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Gopal Baglay takes charge as MEA spokesperson

Gopal Baglay takes charge as MEA spokesperson

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Baglay replaced Vikas Swarup, who was made India's new high commissioner to Canada.

High commissioner hosts iftar in Colombo

High commissioner hosts iftar in Colombo

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the anti-hijab, anti-halal and anti-azaan campaigns continue in India, it's good to see Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay host a iftar party in Colombo.

Pak advises its citizens against travelling to Ajmer

Pak advises its citizens against travelling to Ajmer

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Pakistan on Friday advised its nationals not to participate in the annual 'urs' at the Sufi shrine in Ajmer after India said it could not ensure their safety and security.

'Disturbed' Jaishankar offers help after Lankan hospital runs out of medicines

'Disturbed' Jaishankar offers help after Lankan hospital runs out of medicines

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The Director of the Peradeniya Hospital in the central district of Kandy on Monday announced the temporary suspension of all routine surgeries due to the shortage of medicine.

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Sri Lankan government on Monday admitted that it has run out of cash to buy fuel as pumps in most filling stations across the country have run dry, exacerbating the deepening foreign-exchange crisis that has crippled the island nation's economy.

Kasab's hanging: Security up at Indian embassy in Pak

Kasab's hanging: Security up at Indian embassy in Pak

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Pakistan has tightened security at the Indian embassy in Islamabad following a 'note verbale' by New Delhi asking for greater security for the mission and its staff in view of Ajmal Kasab's hanging.

Pak calls Indian deputy high commissioner, lodges protest

Pak calls Indian deputy high commissioner, lodges protest

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay to lodge a protest over the road-rage incident involving a Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi. "He was summoned by the director general south Asia to lodge a protest. She has asked him to conduct a thorough probe into the incident and to bring the guilty to justice. He was also asked to ensure the security of our diplomats working in India," an official source said.

India seeks details of Jadhav case proceedings from Pak

India seeks details of Jadhav case proceedings from Pak

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India awaits formal response from Pakistan to its two demands -- consular access and details of the trial proceedings against Jadhav.

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Gate has now come to represent German unity and freedom since the end of the Cold War and divided country.

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy to protest fishermen's arrest

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy to protest fishermen's arrest

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad Gopal Baglay was summoned by the Pakistan foreign ministry on Monday to lodge a protest over the arrest of 13 Pakistani fishermen on March 15.

'Manufactured facts': India slams Pak over Jadhav's fresh 'confessional video'

'Manufactured facts': India slams Pak over Jadhav's fresh 'confessional video'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Pak released a "second confessional video", in which purportedly Jadhav can be seen "accepting his acts of terrorism and espionage".

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over border firing

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over border firing

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over "unprovoked firing" by Indian troops.

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

'Never expected, and never in history, not a single country has extended that kind of assistance'

India snubs China's offer to play 'constructive role' in Kashmir

India snubs China's offer to play 'constructive role' in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India's position on addressing all issues including Kashmir with Pak in a bilateral framework not changed, the MEA said.

PM to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

PM to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said Modi would visit Portugal on June 24, the US on June 25 and 26, and the Netherlands on June 27.

India rejects Pakistan's claim of Russia offering to mediate on Kashmir

India rejects Pakistan's claim of Russia offering to mediate on Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

India on Thursday said Russia had not made any mediation offer to it to resolve Indo-Pak issues, and asserted that Moscow was "well aware" of New Delhi's position of bilateral resolution of all such matters in a terror-free environment.

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The nod for the extension of his tenure till January 28, 2018 was given by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, official sources said.

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay, however, refused to comment whether there was reduction of Indian troops at the tri-junction between India-China-Bhuta.

Picture speaks more than a thousand words: India on Modi-Xi meet

Picture speaks more than a thousand words: India on Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

"We have tweeted that the two leaders discussed a range of issues. A range of issues means a range of issues. I don't want to add anything further... I leave it to you to draw your conclusion," external affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said.

No change in Pak stand on consular access to Jadhav: India

No change in Pak stand on consular access to Jadhav: India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India also refutes Pak's claim of visa review for Jadhav's mother.

V K Singh in Mosul to locate 39 Indians abducted by IS

V K Singh in Mosul to locate 39 Indians abducted by IS

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India said Iraqi authorities have assured it of all cooperation in locating the captives.

India still waiting for Jadhav's chargesheet and court order from Pakistan

India still waiting for Jadhav's chargesheet and court order from Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

"We have sought from the foreign ministry (of Pakistan) a certified copy of the chargesheet as well as the judgment in the death sentence of Jadhav, but there is no response yet from Pakistan's side," MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay told reporters.

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and registered a protest over what it described as "Indian aggression" on the LoC.

Dokalam standoff: India, China open for diplomatic solution

Dokalam standoff: India, China open for diplomatic solution

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

New Delhi has been in 'close contact' with the Bhutan government on the unfolding developments.

Using diplomatic channels to resolve standoff with China: MEA

Using diplomatic channels to resolve standoff with China: MEA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India insisted that PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held "conversation on range of issues" in Hamburg.

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

MEA said the use of the term 'Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir' merely affirmed Indian position that Syed Salahuddin had been involved in cross-border terrorism against India.

No information from Pakistan on Jadhav's condition: MEA

No information from Pakistan on Jadhav's condition: MEA

Rediff.com19 May 2017

There is also no information on what has happened to the appeal by Jadhav's mother.

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi enquired about Sharif, his mother and family.

India summons Pak deputy HC over ceasefire violations

India summons Pak deputy HC over ceasefire violations

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan deputy high commissioner in New Delhi and conveyed its "grave concern" as well as strong protest at the recent escalation in incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan on border which have resulted in several fatalities on Indian side.

India demands certificate on Jadhav's health condition from Pak

India demands certificate on Jadhav's health condition from Pak

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

India maintained thatthe well being and state of Jadhav's health is a "matter of great concern" to it.

11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia

11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said officials of Indian consulate in Jeddah are rushing to Najran following the incident.

PM seeks UK's help in return of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

PM seeks UK's help in return of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Mallya has been in the UK for months, escaping arrest warrants against him.

LoC killings: Pak summons Indian diplomat over protests outside embassy

LoC killings: Pak summons Indian diplomat over protests outside embassy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner over protests outside its high commission in India and asked Centre to ensure the security of its mission and personnel.

Govt calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka as Tamil parties seek intervention

Govt calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka as Tamil parties seek intervention

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

During a meeting of parties convened on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Tamil Nadu-based Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam demanded India intervene in the neighbouring country which is facing a debilitating economic crisis.

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The issues that figured prominently in these discussions included terrorism, Afghanistan and the situation in the Asia Pacific region.

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

A flower has been named in honour the Indian prime minister.

No Indian casualty in London attack: Sushma

No Indian casualty in London attack: Sushma

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Swaraj also said that she is in constant touch with Indian high commission.

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over LoC incidents

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over LoC incidents

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner to protest "ceasefire violations" by the Border Security Force along the Line of Control, claiming that it resulted in the death of a civilian at Rawalakot in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said India made 16 requests for consular access to Jadhav but there was no response from Pakistan on the demand.

Sri Lankan court orders release of 56 Tamil fishermen

Sri Lankan court orders release of 56 Tamil fishermen

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

A Sri Lankan court on Tuesday ordered the release of 56 Indian fishermen who were detained for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters.