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Chip-enabled e-passports will strengthen security of travel documents: S Jaishankar
The government also intends to open a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra in every Lok Sabha constituency, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.
Published on Jun 25, 2020 08:18 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh
‘Need to revive post-Covid economy, mitigate negative consequences on talent abroad’: EAM
Jaishankar was speaking at the Annual Conference of Protectors of Emigrants via video conferencing.
Updated on Jun 15, 2020 12:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds bilateral meeting with her German counterpart Olaf Scholz
On February 20, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had met his German counterpart Heiko Maas in Berlin and discussed a range of global and bilateral issues, including climate change, counter-terrorism, multilateralism, connectivity, besides sharing their perspectives on the situation in Afghanistan and the Gulf.
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 08:31 PM IST
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Asian News International
‘Don’t worry, one democracy will settle it,’: Jaishankar to US Senator on Kashmir
Referring to the Kashmir issue during a panel discussion, Senator Lindsey Graham said the best way to sell democracy will be to settle the Kashmir issue in a democratic way.
Updated on Feb 15, 2020 05:49 PM IST
Munich | Press Trust of India
Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new Foreign Secretary
Speaking to reporters ahead of taking the charge, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said all efforts should be dedicated to contributing towards the nation in the form of its security, prosperity through external engagements.
Updated on Jan 29, 2020 11:27 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
‘Distorted narrative’: Officials on S Jaishankar’s cancelled US meet
Sources said, while the meeting with the Senate Foreign Relation Committee members, took place “as envisaged in a very open conversation,” the HFAC invited others “without seeking consent” of New Delhi.
Updated on Dec 21, 2019 12:59 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International
Indians account for 93% H4 visas issued by US: S Jaishankar
The H4 category permits the spouse of an H-1B visa holder to work in the US.
Updated on Nov 22, 2019 04:26 AM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International
External Affairs Minister inaugurates tele-education, tele-medicine projects for African countries
The External Affairs Minister inaugurated e-VidyaBharti and e-ArogyaBharti (tele-education and tele-medicine project) for African countries on the occasion of the 55th Anniversary of India’s flagship capacity building programme
Published on Oct 08, 2019 10:04 AM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International
Ready for ‘conditional dialogue’ with India: Pakistan minister
Pakistan has approached various world leaders to seek their interventions into the issue. However, Pakistan has been told to engage bilaterally with India to end tensions.
Updated on Aug 31, 2019 03:18 PM IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] | Asian News International
External affairs minister S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties in Bangladesh
External Affairs MinisterJaishankar is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence.
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 03:56 PM IST
Dhaka | Press Trust of India
Emergency, Sanjay Gandhi: As Pranab Mukherjee receives Bharat Ratna, a look at his memoirs
The former president’s political career began in 1969 and there was no looking back after that. He has been a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and has held top posts of Defence Minister, Finance Minister, External Affairs Minister, Leader of Lok Sabha, Leader of Rajya Sabha and the President of India.
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 12:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Madhya Pradesh, Sushma Swaraj’s second home for over a decade
Sushma Swaraj represented Vidisha in Lok Sabha twice from 2009 to 2019. But before contesting election from the seat, she was elected to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in the year 2008.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 05:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhopal | HT Correspondent
Madhya Pradesh, Sushma Swaraj’s second home for over a decade
Sushma Swaraj represented Vidisha in Lok Sabha twice from 2009 to 2019. But before contesting election from the seat, she was elected to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in the year 2008.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 08:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhopal | HT Correspondent
UP artist pays tribute to Sushma Swaraj with charcoal portrait, moves people
Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, died of cardiac arrest on August 6 in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. The sudden demise of the leader left many emotional, including PM Narendra Modi. People from all walks of life offered their condolences – tributes also flooded different social media platforms.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Trisha Sengupta
When Sushma Swaraj’s 9 tweets shredded Pakistan foreign minister
Sushma Swaraj leaves a legacy of a Twitter friendly, easy-to-reach-out politician, who helped the Indians abroad in distress with her quick response on social media during her tenure as the foreign minister.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 12:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sushma Swaraj -- A powerful orator, people’s minister and politician of many firsts
Sushma Swaraj left behind a legacy of an easily accessible minister who helped the diaspora in distress with her revolutionary social media outreach.
Published on Aug 07, 2019 01:45 AM IST
New Delhi | PTI
Sushma Swaraj passes away: Cremation will be held at 3 pm at Lodhi Road crematorium
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday night in New Delhi. “She was brought to the hospital after she had collapsed at home. She reached AIIMS emergency at about 09:35 pm,” said a hospital official.The doctors had attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation. “All resuscitative measures were taken but she could not be revived. This leads us to believe she might have had a cardiac arrest,” the official said.Swaraj, who was the foreign minister May 26 2014 to May 30 2019, was the second woman to hold the office, after Indira Gandhi. Updates here:
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 02:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sushma Swaraj, BJP stalwart and former external affairs minister, dies at 67
Sushma Swaraj died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67 in New Delhi.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 04:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
S Jaishankar’s appointment will boost US-India ties, say experts
Jaishankar, 64, known for his skillful diplomacy, tough negotiating tactics and strategic vision, has served as the Indian ambassador to the US from 2013-2015.
Updated on Jun 09, 2019 01:42 AM IST
Washington | Press Trust of India
‘Even if we ignore terrorism, there are other issues’: S Jaishankar hints at Pakistan
In his first public engagement after taking over as the external affairs minister, Jaishankar also touched on the US-China trade dispute arguing that that every clash presented an opportunity.
Updated on May 21, 2020 11:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
‘Indians recognise country’s stature in world has risen in last 5 yrs’: S Jaishankar
Addressing a gathering at a seminar, S Jaishankar said a “global rebalancing” is taking place and the “sharpest manifestation” of that is the rise of China and to an extent, the rise of India as well.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 11:47 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Decision on oil purchase after Lok sabha polls, India tells Iran
The US decision to end exemptions to sanctions on Iranian oil imports on May 2 has hit India.
Updated on May 14, 2019 11:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rezaul H Laskar
Hyderabad woman stuck in Jordan with expired passport, brother seeks Sushma Swaraj’s help
The woman’s family has now sought assistance from External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj to bring her back.
Updated on Apr 18, 2019 02:05 PM IST
Hyderabad | Asian News International
‘Give up security cover if terror not an issue’: Sushma Swaraj hits out at Rahul Gandhi
The External Affairs Minister said the air strikes received international support and she received calls from leaders of several countries appreciating Indias stand on terrorism.
Updated on Apr 06, 2019 10:01 AM IST
Hyderabad | Press Trust of India
‘What are the Norwegians up to in Kashmir?’ Omar asks Sushma Swaraj
In a statement, the separatists said Geelani and Mirwaiz told the former prime minister that since his country “has a history of playing a positive role in conflict resolutions”, the Norwegian government should make serious efforts to resolve the vexed Kashmir dispute to mitigate the sufferings of the people and ensure a lasting peace in South Asia.
Updated on Nov 27, 2018 09:15 AM IST
Srinagar | HT Correspondent
Malavika’s Mumbaistan: Swaraj’s Show of Soft Power
Sushma Swaraj seems to take her role as India’s External Affairs Minister quite seriously.
Published on Oct 26, 2018 12:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Malavika Sangghvi
BCCI vs PCB: Indian board ‘is very well prepared’, says Khurshid
Salman Khurshid, India’s former External Affairs Minister, turned up as an “expert” witness and was cross-examined by PCB’s British lawyers. The hearing is being held under UK laws.
Updated on Oct 03, 2018 01:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumitra Bose