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The MEA said on Monday that expeditious disengagement of border personnel at the faceoff site at Doklam has been agreed to and is ongoing. (Photo: PTI)

India, China agree to end Doklam standoff, to talk it over

The move of resolving the standoff comes ahead of Modi's visit to Beijing for the 9th annual BRICS summit.

28 Aug 2017 12:38 PM IST

Terming it as a normal defence practice, Vietnam Foreign Ministry maintained that the procurement of defence equipment was consistent with the policy of peace and self-defence. (Photo: PTI)

In talks, no confirmation of sale of BrahMos to Vietnam: MEA

Earlier, Vietnam Foreign Ministry said the country was persistent in pursuing the national defence policy of peace and...

18 Aug 2017 7:56 PM IST

The family of a woman, hailing from Hyderabad, who allegedly faced mental and sexual harassment from her employer in Saudi Arabias Riyadh, has sought the help of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: PTI)

Save sister from mental, sexual harassment: Hyd woman requests Sushma

The woman went to Riyadh in July believing the fake promises by an agent that she would get to do 'UMRAH'.

17 Aug 2017 10:24 AM IST

Emphasizing that China and Bhutan are friendly neighbours, the foreign ministry said in its statement that Beijing has all along respected Bhutans sovereignty and independence. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Peace, tranquility along Indo-China border important for bilateral...

Earlier, China emphatically rejected India's interference in its ongoing boundary dispute with Bhutan in the Doklam...

2 Aug 2017 9:05 PM IST

Bombay HC extends stay of city resident

After hearing the submissions by the state and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the court will pursue the matter...

3 Aug 2017 2:40 AM IST

This incident comes amid severe tensions between India and China resulting from the Doklam standoff. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

India refutes China's claims, says no reduction of troops in Doklam

Beijing has claimed that it had notified New Delhi in advance about its move to build a road in the area for local...

3 Aug 2017 2:37 AM IST

Pakistan army soldiers gather at a forward area post on the Line of Control (LOC), that divides Kashmir between Pakistan and India, in Tatta Pani. (Photo: AP)

India summons Pak official over death of soldier in ceasefire...

Pak forces have carried out 301 incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violations along the LoC in 2017, an MEA release said.

10 Aug 2017 9:07 AM IST

India and Pakistan flag. (Representational Image)

India, Pakistan officials attend meet on Afghan

It was attended by representatives of 17 participating countries and supporting international organisations.

8 Aug 2017 6:57 AM IST

The UAE contingent participates in the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi on Friday. This is the first time that Arab soldiers will march along with Indian troopers at the parade. (Photo: PTI)

India, UAE hold first strategic talks

The two sides were represented by strong delegations drawn from a number of relevant ministries and departments.

21 Jan 2017 2:22 AM IST

A 62-year-old has been arrested for allegedly stealing passbooks and forging signatures of the customers to withdraw money from their accounts. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Man held for using forged letters of Sushma to get heli-tickets to...

The accused, Sandeep, sold these tickets in the black market in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, they said.

15 July 2017 4:38 PM IST

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Seriously engaged with Iraq to locate 39 Indian hostages in Mosul:...

MEA said, the ambassador of India to Iraq, the consul general in Erbil were instructed to keep searching for Indian...

14 July 2017 11:35 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi addresses top Indian diplomats

India's engagement with Europe, West Asia and the African continent is also figuring prominently at the meeting, as are...

7 May 2017 1:56 AM IST