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She had over 13 million followers on Twitter, making her among the top followed Indian politicians on the social media site. (Photo: File)

'Was waiting for this day in my lifetime': Sushma Swaraj's last tweet on Article 370

Sushma Swaraj's final tweet was liked over 142,000 times and retweeted over 35,000 times.

07 Aug 2019 8:15 AM

Former external affairs minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj dies at 67 after a heart attack

“Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime,” she said in what was to be her last tweet.

07 Aug 2019 2:12 AM

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

The senior BJP leader was brought to AIIMS at 10:15 PM and was straight away taken to the emergency ward.

06 Aug 2019 11:36 PM

Sushma Swaraj admitted to AIIMS

Hospital sources said she was brought to AIIMS at 10:20pm.

06 Aug 2019 11:11 PM

‘Finally the martyrdom of thousands starting with Dr Shyam Prasad Mukherjee for complete integration of J&K into Indian Union is being honoured,’ Ram Madhav said. (Photo: File)

'Bold', 'historic' and 'monumental': BJP leaders hail govt's move on Article 370

‘A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India - one India,’ former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

05 Aug 2019 2:12 PM

Sushma, PM, officials fill govt treasure house with gifts

Swaraj deposited the maximum number of official presents in the treasure trove in the April-June financial quarter.

03 Aug 2019 1:31 AM

Taking it to Twitter, she wrote: 'Azam Khan is known for making such statement which prove that he suffers from mental perversion.' (Photo: File)

'He suffers from mental perversion': Swaraj hits out at Azam Khan over sexist remark

The incident drew the ire of leaders from across the spectrum, who have since demanded that Azam Khan face action or apologise.

27 Jul 2019 9:54 AM

Former union minister Sushma Swaraj during a programme titled Peoples Tribunal on Political Violence in Bengal organised by Call of Justice Group in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Surprised at political killings under Mamata rule: Sushma Swaraj

She was speaking at an event titled “People’s Tribunal on Political Violence in Bengal” organised by Call For Justice and India Foundation.

25 Jul 2019 1:45 AM

Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: File)

Sushma Swaraj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll

A troll on Twitter said that Swaraj would be missed after she passes away just like former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit

21 Jul 2019 7:28 PM

Last Saturday, Swaraj moved out of her official residence in New Delhi. (Photo: File)

'There're rumours about my ill health, don't worry I am alright,' says Sushma Swaraj

During her tenure, BJP leader was extremely active and popular on Twitter for reaching out to the Indian diaspora in distress.

11 Jul 2019 9:10 AM

Swaraj, a veteran BJP leader, who didn’t contest the Lok Sabha polls and is not a minister in the NDA 2.0 government. (Photo: FIle)

Sushma Swaraj vacates govt house; Twitter praises her for setting example

Dr S Jaishankar, her successor in the Foreign Ministry, had said he was 'proud to follow on the footsteps' of Swaraj.

29 Jun 2019 1:10 PM

Clarifying the rumours, Swaraj put out two tweets stating that the news of her new appointment was not true. (Photo: File)

Swaraj denies reports of new post after Harsh Vardhan wishes her on Twitter

Swaraj was one of the popular ministers on social media. She was acknowledged for her quick response to SOS and assistance on Twitter.

11 Jun 2019 12:48 PM

Before the Lok Sabha elections, the then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had said that a decision on purchasing oil from Iran will be taken by the new government after the polls. (Photo: ANI)

Will consider commercial needs, energy security: India on purchasing oil from Iran

Asked about the US withdrawal of GSP, the MEA spokesperson remained non-committal.

06 Jun 2019 6:21 PM

The newly appointed ministers said that the national education policy is only a draft and will have to go under various stages to get implemented. (Photo:FIle)

Amid controversy, Jaishankar, Sitharaman assure no language will be imposed

The draft national education policy recommends a range of reform measures and favoured teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.

03 Jun 2019 11:32 AM

S Jaishankar starts Sushma Swaraj-style Twitter helpline

There was another distress message for Jaishnakar on Sunday from Oman, to which he responded promptly and directed the Indian embassy there to help.

03 Jun 2019 2:23 AM

India’s new External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

Proud to follow Sushma Swaraj: S Jaishankar

Jaishankar also thanked foreign ministers of several countries who had congratulated him on his appointment as EAM.

02 Jun 2019 1:05 AM

Both Jaishankar and the new Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, assumed office on May 31, following the official announcement regarding portfolio allocations. (Photo: ANI)

'Proud to follow Sushma Swaraj's footsteps,' says new EAM Jaishankar

Swaraj opted out of contesting in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections citing her health.

01 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

Pakistan and China ties will be S Jaishankar’s priorities

The new EAM has his task cut out, for several challenges await him, the foremost being India’s troubled relations with Pakistan.

01 Jun 2019 1:30 AM

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj (Photo: ANI)

Sushma Swaraj not part of PM Modi Cabinet

Swaraj, in her last diplomatic engagement abroad as EAM, had attended the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the SCO.

31 May 2019 2:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is administered oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Amit Shah joins Modi Cabinet 2.0; Sushma, Prabhu dropped

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj topped the list of three-dozen former ministers who failed to figure in the Modi Cabinet 2.0.

31 May 2019 2:11 AM

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