Sushma Swaraj

Weak intel sharing, limited NSG resources affect India's anti-terror efforts: Report

During the first 2+2 dialogue of the cabinet-level diplomatic and defence officials last year, the two countries announced their intent to increase information.

Nov 3, 2019

'Sushma Swaraj was like Sarada Maa': Actress Mahika Sharma

Mourning her death, Mahika said that Sushma Swaraj was a real social activist of this country.

Aug 7, 2019

Sushma Swaraj's tryst with Twitter as foreign minister

Well-known as the easily-accessible foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj had helped many Indians, who were stuck abroad with the help of social media

Aug 7, 2019

What did Sushma Swaraj and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discuss about cricketer Rashid Khan?

The former foreign minister of India had an interesting connect with Afghanistani all-rounder.

Aug 7, 2019

Kannada-speaking Sushma Swaraj remained closer to Karnataka even after 1999 debacle in Ballari

Sushma Swaraj descended on Ballari and mixed with local people with her strong and unscripted speeches in Kannada, which she used in Lok Sabha elections of 1999 against Sonia Gandhi

Aug 7, 2019

Sushma Swaraj death: Divyanka, Karanvir, Nia and other TV celebs express grief

Sushma Swaraj, who passed away on Tuesday, August 6, will be cremated with state honours on Wednesday afternoon in Delhi.

Aug 7, 2019

Indian sports fraternity mourns the death of former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj

The former foreign minister was suffering health problems for quite some time due to which she opted out of the Lok Sabha elections 2019.

Aug 7, 2019

Goodbye Sushma Swaraj: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Advani attend funeral

An amiable leader, an able administrator and a splendid orator -- Sushma Swaraj -- had not been keeping well lately. She was 67.

Aug 7, 2019

Sushma Swaraj: A fiery leader and a mother figure

Sushma Swaraj might be remembered best for giving an all-new dimension to the role of foreign minister by being proactive in reaching out to Indians in distress in foreign lands.

Aug 7, 2019

RIP Sushma Swaraj: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi condole veteran leader's death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a series of tweets, remembered Sushma Swaraj and condoled her untimely death.

Aug 7, 2019

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Sushma Swaraj was admitted at AIIMS hospital in Delhi after she suffered a cardiac arrest.

Aug 6, 2019

Proud to follow in Sushma Swaraj's footsteps: Jaishankar

Jaishankar has previously served as Foreign Secretary from 2015-2018 and was appointed as Minister of External Affairs in the newly formed BJP-led NDA government.

Jun 1, 2019

Here's why youngsters-focused family planning is crucial for population control policies

There are 315 million young people in India between the ages of 10 and 24. With 27 per cent of children getting married by age 18, only 10 per cent of married women aged 15-19 years are using contraceptives.

May 31, 2019

MEA warns Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Sri Lanka after Easter Sunday bombings

The MEA said that in case any Indian had to travel to Sri Lanka, they could contact High Commission of India in Colombo or the Assistant HC in Kandy/Consulates in Hambantota & Jaffna in case there is an emergency.

Apr 28, 2019

Sushma Swaraj wins hearts, tweets 'Hum hain na' to stranded Indian man in Saudi Arabia

An Indian man in Saudi wants to come home but is unable to. He tweeted to Sushma Swaraj saying that he wants to end his life.

Apr 18, 2019

Abduction of 2 Hindu girls triggers Twitter spat between Sushma Swaraj and Pakistani minister

It has been reported that Hindu girls Raveena (13) and Reena (15) from Pakistan's Sindh province were forcefully converted to Islam and married off to Muslim men on the eve of Holi on March 23.

Mar 25, 2019

UN consultant Shikha Garg among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

Shikha Garg, a UNDP consultant, was on her way to attend a meeting in Nairobi when the accident happened.

Mar 11, 2019

OIC's two resolutions put India, Pakistan in a diplomatic tug of war

Pakistan's persistent pressure may have led the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to pass a separate resolution on Jammu and Kashmir hitting out at India.

Mar 4, 2019

Sushma Swaraj addresses Islamic nations' conclave in UAE amid Pakistan boycott [READ FULL TEXT]

Foreign Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had arrived in Abu Dhabi to attend the OIC meeting amid heightened tensions between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Mar 1, 2019

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Abu Dhabi to attend OIC meet

For the first time, India has been invited to an OIC meeting as guest of honour.

Mar 1, 2019