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India thanks British PM Boris Johnson for Republic Day wishes
ANI, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 09:17 PM IST
Anurag Srivastava, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, tweeted "We thank Prime Minister of United Kingdom @BorisJohnson for his warm wishes on the occasion of India's 72nd RepublicDay."
India seeks ‘urgent, time-bound’ assistance for 39 sailor stuck in Chinese waters
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 09:37 PM IST
Srivastava said both these vessels have been waiting for discharge of their cargo and there is a growing stress on the crew members on account of the long delay.
Situation at border over last 6 months result of China’s actions: India
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 08:49 PM IST
The two sides haven’t made headway on disengagement and de-escalation at friction points on the LAC despite several rounds of diplomatic and military talks.
Pak rejects India’s assertion of pressurising Kulbhushan Jadhav’s lawyer
By Imtiaz Ahmad | Hindustan Times, Islamabad
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2020 11:24 PM IST
Pakistan said no attempt was made to link the cases of Jadhav with Indian prisoner Muhammad as India had asserted, adding that the two cases are and remain entirely distinct.
Pak updates terror list, India says it omits key 26/11 Mumbai attackers
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 12, 2020 09:54 PM IST
The list of wanted terrorists, posted on the website of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), names mostly members of the crew of two boats used by the attackers to travel to Mumbai and those who helped finance the attacks through money transfers.
Will continue dialogue with China to resolve situation along LAC: India after 8th round of talks
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kanishka Sarkar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2020 11:16 PM IST
During the previous round of talks on October 12, the Indian side had demanded comprehensive disengagement at all flashpoints and restoration of status quo ante of early April.
India summons Pak CDA to lodge ‘strong protest’ over Kartarpur Gurdwara
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2020 09:56 PM IST
Pakistan has been called upon by the MEA to reverse its “arbitrary decision to deprive the Sikh minority community its right to manage affairs of the holy gurdwara [in] Kartarpur.”
‘Outcome of election won’t affect ties’: MEA on US presidential election
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2020 09:37 PM IST
The India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership has “very strong bipartisan support in the US and successive presidents and administrations have raised the level of this relationship even higher,” Srivastava said.
Efforts to assist Afghanistan through Chabahar port appreciated by US: MEA
By Asian News International | Posted by Shivani Kumar | New Delhi, Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 11:11 PM IST
In 2018, Iran and India had signed an agreement worth USD 85 million to develop the Chabahar Port in south-eastern Iran.
India pummels Imran Khan’s adviser for fictional claim, then a parting shot
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 15, 2020 11:44 PM IST
India has consistently linked any talks with Pakistan to the issue of Islamabad ending support for terror groups operating from its soil. The two sides have not held any structured dialogue since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
China has no locus standi to comment on Ladakh, Arunachal: Centre
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 15, 2020 06:52 PM IST
The fact that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India has been clearly conveyed to the highest level of the Chinese side, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.
Onus on Pakistan for normal neighbourly ties, says India
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 01, 2020 08:46 PM IST
India said it expects Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of the Indian high commission in Islamabad and its personnel following a “staged protest” outside the mission over the recent death of 11 Pakistani Hindus in Rajasthan.
India underlines stability on ground ahead of fresh round of talks with China
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2020 09:24 PM IST
The two sides had decided to have the next meeting of the corps commanders “at the earliest”, external affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava told a weekly news briefing.
Appoint Indian lawyer or Queen’s counsel for Kulbhushan Jadhav, says MEA
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Niyati Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2020 11:35 PM IST
Queen’s Counsel is an advocate or a barrister or advocate who is an appointed Counsel to the UK Crown on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor.
Need to work jointly to end tension: India
By Rezaul H Laskar and Sutirtho Patranobis | Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Beijing
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2020 12:40 AM IST
The external affairs ministry emphasised the need to complete the disengagement process “at the earliest” shortly after Indian envoy Vikram Misri met a senior general of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) in Beijing to brief him on New Delhi’s views on the situation along the border in eastern Ladakh.
On China’s outburst over Confucius centres’ review, India pulls out 2009 rulebook
By Shishir Gupta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2020 08:08 AM IST
Indian security agencies had last month red-flagged the growing footprint of Chinese institutions that could be a proxy for the Chinese government or have close ties to the ruling communist party.
Nearly 9.5 lakh Indians return under Vande Bharat Mission: MEA
By Asian News International | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 06, 2020 07:13 PM IST
Addressing a weekly briefing, MEA’s spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Vande Bharat Mission has become the largest sustained operation of repatriation of stranded Indians.
Pakistan has blocked review of Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case, says India
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 23, 2020 08:42 PM IST
People familiar with developments said on condition of anonymity that India would take the next step after legal consultations. They didn’t preclude the possibility of again approaching the ICJ on Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case.
Pak condemns Ram Temple construction, gets a stinging comeback from India
By Shishir Gupta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 29, 2020 12:25 AM IST
The external affairs ministry dissed Prime Minister Imran Khan government’s statement on building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Ladakh stand-off: India, China continue to stand ground
By Rezaul Lashkar and Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2020 11:57 AM IST
Talks on to bring back stranded Indians: Govt
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 01, 2020 01:15 AM IST
Though Srivastava said he didn’t have details regarding the number of Indians stranded around the world or expatriate workers wishing to return to the country, people familiar with developments have said the number is expected to run into hundreds of thousands.
India’s rejects China’s reference to Kashmir issue
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 09, 2020 10:13 PM IST
The spokesperson of China’s permanent mission to the UN had said on Tuesday that Beijing “pays close attention to the current situation” in Kashmir.
Anurag Srivastava to replace Raveesh Kumar as Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson: Report
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 06, 2020 09:27 AM IST
Srivastava is currently serving as India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and African Union. He is a 1999-batch IFS officer.