News for '-state-for-external-affairs'

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Some of the reaction to India's bombing on Pak terror camps.

French President Sarkozy arrives in India

French President Sarkozy arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Talks on nuclear cooperation and a multi-billion dollar defence agreement will be the highlight of Sarkozy's visit. The two sides will also discuss ways to enhance trade and business ties. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sarkozy will hold talks on a wide range of issues covering bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

India to try for official status for Hindi at UN

India to try for official status for Hindi at UN

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Indian diplomats will begin holding consultations immediately with the aim of getting support of two-thirds members States to get the proposal through.

Foreign airlines may fly from Kozhikode

Foreign airlines may fly from Kozhikode

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Centre is likely to make a decision on allowing foreing airlines to operate out of Kozhikode soon.

One more Indian confirmed dead in Oman cyclone

One more Indian confirmed dead in Oman cyclone

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

The name of another missing person from Punjab is not known yet. Two other Indians, Dharmarajan and Mohammad Abdul Rahim, both of Andhra Pradesh, were injured in the storm.

Indian launches Bangalore-Male direct flight

Indian launches Bangalore-Male direct flight

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Indian, which would operate an A-320 aircraft on the sector, would fly between the two destinations five days a week.

India for flexibility on Iran issue

India for flexibility on Iran issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline and an early ratification of the LNG deal already signed between the two countries.

South Africa's Tutu praises India

South Africa's Tutu praises India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

During the meeting, Sharma and Tutu recollected the historical ties between the two countries and discussed ways in which it can be further strengthened.

How India helps the neighbourhood

How India helps the neighbourhood

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Sonia meets Saudi king

Sonia meets Saudi king

Rediff.com27 Jan 2006

His visit was the first by a Saudi ruler in 51 years.

Man blackmails Minister V K Singh's wife, demands Rs 2 crore

Man blackmails Minister V K Singh's wife, demands Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

In her complaint lodged at Tughlaq Road police station, Singh alleged that Pradeep Chauhan, a resident of Gurgaon, had even threatened her of "dire consequences".

N-deal: Government hasn't thrown the towel in

N-deal: Government hasn't thrown the towel in

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma, who is traveling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the India-Brazil and South Africa summit at Johannesburg, said India must be part of a global nuclear system.

Resume Middle East peace process: India

Resume Middle East peace process: India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

India said it attaches a high priority to its multifaceted relations with the Arab nations.

India invited to Arab League summit

India invited to Arab League summit

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

With efforts intensifying to generate a new momentum in the stalled Middle East talks, a four-member delegation led by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed will be participating at the summit.

India to introduce biometric passports

India to introduce biometric passports

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The government plans to put in place a system for issuing biometric passports or e-passports by the end of this year and citizens can get them by 2008, Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma said on Friday.

India, Bangladesh discuss bilateral issues

India, Bangladesh discuss bilateral issues

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed on Tuesday met Bangladesh Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan to discuss bilateral and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation matters.

LTTE regrets killing Rajiv Gandhi

LTTE regrets killing Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

He asked the India government and the people of India to be magnanimous to put the past behind and to approach the ethnic question in a different perspective.

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians crosses 100

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians crosses 100

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The death toll of Indians in the Hajj stampede has risen to 101 even as 32 nationals still remain missing after the last month's tragedy.

Kidnapped Indian engineer identified

Kidnapped Indian engineer identified

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The kidnapping of Suryanarayana is the third incident in the last four months wherein an Indian has been targeted in the war-torn country.

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

'The expansion of the Security Council should be seen in the context of overall reforms of the United Nations, which would make it more effective and efficient and give strong legitimacy to its decisions.'

Oman cyclone: 1 Indian killed, 2 hurt, 9 missing

Oman cyclone: 1 Indian killed, 2 hurt, 9 missing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Two other Indians, Dharmarajan and Mohd Abdul Rahim, both of Andhra Pradesh, were injured in the storm, Ahamed said.

Omar Abdullah interview

Omar Abdullah interview

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

British PM Gordon Brown to visit India in January

British PM Gordon Brown to visit India in January

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Brown said he would like to take with him the message of "success of British Indian community" to India and share it with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "who is a good friend."

India to give $50 mn additional aid to Afghanistan

India to give $50 mn additional aid to Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

India Tuesday pledged an additional assistance worth $50 million to Afghanistan, raising the total amount of aid provided to the war-ravaged country to $600 million.

President Kalam leaves for 3-nation tour

President Kalam leaves for 3-nation tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Kalam begins his tour with a three-day visit to Singapore.

3 Indian, 11 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Iraq

3 Indian, 11 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Iraq

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

They were shot on Friday as they headed for Karbala in a bus, officials said.

India, Oman may ink labour pact

India, Oman may ink labour pact

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The issue of the labour agreement came up during discussions between the Minister of State for External Affairs, E Ahamed and Oman's Minister of Manpower Juma bin Ali Al Juma in Muscat on Wednesday. The draft MoU include various measures for the welfare of Indian workers so as to check many labour-related problems.

269 Indians committed suicide in Gulf

269 Indians committed suicide in Gulf

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

The reasons are manifold including personal, financial, family and work related.\n

Rs 2,021 crore spent on PM's foreign travel since 2014

Rs 2,021 crore spent on PM's foreign travel since 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Modi visited over 55 countries in 48 foreign trips since taking over as prime minister in May 2014.

Pak has not done much to curb infiltration: Ahamed

Pak has not done much to curb infiltration: Ahamed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

The government has been keeping the international community informed of the developments in this regard on a continuous basis.

Indians in Lebanon: Civilians may leave

Indians in Lebanon: Civilians may leave

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

One Indian soldier was injured on Monday after shrapnel from Israeli bombing hit him.

Conflicting signals on Kabul's entry into SAARC

Conflicting signals on Kabul's entry into SAARC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Dhaka is not in favour of full membership to Afghanistan and instead supports observer status to it, informed sources said.

Shapoorji Pallonji to build presidential complex

Shapoorji Pallonji to build presidential complex

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The foundation of the seat of government and presidential complex will be laid by John Agyekum Kufuor, president of Ghana, in the presence of Anand Sharma, Indian minister of state for external affairs, on Friday in the Republic of Ghana.

M J Akbar is Mohd Sporting president

M J Akbar is Mohd Sporting president

Rediff.com24 May 2006

The Kolkata club also roped in former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah as a member of its executive committee.

'No substantial evidence' on whether 39 Indians abducted in Mosul are alive: Iraq

'No substantial evidence' on whether 39 Indians abducted in Mosul are alive: Iraq

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Swaraj is likely to make a detailed statement in Parliament on Tuesday about her meeting with her Iraqi counterpart.