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Solving humanitarian issues of Indian workers in Saudi is top priority: ME
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 5 (ANI): Detailing out the efforts being made to help thousands of Indian workers stranded in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup said on Friday the authorities in the gulf nation have promised prompt actions in addressing all the issues
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Pak's 'restrictive approach' not helpful in promoting close
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said denying media coverage of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's speech at the SAARC meeting in Islamabad is not helpful in promoting closer ties between countries of the region.
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No information yet on whereabouts of Father Tom: MEA
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has admitted that they have not been able to procure any information yet on the whereabouts of Father Tom, who went missing in Yemen and a purported video of him being tortured by the ISIS cropped up on social media.
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Talks between BSF and Pak Rangers conclude cordially: MEA
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said on Friday that the three-day long meet between Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers from July 25 - July 28 concluded with both sides discussing ways to strengthen measures to coordinate border p
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Rajnath visiting Pakistan strictly for SAARC, no bilateral talks: MEA
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday asserted that Home Minister Rajnath Singh was visiting Islamabad next month solely for the purpose of attending the SAARC ministerial conference and ruled out any possibilities of bilateral talks with leaders of Pakis
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PoK elections a sham, protests reflected people's will: MEA
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Hitting out at the recently held elections in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it was another farcical exercise by Pakistan to cover up their illegal occupation.
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India ready for dialogue with Pak in terror-free atmosphere: MEA
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Ahead of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Islamabad to attend a SAARC meeting on August 4, the Ministry of External Affairs today said India is ready to discuss all issues with Pakistan in an atmosphere free of terror and violence.
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BSF, Pak Rangers reach consensus during meeting in Lahore: MEA
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that a consensus was reached during the meeting between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers held in Lahore from July 25-28.
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MEA to host BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue in Patna
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): As the chair of BRICS for 2016, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) will be hosting the BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue in Bihar's Patna city on July 26.
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Women activists welcome Maneka Gandhi's call for amending passports r
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi/Jaipur, July 17 (ANI): The women activists on Sunday hailed Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi's request to the Ministry of External Affairs to amend rules for issuing passports and not make father's name a mandatory requirement as a very positive initiati
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Indus Waters Treaty violation: Hope Pak will see reason in India's su
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Saturday said the visit of a team from Pakistan led by the Water and Power Secretary to New Delhi on July 14-15 was in response to India pointing out to Pakistan that the latter was violating provisions of th
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India slams Pak for glorification of terrorists
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Maintaining that Pakistan has no locus standi to interfere in India's internal Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday lashed out at Islamabad for declaring Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani a martyr.
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