Farewell, Sushma Swaraj!

Tue, Aug 13, 2019

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

Joined by leaders from all major parties, Modi paid tributes to the Bharatiya...

Thu, Aug 8, 2019

Sushma Swaraj: Extraordinary leader with many firsts

The powerful orator leaves behind the legacy of an easily-accessible leader...

Wed, Aug 7, 2019

Sonia, Rahul write condolence letters to Swaraj family

'In our many years together as colleagues in the Lok Sabha, we developed a...

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

The body of the former minister, wrapped in a tricolour, was brought to the...

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on...

PHOTOS: Prez, PM, Sonia pay tributes to Sushma

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader passed away on Tuesday night after a...

World mourns India's beloved Sushma Swaraj

Condolences continued to pour in from world dignitaries for former external...

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her, says Naidu

Mourning the demise "as a personal loss", Naidu expressed hope that the words...

'Above all a kind-hearted person': Tributes for Sushma

Political tributes poured in after the former external affairs minister and...

5 times Sushma Swaraj won Twitter's heart

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former external affairs minister...

Sushma Swaraj: A politician of many firsts

She had many firsts to her credit such as being the youngest cabinet minister...

Tue, Aug 6, 2019

Sushma Swaraj dies, funeral at Lodhi crematorium

AIIMS doctors said the BJP stalwart and former external affairs minister died...

Sun, Jul 21, 2019

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Dikshit, 81, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Fortis Escorts Heart...

Sun, Jun 2, 2019

Jaishankar continues Swaraj's Twitter outreach

The first career diplomat to be appointed as the EAM, Jaishankar paid homage...

Wed, May 22, 2019

Swaraj, Qureshi exchange pleasantries at SCO meeting

According to the photos published by the Pakistani media, Swaraj and Qureshi...

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

No Pak soldier or citizen died in air strike: Swaraj

Swaraj said the air strike was carried out in self-defence.

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

India won't escalate, but won't take Pulwama as its destiny: Swaraj

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after Indian fighter jets...

Wed, Mar 6, 2019

Chinese vice foreign minister in Islamabad to discuss Indo-Pak tensions

"China has been promoting peace and stability in this region. We hope that...

Fri, Mar 1, 2019

War is against terrorism, not any religion: Sushma at OIC

During her nearly 17-minute speech, she did not mention Pakistan.

Sat, Feb 23, 2019

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

The ministry of external affairs called the invitation a "welcome...

Mon, Jan 21, 2019

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar

Akbar had resigned as junior external affairs minister in the wake of...

Sun, Dec 2, 2018

'Googly remark disrespectful to Sikhs': Sushma slams Pak foreign minister

"Let me explain to you that we were not trapped by your 'googlies'. Our two...

Wed, Nov 28, 2018

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

She also said the Kartarpur corridor initiative was not linked to the...

Tue, Nov 20, 2018

Sushma Swaraj not to contest 2019 Lok Sabha poll

She won't contest next Lok Sabha poll due to health reasons.

Tue, Oct 9, 2018

M J Akbar faces #MeToo heat; Swaraj dodges questions

'These are sexual harassment allegations. You are a woman minister in charge....

Sat, Sep 29, 2018

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

Sushma Swaraj passed away into the ages on Tuesday night after suffering a...

Tue, Sep 25, 2018

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

'Two powerful men shaking hands with two powerful women as equals. This...

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

India, Pak foreign ministers to meet on UNGA sidelines

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing that the meeting,...

Tue, Sep 18, 2018

Swaraj 'reprimands' Sidhu over his Pak visit, claims Union minister

Sidhu urged Swaraj to help initiate dialogue with Pakistan on the opening up...

Tue, Jul 10, 2018

Listening to only harsh language these days: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj was targeted by trolls following the transfer of Passport Seva Kendra...

Thu, Jul 5, 2018

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

The advisory comes in the wake of the recent inclement weather along the...

Wed, Jul 4, 2018

Why has the BJP left Sushma Swaraj to fend for herself?

'For the Hindutva lobby, there is cause for worry.'<br />'No more than...

Sat, Jun 30, 2018

Swaraj trolled on Twitter again, accused of Muslim appeasement

Her husband Swaraj Kaushal tweeted a screenshot of a post by a Twitter user...

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Sushma Swaraj trolled over inter-faith couple's passport row

However, the minister took it on the chin and retweeted some of the tweets...

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Swaraj, Sitharaman to visit US for 1st 2+2 dialogue on July 6

Swaraj and Sitharaman will take part in the first meeting of the '2+2...

Sun, Jun 3, 2018

Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Contact could not be established with the Indian Air Force flight IFC 31...

Fri, May 11, 2018

No place like 'Indian occupied Kashmir': Swaraj to student seeking help

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday gave a stinging reply to...

Mon, Apr 23, 2018

Swaraj meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

During the meeting, President Xi addressed the ministers and discussed the...

Sat, Apr 21, 2018

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

However, there will be no bilateral meetings between Swaraj, Sitharaman with...

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

Swaraj's visit will enhance 'political trust' with India: China

We have seen great strides in all-around cooperation, Chinese foreign...

Tue, Mar 27, 2018

Congress's attempt to embarrass Sushma Swaraj backfires

The Congress Twitter handle showed that over 76 per cent of a total of 33,879...

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

Bodies of those killed in Iraq to be brought home by next week: Swaraj assures kin

"The minister told us that she would meet the CMs of the four states from...

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Indians killed in Iraq: Cong to move privilege motion against Swaraj

Congress MPs Ambika Soni, Pratap Bajwa and Shamsher Singh Dullo said they...

Tue, Mar 20, 2018

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

She said no government can declare anyone dead without proof and her...

39 Indians missing in Iraq killed: Sushma Swaraj

The external affairs minister said that the dreaded terror outfit Islamic...

Thu, Feb 8, 2018

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Swaraj thanked Saudi Arabia for according the 'Guest of Honour' status to...

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

15 fishermen trapped in Iran: Is Sushma Swaraj listening?

The boat's Arab owner says he has paid the fine of Rs 29.5 lakhs, but the...

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

'Talks on terror can definitely go ahead'

He said India has been maintaining that terror and talks cannot go together,...

Sat, Jan 6, 2018

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in...

Tue, Dec 26, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson...

Tue, Oct 31, 2017

Indian students attacked in Italy; Swaraj monitoring situation

The Consulate General of India in Milan on Monday issued an advisory to...

Mon, Oct 30, 2017

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any...

Sun, Oct 22, 2017

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

She, however, preferred not to use the word 'Rohingya' and said 'we have...

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Swaraj's generous Diwali gesture for Pakistanis

Swaraj has been taking a sympathetic approach in granting medical visas to...

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Swaraj and Tillerson discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including...

Wed, Sep 20, 2017

India ready to work above and beyond Paris deal: Swaraj

India reaffirmed its commitment to the landmark Paris climate change agreement.

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

Ivanka Trump meets Sushma Swaraj, calls her 'charismatic' in tweet

Ivanka, who would be leading American delegation to the Global...

Mon, Sep 18, 2017

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

During her week-long stay, Swaraj, leading a high-powered Indian delegation,...

Thu, Aug 3, 2017

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

The opposition claimed that Swaraj misinformed the House on India's foreign...

Fri, Jul 28, 2017

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj directed the Indian HC in Islamabad to issue a visa to her for medical...

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

Declaring 39 Indians abducted in Iraq dead without proof will be sin: Swaraj

In a forceful statement in the Lok Sabha, Swaraj rejected allegations that...

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Dokalam standoff: India, China open for diplomatic solution

New Delhi has been in 'close contact' with the Bhutan government on the...

Tue, Jul 18, 2017

Ailing PoK resident to get visa, no letter from Aziz needed: Sushma Swaraj

Osama Ali, a 24-year old resident of Rawalkot in PoK, has been diagnosed with...

Sun, Jul 16, 2017

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

Swaraj on Sunday briefed family members of the abducted men, who are mostly...

Mon, Jul 10, 2017

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

"I wrote a personal letter to Mr Sartaj Aziz for the grant of her visa to...

Mon, Jun 26, 2017

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on External Affairs Minister...

Sun, Jun 11, 2017

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017

The yatra will continue for the next four months.

Tue, Apr 11, 2017

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

"There is no dearth of talent in my ministry. I have the assistance of very...

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

HC rejects Swaraj India's plea for common symbol

The high court dismissed the party's plea, saying since the electronic voting...

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

What Sushma Swaraj assured TN's troubled fishermen

'The minister said we should stop fishing near the shore and start going for...

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Swaraj was responding to 'SOS' message on twitter from a person claiming to...

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

Sushma Swaraj discharged from AIIMS post kidney transplant surgery

Doctors decided to discharge her after all her latest biochemical tests were...

Tue, Dec 13, 2016

Swaraj out of ICU, recovering well: AIIMS

Swaraj had undergone a kidney transplant on Saturday with the organ being...

Sun, Dec 4, 2016

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Aziz also attended a dinner where he exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi.

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Unwell Sushma Swaraj won't attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

Asked whether Swaraj will attend the conference, he said, "The external...

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Wish Sushma Swaraj a speedy recovery

As External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is undergoing treatment for renal...

Wed, Nov 16, 2016

Sushma Swaraj suffers kidney failure, to undergo transplant

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said she was undergoing...

Tue, Oct 18, 2016

Those who support terror must pay a price: Sushma Swaraj

She said there was no bigger global challenge than "state-sponsored" and...

Thu, Oct 6, 2016

Swaraj meets families of Indians abducted in Iraq

This is the tenth meeting between Swaraj and the families since the abduction...

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

Modi lauds, Congress criticises Swaraj for UNGA address

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said Swaraj 'even steered shy...

WATCH LIVE! Sushma Swaraj addresses UNGA

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is addressing the 71st session of the...

Sun, Sep 25, 2016

Sushma Swaraj to address UNGA on Monday; strong response to Pakistan expected

Swaraj is expected to give a stinging response to Sharif's UN General...

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

US backs India in asking Pak to act against terrorism

Swaraj said there is scope to do a lot more and this would be an important...

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

People of PoK are our own, will do what it takes: MEA

Asserting that the prime minister had been thanked by these people for...

Wed, Aug 17, 2016

Evacuation of Indians from Yemen not possible now: Sushma Swaraj

The 16-month civil war has killed more than 6,500 people and displaced more...

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Wang and Swaraj also discussed issues relating to annual BRICS summit which...

Fri, Aug 12, 2016

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian...

Mon, Aug 1, 2016

About 10,000 Indians stranded in Saudi to be evacuated: Swaraj

Her deputy V K Singh is leaving for Saudi Arabia to oversee the evacuation...

Sat, Jul 30, 2016

800 jobless Indians starving in Saudi Arabia, Swaraj intervenes

Nearly 800 Indian workers are reportedly starving for the last three days in...

Sun, Jun 19, 2016

39 Indians kidnapped in Iraq are alive: Swaraj

"I am not giving false assurance. If I had confirmation that they were...

Pakistan has not declined NIA team's visit to probe Pathankot attack: Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also said the "warmth and ease" in...

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Swaraj said India was hopeful that it will be able to convince China to give...

Tue, May 31, 2016

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the...

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured help to a Pakistani...

Sun, May 29, 2016

Assault on Africans: 8 held, HM asks police to ensure safety

At least six African nationals had sustained injuries in the incidents....

Wed, Apr 27, 2016

No meeting between Modi and Italian PM: MEA on Agusta row

There was no bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and his Italian...

Mon, Apr 18, 2016

Swaraj meets Russian acid attack victim's mother

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on met mother of a 23-year-old...

Swaraj raises issues of Indian students, bizman deaths with Russia

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met her Russian counterpart...

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Swaraj took up the issue with Wang at a bilateral meeting in Moscow on the...

Sat, Apr 16, 2016

Sushma Swaraj in Iran with an aim to boost ties

India has been eyeing deeper energy ties with Iran and has already lined up...

Swaraj to take up death of Indian students, bizman on Russia trip

Swaraj on Saturday left for a two-nation three-day visit to Iran and Russia.

Fri, Apr 8, 2016

Swaraj likely to raise Masood issue with China

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is expected to raise the issue of...

Tue, Apr 5, 2016

Swaraj seeks report after foreigners attacked in Pushkar

The MEA has also asked the Rajasthan government to provide all assistance to...

Sat, Mar 26, 2016

India trying to secure release of priest in Yemen: Swaraj

Uzhunnalil had gone missing in Yemen after the Islamic State militant group...

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Tracked last call of missing Infosys worker in Brussels: Swaraj

"Raghavendran Ganesh -- We have tracked his last call in Brussels. He was...

Thu, Mar 17, 2016

Pathankot attack: Pak team to arrive in India on March 27, says Swaraj

A Pakistani JIT will arrive in India on March 27 to carry forward its probe...

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

India on Thursday pitched for unleashing the "collective strength" of the...

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

It is expected that this meeting could possibly pave the way for a meeting...

Mon, Mar 14, 2016

Swaraj-Aziz to meet in Nepal on March 17

Quoting diplomatic sources, The Express Tribune reported that India and...

Tue, Mar 8, 2016

Sister Sally evacuated from Yemen: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday that the Indian...

Mon, Feb 15, 2016

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

From his run-ins with the Centre to his political knack to sail through...

Fri, Feb 5, 2016

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Following the assault of a Tanzanian female student in Bengaluru, a team of...

Swaraj leaves for two-day visit to Lanka

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on a two-day visit during which she...

Thu, Feb 4, 2016

Sushma Swaraj helps distressed woman, daughter living in refugee camp

Gurpreet alleged that she and her seven-year-old daughter had been kept in a...

Sun, Jan 31, 2016

Rohith Vemula wasn't Dalit, says Sushma Swaraj

BJP leader Kailash Vijaywargiya said Rohith did not commit suicide due to...

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Swaraj writes to Bihar CM for help to find Geeta's parents

Geeta has been staying in Indore at an institution for hearing-impaired...

Sun, Jan 24, 2016

We must delink religion from terror: Swaraj tells Arab League

"Terrorists use religion, but inflict harm on people of all faiths," said...

Tue, Jan 19, 2016

Swaraj asks Israel to build long-term stakes in Indian economy

The two countries agreed to intensify coordination to deal with terrorism as...

Mon, Jan 11, 2016

Ahead of foreign secretary-level talks, Sushma Swaraj meets Rajnath

According to official sources, the 20-minute one-on-one meeting was held on a...

Thu, Jan 7, 2016

'Future of talks depends on Pak's response to Pathankot attack'

Swarup said India looks forward to the prompt and decisive action promised by...

Thu, Dec 31, 2015

Swaraj says PM's foreign visits increase respect for Indians

After the prime minister's visits, the Indians in those countries are...

Wed, Dec 30, 2015

Swaraj meets Geeta, says girl is happy with govt's efforts

Sushma Swaraj has met Geeta, the girl who is with an NGO after coming back...

Mon, Dec 14, 2015

Opposition drowns out Sushma Swaraj's statement on Pakistan visit

The external affairs minister said PM Modi had discussed with his Pakistani...

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

Swaraj to make statement on Indo-Pak developments on Dec 14

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will make a statement in Parliament...

Wed, Dec 9, 2015

PM Modi to visit Pakistan for SAARC summit in 2016, says Swaraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pakistan to attend the South Asian...

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Afghan...

'Time we show maturity to do business,' Swaraj tells Pakistan during 2-day visit

India on Wednesday extended a hand of friendship to Pakistan, saying it was...

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

'The public has unfair expectations from Mrs Swaraj who is in Islamabad...

Tue, Dec 8, 2015

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan expressed optimism and desire to...

Sharif meets top Pak officials ahead of talks with Swaraj

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting...

Mon, Dec 7, 2015

A day after NSA talks, Swaraj to visit Pakistan

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will travel to Islamabad on Tuesday...

Fri, Oct 2, 2015

UNSC reform most urgent and pressing need: Swaraj

India on Thursday said that the United Nations Security Council reform is the...

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

'Any fear or apprehension that this dialogue is aimed towards China, that is...

Wed, Sep 9, 2015

7 Indians missing after Saudi airstrike on boats in Yemen

Disputing reports that 20 Indian nationals were killed in air strikes by...

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who held extensive talks with...

Mon, Aug 10, 2015

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

A clash broke out when the police tried to disperse volunteers of Yogendra...

House will function once Swaraj answers questions: Rahul

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said his party will allow...

Thu, Aug 6, 2015

'Why shouldn't Lalit Modi's wife get husband's support?'

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said in Parliament that there was not...

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

A combative External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said she was...

'Parl will not function unless Swaraj, Raje, Chouhan resign'

The decision to disrupt the House would be taken on a day to day basis, says...

Wed, Jul 1, 2015

Lalit Modi wanted Swaraj's husband on his board, withdrew later

The company on Wednesday said the offer was withdrawn before it could be...

Lalitgate: Make public details of Swaraj's meet with UK envoy, says Cong

The Congress on Tuesday sought to make more trouble for the government on...

Mon, Jun 29, 2015

Sushma Swaraj's ministry declines RTI on Lalit Modi

At a time when Sushma Swaraj is under fierce opposition attack for "helping"...

Sun, Jun 28, 2015

Sanskrit should be propagated to purify minds of people: Swaraj

Speaking entirely in Sanskrit to over 600 Sanskrit experts, Swaraj called it...

Fri, Jun 26, 2015

AAP govt proposes 'Swaraj Fund', earmarks Rs 253 cr

Terming Aap Aadmi Party government's maiden budget for the financial year...

Thu, Jun 25, 2015

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

She said China's blocking of India's move in the UN for action against...

Sat, Jun 20, 2015

Lalitgate: AAP youth wing protests outside Swaraj's residence

Volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party's youth wing demand the resignation of the...

Sushma Swaraj leaves for New York for Yoga Day event at UN

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday left for New York where...

Sushma Swaraj is no pushover

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj is a fighter who follows her own...

Fri, Jun 19, 2015

Lalit Modi row: Raje may go, Swaraj likely to survive

As of Thursday, June 18, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah did not have an escape...

Thu, Jun 18, 2015

Swaraj extends help to distressed Indian in Dubai

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday extended help to a...

Wed, Jun 17, 2015

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

The protesters started marching towards the PM's residence shouting slogans...

Tue, Jun 16, 2015

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra through new route

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday flagged off the first...

PM must order probe to expose real gameplan: Sena on Swaraj row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should step in and order an investigation to...

Mon, Jun 15, 2015

'Swaraj's help to Lalit Modi a clear case of quid-pro-quo'

Opposition parties on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain on...

Sun, Jun 14, 2015

Why Modi stood by an embattled Sushma Swaraj

Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com decodes why Modi has decided to retain her in the...

Thu, Jun 11, 2015

Swaraj flags off first batch of Kailash Mansarovar yatris

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday flagged off the first...

Tue, Jun 9, 2015

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday clear that...

Mon, Apr 13, 2015

Swaraj conveys India's security concerns to North Korean FM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday conveyed India's security...

Fri, Apr 10, 2015

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which...

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Slumdog novelist Vikas Swarup is new MEA spokesperson

Vikas Swarup, whose debut novel was made into the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog...

Wed, Mar 18, 2015

VOTE: Should Mumbai's Girgaum Chowpatty be renamed as Swaraj Bhoomi?

The state government decided to rename the area at Girgaum Chowpatty where...

Mon, Mar 9, 2015

India has raised concern over fishermen with SL: Swaraj

India has strongly raised with Sri Lanka the concerns over the plight of...

Sat, Mar 7, 2015

Swaraj honours martyred Indian soldiers at IPKF memorial

Swaraj saluted "brave Indian soldiers who gave up their lives protecting the...

Fri, Mar 6, 2015

External Affairs Minister Swaraj in Lanka ahead of Modi visit

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Colombo on Friday on a...

Sat, Feb 21, 2015

Can't say 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq are dead or alive: Swaraj

However, Sushma Swaraj said the government, on the assumption that they were...

Wed, Feb 11, 2015

Swaraj pips Modi for number of gifts received in Oct-Dec

The most expensive gift received by Modi was a painting worth Rs 30,000,...

Mon, Feb 2, 2015

Chinese President Xi breaks protocol, meets Swaraj

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday received External Affairs Minister...

Sun, Feb 1, 2015

India committed to 'early settlement' of boundary issue: Swaraj

India is committed to finding an 'early settlement' to the vexed boundary...

Sat, Jan 31, 2015

Swaraj arrives in Beijing on four-day visit

This is her first visit to Beijing after she took over the office last year.

Wed, Jan 28, 2015

We attach 'great importance' to Swaraj's visit: China

China on Wednesday said it attaches 'great importance' to Sushma Swaraj's...

Sat, Jan 3, 2015

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Reacting sharply, India on Saturday dismissed Pakistan's allegation of...

Tue, Dec 9, 2014

The desperation of Sushma Swaraj

'So complete is Modi's takeover of the foreign ministry, that Swaraj today is...

Mon, Dec 8, 2014

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday came under fire from the...

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Pak spoiled talks, says Sushma amid war of words in New York

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said Pakistan "spoiled the...

Swaraj joins G4 ministers in appealing for UNSC reform

India is expected to press for text-based negotiation during the current...

Sat, Sep 20, 2014

Swaraj's sister, former Congmen in BJP list for Haryana polls

Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday night announced the 47 remaining...

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Swaraj seeks resolute global action against terror

India on Friday sought resolute and comprehensive global action against...

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate Nalanda University on September 19

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting the...

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Swaraj, Karzai agree to intensify security, defence ties

Seeking to enhance strategic cooperation and help Afghanistan deal with key...

Tue, Aug 26, 2014

'I don't know if Sushma Swaraj knows anything about diplomacy'

'I don't know who is deciding Indian foreign policy today. I don't know who...

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Fate of India and Gulf nations intertwined: Swaraj

Amid escalation in violence in a number of Gulf countries, India on Thursday...

Thu, Jul 3, 2014

Indian nurses are safe in Iraq, no need for panic: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday said the 46 Indian nurses, a...

Sun, Jun 29, 2014

Iraq crisis: Swaraj chairs meeting of Gulf envoys

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday chaired a meeting of...

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met former Bangladesh...

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Swaraj hold talks with Bangladesh counterpart; meets Hasina

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday called on Bangladeshi...

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held talks with her...

Wed, Jun 25, 2014

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Dhaka

Sushma Swaraj arrived in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday night on her...

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

India will raise the issue of illegal immigration, a "major cause of concern"...

Wed, Jun 18, 2014

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

In first high-level engagement between India and Russia after National...

Sun, Jun 8, 2014

India, China foreign ministers hold 'frank, substantive' talks

The entire gamut of bilateral ties including the contentious boundary issue...

Thu, May 29, 2014

Kerry calls Swaraj; discusses Indo-US ties

US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj...

Tue, May 27, 2014

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqué announcing...

Wed, May 14, 2014

Arun Jaitley foreign minister, Swaraj defence?

Lutyens' Delhi is agog about the possible shape of a Narendra Modi Cabinet.

Fri, Apr 4, 2014

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sushma Swaraj on Friday...

Sat, Mar 15, 2014

Jaitley snipe at Swaraj: Who is in or out is marginal issue

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday appeared to snipe at...

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

BJP defies Sushma Swaraj, fields Sreeramalu from Bellary

After public opposition by senior leader Sushma Swaraj, the Bharatiya Janata...

Mon, Mar 3, 2014

False Swaraj and fake Mahatmas

Arvind Kejriwal's every posture and mudra is carefully choreographed to...

Wed, Feb 19, 2014

Why BJP is very upset with Sushma Swaraj

BJP sources said their party has consistently maintained that while it is...

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Sentencing of Indian national: MEA official to go to Singapore

India is sending a senior official from the External Affairs Ministry to...

Tue, Dec 10, 2013

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Far from the political noise generated by state assembly elections, Congress...

Thu, Nov 7, 2013

Chinese foreign minister to attend trilateral meeting in India

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend a two-day trilateral meeting of...

Fri, Sep 6, 2013

'Anti-Modi' Advani, Swaraj, RSS chief meet over dinner

Senior BJP leaders L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj, who are said to be opposed...

Wed, Sep 4, 2013

Coal-gate: PM should voluntarily depose before CBI, says BJP

Raising the stakes, the Bharayiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought voluntary...

Tue, Sep 3, 2013

PM meets BJP leaders, bid to end parliamentary standoff FAILS

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's efforts to reach out to the Bharatiya Janata...

Sun, Sep 1, 2013

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Stepping up attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over Asaram Bapu...

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Would like to challenge Swaraj from Vidisha in 2014: Digvijaya

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday said he would like to...

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

Swaraj meets Biden, Modi visa issue not discussed

Bharatiya Janata party leader Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met visiting United...