The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said it has not seen any video of US President Donald Trump’s remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he reportedly said he “doesn’t want to destroy Modi's political career.”Responding to a media query, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “I have not seen the video... Also Read US trade pact by March, India pliant on oil as MEA keeps Venezuela option open“Modi is a great man. On Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s remarks regarding his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, Jaiswal said, "Regarding this matter, we have issued both written and verbal explanations." On trade and bilateral relations, Jaiswal highlighted ongoing India-Russia engagement across trade, defence, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges. "As you know, India has consistently supported efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability and dialogue in West Asia.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2026 14:18 UTC