Sushma Swaraj: News

Sushma Swaraj on 3-day visit to Azerbaijan to attend NAM-meet

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj today left for a three-day visit to Azerbaijan's capital city Baku to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Conference.

Illegal immigration of Indians killed in Iraq hampered rescue: Singh

Hours after bringing back the mortal remains of 38 Indians killed by IS in Iraq, MoS External Affairs VK Singh said they were illegal immigrants.

VK Singh to bring back bodies of 39-Indians from Iraq

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh today left for Iraq to bring back the mortal remains of the 39 Indians killed in the war-torn country, officials said.

Sushma Swaraj re-tweets Congress poll about her failure

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj re-tweeted a poll started by the Congress.

Mosul victim's wife wants to meet WB CM for government-job

Distraught with the news of her husband's death in Mosul, Dipali Tikadar now only wants to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to seek a government job.

ISIS killed 39 Indians: Why was government quiet for 4years?

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday informed the Parliament that 39 Indians, abducted by ISIS terrorists in Iraq, were dead.

'Will believe my brother is dead when MEA contacts me'

Gurpinder Kaur, the sister of one of the 39 Indians killed in Iraq, today said she finds it difficult to believe her brother is no more because External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had assured her for years that he is alive.

All 39 Indian hostages in Iraq dead: Sushma Swaraj

After years of uncertainty about the fate of 39 Indians abducted by the Islamic State in Iraq in 2014, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has confirmed they are dead.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to visit China in April

Leading India-China attempts of an entente, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will travel to China next month to take part in the foreign ministers meeting at Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Women's Day: Let's look at India's powerful women politicians

Though women in India are worshipped, the political-class has never been keen on sharing power with women.

International Women's Day: A look at some of Indian 'Sheroes'

Even today, few Indian woman are emancipated, educated, independent and doing what they want. But they wish to, and that's a big leap forward.

India, Vietnam ink three pacts; vow to expand bilateral cooperation

India and Vietnam inked three pacts, including one on nuclear cooperation, and resolved to jointly work for an open Indo-Pacific, while calling for a rules-based regional architecture during Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang's three-day India visit.

Mallika Sherawat urges Sushma Swaraj to help her

Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat has put forth an appeal to External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj seeking help in arranging an Indian visa for the co-founder of an NGO called Free-A-Girl.

Padmaavat: Here's what happens when 'I' is dropped

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmavati is now called Padmaavat.

Sushma Swaraj: Pakistan used Kulbhushan Jadhav meeting as propaganda

During Parliament's winter session, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj slammed Pakistan for their treatment of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's family. His wife and mother were allowed to meet him in what was marketed as a "humanitarian gesture" by Pakistan.

India accuses Pakistan of "mischievous intent" behind Jadhav's family meeting

A day after meeting Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistani custody, his mother and wife met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi.

Pakistani govt. to probe reports of forced conversion of Sikhs

An inquiry committee has been set up by the Pakistani government to investigate reports of Sikhs being forcibly converted to Islam in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province.

Hyderabad student critical after being shot in Chicago

A 30-year-old student from Hyderabad is critical after being shot at by an unidentified assailant in Chicago some days ago.

First phase of Chabahar port to be inaugurated today!

Indian child Sherin Mathews' mother arrested for 'endangering' her

Less than a month after three-year-old Indian child Sherin Mathews was found dead in Dallas, officials have arrested her foster mother for leaving her alone the night she was reported missing.

Swaraj helps boxer get passport, but wants something in return

Tales of Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's amicable nature have abounded since long. The latest person to receive her help is a boxer, but this time, Swaraj demanded something in return.

Reports: US shares list of Pakistan-based terror groups with Islamabad

The US has shared a list of 20 terrorist groups with Islamabad which it believes are operating from Pakistan and targeting India and Afghanistan, Pakistani news network Dawn has reported.

India may release 11 Pakistani prisoners this week

Despite its "no-engagement with Islamabad" policy, the Indian Government on 2 November is likely to release 11 Pakistani prisoners who completed their prison sentence.

Pakistan concerned over closer Indo-US ties following Tillerson visit

Pakistan has expressed concern over the growing closeness between India and the US, days after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited New Delhi.

China backs Pakistan's terror record after Tillerson's sharp rebuke

China has praised its all-weather friend Pakistan's "positive efforts" at tackling terrorism.

Swiss couple attack: Five, including three minors, arrested

Police have arrested five people for assaulting a Swiss couple in Fatehpur Sikri last Sunday.

Swaraj slams Pak-based terror in joint statement with US counterpart

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj hit out at Pakistan, saying it must act against terrorist groups in its territory, during a joint statement with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in New Delhi.

Sushma Swaraj's Diwali gift: Medical visas to all deserving Pakistanis

Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has a delightful gift for Pakistanis this Diwali: she announced India will grant medical visas to all citizens in deserving cases.

Despite tension, Sushma Swaraj assists two ailing Pakistanis

Even amid escalating tension with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has continued her social media diplomacy and came to the help of two Pakistanis within hours of their requests.

Girl makes video seeking return of 'slave' mother from Saudi

After failing to get assistance from police, the children of Paramjit Kaur have now made a video, requesting the ministry of external affairs to aid the safe return of their mother.

Sushma Swaraj grants medical visa to ailing 7-year-old Pakistani girl

Winning hearts again, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has granted a medical visa to yet another ailing Pakistani, despite the rising Indo-Pak tensions.

Chinese media slams Sushma Swaraj's UN speech as "arrogant"

Chinese state-run daily Global Times has termed Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's strong rebuke of Pakistan at the UN General Assembly as "arrogant."

Pakistani diplomat passes off injured Gaza girl's photo as Kashmiri

On Saturday, Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi, embarrassingly tried to pass off a photo of a girl from Gaza as that of one from Kashmir.

UNGA session: What is the ongoing Indo-Pak feud about?

India and Pakistan have been engaged in a war-of-words during the ongoing UN General Assembly session.

Sushma Swaraj at UNGA: Is India growing increasingly assertive?

India's external affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj recently addressed the UN General Assembly.

UNGA: Sushma raises H-1B visa issue with Rex Tillerson

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Ivanka Trump meets "charismatic" Sushma Swaraj in NY

US President Donald Trump's daughter-cum-adviser Ivanka met the "charismatic" Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York.

Swaraj condemns North Korea in India-Japan-US trilateral meet

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in New York.

Sushma Swaraj leads Indian delegation to UN General Assembly session

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has arrived in New York to lead the Indian delegation at the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session.

Fate of 39 Indians captured in Iraq still unknown

The Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi revealed that the whereabouts of the 39 Indian construction workers captured in 2014 by the Islamic State group still remains unknown.