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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.

Pakistan must allow resumption of trans-LoC trade and travel: MEA

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:35

Ministry of External Affairs ( MEA) spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Tuesday demanded that the Pakistan should allow the resumption of trans-LoC travel and trade and should share information regarding smuggling of drug and narcotics.

African envoy meets MEA officials over AAP`s Bharti misbehaviour

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 18:47

African delegates on Saturday met Ministry of External Affairs officials to put forth their concerns over alleged misbehaviour of Delhi minister with some African nationals.

21 arrested in French raids on horse meat traffic

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 20:15

French law enforcement officials say 21 people have been arrested in raids across the south of France targeting the trafficking of horse meat that was used in laboratory procedures and wasn`t fit for human consumption.

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.

India `deeply disappointed` over blocking of Maldives revote

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 21:43

India on Saturday said it was "deeply disappointed" over the blocking of a key presidential revote in the Maldives and called on all stakeholders in the Indian Ocean nation to fulfil their responsibility and ensure the election was completed "without further delay".

MK Lokesh is new ambassador to Switzerland

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 23:50

India on Wednesday appointed senior diplomat MK Lokesh its ambassador to Switzerland to replace Chitra Narayanan, who has availed two extensions on health grounds since her retirement last year.

Sushmita Banerjee killed by Pakistan terror group, claims MEA

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 17:28

In a new twist to the murder mystery of Indian author Sushmita Banerjee, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday said that Pakistan terror group was behind her killing.

India warns Pakistan, welcomes Nawaz Sharif`s call for ``new beginning``

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 16:23

Responding to Nawaz Sharif’s call for a "new beginning" in relations with India amid tension over the killing of five Indian soldiers, the government on Tuesday asked Islamabad to respond to New Delhi’s concerns.

Bihar mid-day meal tragedy: Timely hospitalisation could have resulted in fewer deaths, says HRD report

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 00:16

There would have been fewer casualties in the Bihar mid-day meal tragedy had the children taken to hospital on time and provided proper treatment, an HRD Ministry report has said.

MEA top brass comes on air together for Hindi audience

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 19:56

The entire top brass of India`s foreign policy establishment today took part in an over three-hour long Hindi TV programme to explain its nuances.

Dead Indian prisoner in Pakistan yet to be identified: MEA

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:59

The Ministry of External Affairs has said it is yet to identity of the Indian prisoner who died in Pakistan.