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Queen Maxima, who is the wife of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, is visiting India in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General's special advocate for inclusive finance for development. (Photo: Twitter | @MEA)

Sushma Swaraj meets Queen Maxima of Netherlands, discuss financial inclusion

On Monday, Queen Maxima met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed financial inclusion and global development finance.

30 May 2018 8:49 AM

The two sides carried out detailed and extensive discussions on the next steps which would make up the formal negotiation phase on the social security agreement that is expected to begin next year. (Photo: File | Representational)

India, China agree to start talks on bilateral social security agreement

The understanding was reached between the two sides during the two-day talks held in Beijing on May 28-29.

30 May 2018 7:55 AM

On the occassion, Swaraj also released a book on the achievements of the Ministry of External Affairs over the course of her tenure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Terror and talks do not go together: Swaraj on peace with Pak

Swaraj said that its not like India is not ready for the talks, but it is not possible to do so if the terror on the border continues.

28 May 2018 4:04 PM

The ministry said it was also conveyed to the Pakistani deputy envoy that such actions can neither hide the illegal occupation of part of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan nor the grave human rights violations, exploitation and denial of freedom to the people residing in Pakistan-occupied territories. (Representational image)

India lodges protest with Pak deputy envoy over so-called Gilgit-Baltistan order

'Instead of seeking to alter status of occupied territory, Pak should immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation,' MEA said.

27 May 2018 6:19 PM

This will be the prime minister’s first official visit to Indonesia and his second official visit to Singapore. (Photo: File)

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Singapore from May 29 to June 2

PM Modi is also likely to sign key agreements in various sectors with Indonesia and Singapore.

24 May 2018 6:27 PM

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh. (Photo: File)

VK Singh visits North Korea, raises issue of N-links with Pak

North Korea has assured India that as a friendly country, DPRK will never allow any action that would create concerns for India’s security.

17 May 2018 1:55 AM

On Wednesday, during the bilateral leg of Modi's visit to the UK, some protesters at Parliament Square turned aggressive during which the Indian tricolour was torn down by some protesters. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

India demands legal action against flag desecration in UK during Modi’s visit

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the matter had been taken up with the UK government and had been regretted at the highest level.

20 Apr 2018 6:40 PM

Sikh pilgrims march during the Baisakhi festival, at the shrine of Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, some 50 kilometers from Islamabad, Pakistan, April 14, 2018.(Photo: AP)

India protests Pak ‘blocking’ envoy access

Islamabad says Delhi distorting facts over Sikhs’ jatha to Panja.

16 Apr 2018 1:29 AM

CAIT writes to PM, seeks national retail trade policy

CAIT on Sunday said it has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a national policy for retail trade.

15 Apr 2018 6:49 PM

India lodges protest after Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting diplomats

The MEA said around 1800 Sikh pilgrims are on a visit to Pak from April 12 under bilateral agreement on visits to religious shrines.

15 Apr 2018 4:43 PM

Instead of Dubai, the agent sent her to Sharjah in United Arab Emirates, where she was initially confined in an office. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

Hyd woman offered salesgirl job in UAE, sold to sheikh, returns home

She was made to work as a domestic help, was tortured and was not given adequate food.

07 Apr 2018 12:36 PM

Sushma Swaraj was addressing the 18th mid-term ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Baku on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter/ MEAIndia)

Terrorism one of foremost threats to global peace, says Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also pushed for reforms of the United Nations Security Council.

05 Apr 2018 5:34 PM

The officials of India, Japan and the US reviewed the outcomes of the trilateral infrastructure working group that met in Washington DC in February and agreed to continue to collaborate to promote increased connectivity in the Indo-Pacific, the MEA said. (Photo: ANI)

India, Japan, US align to increase cooperation in 9th trilateral meeting

The 3 sides agreed to remain engaged, strengthen cooperation for a free, open, prosperous, peaceful and an inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

04 Apr 2018 6:12 PM

Former state chief minister and BJP leader Shanta Kumar had earlier written a letter to Swaraj, asking her to help in the early release of the three Merchant Navy men. (Photo: File)

JP Nadda urges Sushma Swaraj to ensure early release of Indian hostages in Nigeria

Nadda said the government was making 'all possible efforts' to get three men back who are kidnapped by Nigerian pirates.

27 Mar 2018 12:10 PM

Officer maintains Abu Jundal arrested outside Delhi’s IGI Airport

According to the prosecution, Jundal was one of the handlers of the attackers.

20 Mar 2018 4:42 AM

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, 'We want that our Commission in Islamabad functions smoothly, the officials are not harassed, their work is not obstructed and that the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations, 1961 is abided by.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Calling back envoy routine process: India rubbishes Pak's 'harassment' allegation

In a statement, Islamabad had called envoy Sohail Mahmood for 'consultations' after 'no positive action had been taken by India'.

15 Mar 2018 5:14 PM

'There are well established procedures for grant of visa to foreign travellers which have been followed in this case as well,' Raveesh Kumar added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Khalistani terrorist Atwal visited India on valid visa, not first time, admits MEA

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that this was not Atwal's first visit to India, he has visited the country since January 2017.

09 Mar 2018 7:37 PM

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on Tuesday extended a draconian state of emergency by another month, bolstering his grip on power in the troubled Indian Ocean island nation. (Photo: AFP)

Maldives disregards advice on emergency, India expresses 'deep dismay'

Maldives president has overlooked India's repeated appeals, urging to roll back emergency provisions imposed early February.

22 Feb 2018 9:42 AM

The government had informed Parliament recently that the Chinese government has resumed the Kailash Mansoravar Yatra through the Nathu La route in Sikkim. (Photo: AFP)

Registration for yatra begins after China nod

It is well-known that China had stopped the pilgrimage last year on this route due to the military stand-off with India in Doklam.

22 Feb 2018 1:35 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Photo: AP)

Canadian PM arrives today for 7-day visit to India

Canadian diplomatic sources said Canada’s National Security Intelligence Advisor recently visited India and met Indian NSA Ajit Doval.

17 Feb 2018 7:37 AM

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