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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Pakistani cricketing legend-turned politician Imran Khan (Photo: Twitter)

India, Pak foreign ministers' meet in New York 'terrific news': US

Swaraj's meeting with Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be first high-level engagement since suspension of talks after Pathankot...

21 Sept 2018 9:56 AM IST

This file will not close till there is proof that the 39 Indians are dead. I will not commit the sin of declaring them dead without any evidence, Sushma Swaraj had said earlier in July. (Photo: PTI)

Sushma Swaraj, Shah Mahmood Qureshi will meet soon on sidelines of...

The meeting is taking place on Pakistan's request and the agenda for the meeting has not been finalised.

21 Sept 2018 12:58 AM IST

Pak for talks between Sushma Swaraj and Qureshi

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said that no decision has been taken on the issue so far.

20 Sept 2018 2:22 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Free, vibrant press vital in democracy: PM Modi

World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press which is vital in a...

3 May 2017 12:51 PM IST

Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj during an interaction with women and girl students at a Women Townhall in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Of pally netas & the charming Ms Swaraj

Modi has publicly praised Swaraj for giving a human face to her ministry and for her strong speech at the UN General...

31 Dec 2017 12:53 AM IST

The announcement made Guatemala the first country to follow the United States in saying it was moving its embassy. (Photo: AFP)

Moving embassy to Jerusalem a sovereign decision: Guatemala

Guatemala moved its Embassy despite a UN vote condemning US President Trump's decision to view Jerusalem as Israel's...

27 Dec 2017 10:05 AM IST

In September 2017, Gambhir had made a strong rebuttal by calling Pakistan a terroristan at UN General Assembly. (photo: ANI | Twitter)

Eenam Gambhir, who called Pak terroristan', robbed of phone in Delhi

According to police officials, the accused snatched the phone from her on the pretext of asking for directions.

25 Dec 2017 6:04 PM IST

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound is seen in Jerusalems Old City. (Photo: AP)

India, 127 UN member nations vote to reject US decision on Jerusalem

While resolutions by the General Assembly are non-binding, a strong vote in support carries political weight.

22 Dec 2017 4:29 AM IST

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin. (Photo: PTI)

India backs UN to refer Mauritius-Britain dispute to ICJ

India was among the nations voting in favour of the resolution proposed by Mauritius and co-sponsored by the Group of...

23 Jun 2017 3:05 PM IST

Nearly 30 representatives of various groups and countries lauded Castro, who died Nov. 25 at the age of 90. But there were no speakers from Western nations. (Photo: AFP)

Fidel Castro hailed at UN as iconic leader of 20th century

Speakers lauded Castro for bringing Cuba's illiteracy and infant mortality rates to among the lowest in the world.

21 Dec 2016 12:53 PM IST