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Retired MEA official's wife stabbed to death in Delhi

Retired MEA official's wife stabbed to death in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

A case has been registered and teams have been formed to nab the culprits, police said, adding that CCTV cameras in the area are also being scanned.

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.

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The report of the DNA tests carried out to determine the parentage of 23-year-old Geeta, the deaf and mute girl who returned from Pakistan after being separated from her family over a decade ago, has been submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs.

India temporarily shifts embassy from Khartoum to Port Sudan

India temporarily shifts embassy from Khartoum to Port Sudan

Rediff.com2 May 2023

India has decided to temporarily relocate its embassy from the violence-hit Sudanese capital city of Khartoum to Port Sudan in view of the prevailing security situation in the African country.

Tension between MEA, Sports Ministry over Chinese visa denial

Tension between MEA, Sports Ministry over Chinese visa denial

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Chinese visa denial to an Arunachal Pradesh youth delegate has created a friction between the Ministry of External Affairs and the Sports Ministry.

Sikh family's killing in US: Punjab CM seeks MEA intervention

Sikh family's killing in US: Punjab CM seeks MEA intervention

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The bodies of Jasdeep Singh, 39, his wife Jasleen Kaur, 27, their eight-month-old daughter Aroohi Dheri and Jasdeep's brother Amandeep Singh, 39, were found in an orchard near Indiana Road and Hutchinson Road on Wednesday evening.

Treat killing of Sikh separatist with 'utmost seriousness', Trudeau tells India

Treat killing of Sikh separatist with 'utmost seriousness', Trudeau tells India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he was not looking to "provoke" India or "escalate" tensions, but urged New Delhi to take the killing of a Sikh separatist leader with the "utmost seriousness".

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.

MEA rejects RTI query on Obama's India visit expenses

MEA rejects RTI query on Obama's India visit expenses

Rediff.com4 May 2015

An RTI query seeking details of expenses incurred by the Centre on hosting US President Barack Obama earlier this year has been rejected by the Ministry of External Affairs on the ground that such information is sensitive and may affect bilateral relations with the foreign country.

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Pakistan claimed that Jadhav had refused to file a review plea on the Pakistani court military court's judgment which awarded the death penalty to the former naval officer on charges of espionage. India said that he had been coerced into doing that.

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day.

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Modi's visit to the US will commence in New York, where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the United Nations on June 21.

TCS bags electronic passport mandate from MEA

TCS bags electronic passport mandate from MEA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has bagged -- from the Ministry of External Affairs -- the contract for delivering electronic passports (e-passports), according to sources. This deal is in addition to the second phase of implementing the Passport Seva Program, which the company got from the ministry. Players such as Thales India and HP participated in this deal, which is expected to be of Rs 1,000-1,200 crore.

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met prominent US personalities from different walks of life, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk who asserted that India has more promise than any other large country and that he is incredibly excited about its future.

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.

Ukrainian minister to visit India, may invite Modi to Kyiv

Ukrainian minister to visit India, may invite Modi to Kyiv

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova will pay a four-day visit to India from Sunday, the first official visit from the East European country since the Russian invasion began last year.

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

e of them requires MPs to follow the norms including the Code of Ethics, which mandates them not to take gifts that may interfere with honest and impartial discharge of their official duties.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on a three-day state visit during which he will hold a bilateral meeting and co-chair the first leaders' meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MEA bids farewell to Saran

MEA bids farewell to Saran

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

MEA bids farewell to Saran; to take charge as N-deal special envoy

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The ED wants Modi to "join investigation" in a case relating to IPL T-20 cricket tournament after a FIR was registered against him.

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.

Did 250 Indians test positive for coronavirus in Iran? Can't say, responds MEA

Did 250 Indians test positive for coronavirus in Iran? Can't say, responds MEA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The external affairs ministry officials on Tuesday said they cannot confirm whether more than 250 Indians in Iran have tested positive for novel coronavirus but acknowledged that they were aware of such a list of people being circulated.

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.

Those excluded from NRC will enjoy all rights till...: MEA

Those excluded from NRC will enjoy all rights till...: MEA

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Out of 3.3 crore applicants, over 19 lakh people were excluded from the final NRC published on Saturday.

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Akbaruddin is currently serving as additional secretary in the MEA.

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The new framework of the ministerial dialogue was initiated in order to provide a forward-looking vision for the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said complete disengagement requires re-deployment of troops by each side towards their regular posts on their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and this can be done only through mutually agreed actions.

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.

IFS officer's recall: MEA asked to furnish docs

IFS officer's recall: MEA asked to furnish docs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Acting on an Right to Information application, the commission asked the MEA to furnish the records by June 29.

Vessel case: Italian team meets MEA officials

Vessel case: Italian team meets MEA officials

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

An Italian delegation, including officials from their Legal and foreign ministries, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday and met Indian officials in connection with the killing of two Indian fishermen by the guards on board an Italian ship.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Vikas Swarup takes over as Spokesperson in MEA

Vikas Swarup takes over as Spokesperson in MEA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Senior diplomat Vikas Swarup on Saturday assumed charge as Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry.

Pak complicity in Pulwama strike underlined during Saudi talks: MEA

Pak complicity in Pulwama strike underlined during Saudi talks: MEA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

MEA said the two leaders also called upon countries to renounce use of terrorism as a state policy.

No need to pay heed to Al Qaeda chief's threats: MEA

No need to pay heed to Al Qaeda chief's threats: MEA

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India's security forces are capable and equipped to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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.

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.