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Tracked last call of missing Infosys worker in Brussels: Swaraj

Tracked last call of missing Infosys worker in Brussels: Swaraj

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

"Raghavendran Ganesh -- We have tracked his last call in Brussels. He was travelling in the metro rail," Swaraj said in a tweet.

After Swaraj meet, BJP softens stance on Obama

After Swaraj meet, BJP softens stance on Obama

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

After criticising United States President Barack Obama's first speech delivered at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on November 6, the Bharatiya Janata Party has softened its stance against him.

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

A combative External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said she was ready for a debate in Parliament over Congress allegations about her links with controversial former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi.

BJP leader Sushma Swaraj hospitalised

BJP leader Sushma Swaraj hospitalised

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

The Bhartiya Janata Party is missing its most vocal face, Sushma Swaraj, during the current session of Parliament as she is down with infection since the past three weeks and has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

India has raised concern over fishermen with SL: Swaraj

India has raised concern over fishermen with SL: Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

India has strongly raised with Sri Lanka the concerns over the plight of Tamil fishermen

Sanskrit should be propagated to purify minds of people: Swaraj

Sanskrit should be propagated to purify minds of people: Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Speaking entirely in Sanskrit to over 600 Sanskrit experts, Swaraj called it a "modern and universal" language and said its tradition is comparable to the river Ganga.

Rohith Vemula wasn't Dalit, says Sushma Swaraj

Rohith Vemula wasn't Dalit, says Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

BJP leader Kailash Vijaywargiya said Rohith did not commit suicide due to expulsion from hostel.

Cong Crowdfunding Sees 20,400 Bot Attacks, 1,340 Data Theft Attempts

Cong Crowdfunding Sees 20,400 Bot Attacks, 1,340 Data Theft Attempts

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Most of the bot attacks have originated from outside India.' 'Our firewalls are resilient and withstood the attacks.'

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.

Swaraj is Bal Thackeray's choice for PM from BJP

Swaraj is Bal Thackeray's choice for PM from BJP

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has said that Sushma Swaraj is the only leader in the BJP who is 'deserving' and will make a 'great choice' for the prime minister's post, evoking a cautious response from the Bharatiya Janata Party which said it has a number of 'capable' leaders to fill the top slot.

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Would like to challenge Swaraj from Vidisha in 2014: Digvijaya

Would like to challenge Swaraj from Vidisha in 2014: Digvijaya

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday said he would like to contest next Lok Sabha election from Vidisha seat in Madhya Pradesh, currently represented by Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj.

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sushma Swaraj on Friday filed her nomination papers from Vidisha and expressed confidence about increasing her victory margin.

Lalitgate: Make public details of Swaraj's meet with UK envoy, says Cong

Lalitgate: Make public details of Swaraj's meet with UK envoy, says Cong

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Congress on Tuesday sought to make more trouble for the government on Lalitgate issue, putting forth six demands including making public minutes of a meeting it claimed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had with United Kingdom High Commissioner James Bevan in which she had favoured grant of travel documents to Lalit Modi.

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Rediff.com31 May 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured help to a Pakistani teenaged girl.

Swaraj, Sitharaman to visit US for 1st 2+2 dialogue on July 6

Swaraj, Sitharaman to visit US for 1st 2+2 dialogue on July 6

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Swaraj and Sitharaman will take part in the first meeting of the '2+2 Dialogue' with US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James N Mattis on July 6, it said.

Give reasons for exclusion of PM under Lokpal: Swaraj

Give reasons for exclusion of PM under Lokpal: Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Thursday justified her objection to exclusion of prime minister from the purview of the Lokpal bill saying the government has given no reasons for his exemption and insisted that nobody was above criminal law.

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The ministry of external affairs called the invitation a "welcome recognition" of the presence of 185 million Muslims in India and of their contribution to its pluralistic ethos, and of India's contribution to the Islamic world.

If Hemraj's head not returned,  get 10 of theirs: Swaraj

If Hemraj's head not returned, get 10 of theirs: Swaraj

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

10 heads from the other side, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj said on Monday and asked the Centre to take tough action against that country.

'Strangulated democracy': Sonia on suspension of MPs

'Strangulated democracy': Sonia on suspension of MPs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Noting that the assembly election results being very disappointing is an understatement, the Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson urged party MPs to channel their disappointment into positivity for next year's general elections.

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

"I wrote a personal letter to Mr Sartaj Aziz for the grant of her visa to Pakistan. However, Mr Aziz has not shown the courtesy even to acknowledge my letter," she tweeted.

No differences within BJP over tweet on PM: Swaraj

No differences within BJP over tweet on PM: Swaraj

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday sought to downplay the divergent views expressed by her and the party after Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh owned responsibility for the central vigilance commissioner fiasco, saying there was "no difference" of opinion and blamed limitations of words in twitter for it.

Raj Kiran finds a well-wisher in Sushma Swaraj

Raj Kiran finds a well-wisher in Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The actor has been traced to a mental asylum in the US.

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.

BJP-HJC alliance firm as a rock in Haryana: Swaraj

BJP-HJC alliance firm as a rock in Haryana: Swaraj

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Nitin Gadkari and Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said the BJP-Haryana Janhit Congress (BL) alliance in Haryana was as firm as a rock and was here to stay.

Women's Bill: Sushma Swaraj for 2nd resolution

Women's Bill: Sushma Swaraj for 2nd resolution

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Senior leader of Bhartiya Janata Party Sushma Swaraj said that her party was in favour of adopting the second resolution on women's reservation bill, which neither requires any constitutional amendment and also does not warrant reservation for women of any particular constituency.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Congress performance in assembly polls 'dismal': Swaraj

Congress performance in assembly polls 'dismal': Swaraj

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Terming the "dismal performance" of Congress in the assembly polls as the "second consecutive defeat" of Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the Congress had made the elections a prestige issue.

Reddy brothers in New Delhi, call on Sushma Swaraj

Reddy brothers in New Delhi, call on Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Karnataka ministers G Janardhan Reddy and G Karuanakar Reddy, under pressure over allegations of illegal mining, today paid an unscheduled visit to New Delhi and met senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, after which they dismissed all the charges against them.

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on key bilateral issues, including Land Boundary Agreement and proposed Teesta river water sharing deal, during which the Indian side also raised the matter of illegal immigration.

Send delegations to Lanka, Aus: Swaraj

Send delegations to Lanka, Aus: Swaraj

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

In one of the most powerful speeches Mrs Sushma Swaraj, deputy leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha from Bhartiya Janata Party, demanded that government of India should send two separate delegations to Sri Lanka and Australia to express their solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and the Indian students who are being targetted in Australia.

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Swaraj said India was hopeful that it will be able to convince China to give its backing.

Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate Nalanda University on September 19

Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate Nalanda University on September 19

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting the NalandaUniversity on September 19 when it will be formally inaugurated.

Mamata ready for tie-up with Cong, Left in Bengal, says INDIA PM after polls

Mamata ready for tie-up with Cong, Left in Bengal, says INDIA PM after polls

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

She expressed confidence that a three-way alliance is very much possible in West Bengal between her Trinamool Congress, Congress and the Left.

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The public has unfair expectations from Mrs Swaraj who is in Islamabad primarily for the Heart of Asia Conference. To restore India's position among stakeholders on Afghanistan is a fair one but to expect her to do more on the Indo-Pak front without requisite preparatory work is unrealistic.'

Manish Tewari flays Swaraj for remarks against Sonia

Manish Tewari flays Swaraj for remarks against Sonia

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

I&B Minister Manish Tewari criticised Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj for using "inappropriate language" against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, saying her remarks were "condemnable".

Swaraj, Jaitley appointed BJP spokespersons

Swaraj, Jaitley appointed BJP spokespersons

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Venkaiah Naidu said several more spokesperson would be appointed till the end of the general election.

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

It is expected that this meeting could possibly pave the way for a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in the US later this month.

Why Swaraj, Modi refused to campaign in Punjab, U'khand

Why Swaraj, Modi refused to campaign in Punjab, U'khand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Senior BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj and Narendra Modi are sulking because they have a grouse against party president Nitin Gadkari, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Sushma Swaraj defends M K Narayanan

Sushma Swaraj defends M K Narayanan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj strongly defended National Security Advisor M K Narayanan in the National Integration Council meeting on Monday when Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh took exception to the NSA's reply to his demand for a judicial probe into the Batla House encounter, in which two alleged terrorists and a Delhi police officer were killed.