News for 'Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna'

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

Krishna not to use private plane for visits abroad

Krishna not to use private plane for visits abroad

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

In view of the government's austerity drive, Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Sunday decided to forego travel by private aircraft which he is entitled to use on visits abroad and said he will go by commercial flights.

Media hyping up Aus attacks: Krishna

Media hyping up Aus attacks: Krishna

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday accused the media of hyping up the incidents of attacks on Indian in Australia.

Pak, terrorism to figure in Hillary-Krishna talks

Pak, terrorism to figure in Hillary-Krishna talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

India and the United States are expected to launch a new chapter in the strategic partnership on Monday when US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds talks with Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna during which Pakistan and terrorism are likely to figure prominently.

What Krishna expects from Pakistan

What Krishna expects from Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

India on Thursday asked Pakistan to demonstrate the same 'force' to deal with terror groups like Laskar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed like it has done against the Taliban in Swat Valley.

SGPC chief meets Krishna over US gurdwara attack

SGPC chief meets Krishna over US gurdwara attack

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the religious body of the Sikh community, met Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in New Delhi on Tuesday, to express their anger over the massacre at a Wisconsin gurdwara on Sunday.

Illegal mining case: K'taka HC to hear S M Krishna's petition

Illegal mining case: K'taka HC to hear S M Krishna's petition

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Karnataka high court will hear on Tuesday the petition filed by Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna challenging the proceedings against him in the illegal mining case. The matter is expected to be come up in the morning session and will be heard by Justice B V Pinto, the same judge who heard the bail plea filed by B S Yeddyurappa.

India not oblivious to terrorism from Pak: Krishna

India not oblivious to terrorism from Pak: Krishna

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Faced with strident attack from opposition over the Indo-Pak joint statement, government on Friday said progress in dialogue with Pakistan is not possible in an atmosphere vitiated by violence or the threat to use violence and claimed this was encapsulated in the document.

Pak has assured justice to 26/11 case, says Krishna

Pak has assured justice to 26/11 case, says Krishna

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Sunday said his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi assured him during a bilateral meeting that Islamabad will begin the trial of those recently arrested in connection with last year's Mumbai terror attack shortly, and that it would take steps to ensure that justice is done.

Ambassador Akbaruddin Shepherds African Outreach

Ambassador Akbaruddin Shepherds African Outreach

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Led by Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar MP Supriya Sule, Group 7 will engage with key countries in Africa -- Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia -- and Qatar to present India's position on Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna, noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and famous playback singer Suman Kalyanpur were given Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

HC to hear MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani acquittal on Sep 19

HC to hear MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani acquittal on Sep 19

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court has postponed the hearing of former Union Minister MJ Akbar's appeal challenging the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case over her accusations of sexual harassment against him. The hearing has been adjourned to September 19 after Ramani's counsel sought an adjournment due to the unavailability of the senior lawyer arguing the case. Akbar had challenged the trial court's February 2021 order acquitting Ramani, arguing that the court erred in considering the case as a complaint for sexual harassment rather than defamation. The trial court had dismissed Akbar's defamation complaint and acquitted Ramani, saying no charges were proved against her.

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.

Chidambaram may visit Pak for SAARC meet

Chidambaram may visit Pak for SAARC meet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

In the midst of current chill in Indo-Pak relations, a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation home ministers' conference is scheduled next month in Islamabad to which Union Home Minister P Chidambaram plans to go subject to Foreign Office's approval.

Karnataka CM meets Krishna over Cauvery issue

Karnataka CM meets Krishna over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday met Union Minister S M Krishna in New Delhi amid demands by Karnataka leaders for a review of Cauvery River Authority's decision asking the state to release 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu.

Krishna agrees with Omar, says J&K did accede

Krishna agrees with Omar, says J&K did accede

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Krishna, during an interaction with a group of journalists, noted that like in the case of Jammu and Kashmir, the maharaja of Mysore had also signed an accession treaty "and I am a citizen of Mysore"

Pillai's remarks 'under-pinned' the talks: Krishna

Pillai's remarks 'under-pinned' the talks: Krishna

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Disapproving the comments made by Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on the eve of Indo-Pak talks, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Wednesday said his whole visit to Islamabad was 'under-pinned' by the remarks, the timing of which was 'very unfortunate.'

Bangladesh reports 2,200 attacks on Hindus, other minorities in 2024

Bangladesh reports 2,200 attacks on Hindus, other minorities in 2024

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

India has expressed concerns over a rise in violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, reporting 2,200 cases in Bangladesh and 112 in Pakistan this year. The Indian government has urged both countries to take measures to ensure the safety of minorities and has highlighted the issue at international forums. The government has also stated that it is monitoring the situation closely and has shared its concerns with the respective governments.

K'taka HC reserves hearing on Yeddyurappa's petition

K'taka HC reserves hearing on Yeddyurappa's petition

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a petition filed by former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, challenging proceedings initiated by the Lokayukta against him in a corruption case.

Racist slur against Dikshit: NZ says sorry

Racist slur against Dikshit: NZ says sorry

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna summoned the New Zealand High Commissioner on Thursday over racist remarks made by a TV show presenter on Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

China's development not a threat, says India

China's development not a threat, says India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

India can remain aloof only at its own peril to the challenges and opportunities presented by China's rapid ascendancy, Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said on Thursday.

India, China pledge to deepen ties

India, China pledge to deepen ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Notwithstanding their differences on the boundary question, India and China on Wednesday vowed to deepen their multi-faceted ties for a "lasting friendship" as Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Phuket.

'Talks with Pak will be restricted to terrorism'

'Talks with Pak will be restricted to terrorism'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

It seems that the Sharm-el-Sheikh controversy and Congress party's politics over it has hit the Prime Minister's Office. A source in the government is underplaying the September 27 meeting between Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York.

Time not conducive to grant Musharraf visa: India

Time not conducive to grant Musharraf visa: India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

India on Friday said time was not conducive to grant visa to former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf to visit the country.

'Pak has not cooperated in handing over Dawood'

'Pak has not cooperated in handing over Dawood'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

India has been asking Pakistan to hand over 42 fugitives including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, but Islamabad has refused to cooperate, Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

'India will keep providing 26/11 evidence to Pak'

'India will keep providing 26/11 evidence to Pak'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

A day after India gave "additional information" to Pakistan on the Mumbai terror attacks, Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Saturday said that New Delhi will keep providing more evidence to Islamabad "as and when" it is collected.

Focus of talks with Pak on 26/11 accused: India

Focus of talks with Pak on 26/11 accused: India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has asserted that the main agenda of his meeting his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York would be to pressurise Islamabad in taking action against perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack.

'Not for talks for sake of talks with India'

'Not for talks for sake of talks with India'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

While India has indicated that it may restart the foreign secretary level talks with Pakistan, Islamabad maintains that it would accept nothing short of resumption of comprehensive 'composite dialogue' with New Delhi.

Need regional cooperation to tackle terror: India

Need regional cooperation to tackle terror: India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Raising the pitch for concerted and joint fight against terrorism, India on Wednesday pressed for 'cooperative regional approaches' to defeat the scourge and early adoption by the United Nations of an international convention against terror.

'No effective government functioning in Pak'

'No effective government functioning in Pak'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

India on Tuesday rubbished Pakistan's allegations that it was fomenting trouble in the neighbouring country, saying it has nothing to do with their internal developments which are of 'their own making.'

'Relations with India real key to global order'

'Relations with India real key to global order'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The United States on Thursday said its partnership with India is the 'real key' to global order and the invitation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the first state visit to Washington during Obama administration reflects the very high priority accorded to the country.

India, US reach End-User pact

India, US reach End-User pact

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

India and the United States on Monday night reached an End-Use Monitoring pact on defence equipment and technology, as they vowed to push their strategic ties with Washington giving an assurance that its policy on enrichment and reprocessing technology will not affect New Delhi.

'Aus taking steps to ensure safety of Indians'

'Aus taking steps to ensure safety of Indians'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Promising safety and security of Indian students, Australia is considering amending the law to enlarge definition of offence to include race, religion, ethnicity and nationality related violence, the Rajya Sabha was told on Friday.

'Resolution of China boundary row needs patience'

'Resolution of China boundary row needs patience'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Ahead of the meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China on boundary question, the government on Friday told the Rajya Sabha the issue is "complex" and would require "time and patience" for a mutually acceptable settlement.

'India's N-deal proceedings based on NSG waiver'

'India's N-deal proceedings based on NSG waiver'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Notwithstanding the resolution of G-8 countries on curbing transfer of enrichment and reprocessing technology, India on Thursday asserted that it was proceeding with bilateral civil nuclear deals with various countries on the basis of 'clean waiver' granted by the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Holbrooke to visit India on Friday

Holbrooke to visit India on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

United States President Barack Obama's Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, who is currently on a three-day visit to Pakistan, is expected to make a short visit to New Delhi on Friday.

India expects its citizens to be safe in Australia

India expects its citizens to be safe in Australia

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Dismissing Australian suggestions that Indian reaction on the issue of attacks was 'hysterical,' Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Thursday said India expects that its citizens, whether they are students or otherwise, should be safe in that country.

'Attacks on Indians in Aus have come down'

'Attacks on Indians in Aus have come down'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Three days after another Indian was attacked in Australia, India on Wednesday noted that though such incidents have not stopped completely, their number has come down and advised the Indian community to seek help from the Consulates whenever such assaults take place.

'Sikh beheading issue being taken up with Pak'

'Sikh beheading issue being taken up with Pak'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Terming the beheading of a Sikh in Pakistan as a matter of 'deep and serious concern,' the government on Wednesday said the issue is being taken up appropriately with the Pakistani side.

'No rules violated in giving visa to Rana'

'No rules violated in giving visa to Rana'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Indian Consul General in Chicago Ashok Atri, embroiled in a controversy over visa issued to Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Tahawwur Hussain Rana, has met Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and said that no rules had been violated in giving him the travel document, as he had submitted all proper papers for the same.