Devirupa Mitra
@devirupa.bsky.social
Diplomatic Editor, The Wire (@thewire.in)
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✒️Reporting on Indian diplomacy, South Asia, Indian Ocean and anything related
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India and Canada make simultaneous announcements of appointments of high commissioners today - about 10 months since both countries expelled each other's top envoys.
August 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
India and Canada make simultaneous announcements of appointments of high commissioners today - about 10 months since both countries expelled each other's top envoys.
While the Brazilian readout (L) of the phone call between Indian Prime Minister Modi and President Lula mentioned discussions on "unilateral tariffs" and the need to "face the challenges", the Indian readout (R) makes no explicit reference to this.
August 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
While the Brazilian readout (L) of the phone call between Indian Prime Minister Modi and President Lula mentioned discussions on "unilateral tariffs" and the need to "face the challenges", the Indian readout (R) makes no explicit reference to this.
Not sure about this. Oversimplifying, but India’s top FP priority seems to be getting its language on terrorism in. Everything else after that. And diplomatic capital is zero-sum. That’s why India often goes along with BRICS lines seen as anti-West or anti-Israel. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/b...
July 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Not sure about this. Oversimplifying, but India’s top FP priority seems to be getting its language on terrorism in. Everything else after that. And diplomatic capital is zero-sum. That’s why India often goes along with BRICS lines seen as anti-West or anti-Israel. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/b...
India welcomes the signing of treaty between UK and Mauritius for handing over sovereignty of Chagos islands, describes it as the "culmination of the process of decolonization of Mauritius in the spirit of international law and rules-based order".
May 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
India welcomes the signing of treaty between UK and Mauritius for handing over sovereignty of Chagos islands, describes it as the "culmination of the process of decolonization of Mauritius in the spirit of international law and rules-based order".
Cant remember US ever using this kind of language in recent times, even during Pulwama.
US Secretary of state Rubio "encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia."
US Secretary of state Rubio "encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia."
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cant remember US ever using this kind of language in recent times, even during Pulwama.
US Secretary of state Rubio "encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia."
US Secretary of state Rubio "encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia."
US President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" national security memo includes direction to Secretary of State to "modify or rescind" sanctions waiver on Chabahar port, India's strategic project in Iran. Both signed a 10-year-old long agreement in 2024 for its operations.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
US President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" national security memo includes direction to Secretary of State to "modify or rescind" sanctions waiver on Chabahar port, India's strategic project in Iran. Both signed a 10-year-old long agreement in 2024 for its operations.
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A possible reason for the timing of announcement and effective concession by India that Vikas Yadav was involved in the attempted Pannun assassination, even though it is being framed by New Delhi as a rouge operation:
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January 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A possible reason for the timing of announcement and effective concession by India that Vikas Yadav was involved in the attempted Pannun assassination, even though it is being framed by New Delhi as a rouge operation:
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Afghanistan foreign ministry's deputy spokesperson tweeted a readout of the main takeaways of the meeting from the Taliban.
(note:this is a machine translation)
key difference between the Indian and Taliban readouts is the mention of visas in the later.
(note:this is a machine translation)
key difference between the Indian and Taliban readouts is the mention of visas in the later.
January 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Afghanistan foreign ministry's deputy spokesperson tweeted a readout of the main takeaways of the meeting from the Taliban.
(note:this is a machine translation)
key difference between the Indian and Taliban readouts is the mention of visas in the later.
(note:this is a machine translation)
key difference between the Indian and Taliban readouts is the mention of visas in the later.
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In probably the highest level of meeting till now, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets with Acting Afghan minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai today, Indian foreign ministry announces.
In probably the highest level of meeting till now, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets with Acting Afghan minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai today, Indian foreign ministry announces.
January 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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In probably the highest level of meeting till now, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets with Acting Afghan minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai today, Indian foreign ministry announces.
In probably the highest level of meeting till now, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets with Acting Afghan minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai today, Indian foreign ministry announces.
After two weeks, India condemns the airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Paktika province, which UN stated took the lives of over dozen women and children. 🇵🇰 claimed to have hit TTP facilities.
January 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
After two weeks, India condemns the airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Paktika province, which UN stated took the lives of over dozen women and children. 🇵🇰 claimed to have hit TTP facilities.
India on massive hydroelectric dam by China on Brahmaputra river: "The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas. We will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests."
January 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
India on massive hydroelectric dam by China on Brahmaputra river: "The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas. We will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests."
On its verified Facebook page, India's state broadcaster posts the screenshot of a parody handle of Indian PM to claim that Modi spoke with President-elect Trump after New Orleans terror attack
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January 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
On its verified Facebook page, India's state broadcaster posts the screenshot of a parody handle of Indian PM to claim that Modi spoke with President-elect Trump after New Orleans terror attack
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What a heartfelt tribute by the Malaysian prime minister for Manmohan Singh
December 27, 2024 at 6:14 AM
What a heartfelt tribute by the Malaysian prime minister for Manmohan Singh
seriously don't understand the confusion among Indian media about the 'six point consensus'. That's how typically China does separate 'packaging'. anyway, just read the Indian press release - it also laid claim to both 'agreed' on several points.
December 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
seriously don't understand the confusion among Indian media about the 'six point consensus'. That's how typically China does separate 'packaging'. anyway, just read the Indian press release - it also laid claim to both 'agreed' on several points.
India has "strongly protested" against a social media post (since taken down) of Mahfuz Alam, a student leader and a member of the Bangladesh interim government. He said that Bangladesh could lay claim to Indian territories.
December 20, 2024 at 10:56 AM
India has "strongly protested" against a social media post (since taken down) of Mahfuz Alam, a student leader and a member of the Bangladesh interim government. He said that Bangladesh could lay claim to Indian territories.
The Chinese ambassador to India posted "six points of consensus" reached by India and China after the India-China Special Representative Talks
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December 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The Chinese ambassador to India posted "six points of consensus" reached by India and China after the India-China Special Representative Talks
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Indian PM to Sri Lankan president -
- fulfill aspirations of Tamils
- fulfill commitment to full implementation of Constitution
- hold Provincial Council Elections.
- finalize the defense cooperation agreement.
- grant for Kankesanthurai Port & rail signalling
- fulfill aspirations of Tamils
- fulfill commitment to full implementation of Constitution
- hold Provincial Council Elections.
- finalize the defense cooperation agreement.
- grant for Kankesanthurai Port & rail signalling
December 16, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Indian PM to Sri Lankan president -
- fulfill aspirations of Tamils
- fulfill commitment to full implementation of Constitution
- hold Provincial Council Elections.
- finalize the defense cooperation agreement.
- grant for Kankesanthurai Port & rail signalling
- fulfill aspirations of Tamils
- fulfill commitment to full implementation of Constitution
- hold Provincial Council Elections.
- finalize the defense cooperation agreement.
- grant for Kankesanthurai Port & rail signalling
Two key point of Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake in his media statement in India during first foreign visit:
1. Forcefully raised the issue of Indian fishermen poaching in SL waters
2. Assured Lankan territory won't be used against Indian interest
(from simultaneous English translation 👇)
1. Forcefully raised the issue of Indian fishermen poaching in SL waters
2. Assured Lankan territory won't be used against Indian interest
(from simultaneous English translation 👇)
December 16, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Two key point of Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake in his media statement in India during first foreign visit:
1. Forcefully raised the issue of Indian fishermen poaching in SL waters
2. Assured Lankan territory won't be used against Indian interest
(from simultaneous English translation 👇)
1. Forcefully raised the issue of Indian fishermen poaching in SL waters
2. Assured Lankan territory won't be used against Indian interest
(from simultaneous English translation 👇)
Indian government has evacuated 74 Indian nationals from Syria via land border with Lebanon, Ministry of External Affairs announced right now. www.mea.gov.in/press-releas...
December 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Indian government has evacuated 74 Indian nationals from Syria via land border with Lebanon, Ministry of External Affairs announced right now. www.mea.gov.in/press-releas...
To a media question whether Sheikh Hasina's extradition was asked during talks with India's FS, Bangladesh FS said foreign ministry would take it up after a political decision was decided internally and law ministry demanded it. He said that it could be requested through any diplomatic channels.
December 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM
To a media question whether Sheikh Hasina's extradition was asked during talks with India's FS, Bangladesh FS said foreign ministry would take it up after a political decision was decided internally and law ministry demanded it. He said that it could be requested through any diplomatic channels.
Bangladesh foreign secretary Jashim Uddin said Dhaka had brought attention of Indian delegation, led by FS Misri to Sheikh Hasina's statements from India. He said the Indian side told him that "her presence does not have any bearing on our relations".
December 9, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Bangladesh foreign secretary Jashim Uddin said Dhaka had brought attention of Indian delegation, led by FS Misri to Sheikh Hasina's statements from India. He said the Indian side told him that "her presence does not have any bearing on our relations".
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri's statement to media after formal talks in Dhaka (first ever bilateral visit since Aug 5)
- wants to work closely with #bangladesh interim govt
- raised concern over safety of minorities, attacks on cultural, diplomatic properties
- wants to work closely with #bangladesh interim govt
- raised concern over safety of minorities, attacks on cultural, diplomatic properties
December 9, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri's statement to media after formal talks in Dhaka (first ever bilateral visit since Aug 5)
- wants to work closely with #bangladesh interim govt
- raised concern over safety of minorities, attacks on cultural, diplomatic properties
- wants to work closely with #bangladesh interim govt
- raised concern over safety of minorities, attacks on cultural, diplomatic properties
In first statement after fall of Bashar Al-assad government in #Syria, Indian foreign ministry calls for "peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society"
December 9, 2024 at 7:11 AM
In first statement after fall of Bashar Al-assad government in #Syria, Indian foreign ministry calls for "peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society"
US SEC moved the court on Thursday to deem the civil case against Adani with the foreign bribery case against Cabanes as "related", so that they can get the same judge/court. thewire.in/business/sec...
December 6, 2024 at 4:47 PM
US SEC moved the court on Thursday to deem the civil case against Adani with the foreign bribery case against Cabanes as "related", so that they can get the same judge/court. thewire.in/business/sec...