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Kathua minor to get justice, says VK Singh

Gandhi described the rape and killing of the minor as “unimaginable brutality” that cannot go unpunished.

13 Apr 2018 6:10 AM

The body of 8-year-old girl was found in the forests near her village on January 17. (Photo: File)

Hope for justice after VK Singh says, 'failed her as humans'

Minister of State for External Affairs, General (retired) VK Singh, on Thursday said 'we as humans have failed her'.

12 Apr 2018 7:37 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted, 'What have we become if we allow politics to interfere with such unimaginable brutality perpetrated on an innocent child?' (Photo: File)

What happened to Kathua rape victim is 'crime against humanity', says Rahul Gandhi

Cong chief Rahul Gandhi’s statement came just hours after Union Minister VK Singh expressed disappointment over the incident.

12 Apr 2018 7:29 PM

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh told parliament last week that 'the ministry has sought the provisional arrest of Nirav Deepak Modi by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the People's Republic of China.' (Photo: File/PTI)

Hong Kong can take decision on Nirav Modi’s arrest: China

China said Hong Kong can accede to India's request to arrest Nirav Modi based on local laws and mutual judicial assistance agreements.

09 Apr 2018 5:19 PM

The bodies of the Indians were brought back on Monday in a special aircraft and handed over to their relatives or local authorities in Amritsar, Kolkata and Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Indians killed in Mosul were illegal immigrants, govt had no record: VK Singh

Gen VK Singh said that govt did not have any record of the 40 Indians as they had gone to Iraq through illegal travel agents.

03 Apr 2018 10:35 AM

Minister of State for External Affairs Gen VK Singh reportedly said in Amritsar that he was not 'distributing biscuits', when asked by reporters about compensation to the families of the 39 Indians who died in Mosul. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Not like biscuits: VK Singh’s remark on 38 Indians draws criticism

Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said VK Singh's remark was like rubbing salt on the wounds of those dead.

03 Apr 2018 8:56 AM

Family members in Amritsar mourn as they receive the body of their loved one abducted and killed by the ISIS in 2014. (Photo: PTI)

Teary kin receive bodies of 38 Indians from Iraq

An air of gloom descended as distraught families looked at the caskets brought back from Baghdad by minister of state for external V.K. Singh.

03 Apr 2018 4:51 AM

'We're very thankful to the Iraq government for not only cooperating but also simplifying the process for us to get our people back,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

No biscuit distribution: VK Singh on exgratia for Indians killed in Iraq

When asked about whether it was the centre or state govt responsible to compensate the families, Singh said, 'It is India's responsibility.'

02 Apr 2018 8:01 PM

Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh will travel to Erbil later on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Minister VK Singh to bring 38 bodies from Iraq today

Thirty-nine Indian workers had gone missing in the Iraqi city of Mosul in June 2014. So far, 38 bodies’ identity has been established.

02 Apr 2018 12:35 AM

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back mortal remains of 38 Indians who were killed by ISIS in Mosul. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Mortal remains of only 38 Indians to be brought from Iraq: VK Singh

On March 20, Sushma Swaraj informed the RS that all 39 Indians kidnapped by ISIS in Mosul three years ago were dead.

01 Apr 2018 9:40 AM

Earlier in July 2017, Singh had travelled to Erbil, Iraq to locate and bring back the 39 Indians reportedly kept in Mosul as hostages of the ISIS. (Photo: PTI/File)

VK Singh to travel to Iraq on April 1 to bring back mortal of slain Indians

Sushma Swaraj informed the Rajya Sabha that all 39 Indians kidnapped by ISIS in Mosul were dead.

30 Mar 2018 12:24 PM

India and China have agreed that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is an important prerequisite for sustained growth of bilateral relations, Union minister VK Singh said. (Representational Image)

No interference allowed: India on Chinese criticism of projects near LAC

VK Singh said India, China reviewed the situation in all sectors of the border during the 10th round of talks on boundary issues in Nov.

21 Dec 2017 9:24 PM

As liberation of Mosul brightened chances of information about the kidnapped Indians, Swaraj, in a meeting with their relatives last week, had said that they might be languishing in a jail in Badush in the northwest of Mosul where fighting was going on. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sushma to hold talks with Iraqi counterpart on 39 missing Indians

In talks, the two sides will take stock of bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance cooperation in areas of energy and trade.

23 Jul 2017 9:09 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj with Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar and genera V.K. Singh pose for group photo after the meeting with family members of 39 Indian men missing in Iraq since June 2014 in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Search ops on for 39 missing Indians abducted by ISIS: Iraq Embassy

The Government of India has already sent two high-level senior delegations to Iraq to follow up on this matter.

23 Jul 2017 4:05 PM

Shah also asserted that India has become the fastest growing economy in the world, due to the saffron party's decisive and the transparent ideology. (Photo: PTI | File)

Search underway for 39 Indians missing in Mosul, Govt not lying: Amit Shah

Sushma along with MJ Akbar and MoS MEA Gen. (Retd.) VK Singh met families of 39 Indians who are missing in Iraq since 2014 on July 16.

22 Jul 2017 6:03 PM

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

Delhi: 53 booked under PMLA absconding

The CBI is already seeking Mallya's extradition from the UK under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the ED is supplementing the case.

21 Jul 2017 10:49 AM

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj (centre) met family members of 39 Indian men missing in Iraq since June 2014 in Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

39 Indians abducted by ISIS in Iraq likely in Badush jail: Sushma

Swaraj briefed family members of the abducted men, who are mostly from Punjab, about information gathered by VK Singh who was sent to Iraq.

16 Jul 2017 6:22 PM

'The day Iraq PM declared Mosul is liberated from ISIS, I asked VK Singh ji to go to Erbil,' ANI quoted Swaraj as saying. (Photo: PTI/File)

39 missing Indians, kidnapped by ISIS, likely in Iraqi jail: Sushma

Union Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh travelled to Erbil, Iraq, on Monday to locate the 39 Indians.

16 Jul 2017 1:45 PM

Union Minister VK Singh will travel to Iraq to bring back 39 missing Indians

He will travel to Iraq to locate and bring back the 39 Indians reportedly kept in Mosul as hostages of the ISIS.

10 Jul 2017 8:33 PM

Former army chief VK Singh. (Photo: File)

No good or bad terrorists, just terrorists: Union Minister VK Singh

Singh also urged people to become the 'extended arms' of the response system by staying vigilant round-the-clock.

16 Mar 2017 6:23 PM

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