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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

Sushma’s move on Pak sensible

The terror attack on the Pathankot airbase just days later, on January 1, interrupted the idea of progress in bilateral ties.

26 Nov 2018 12:02 AM

Singh said, 'Sushma has reasons which must be delinked from it. She's committed because of elections and health issues.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Unlike others, BJP will maintain law, order in Ayodhya: VK Singh

Singh also spoke on Sushma Swaraj’s decision not to contest elections in 2019 and on Kartarpur Corridor.

25 Nov 2018 11:22 AM

In a letter to Qureshi, Swaraj thanked him for the invite but said it would not be possible for her to travel to Kartarpur Sahib due to prior commitments. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sushma Swaraj declines Pak invite for Kartarpur Corridor, 2 ministers to go

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the groundbreaking ceremony of the facilities at on the Pakistan side on November 28.

25 Nov 2018 8:11 AM

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI/File)

Sushma Swaraj says no to Pak invite to Kartarpur

The India-Pakistan ties nose-dived in recent years with no bilateral talks taking place.

25 Nov 2018 1:09 AM

Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

After Sushma opts out, will others follow too?

The first question that comes to mind is whether she feared that she might be overlooked in securing a party nomination for 2019.

22 Nov 2018 6:28 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said she is not retiring from politics. (Photo: File)

'Sorry Sushma Swaraj will leave Parliament', tweets Shashi Tharoor, EAM responds

Tweeting her response, Sushma Swaraj quipped that she wished both continued in their positions.

21 Nov 2018 9:42 PM

Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on spying charges in April 2017. (Photo: File)

India asked for diplomatic access to Kulbhushan Jadhav 2 days ago: Sushma Swaraj

The minister added that Jadhav’s case is listed for hearing in February in the International Court of Justice.

21 Nov 2018 10:45 AM

Sushma Swaraj not to contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls

'I have made up my mind not to contest next elections,' Sushma Swaraj told media in Madhya Pradesh.

21 Nov 2018 5:06 AM

'I remember there came a time when even Milkha Singh stopped running,' Sushma Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal said in a series of tweets. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab | @SushmaSwaraj)

Here's how Sushma Swaraj's husband thanked her for 2019 polls decision

Union minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday revealed her decision not to contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

20 Nov 2018 8:47 PM

Sushma Swaraj is the Lok Sabha MP from Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sushma Swaraj won’t contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections, cites health reasons

'I have made up my mind not to contest next elections,' Sushma Swaraj told media in Madhya Pradesh.

20 Nov 2018 2:55 PM

Fresh blow to BJP in Karnataka

The party has tried hard, and failed, to rid itself of the corruption tag brought on by Mr Reddy and former Karnataka CM B.S. Yeddyurappa.

13 Nov 2018 1:17 AM

Sushma Swaraj will visit Qatar, Kuwait to boost ties

A large number of Indians also work and stay in the oil-rich region which is of huge strategic significance to India.

27 Oct 2018 12:28 AM

'Keeping in line with our values of ushering in transparency in public life, the BJP has started an initiative of seeking micro donations from our karyakartas and well wishers through the NaMo app. You can donate any amount between Rs 5 and Rs 1,000,' Shah tweeted. (Photo: File)

For 'transparency in public life', Amit Shah donates Rs 1000 to PM Modi's app

BJP President Amit Shah also donated Rs 1,000 and posted the receipt on Twitter.

24 Oct 2018 8:43 AM

Terror remains major threat to development: Sushma Swaraj

Ties between New Delhi and Islamabad continue to be extremely strained.

13 Oct 2018 1:50 AM

Swaraj, who is here to attend a two-day conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)'s Council of Heads of Government (CHG), called on Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon along with the heads of delegation from other SCO countries. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

Swaraj urges SCO members to fight terrorism, address climate change

Swaraj, at a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Heads of Government Council, urged members to promote connectivity and peace.

12 Oct 2018 3:04 PM

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs MJ Akbar has come under the scanner after several of his former women colleagues accused him of sexual misconduct when he held senior editorial positions in a number of media organisations. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amid #MeToo charges, shadow looms over MJ Akbar's continuation as minister

As per source, senior ministers, have indicated that Akbar will have to step down once he returns to India.

12 Oct 2018 11:53 AM

Another journalist too echoed Ramani's allegations tweeting that in her case it was at Taj Bengal, Kolkata and that after the encounter, she declined the offer.

Union Minister and former editor M J Akbar accused of sexual harassment

Journalists across the nation name male colleagues for inappropriate sexual advances.

09 Oct 2018 1:40 PM

ndia's High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria (Facebook Screengrab/ Ajay Bisaria)

India envoy’s speech at Pakistan institute cancelled

The National School of Public Policy withdrew the invitation and maintained that the event had been cancelled due to ‘scheduling constraints’.

05 Oct 2018 4:56 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin to his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence on Thursday evening, where Mr Modi later hosted a dinner for his distinguished guest. The two will hold summit talks on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin in Delhi, S-400 deal to be inked today

India is set to sign a much-talked-about contract to acquire S-400 missiles from Russia worth nearly $6 billion during the visit.

05 Oct 2018 2:42 AM

PM Modi and Russian president Vladimir Putin are expected to review bilateral defence cooperation in the wake of the US sanctions against Russian defence majors. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India, focus on S-400 missile deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on two-day visit to India, will hold annual bilateral summit with PM Narendra Modi.

04 Oct 2018 9:04 PM

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