No retro tax but Cairn is legacy issue: Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 16:59

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley concluded his two-day visit here with a message to the global investing community that India`s stated position now was not to impose any retrospective tax but that the one slapped on Cairn was a "legacy" issue.

British foreign secretary seeks India assurance after $1.6 billion Cairn tax case

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 20:10

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond raised concerns in India on Thursday over a $1.6 billion retrospective tax bill charged to British oil explorer Cairn Energy hours before he arrived in the country seeking to improve business ties.

Aizaz Chaudhry is Pakistan`s new Foreign Secretary

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 17:53

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cleared the appointment of career diplomat Aizaz Chaudhry, one of the key officials who handled the fallout of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, as Pakistan`s new Foreign Secretary.

Kerry holds talks with Foreign Secretary

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 10:12

US Secretary of State John Kerry has held wide-ranging talks with visiting Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on key issues, including the regional situation with respect to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Ranjan Mathai takes over as new Indian envoy to UK

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 07:35

Ranjan Mathai, former Foreign Secretary of India, has taken over as the country`s next High Commissioner to the UK.

Aizaz Chaudhry to be new Pak foreign secretary: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 18:07

Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry is likely to be appointed as Pakistan`s Foreign Secretary, according to a media report.

Indian foreign secretary begins maiden Bangladesh visit

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 17:08

Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh arrived here Wednesday on her first visit to Bangladesh amid widespread violence across the country.

Indian foreign secretary to visit Bangladesh on December 4

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 23:38

As political uncertainly gripped Bangladesh ahead of the January 5 general election, Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh is scheduled to visit the country on December 4 for bilateral consultations.

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh to travel to US next month

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 20:36

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh will travel to the US next month for consultations on key bilateral and regional issues including Afghanistan amidst India`s support for Afghan proposal of 15,000 foreign troops staying after 2014.

Iran deal involves `limited sanctions relief`: British Foreign Secretary

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 00:37

Talks on Iran`s nuclear programme aim at finding an interim agreement involving limited sanctions relief before any final settlement, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said.

Pakistan Foreign Secy expected to be named envoy to US

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 20:51

Veteran Pakistani diplomat and current Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani is expected to be appointed the country`s ambassador to the US ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s visit to Washington this month.