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India keeping an eye on Covid situation in China says MEA
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China's recent exit from zero-Covid could lead to nearly 1 million deaths, according to CNN. After lifting covid curbs this month, the second-largest country braces for an unprecedented wave of infections from its major cities.
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India "notes with concern" reports of Taliban banning women from universit
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Addressing a press briefing today, Bagchi stated that India has "consistently" supported women's education in Afghanistan and called for the importance of the establishment of an "inclusive and representative government."
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Rajya Sabha takes up Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill for consideration
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"The Ministry of External Affairs held several rounds of extensive inter-ministerial consultations with the concerned departments of the Government of India to incorporate all the recommendations of the standing committee in the bill. The amendments were drafted and finalized with the concur
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BJP parliamentary party meeting begins
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Prominent party leaders participating in the meeting include national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and V Muraleedharan.
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2,835 fishermen released from Sri Lanka since 2014: Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that 2,835 Indian fishermen have been released from Sri Lanka since 2014.
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"Word 'pitai' shouldn't be used for jawans," Jaishankar hits out at Rahul
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday, while reacting to the Opposition's walkout in the Rajya Sabha after the Chair rejected demands for a debate on Chinese incursion on the borders, said that India's jawans should not be criticised directly or indirectly.
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Neeta Bhushan accredited as High Commissioner of India to Niue
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Neeta Bhushan (IFS: 1994) presently High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Niue, with residence in Wellington," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release.
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'He is not a mature politician': Natwar Singh blasts Bilawal Bhutto over P
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Former external affairs minister Natwar Singh on Sunday come down heavily on Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari over his remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him an 'immature politician'.
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EAM Jaishankar says New York visit "fruitful"
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Joined unveiling of the bust of Bapu at UN premises," Jaishankar wrote.
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Jaishankar pays tribute to Indian soldiers on 51st anniversary of Vijay Di
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "On Vijay Divas, join the nation in saluting our brave Indian Armed Forces whose valour led to a decisive victory in the 1971 war. We will always be grateful for their service and sacrifices."
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India announces candidature for UNSC membership for 2028-29 term
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The external affairs minister said India has also sought to be the voice of Global South on many issues of concern. "We have not only tried to articulate their interest and anxieties but also tried to see whether we can serve as a bridge in the council," he added.
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Jaishankar highlights double standards in countering terrorism at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) highlighted terror financing and double standards in countering terrorism at UNSC.
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