Tag: Ministry of External Affairs
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States have a role in foreign policy
It is not often that one would associate the concept of cooperative federalism with the conduct of foreign policy. Yet, it is this interesting idea that seems to have garnered a lot of focus in India’s diplomatic agenda. This can be seen in light of an increased engagement of ambassadors of various countries with chief …
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August 21, 2017 -
Panel on NRI marriages formed
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) under the leadership of Sushma Swaraj has set up an expert committee on Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages and disputes arising therein. The Committee includes Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Swati Jaihind along with representatives from the MEA, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Women and Child Development (WCD) and …
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July 16, 2017 -
Never told ministers there will be no withdrawal of troops: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it has not told senior ministers that there would be "no withdrawal" of Indian troops from Doklam, where Indian and Chinese troops are in a stand-off. "Some sections of media have reported that MEA has told senior Ministers today that there would be no withdrawal of Indian …
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July 14, 2017 -
Persons from UP, Kerala, Bihar, TN among 11 killed in Saudi fire: MEA
Of the 11 Indians killed in a fire in a Saudi Arabian city on Wednesday, four were from Uttar Pradesh, three from Kerala and one each from Bihar and Tamil Nadu, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday. While Tabrej Khan, Ateeq Ahmad, Waseem Akram and Vakeel Ahmad hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Kamalapan Sathyan, Baiju …
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July 13, 2017 -
Passports to be in both English and Hindi, says Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday announced that passports would now be in both Hindi and English, and not just in English. She also announced 10 per cent reduction in passport fee for applicants who are under eight and over 60. Personal details in passports are now printed only in English. The external affairs …
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June 23, 2017 -
Gulf countries assure India of welfare of diaspora amid Qatar crisis
India on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf where several countries led by Saudi Arabia have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar and that the countries have assured continued support for the welfare and well-being of the large Indian diaspora. India also said that the countries should resolve their differences …
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June 10, 2017 -
Sushma Swaraj to help ailing infant from Pakistan
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has offered help to a person in Pakistan who highlighted his infant's health condition on the social media. Sushma Swaraj said late on Wednesday night that India would offer a medical visa after Ken Sid posted a picture of his ailing child on Twitter with the message: "Why my bud …
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June 1, 2017 -
India condemns Kabul attack, offers support
India on Wednesday denounced the terror attack in Kabul that claimed 80 lives, saying it "reflects the diabolical nature of the perpetrators and its supporters", and offered all help to the Afghan government. The External Affairs Ministry said all staff members at the Indian Embassy were safe after the massive explosion. At least 80 people …
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May 31, 2017 -
Now apply for passports in Hindi
The Ministry of External Affairs has made a provision enabling people to apply online for passports in Hindi. The move comes after President Pranab Mukherjee recently accepted recommendations made in this regard by the Committee of Parliament on Official Language via its ninth report. The report was submitted in 2011. The panel had suggested that …
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April 23, 2017 -
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India demands consular access; Pak denies
Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in Islamabad on Friday demanding consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav for the 14th time as well as a copy of the chargesheet filed against him. A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) says that the Indian High Commissioner told …
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April 14, 2017 -
Govt committed to ensuring safety of foreigners: MEA
In the wake of the attack on Nigerians in Greater Noida, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that the government is committed to ensuring safety of foreigners in India. "Greater Noida incident where people of African origin were injured is deplorable. Government is committed to ensuring safety of foreigners in India," the …
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March 28, 2017 -
Indian fisherman’s killing: India pushes Sri Lanka for investigation
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the killing of Indian fisherman by the Sri Lankan Navy and said that Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka has taken up the matter with the prime minister of the country. "Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka has taken up the matter with …
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March 7, 2017 -
Ruchi Ghanashyam appointed Secretary (West) in MEA
Senior diplomat Ruchi Ghanashyam was on Tuesday appointed as the Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs. She has been appointed in place of Sujata Mehta, who has recently taken over as a Member in Union Public Service Commission. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved Ghanashyam's appointment to the post, an order issued by …
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February 28, 2017 -
Vikas Swarup appointed India’s High Commissioner to Canada
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup was on Thursday appointed High Commissioner of lndia to Canada, officials said. An officer of the 1986 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Swarup has been serving as the spokesperson since April 2015 when he replaced Syed Akbaruddin, who is now India’s Permanent Representative to the …
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February 16, 2017 -
Vikas Swarup appointed India’s High Commissioner to Canada
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup was on Thursday appointed High Commissioner of lndia to Canada, officials said. An officer of the 1986 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Swarup has been serving as the spokesperson since April 2015 when he replaced Syed Akbaruddin, who is now India’s Permanent Representative to the …
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February 16, 2017 -
Man in Saudi jail for over 15 yrs; family moves MEA for help
A man from Bihar has been languishing in a jail in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years, and his family, unable to pay a punishment sum of over Rs.1 crore to secure his release, has now approached External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for help. Mohammed Irfan, 42, was arrested for allegedly committing theft of medicines …
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January 17, 2017 -
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear facilities
India and Pakistan on Sunday exchanged for the 26th consecutive year a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that prohibits them from attacking each other's atomic facilities. "India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on …
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January 1, 2017