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Sushma Swaraj suffers kidney failure, to undergo transplant

Sushma Swaraj suffers kidney failure, to undergo transplant

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said she was undergoing tests at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi for a kidney transplant.

Sushma Swaraj discharged from AIIMS post kidney transplant surgery

Sushma Swaraj discharged from AIIMS post kidney transplant surgery

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Doctors decided to discharge her after all her latest biochemical tests were found normal including kidney function.

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

She also said the Kartarpur corridor initiative was not linked to the dialogue process with Pakistan.

HC rejects Swaraj India's plea for common symbol

HC rejects Swaraj India's plea for common symbol

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The high court dismissed the party's plea, saying since the electronic voting machines would now carry photographs of the candidates.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Swaraj meets families of Indians abducted in Iraq

Swaraj meets families of Indians abducted in Iraq

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

This is the tenth meeting between Swaraj and the families since the abduction of the Indians from the war-torn country in June 2014.

Amitbhai Is Ready For Battle!

Amitbhai Is Ready For Battle!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Amit A Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and G Kishan Reddy filed nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in Jakarta.

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Two powerful men shaking hands with two powerful women as equals. This photograph made me very happy,' says Aakar Patel.

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday described the violence perpetrated against women in strife-torn Manipur as of "unprecedented magnitude" and refused to consider a plea on similar alleged incidents in opposition-ruled states, such as West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Kerala.

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The opposition claimed that Swaraj misinformed the House on India's foreign policy.

39 Indians kidnapped in Iraq are alive: Swaraj

39 Indians kidnapped in Iraq are alive: Swaraj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"I am not giving false assurance. If I had confirmation that they were killed, then definitely, I would have sought apology from their families the with folded hands and said they were killed. Their killing in such a situation in Mosul in Iraq would not have been blamed on me.

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

During her week-long stay, Swaraj, leading a high-powered Indian delegation, is expected to hold about 20 bilateral and trilateral meetings with leaders attending the session.

Swaraj extends help to distressed Indian in Dubai

Swaraj extends help to distressed Indian in Dubai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday extended help to a distressed Indian in Dubai after her help was sought.

Wish Sushma Swaraj a speedy recovery

Wish Sushma Swaraj a speedy recovery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

As External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is undergoing treatment for renal failure, we wish her a quick recovery.

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Sushma Swaraj passed away into the ages on Tuesday night after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Paying tribute to her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. As we mourn her loss, here's a look at the most memorable quotes from her address at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2018.

WATCH LIVE! Sushma Swaraj addresses UNGA

WATCH LIVE! Sushma Swaraj addresses UNGA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is addressing the 71st session of the UN General Assembly where she is expected to give a stinging response to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's tirade on Kashmir.

Sister Sally evacuated from Yemen: Sushma Swaraj

Sister Sally evacuated from Yemen: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday that the Indian mother superior of an aid home in Aden, where four nuns were killed and an Indian priest was kidnapped by gunmen, has been safely evacuated.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

No place like 'Indian occupied Kashmir': Swaraj to student seeking help

No place like 'Indian occupied Kashmir': Swaraj to student seeking help

Rediff.com11 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday gave a stinging reply to an Indian seeking her help from the Philippines in getting a new passport as she objected to his Twitter profile that said he hails from "Indian occupied Kashmir".

Ivanka Trump meets Sushma Swaraj, calls her 'charismatic' in tweet

Ivanka Trump meets Sushma Swaraj, calls her 'charismatic' in tweet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Ivanka, who would be leading American delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India in November, discussed women's entrepreneurship and workforce development in the two countries.

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Swaraj and Tillerson discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including the situation in the neighbourhood and the Indo-Asia Pacific region, officials said.

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Swaraj directed the Indian HC in Islamabad to issue a visa to her for medical treatment.

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Islamabad and discussed connectivity, terror threats to the war-torn country and the peace and reconciliation process there.

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan expressed optimism and desire to improve ties.

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The protesters started marching towards the PM's residence shouting slogans and holding anti-government placards.

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday came under fire from the opposition and ally Paattali Makkal Katchi for her push to declare Bhagwad Gita as a national scripture with their leaders saying it was inappropriate and that all religions should be treated equally by the government.

Lalitgate: AAP youth wing protests outside Swaraj's residence

Lalitgate: AAP youth wing protests outside Swaraj's residence

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party's youth wing demand the resignation of the external affairs minister in Lalitgate.

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the case of killing of the Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and 'harshest possible punishment' for the culprits.

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

India on Thursday pitched for unleashing the "collective strength" of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj underlined the need for a South Asian Economic Union with greater connectivity and forward movement on pending agreements on rail and motor vehicles.

False Swaraj and fake Mahatmas

False Swaraj and fake Mahatmas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Arvind Kejriwal's every posture and mudra is carefully choreographed to resemble those of the original Mahatma, but the vision is stunted, the hidden agendas often leak out, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Far from the political noise generated by state assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday had lunch together at a five-star hotel in Johannesburg soon after attending the memorial service of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Make in India: Swaraj seeks Seoul's support

Make in India: Swaraj seeks Seoul's support

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

She said the government is preparing a blueprint to build 100 smart cities and to upgrade India's infrastructure

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

However, there will be no bilateral meetings between Swaraj, Sitharaman with their Pakistani counterparts.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

Jolt to Kejriwal as minister quits govt, party over Dalit representation

Jolt to Kejriwal as minister quits govt, party over Dalit representation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

He also alleged that Dalit MLAs, minister or councillors of the AAP were not given any respect.

On Diwali, India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases: Swaraj

On Diwali, India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases: Swaraj

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Swaraj has been taking a sympathetic approach in granting medical visas to Pakistani nationals.

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday clear that participation in the events was not 'compulsory'.