News for 'External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup'

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russia on Tuesday promised to look into India's request to share any information it has on the seven-decade-old mystery surrounding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Jaishankar meets African students, assures them of safety and security

Jaishankar meets African students, assures them of safety and security

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Jaishankar met a group of African students who raised their concerns over host of issues including better security in the wake of the killing of Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and cases of assaults against the community.

Pak diplomats get travel permission as India relents in T20 visitation row

Pak diplomats get travel permission as India relents in T20 visitation row

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

New Delhi appeared to relent on Wednesday by stating that it had approved travels of 19 Pakistan High Commission officials and was prepared to consider more such requests.

PM Modi takes crisis management tips at EMERCOM

PM Modi takes crisis management tips at EMERCOM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Russia's premier crisis management centre which deals with emergency situations and ensures coordination among various relevant agencies.

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Asserting that the ministry has been in touch with the Chinese side on this matter, he said government expects no issues when their replacements come in due course.

Bon Appetit! Shanghai treats served to Modi at lunch

Bon Appetit! Shanghai treats served to Modi at lunch

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Menu included selection of traditional appetizers, double boiled bean curd soup, stewed porcini, pancake with vegetable.

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Pakistan has accused India of stoking violence in Balochistan and Karachi in the past, but it is the first time that it has claimed arresting a R&AW officer.

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

During the visit, apart from attending the SAARC meet, Singh is likely to have bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other SAARC member-countries, including Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the bodies of Abis Hasan Rizvi and Khushi Shah from Gujarat will be brought back by Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul on Tuesday night and reach Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

India revokes Mallya's passport

India revokes Mallya's passport

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

ED has approached the MEA seeking initiation of deportation proceedings against liquor baron Mallya

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

India on Saturday night described as unfortunate Pakistan's decision to call of the Indo-Pak NSA-level talks, asserting that it did not set any "pre-conditions" as stated by that country.

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India and also raise the issue of slow pace of probe into the Pathankot airbase terror attack

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose selfie with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang grabbed eyeballs across the globe, on Sunday, extended his 'selfie diplomacy' to Mongolia by clicking one with President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India has evacuated 170 people of 15 countries including the US, the UK, Russia and Germany, External Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on stepping up bilateral cooperation in a range of key areas with a special emphasis on ramping up trade and investment when global slowdown is emerging as a major concern.

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India on Wednesday night deferred a decision on whether to go ahead with the FS-level talks with Pakistan on Friday after the detention of "several individuals" of the dreaded JeM by Islamabad.

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The minister's visit will also give India an opportunity to have first-hand assessment of evolving security situation in that region.

Uighur activist Isa 'suppressed' facts while obtaining visa: India

Uighur activist Isa 'suppressed' facts while obtaining visa: India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Isa had "suppressed" facts while obtaining it but admitted that China had made its position clear to New Delhi.

PM leaves for Tashkent to secure India's place in SCO; will lobby for NSG membership

PM leaves for Tashkent to secure India's place in SCO; will lobby for NSG membership

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In the two-day summit, the SCO will kick off the process of India's accession to the grouping as a full-fledged member along with Pakistan.

India asks Pakistan to tame Hafiz Saeed

India asks Pakistan to tame Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup also made it clear that it was for Pakistan to rein in the JuD chief.

Foreign ministry awaits ED's advice on next action against Mallya

Foreign ministry awaits ED's advice on next action against Mallya

Rediff.com12 May 2016

India on April 28 asked the UK authorities to deport Mallya.

Modi@Google: A tour of the 4 crucial projects in progress

Modi@Google: A tour of the 4 crucial projects in progress

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"We are proud of what is happening in India and share Prime Minister's vision of digital India," Pichai said.

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Pakistan writes to UNSC complaining about India's plan to build wall along LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Introducing a new irritant into the bilateral ties, Pakistan has complained to UN Security Council alleging that India was building a wall along the International Border in violation of the world body's resolutions.

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Following the assault of a Tanzanian female student in Bengaluru, a team of external affairs ministry and high commissioner of Tanzania will visit the city on Friday to take stock of the situation.

A day after NSA talks, Swaraj to visit Pakistan

A day after NSA talks, Swaraj to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will travel to Islamabad on Tuesday on a two-day visit during which she will hold talks with her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz and attend a multilateral conference on Afghanistan.

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari, who was attacked at least thrice by inmates in a Peshawar jail, and assured them of all possible help.

Two Indians among 62 dead in plane crash in southern Russia

Two Indians among 62 dead in plane crash in southern Russia

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

High winds and low visibility caused pilots to abort a first attempt at landing.

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation, blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has infiltrated" India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar issue

India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar issue

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

India hit out at China for its remarks that there was no consensus over the United States' proposal to ban Pathankot attack mastermind and Jaish-e-Mohammed is chief Masood Azhar at the United Nations

'US religious freedom report shows no understanding of India'

'US religious freedom report shows no understanding of India'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

External affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the government does not see the locus standi of a foreign entity like US Commission on International Religious Freedom to pronounce on the state of Indian citizens' constitutionally protected rights.

'Post reforms, world looks differently at India'

'Post reforms, world looks differently at India'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

World Bank President Jim Young Kim and Prime Minister Modi also discussed governance structure of the bank

Day after attack, security tightened at Indian consulate in Jalalabad

Day after attack, security tightened at Indian consulate in Jalalabad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Additional Afghan forces have been deployed around the Indian consulate which was attacked on Wednesday in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan by heavily-armed terrorists including suicide bombers.

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

India has rejected as "totally false" allegations that it blockaded a key trade checkpoint on the border with Nepal amid protests over that country's new constitution even as it emphasised that it is for the Nepalese people and parties to find a mutually acceptable solution.

No photo, no biometric data, no fee paid; can't process Geelani's passport form: Govt

No photo, no biometric data, no fee paid; can't process Geelani's passport form: Govt

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The government on Thursday said the passport application of hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani cannot be processed in its present form, noting that it was incomplete.

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India on Friday rejected China's contention that it must sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty to get membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A yellow minibus carrying Nepal and Afghan security guards was hit by a suicide bomber in the Banae area, PD9 Kabul city at around 5.40 am.

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India on Thursday hit back at China for its statement that Nuclear Suppliers Group membership can't be a "farewell gift", saying it was not seeking the membership to the 48-nation grouping as gift but instead based on its non-proliferation record.

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefly interacted with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Paris on the sidelines of a United Nations summit on climate change.

Publicity ban on LeT, JuD not enough, Pak needs to go far beyond: MEA

Publicity ban on LeT, JuD not enough, Pak needs to go far beyond: MEA

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

India on Wednesday said an effective action by Pakistani government against the LeT and other terror outfits will have to go far beyond "merely" proscribing their publicity through electronic media.