Tag: External Affairs Ministry
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India, Myanmar sign 11 agreements
With New Delhi’s increasing emphasis on its Act East Policy, India and Myanmar on Wednesday signed 11 agreements, including one on maritime security cooperation, following delegation-level talks headed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi here. Two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed on maritime security coperation and …
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September 6, 2017 -
India condemns North Korea’s nuclear test
India on Sunday strongly condemned North Korea’s nuclear test and asked the reclusive nation to refrain from actions which adversely impact peace and stability in the Korean peninsula. North Korea carried out its most powerful nuclear test to date on Sunday, claiming to have developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that could sit atop an intercontinental …
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September 3, 2017 -
Bhutan accuses China of constructing road in its territory
While the government of India is yet to make any comment on the stand-off with Chinese troops along the border in Sikkim, the External Affairs Ministry on 29 June circulated a statement from the Bhutan government that accused China of not respecting border agreements and constructing a road on the Bhutanese territory. The statement issued …
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June 30, 2017 -
Online mechanism to verify students’ records with CBSE
Students planning to go abroad for studies will not have to run around colleges and universities or approach "touts" for verification of their documents, with the government introducing an online mechanism for it. The External Affairs Ministry and HRD Ministry on Wednesday launched the integration of "eSanad", used for online verification, with CBSE's "Parinam Manjusha", …
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May 24, 2017 -
No extradition proceedings against Lalit Modi even after 6 years
Modi left India in 2010 following alleged financial irregularities in the cash-rich Indian Premier League's 2009 season.
May 14, 2017 -
India terms African Heads of Mission’s remarks on attacks ‘unfortunate’
India on Monday termed as "unfortunate" the African Heads of Mission's statement describing last week's attack on Nigerians in Greater Noida as "xenophobic and racial in nature" even as it stressed its commitment to ensuring all foreign nationals remain safe. In a reaction following the statement by the African Heads of Mission, the External Affairs …
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April 4, 2017 -
Stability in Nepal is in our interest: India
India on Thursday said peace and stability in Nepal is in its interest and the leaders of Nepal should solve the constitutional issues through dialogue, an official said. "Peace and stability in Nepal is of paramount interest to us. To the question on political developments in Nepal, it has been our consistent view that the …
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March 16, 2017 -
Don’t interfere in our internal affairs: India to Pakistan
India on Thursday asked Pakistan to refrain from meddling in the internal affairs of the country and advised it to take action against the terrorism emanating from its soil, an official said. "India completely rejects Pakistan's effort and intention to meddle in our internal affairs, including in judicial process," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay …
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March 16, 2017 -
India releases 39 Pak prisoners, slams slamabad for destabilising J-K
Even as it released 39 Pakistani civil prisoners and fishermen in a humanitarian gesture, India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of destabilising the situation in Jammu and Kashmir by promoting infiltration and cross-border terrorism and inciting, promoting and glorifying violence and unrest in the state. "Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and the situation …
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March 1, 2017 -
Govt in talks with US on H1B visa issue
Amid concerns raised by the Indian Information Technology industry on the US visa regime, the government on Friday said it was in talks with the US administration on the H1B visa issue. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravishankar Prasad told The Statesman that the ministry was coordinating with the External Affairs Ministry and the government …
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February 10, 2017 -
Govt in talks with US on H1B visa issue
Amid concerns raised by the Indian Information Technology industry on the US visa regime, the government on Friday said it was in talks with the US administration on the H1B visa issue. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravishankar Prasad told The Statesman that the ministry was coordinating with the External Affairs Ministry and the government …
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February 10, 2017 -
India, Russia agree on joint action plan to counter terrorism
India and Russia on Tuesday agreed to have a joint action plan to counter the global scourge of terrorism, the External Affairs Ministry said. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting here where the Indian side was led by Secretary (East) in the External Affairs Ministry, Preeti Saran, while the Russian delegation was led …
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January 31, 2017