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Thailand an important pillar of India's Act East policy: Sushma

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 13:24

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said that Thailand is an important pillar of India`s Act East policy and a valued partner.

Food exports to Russia: MEA asks Ind firms to focus on quality

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:33

The External Affairs Ministry Wednesday cautioned Indian exporters not to compromise on prescribed norms to avoid rejection of their food and health products to Russia in the wake of sanctions imposed on it by USA and European Union.

India, UK hold talks on key bilateral, regional issues

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 22:33

India and the UK today discussed key bilateral and regional issues during a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her British counterpart Philip Hammond here.

Govt mulling relaxing security rules for Chinese investment

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 21:23

India is mulling relaxing tough security conditions applicable for investment from China and extend visa on arrival facility to Chinese tourists ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to that country in May.

India's growth story is catching interest globally: MEA

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 09:32

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday stated that India's growth has attracted the attentions of investors worldwide, adding that this interest was apparent following the participation of a large number of people in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit in Gandhinagar.

India, Egypt seek to expand bilateral ties

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 04:32

Taking forward issues of cooperation between Indian and Egypt, the Secretary East in the Ministry of External Affairs had broad ranging discussions with Egyptian representatives during his two-day visit here.

Captain James lays Vivaan to rest

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:59

Indian merchant ship captain Sunil James, who was freed from Togo jail after being arrested for allegedly aiding pirates, performed last rites of his son on Sunday.

Captain Sunil James freed from Togo jail, on way back to India

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 07:53

Captain Sunil James of oil tanker MT Ocean Centurian, who was arrested in July on charges of aiding pirates off the coast of Togo, has been released.

Govt committed to ensuring security of diplomats: MEA

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 16:02

India on Wednesday said it was fully committed to ensuring security of all diplomats, including those from the US, within confines of its law and pledged full implementation of the Vienna Convention while asking other countries to do the same.

Out-of-the-box thinking required for new world order: Khurshid

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 22:57

Salman Khurshid pitched for out-of-the-box thinking to give birth to a new global order which could effectively deal with various key challenges facing the world.

Indo-Bangla special passport becomes extinct

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 18:38

The 41-year-old system to issue Indo- Bangla special passport for the people living in northeast and West Bengal ceased to exist following instruction by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), official sources said on Monday.

Infighting in drug gangs behind Nigerian`s killing: Report

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 18:56

Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it has received a report from the Goa government in which preliminary leads indicate infighting between possible drug- related gangs behind the killing of the Nigerian in that state last week.