Sushma Swaraj

Not 100 percent sure whether 39 missing Indians are alive: Iraqi Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had met the families of the 39 missing Indians in Delhi last week.

Jul 24, 2017

Sikkim standoff: 'Don't harbour illusions, China will defend territory at all costs,' warns Chinese Army

China on Monday warned India to not "harbour any realistic illusions" about the former's ability to defend its territory.

Jul 24, 2017

Sikkim standoff: China's aggression 'a threat to India's security, says Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj, commenting on Beijing's stand that India must withdraw its troops from the region, said that "it's only fair that China too should do the same."

Jul 20, 2017

Sushma Swaraj calls PoK integral part of India, grants medical visa to ailing student [VIDEO]

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj grant medical visa to PoK student from Rawlakot, says no letter from Pakistan was needed.

Jul 18, 2017

Sushma Swaraj grants medical visa to PoK resident, calls region 'integral part of India'

Minister of external affairs Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday confirmed that India would issue a medical visa to a resident of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as the area is an "integral part of India".

Jul 18, 2017

Considering India's request to grant visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother: Pak Foreign Office

The Pakistani Army court has sentenced Jadhav to death after the Field General Court Martial found him guilty of "espionage and sabotage activities" in Pakistan.

Jul 13, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meet on India-China border conflict

The government has called an all-party meet on Friday over the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops along the border.

Jul 13, 2017

Sushma Swaraj puts ball in Pakistan court over medical visa to cancer patient

Sushma Swaraj has said that the Indian government shall immediately grant visa to all Pakistani nationals seeking medical visa with a recommendation from Sartaj Aziz.

Jul 10, 2017

Full text of Parupalli Kashyap's plea to Sushma Swaraj as top shuttlers face visa problems ahead of major tournaments

Kashyap, HS Prannoy and Sikki Reddy are in danger of missing out on upcoming Canada, US Open tournaments.

Jul 4, 2017

New Indian passports to be bilingual; Sushma Swaraj okays Hindi and English

In a move which is set to leave regional language crusaders miffed, from now on all passports will be in English and Hindi, says EAM Sushma Swaraj

Jun 23, 2017

Next President of India: Here are the top 7 candidates, including Mohan Bhagwat and Gopal Krishna Gandhi

Here are seven candidates from both sides who could be in the running for the top position. Read to know the reason behind why they could be fielded.

Jun 15, 2017

Sushma Swaraj counters Donald Trump's accusations, says India didn't sign Paris climate deal for money

Trump, while announcing US' withdrawal from the Paris climate deal last week, had said that India signed the accord to get "billions and billions and billions" of dollars.

Jun 5, 2017

Sushma Swaraj helps Pak baby get medical visa for treatment in India

While on one hand, Pakistan's Ken Sid gets approval from Sushma Swaraj for his baby's treatment in India, on the other hand, the request from a Pak lawyer is on standby. Scroll down to read more.

Jun 2, 2017

Twitter hails Harish Salve after Sushma Swaraj says he charged only Re 1 to fight Kulbhushan Jadhav case

Senior advocate Harish Salve, who represented Kulbhushan Jadhav at the International Court of Justice in Hague, charged only Re 1 as his fee to fight the case, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said in a tweet.

May 16, 2017

The Hague Battle: International Court of Justice to hold hearing in Kulbhushan Jadhav case today

A military court in Pakistan sentenced Kulbhushan Jadhav to death in April for alleged espionage activities in the neighbouring country.

May 15, 2017

Bangladesh sex worker tweets to PM Modi to help her exchange banned old notes

The woman's letter was marked to both PM Modi and to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

May 3, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India cancels maritime security talks as Pak denies consular access for 14th time

A delegation led by Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency (MSA) was scheduled to visit Delhi early next week to hold discussion of matters related to fishermen and search and rescue operations.

Apr 15, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India demands certified copy of chargesheet and verdict, to appeal against order

India also sought from Pakistan consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Navy officer who was sentenced to death for spying by an army court in Pakistan recently.

Apr 14, 2017

India, Pakistan spar over Kulbhushan Jadhav while 17 mentally unsound Indians languish in Pak jails

Pakistan had said that the 17 mentally unsound Indians have completed their jail-terms but they can't be returned until their nationality and exact identity is established. Do they have any takers in India?

Apr 12, 2017

MEA intervention: Homecoming for TN natives kidnapped in Sudan & 29 Indian workers held in Saudi

Tamil Nadu natives Midhun Ganesh and Edward Ambrose were released by rebels in South Sudan.

Mar 31, 2017