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Antigua assures full cooperation in Choksi's extradition

Antigua assures full cooperation in Choksi's extradition

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Foreign Minister of Antigua and Barbuda E P Chet Greene on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly and raised the extradition issue of Choksi, who is currently in the Caribbean island.

Dom's Take: Arresting dissent

Dom's Take: Arresting dissent

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Dominic Xavier asks if Umar Khalid's arrest is part of a fresh campaign to crush all dissent against the Modi government

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Swaraj also called on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and held discussions with him on issues of mutual interest.

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For over three months, the three Delhi border points at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur have transformed into townships occupied by thousands of farmers from different parts of the country, mainly Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.

India's new security agenda

India's new security agenda

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initial weeks in office and the composition of his national security team give a sense of his government's foreign policy and national security priorities, says Harsh V Pant

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In a statement, the MEA said, "The latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan-based entities and the recent release of a series of 20 postage stamps by Pakistan glorifying a terrorist and terrorism confirm that Pakistan will not mend its ways."

African envoys to boycott 'Africa Day' celebrations over 'racism' in India

African envoys to boycott 'Africa Day' celebrations over 'racism' in India

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Responding to the concerns of the African envoys, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said government has directed concerned authorities to take stringent action against the culprits involved in killing of the Congolese national.

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

The minister said the terrorist groups created by Pakistan is not only harming India, but also hurting its neighbours.

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Modi said the coronavirus pandemic made people learn new things.

India's Persian Gulf diplomacy is on a roll

India's Persian Gulf diplomacy is on a roll

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

If things work out, it will be a great leap forward in the Indian-Iranian economic ties in the new phase of Iran's reintegration with the world market following the lifting of sanctions, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

India doesn't eye anyone's territory: PM to PIO parliamentarians

India doesn't eye anyone's territory: PM to PIO parliamentarians

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The prime minister said India has always played a constructive role in the world and that Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence can counter extremism and radicalisation.

At all-party meet, leaders assure govt of support in anti-terror action

At all-party meet, leaders assure govt of support in anti-terror action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj briefed them about the operation that destroyed Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror training camp in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

War is against terrorism, not any religion: Sushma at OIC

War is against terrorism, not any religion: Sushma at OIC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

During her nearly 17-minute speech, she did not mention Pakistan.

PM inaugurates first ever undersea optical fibre for Andamans

PM inaugurates first ever undersea optical fibre for Andamans

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

On December 30, 2018, the prime minister had laid the foundation for the 2,312-kilometers long submarine optical fibre cable project connecting Chennai - Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI).

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.

'Googly remark disrespectful to Sikhs': Sushma slams Pak foreign minister

'Googly remark disrespectful to Sikhs': Sushma slams Pak foreign minister

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"Let me explain to you that we were not trapped by your 'googlies'. Our two Sikh Ministers went to Kartarpur Sahib to offer prayers in the Holy Gurudwara", she said.

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A deft hand on India-China relations, Bambawale earlier handled the China desk at the MEA.

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The team's movement would be restricted only to the area of the engagement between security forces and the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists.

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Putin, who was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on his arrival, went straight to Modi's official Lok Kalyan Marg residence where the two leaders had a one-on-one meeting.

Repeal agri laws or farmers to gherao Parliament: Tikait

Repeal agri laws or farmers to gherao Parliament: Tikait

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

He appealed to farmers to be ready as the call for 'Delhi march' can be given at any time.

India welcomes ICJ verdict on Jadhav; says binding on Pakistan

India welcomes ICJ verdict on Jadhav; says binding on Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Terming the ICJ order as the "first step in ensuring justice" to Jadhav, external affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the government will do everything possible to save Jadhav's life.

Sushma comes to the rescue of Indian woman in distress in Pakistan

Sushma comes to the rescue of Indian woman in distress in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Swaraj, who was approached by the 44-year-old woman's father to help her in returning to India, in a series of tweets said she has asked the Indian high commission to renew the woman's Indian passport and facilitate her return to India.

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The 23-year-old girl was found sitting alone on the Samjhauta Express by the Pakistan Rangers 15 years ago at the Lahore railway station.

Cabinet Committee on Security meets after IAF air strikes in Pak

Cabinet Committee on Security meets after IAF air strikes in Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other top officials of the prime minister's office and the security apparatus were present at the meeting.

India asks its nationals to leave Libya

India asks its nationals to leave Libya

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Amidst spiralling violence in Libya, India's mission in Tripoli on Monday advised all its nationals to leave the strife-torn country using all available means and not to travel to that country.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Raksha Bandhan

PHOTOS: India celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

On this day, sisters tie a rakhi on her brother's wrist, symbolising the former's love and prayers for the latter's well-being.

India's Pakistan policy runs into China's Great Wall

India's Pakistan policy runs into China's Great Wall

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'China knows the best way of twisting the knife in its dealings with India: By launching a major incursion into Indian territory,' says Rajeev Sharma.

India to draft 5-year plan of action to boost ties with ASEAN

India to draft 5-year plan of action to boost ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Seeking deepening of ties with ASEAN, India on Saturday said it would soon draft a five-year plan of action starting 2016 to take the "trajectories" of common interests with the 10-member grouping to a new level and particularly emphasised on improving connectivity in the region to further boost trade and people-to-people contact.

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Washington DC after meeting chief executives of major US companies.

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Problems will keep recurring unless China vows to resolve all outstanding issues between the two sides,' says Sana Hashmi.

PCB confirms! India won't play a bilateral series with Pakistan

PCB confirms! India won't play a bilateral series with Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed a bilateral series with India is not happening.

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'Disappointed at the arrogant and negative response by India to my call for resumption of the peace dialogue,' Prime Minister Khan said in a tweet.

Sushma responds to trolls, puts out her own Twitter poll

Sushma responds to trolls, puts out her own Twitter poll

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The poll came after Swaraj was trolled for days in connection with her helping an inter-faith couple to get their passports, who were allegedly harassed over religion by officials.

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Pakistan on Wednesday informed India that Indian inmate Kirpal Singh died of a heart attack at a jail in Lahore two days back after the issue of his mysterious death was taken up with the Pakistani authorities even as the government said it was awaiting further details in the case.

India, China foreign ministers hold 'frank, substantive' talks

India, China foreign ministers hold 'frank, substantive' talks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The entire gamut of bilateral ties including the contentious boundary issue was discussed during a "cordial and substantive" engagement between the foreign ministers of India and China in New Delhi who met within two weeks of installation of the Narendra Modi government.

India asks its diplomats to withdraw kids from Pakistani schools

India asks its diplomats to withdraw kids from Pakistani schools

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

This development amounts to "downgrade" of Pakistan as a "non-school-going station", an official said.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries to meet next month

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries to meet next month

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Aziz said all issues, including Kashmir, would be part of the peace talks under the agreed formula for the fresh re-engagement with India.