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Raisina Dialogue is 'platform for deliberation on geo-political issue
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Jan. 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said Raisina Dialogue is a platform for deliberation on geo-political issues of the day, adding 69 countries are participating this year.
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PM Modi to today inaugurate second Raisina Dialogue
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 17(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday inaugurate the second edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship geo-political conference organised annually by the Observer Research Foundation(ORF) in association with the Ministry of External Affairs
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India takes issue of non-payment of salary to Indian workers with Bahrain
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 17 (ANI): The External Affairs Ministry (MEA) has said that the Indian Embassy in Bahrain has taken-up the issue of non-payment of salary to Indian workers at high level with the country and authorities there have expressed regret at the incident and have assured that
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Hope no tri-coloured doormats from now on: MEA to Amazon
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 13 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday expressed hope that in future, online shopping giant Amazon does not repeat such incidence of selling doormats printed with the national flags.
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Tri-colour doormat row: Amazon writes apology letter to Swaraj
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Jan. 12(ANI): The online shopping giant Amazon on Thursday apologised to the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for hurting the patriotic sentiments of the people by selling a doormats printed with the Indian flag.
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Sushma tells Amazon Canada to withdraw Indian flag themed doormats
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.11 (ANI): Taking strong objection to selling of doormats featuring Indian flags on Amazon, Canada, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday warned the e-retailer company to withdraw all products "insulting national flag immediately", adding that n
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PM Modi expresses happiness at progress with Israel in Agriculture sector
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed happiness at the significant progress made in partnership with Israel in the agriculture sector and the successful adoption of knowledge and expertise by the Israeli Centres of Excellence by the Indian farmer
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MEA comes to aid of Indian sailors in abandoned ships
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that India will help out its sailors stuck in merchant ships at Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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India, Malaysia discuss bilateral projects
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan. 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday said India and Malaysia discussed bilateral projects in areas such as hydrocarbons.
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India, France reiterate need for finalisation of Comprehensive Convention
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan. 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday said both India and France reiterated the need for early finalization of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
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Direct MEA to take steps to secure release of 20 fishermen: Panneerselvam
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to take expeditious steps to secure the release of 20 fishermen and 118 fishing boats.
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PM to launch 'Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana' for Indians seeking
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan. 8 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon launch the 'Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana' which is targeted at the Indian youth seeking overseas employment.
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