Kathmandu/birgunj, Feb. 21 -- The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said the Indian government will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of Nepali students studying in India.

At a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Nepali students are integral to India-Nepal people-to-people ties.

"The government of India will continue to take all necessary actions to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all Nepali students," Jaiswal said.

He said the MEA has been in constant touch with the Odisha state government and the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar since the issue came to light.

"We have also maintained close contact with Nepali authorities. Pursuant t...