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India-China hold 'in-depth' talks but no breakthrough in sight

India-China hold 'in-depth' talks but no breakthrough in sight

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The key meeting was held in Beijing on March 27, the MEA said in a statement.

Pak forced Jadhav's kin to remove bindis, mangalsutra, bangles: MEA

Pak forced Jadhav's kin to remove bindis, mangalsutra, bangles: MEA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The mother of Jadhav was prevented from talking in their mother tongue.

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour.

Putting all-out efforts to bring back Indians from Qatar: Navy Chief

Putting all-out efforts to bring back Indians from Qatar: Navy Chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An appeal has already been filed against the death sentence and a higher court in Qatar has already admitted the plea.

Modi attends French National Day celebrations as Guest of Honour

Modi attends French National Day celebrations as Guest of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

A 269-member Indian tri-services contingent is participating in the parade. Three Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will also join the flypast on the occasion along with French jets.

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India's report outlining its steps towards the promotion and protection of human rights will be taken up for review as part of a mechanism under which UN member States review the human rights performance of fellow States, on Thursday in Geneva, according to the ministry of external affairs.

India, China border talks focus on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

India, China border talks focus on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India and China on Monday held a fresh round of military talks with a focus on disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh and ease overall tensions in the region.

MEA officials brief parliamentary panel on Ukraine evacuation efforts

MEA officials brief parliamentary panel on Ukraine evacuation efforts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Top external affairs ministry officials on Monday briefed a parliamentary panel about efforts to bring back Indians stranded in war-hit Ukraine, including plans for 13 evacuation flights in the next two-three days to its neighbouring countries and subsequent increase in the number of daily flights to nine, sources said.

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly.

No official confirmation regarding Masood Azhar's detention: MEA

No official confirmation regarding Masood Azhar's detention: MEA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Even as Pakistan on Wednesday detained Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, his brother and "several individuals" belonging to his dreaded outfit, suspected to have engineered the Pathankot terror attack, India has said it has no official conformation of the same.

India, China diplomats discuss Ladakh disengagement

India, China diplomats discuss Ladakh disengagement

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

Hamas strikes on Israel terror attacks, we stand for sovereign Palestine: India

Hamas strikes on Israel terror attacks, we stand for sovereign Palestine: India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India on Thursday described the strikes by Hamas on Israeli cities as "terror attacks" but at the same time reaffirmed its long-standing position, advocating negotiations towards establishing a "sovereign, independent and viable" State of Palestine living side-by-side at peace with Israel.

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the LAC, New Delhi also asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Glimpses from the At Home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Republic Day.

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Will Foreign Minister Mr. Jaishankar please refer to the RTI reply dated 27-1-2015...The Reply justified the circumstances under which India acknowledged that a small island belonged to Sri Lanka," Chidambaram said.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

A field hospital set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province of quake-ravaged Turkiye has become operational with surgical and emergency wards to provide succour to the affected people, days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks hit that country.

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Rediff.com10 May 2023

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India.

Should Modi Be Worried About This?

Should Modi Be Worried About This?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing on Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People.

Refrain from such actions: MEA to China on UNSC move

Refrain from such actions: MEA to China on UNSC move

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

India slammed China for helping Pakistan in trying to raise the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, saying Beijing should seriously reflect on the global consensus. The latest attempt failed as other countries of the 15-member council felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.

Habib Bank as FII? Finmin seeks MEA nod

Habib Bank as FII? Finmin seeks MEA nod

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

It is believed that ministry of external affairs in its earlier letter to the finance ministry had raised the issue of apparent contradictions in this regard. At present, a foreign individual cannot become an FII, and as such a Pakistani individual citizen also cannot become an FII, the communication said.

MEA left no stone unturned in trying to rescue Indian hostages: PM

MEA left no stone unturned in trying to rescue Indian hostages: PM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

He added that the government remains fully committed towards ensuring the safety of 'our sisters and brothers overseas'.

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India is set to press for early disengagement of troops from the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at a fresh round of high-level military talks with China on August 14, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the request for extraditing Saeed along with certain documents was recently sent to Islamabad.

Ex-MEA official jailed for 4 years in graft case

Ex-MEA official jailed for 4 years in graft case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

A former woman official of the Ministry of External Affairs has been sentenced to four years in jail by a Delhi court for misappropriating nearly Rs 42,000 of government fund.

Would like to see action, India tells UK, US on Khalistan attacks on missions

Would like to see action, India tells UK, US on Khalistan attacks on missions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

India would like to see action, more than just assurance, the ministry of external affairs said on the vandalism of Indian missions in various countries by Khalistanis, adding that he hoped that foreign governments will act against and prosecute those involved.

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honour of Fiji by its premier Sitiveni Rabuka in recognition of his global leadership, in a rare honour for a non-Fijian.

Republic Day chief guest Egyptian Prez El-Sisi arrives in India

Republic Day chief guest Egyptian Prez El-Sisi arrives in India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The 68-year-old influential Arab leader will grace the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Sisi is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

UN flags journalist Rana Ayyub's 'judicial harassment', MEA rejects charge

UN flags journalist Rana Ayyub's 'judicial harassment', MEA rejects charge

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India's permanent mission in Geneva, in a tweet, said advancing a "misleading narrative" only "tarnishes" the reputation of the UN mission.

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The counsel for the Centre said the proposal has been sent to the economic affairs department for further approvals, which would also be processed and the petitioner can apply for requisite visa permits.

MEA steps in to guard misuse of stolen visa stickers

MEA steps in to guard misuse of stolen visa stickers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

With 6,000 Indian visa stickers stolen in the UK, the Ministry of External Affairs has taken a series of steps, including blocking of the stickers, to counter the security breach and to ensure there is no misuse.

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bring ex-naval officials back, they went to Qatar for livelihood: Kin to govt

Bring ex-naval officials back, they went to Qatar for livelihood: Kin to govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

He said it has already been 14 months since the former Naval officers were incarcerated in the West Asian country, and demanded to know how long it would take to repatriate them.

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

"Our position has been clear and consistent on Kashmir... It is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan," the MEA said. The US President had repeated his offer to 'help' resolve the issue on Tuesday.

Disclose bills of Air India charter plane for PM's travel abroad: CIC to MEA

Disclose bills of Air India charter plane for PM's travel abroad: CIC to MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Chief Information Commissioner R K Mathur rejected the contention of the ministry that details of the amount, reference numbers, dates of bills raised by Indian Air Force and Air India for the foreign visits undertaken by the Prime Minister are scattered across various records and files and collation of information in the manner sought by the appellant would involve searching of voluminous records by a significant number of officials.

Canada row: UK disagrees with India's position

Canada row: UK disagrees with India's position

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The United Kingdom has shown its disagreement with India's action after the India-Canada standoff which resulted in the departure of 41 Canadian diplomats from India and called for resolution of differences through discussion.

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India on Monday launched 'Operation Kaveri' to evacuate its nationals from violence-hit Sudan.

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India and China agreed during their military talks on Sunday to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the "remaining issues" in eastern Ladakh at the earliest, but there was no indication of clear forward movement in ending their three-year-long border standoff.