New Delhi, India and Bhutan reviewed all aspects of their bilateral ties during a three-day visit by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale to the Himalayan kingdom, the External Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday. “In his interactions, Foreign Secretary conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to further expanding its unique ties[Read More…]
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Thanks but no, says India to foreign aid for Kerala
India on Wednesday politely declined financial aid from other countries to flood-devastated Kerala where 370 people have died so far. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to around 2.8 million expatriate Indians, most of whom hail from Kerala, has offered Rs 700-crore aid. “The government of India deeply appreciates offers[Read More…]
India does away with last page of passport
India has decided to do away with the last page of the passport that contains the names of the spouse, parents, and address of the passport-holder while changing the colour of ECR passports, largely availed of by unskilled workers seeking employment abroad, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday. Responding[Read More…]
Zakir Naik’s passport revoked as he failed to respond to summons
The External Affairs Ministry revoked the passport of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Naik is wanted in link with alleged terror funding cases. The step was taken on the request made by National Investigative Agency a few days ago. “The Regional Passport Office, Mumbai, has revoked the Indian passport of[Read More…]
Amazon withdraws flip-flops having Mahatma Gandhi’s picture: External Affairs Ministry
Following a tri-colored doormat row wherein e-commerce giant Amazon had to withdraw the product that was offensive to Indian sensitivities from its Canadian platform after facing warnings from external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, the e-commerce platform has now also pulled out flip-flops bearing the picture of Mahatma Gandhi. “We have[Read More…]
Navtej Sarna appointed as ambassador to the US
Navtej Sarna who has been serving as India’s High Commissioner to UK has been appointed as ambassador to the US. Sarna will face the task of engaging with a new administration in Washington following the November 8 Presidential poll. The external affairs ministry said that he is expected to take up[Read More…]
Judith D’Souza rescued from Afghanistan, to return today
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj took to Twitter on Saturday to confirm that Judith D’Souza, who was working with the Aga Khan Foundation, and was kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan, has been rescued. She will return to her home town in Kolkata, West Bengal, this week. I am happy to inform[Read More…]
Turkish military coup: 190 dead, 1,154 wounded, 1,563 detained
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the people of Turkey on Friday to avert the military coup, after rebel soldiers hijacked an aircraft and dropped bombs and fire shots at civilians across Istanbul and Ankara in an attempt to seize control. The military took to the streets to terrorise residence[Read More…]