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India gets tough, says talks and terror don't go together

But talks on terror can go ahead, said the Ministry of External Affairs

Jan 11, 2018, 18:44 PM IST

India's increasing 'dominance' in world because PM Modi's personality: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj was speaking at ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Singapore

Jan 07, 2018, 19:27 PM IST

Trapped in Saudi Arabia, Ludhiana woman pleads Sushma Swaraj for help

The matter came to light after Kaur sent a video message to her daughter claiming that she has been forced by the couple to work as a servant.

Dec 31, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Palestine recalls envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed, invites 'great guest' PM Modi

Palestine on Saturday recalled its envoy in Pakistan for sharing a stage with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed after India raised objections to the incident.

Dec 30, 2017, 19:25 PM IST

Palestine conveys 'deep regrets' to India, recalls envoy for sharing stage with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed

The Government of India today registered a strong protest with the Palestinian authorities after their envoy was clicked sharing stage with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan recently.

Dec 30, 2017, 17:23 PM IST

India condemns suicide terror attack on Afghanistan's Shia culture center

The attack occurred during a morning panel discussion on the anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Sunni-majority Afghanistan at the Tabian Social and Cultural Centre.

Dec 29, 2017, 11:52 AM IST

'Disappointed and depressed' with ill-treatment in Pakistan, say Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother

A close relative of Kulbhushan Jadhav has said that the latter's family was "even more depressed" than it had been before their visit to Pakistan.

Dec 28, 2017, 00:04 AM IST

Pakistan is a cheat, verbal threats from India will not work: Shiv Sena on Kulbhushan Jadhav case

The Shiv Sena article rebuked the Pakistani authorities for asking Jadhav's wife and mother to remove mangal sutra, bangles and bindi and even change the attire

Dec 27, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj does it again, offers help to another ailing Pakistani national

Swaraj has directed the Indian High Commission to issue a medical visa to a Pakistani national for his treatment in India.

Dec 23, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

Brahmaputra turns black: MEA raises concern with Chinese Foreign Minister

The MEA on Thursday said that the mysterious blackening of the Brahmaputra river was discussed with the Chinese Foreign Ministry officials.

Dec 14, 2017, 17:15 PM IST

Find out why Brahmaputra turned black: PM Modi to MEA, Water Ministry

PM Modi has asked the MEA and the Water Resources Ministry to find out why river Brahmaputra is suddenly turning black.

Dec 13, 2017, 20:55 PM IST

'Entry into Wassenaar Arrangement will give access hi-tech weapons market'

An entry into the Wassenaar Arrangement is expected to facilitate high technology tie-ups with Indian industry and ease access to high-tech items for the country's defence and space programs, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Dec 08, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

EAM Sushma Swaraj reassures Indian visas to three Pakistani nationals

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said three Pakistani nationals, including a nine-year-old girl, would be given visa for their medical treatment in India.

Nov 28, 2017, 10:26 AM IST

India seeks sovereign guarantee from Pakistan on safety of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife: MEA

Pakistan has recently said that it will allow Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife to meet him purely on ''humanitarian grounds.'' 

Nov 23, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

India denies talks with UK for Bhandari's withdrawal from ICJ election

For election to the ICJ, a candidate has to win an absolute majority in both the General Assembly and the UN Security Council.

Nov 18, 2017, 10:30 AM IST

Months after Doklam stand-off, India and China hold first border talks in Beijing

the meeting, which was held on Friday, was part of the 10th round of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs.

Nov 18, 2017, 08:50 AM IST

Delhi pollution: Foreign diplomats to meet officials of Ministry of External Affairs to express concern

The high air pollution is not only affecting the diplomatic community but also the tourists and other visitors coming to the country, a diplomat said. 

Nov 17, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Will Kulbhushan Jadhav be able to meet his wife? India to decide on Pakistan's offer

The Pakistan govt had last week said that it will arrange a meeting between the alleged Indian spy, Kulbhushan Jadhav, and his wife on humanitarian grounds.

Nov 17, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

November 9th, 2017: News at a glance

Here is what is making headlines today

1. India and its leaders are free to visit Arunachal: MEA's message to China

Nov 09, 2017, 22:19 PM IST

India and its leaders are free to visit Arunachal: MEA's message to China

China had on Monday objected to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's visit - her first - to Arunachal Pradesh.  

Nov 09, 2017, 20:35 PM IST