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A soldier from the Libyan army mans a checkpoint in the capital Tripoli. (AFP)

Efforts on to secure 7 Indians kidnapped in Libya

The Indian nationals, hailing from the states of AP, Bihar, Gujarat and UP, were kidnapped from Asshwerif in Libya on 14...

9 Oct 2020 11:43 AM IST

Muslims should urge a settlement of the Kashmir problem and thus improvement in Pakistan-India relations.

India fumes as Hindu girls abducted in Pakistan

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged that the Meghwad sisters were kidnapped...

18 Jan 2020 6:44 AM IST

A 1997-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Yadav is expected to take up the assignment shortly, a statement by the MEA read. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Russia likely to consider J&K invite to its envoy

The absence of Russia was quite glaring, given that Moscow has continued to strongly back India after New Delhi revoked...

12 Jan 2020 2:52 AM IST

While a contingent of the Jammu and Kashmir police stands guard at the Sheikhs grave round-the-clock throughout the year, its neighbourhood was placed under the strict security restrictions. (Photo: PTI)

Govt may take foreign diplomats to J&K soon

Nevertheless, several European nations and the United States have been pushing for lifting of restrictions in Kashmir.

8 Jan 2020 2:16 AM IST

The truth, on the other hand, is that public confidence in the judiciary will be shaken if, faced with a prima facie case of his bias, the judge insists on deciding the case.

Govt seeks to explain CAA to countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to leaders of most SAARC countries including Banglad-esh Prime Minister Sheikh...

3 Jan 2020 2:08 AM IST

On being asked over reports of a deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan wherein an OIC meeting will be called to discuss the Kashmir issue, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in his weekly briefing said, The reports are entirely speculative. We are not aware of any such meetings of OIC on India related matter. (Photo: ANI)

'Speculative': MEA rebuffs reports over Islamic Cooperation's meet on...

The reports came after recently appointed Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud undertook a maiden...

2 Jan 2020 6:14 PM IST

The UAE Mission has extended all cooperation to the Customs Authorities in gold smuggling racket and examining the said consignment. (Photo- Twitter)

India in touch with UAE in gold smuggling case

The UAE looks forward to fully cooperating with Indian Customs authorities to thoroughly investigate this matter, UAE...

17 July 2020 12:15 PM IST

External affairs minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

S Jaishankar calls disengagement at Ladakh border as 'work in...

He was speaking during a Virtual (online) interview in the context of the India Global Week conference organised in...

12 July 2020 8:57 AM IST

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi. (PTI/ AFP Photo)

Breakthrough in India-China standoff on Eastern Ladakh border

It was also decided that neither side would take any unilateral action to alter the status quo at the LAC

6 July 2020 4:27 PM IST

India and China have agreed to resolve outstanding issues in an expeditious manner, the ministry of external affairs said. (Photo- Twitter)

India, China to sincerely work towards de-escalation of troops in...

The two sides reaffirmed that in accordance with agreement they will continue to work towards complete disengagement of...

21 Aug 2020 11:00 AM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav. (PTI Photo)

Kulbhushan Jadhav must be represented by an Indian lawyer, says India

On April 10, 2017, a Pakistani military court had sentenced him to death.

21 Aug 2020 10:23 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists and supporters shout slogans as they celebrate before the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. (AFP)

India warns Pakistan against communal incitement

Pakistan had criticised the foundation laying of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on the site of Babri Masjid on Wednesday

7 Aug 2020 10:36 AM IST