengers. "9th outbound flight departs from Jeddah. 186 passengers onboard this flight are flying to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Operation Kaveri': More stranded Indians leave Sudan for JeddahAs per the ministry of external affairs, the eighth, ninth and tenth batches of stranded Indians have left Sudan for Jeddah. the eighth batch of 135 passengers, ninth batch of 326 and tenth batch with..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Operation Kaveri': INS Teg departs from Port Sudan with 5th batch of 297 passengersThe fifth batch of 297 stranded Indians departed from Port Sudan for Jeddah in Saudi Arabia by INS Teg on Thursday. "#OperationKaveri INS Teg departs from Port Sudan with 297 passengers. This is the..IndiaTimes - Published | Not appropriate to focus on participation by one country: India on SCO meetHours after Pakistan announced that its foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will attend a key meeting of the SCO in Goa next month, India on Thursday said it would not be appropriate to focus on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hope Chinese authorities would facilitate continued presence of Indian journalists in China: MEAIndia on Thursday hoped that Chinese authorities would facilitate continued presence of Indian journalists in China.The comments by external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in Delhi came..IndiaTimes - Published | India slams OIC for its ommunal mindset, 'anti-India' agendaIndia's strong reaction came after the OIC secretariat issued a statement alleging targeting of the Muslim community in several states during Ram Navami processions. "We strongly condemn the statement..IndiaTimes - Published |
India rejects China's attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, says invented names will not alter realityIndia on Tuesday slammed China's attempt to rename places of Arunachal Pradesh and said Arunachal Pradesh will always be an integral part of India. Outrightly rejecting China's move, the ministry of..IndiaTimes - Published | India 'strongly condemns' terror attack in Israel's JerusalemIndia has "strongly" condemned the terror attack that took place in Israel's Jerusalem on Friday night, ministry of external affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a tweet. He also..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Colonial mindset blatantly visible': MEA slams BBC documentary on PM ModiExternal affairs ministry on Thursday slammed a recent BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a "propaganda piece designed to push a particular discredited narrative.""The bias,..IndiaTimes - Published | Sticking to border pacts essential for bilateral relationship: India to China“You are aware of our long standing position that ensuring peace and tranquility in the border areas is essential for the development of our relationship. So too is the observance of bilateral..IndiaTimes - Published |
Peace, tranquility along border essential for development ties with China: IndiaIndia on Thursday asserted that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are essential for overall development of bilateral relationship with China.The comments by external affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | German foreign minister to visit India on December 5German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock will hold talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, MEA spokesman Arindam Bagchi..IndiaTimes - Published |
India welcomes UK court's decision to junk Nirav Modi's appeal against extraditionA day after the UK high court rejected Nirav Modi's appeal against his extradition, India on Thursday welcomed the ruling and said it will continue its efforts to bring back the fugitive..IndiaTimes - Published | 6 Indians held in Pakistan jails despite completing term dead: MEADescribing the deaths of Indian prisoners in Pakistan as alarming, the government on Friday said it had taken up the issue with Islamabad. The ministry of external affairs confirmed that six Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
SCO Summit 2022: PM Modi meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, here's what they discussedMinistry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that their discussions focused on economic cooperation and connectivity between nations.DNA - Published | Maldivian foreign minister arrives in India"A warm welcome to @UN_PGA and Maldives Foreign Minister @abdulla_shahid on his arrival in New Delhi," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. Shahid is set to meet Vice..IndiaTimes - Published |
India condemns attack on Salman Rushdie"India has always stood against violence and extremism. We condemn the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie and we wish him a speedy recovery," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said..IndiaTimes - Published | Independence Day 2022: India reaching out to Canada to ensure security amid celebrations, says MEAAt a weekly conference, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said efforts should be taken to ensure peace and security in the area.DNA - Published |
India rejects China's 'insinuations' on Chinese ship's proposed visit to Sri LankaIndia on Friday rejected China's "insinuations" that New Delhi pressured Colombo against a planned visit by a Chinese research vessel to the Sri Lankan port of Hambantota but asserted that it will take..IndiaTimes - Published | |
