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Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik is escorted by police officers to a court in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Dinesh Joshi)

India slams OIC for remarks on sentencing Yasin Malik

India urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation not to justify terrorism in any manner, saying the world seeks zero-tolerance against it

28 May 2022 10:24 AM

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday asked India to "rescind" its actions in Kashmir and abide by the relevant UN Security Council resolutions following New Delhi's decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status. (Photo: PTI)

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation asks India to rescind its actions in Kashmir

In a draft communique that was released later, the group voiced concern over the human rights situation in Kashmir.

26 Sep 2019 12:00 PM

It was, inter alia, highlighted that the proposals which are currently under consideration of the Parliament of India are internal to India. (Photo: File)

MEA briefs P5 countries on J&K bifurcation plan

It’s also obvious that the government is gearing up to face any international implications following its Kashmir move.

06 Aug 2019 2:12 AM

In March this year, then external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj represented India as the guest of honour at the OIC foreign ministers’ meeting in Abu Dhabi. (Photo: ANI)

India hits back at OIC over J&K reference

It may be recalled that just three months ago, India was the guest of honour at an OIC meeting in Abu Dhabi.

04 Jun 2019 5:22 AM

'the Muslim world has not been able to powerfully convince the world that Islam has nothing to do with terrorism,' Imran said. (Photo: ANI)

Hinduism not blamed for LTTE bombings, then why link Islam to terrorism: Imran Khan

Imran Khan asserted that Islam has nothing to do with terrorism.

01 Jun 2019 8:18 PM

Three Turkish nationals were wounded in the rampage, that killed 50 worshippers at two mosques in the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch. (Photo:AP)

NZ fume as Turkey's Erdogan uses mosque shooting video for campaign

Turkey's Erdogan has drawn a sharp rebuke from New Zealand for using controversial video shot by mosque gunman as an election campaign prop.

19 Mar 2019 10:26 AM

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj addresses as “guest of honour” at the 46th foreign ministers’ meeting of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

OIC choice: Start afresh, or stick to old enmities?

The minister’s remarks resonated with the history, values and interests of the entire assemblage.

05 Mar 2019 12:05 AM

Congress slams Modi govt over OIC resolution

Tewari said that the Congress would like to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ms Swaraj whether this was “the diplomatic achievement”.

04 Mar 2019 12:50 AM

Sushma at OIC boosts India’s war on terror

The theme of the OIC ministerial now underway is “Roadmap for Prosperity and Development”.

02 Mar 2019 3:21 AM

Sushma Swaraj targets Pakistan on terror in OIC address

She became first Indian to address the grouping.

02 Mar 2019 2:35 AM

Earlier in the day Sushma Swaraj spoke about India's civilisational links and close partnership with the Muslim countries across the world. (Photo: File | ANI)

Swaraj discusses bilateral issues with her Maldivian, B'desh counterparts at OIC meet

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is currently on a two-day visit to the UAE, which would conclude on Saturday.

01 Mar 2019 6:34 PM

If we want to save humanity, we must tell the states who provide shelter and funding to terrorists, to dismantle the infrastructure of the terrorist camps and stop providing shelter and funding to the terror organisations based in that country, said Swaraj. (Photo: ANI)

'Terrorism is destroying lives, destabilising regions': Swaraj

'Terrorism in each case is driven by distortion of religion. Fight against terror is not a confrontation against any religion,' said Swaraj.

01 Mar 2019 2:08 PM

Will skip meet if Sushma shows up, says Shah Mehmood Qureshi

The Indian minister has been invited as a ‘guest of honour’ at the inaugural session of the foreign ministers' conclave in Abu Dhabi.

01 Mar 2019 3:02 AM

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Photo: File)

A fresh chance for OIC, India to reset their ties

Given the painful history of India's association with the OIC, this announcement was nothing short of a bombshell.

27 Feb 2019 1:39 AM

No reason for India to court the OIC

It prompted OIC members gathered in Rabat for their first summit (of which more later) to think again about including India.

26 Feb 2019 2:16 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: File | PTI)

India invited as ‘guest of honour’ to IOC meeting

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj will represent India and is expected to raise the issue of terrorism during her deliberations there.

24 Feb 2019 3:10 AM

The minister of state for foreign affairs, Mohammed Shahriar Alam, said on Friday that Bangladesh was paying the entire roughly USD 280 million to build homes and fortify the muddy island in the Bay of Bengal from cyclones, and that it was mulling a formal request for international funds. (Photo: AP)

We don't see much help from foreign donors for Rohingya refugee island: B'desh min

Some 700,000 Rohingya Muslims crossed the border from Myanmar’s Rakhine state since August, and are in cramped camps at Cox’s Bazar.

27 Mar 2018 1:20 PM

Addressing a weekly media briefing here, foreign office spokesperson Mohammed Faisal said Pakistan’s armed forces were ready to defend the country’s borders in case of any threat. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India has pushed region into arms race: Pakistan

Faisal said that ungoverned areas in Afghanistan not only pose threat to stability of Afghanistan but security of the whole region.

15 Dec 2017 1:06 AM

'China's position on the Kashmir issue is clear-cut,' Lu said, in response to a question. (Photo: AFP/File)

Won't interfere, Kashmir ‘a bilateral issue’ between India, Pak: China

China hopes India and Pakistan can increase dialogue and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, Kang said.

22 Sep 2017 9:53 PM

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