MJ Akbar

UN inaction allowed terrorism to grow: MJ Akbar

Ghana`s Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, said Indian investors should help the country`s private sector to grow bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2020.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:01 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj says missing Indians in Iraq probably in jail in Badush

Sushma Swaraj added that the Iraqi Foreign Minister would be visiting India on July 24 and will provide further information. 

Jul 16, 2017, 15:54 PM IST

MEA helped over 80,000 Indians stuck in difficult situations abroad: Sushma

The minister said that helping the distressed Indians living abroad and the NRIs has been a top priority of her ministry.

Jun 05, 2017, 22:12 PM IST

Support to terror must be basis for Commonwealth disqualification: India

The CMAG is held for ministers from the 52 Commonwealth countries to raise important issues and action points for the benefit of the organisation's membership.

Mar 17, 2017, 21:52 PM IST

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Masood Azhar issue

In April 2016 also, China had blocked India's move to label Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar a terrorist,

Jan 04, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

MJ Akbar persuaded Rajiv Gandhi to override Shah Bano ruling: Former CIC

It was none other than the current Union Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar who persuaded the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to intervene in the landmark Shah Bano case, former Chief Information Commissioner, Wajahat Habibullah has said.

Oct 18, 2016, 22:03 PM IST

Pakistan can fool only its own on terrorism, not the world: MJ Akbar

Maintaining that Pakistan's argument has no takers at the United Nation, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar has said that Islamabad can fool its people but cannot fool the world on terrorism.

Sep 25, 2016, 11:12 AM IST

Akbar to address high-level UNGA summit for refugees, migrants

Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar will attend several meetings at the UN, including a high-level summit on refugees and migrants aimed at addressing the unprecedented crisis.

Sep 19, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Will give a befitting reply to Pakistan: MJ Akbar on Uri attack

Foreign state minister said India will give an answer to Pakistan on his misdeed. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Sep 19, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

MJ Akbar blasts Pakistan at NAM summit over Uri attack, says Islamabad to be given a befitting reply

The terror attack in Uri in Kashmir has highlighted Pakistan's desire to use poison instead of dialogue, said India at NAM summit.

Sep 19, 2016, 02:22 AM IST

MJ Akbar meets Iranian Foreign Minister

In continuation of India's flurry of engagements with Gulf and Middle East nations, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar met Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in Tehran on Sunday.

Sep 12, 2016, 00:31 AM IST

India pivotal power, can tilt Asia the way it wants: MJ Akbar

"I consider our country as Asia's pivotal power. Pivotal power means that we are the power which has the potential to tilt this continent the way it wants," he said.

Aug 27, 2016, 21:21 PM IST

India has a role to play in combating terror: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

As a growing power, India has a role to play in meeting the challenge of terrorism, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said as the two countries agreed to upgrade their security consultations.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

War-torn Syria seeks India's help in reconstruction work

War-torn Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has sought India's help in the reconstruction of his country's economy.

Aug 21, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

Must watch —​ MJ Akbar gives stern warning to Pakistan on Kashmir

The journal-turned-politician hits the right note with his speech that has gone viral on social media.

Jul 22, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

M J Akbar tasked with looking after India's ties with Gulf

Newly appointed Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar has been tasked with looking after India's engagement with West Asia, a strategically key region with which the Modi government has stepped up its engagement.

Jul 13, 2016, 20:27 PM IST

Narendra Modi informed Prakash Javadekar about his elevation in Cabinet

Prakash Javadekar was in Berlin for a Climate Change Conference when he was told by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach Delhi "immediately".

Jul 05, 2016, 14:55 PM IST

BJP only party to send back its retiring Muslim MPs to Rajya Sabha

58 MPs are retiring from the Upper House.

Jun 01, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Giving up Kashmir is surrendering Indian Muslims' right: MJ Akbar

Kashmir is an inalienable part of India because it is Muslim and giving it up will amount to surrendering the right of Muslims, BJP MP and veteran journalist MJ Akbar said on Saturday.

Jan 23, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

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Second day of Jaipur Literature Festival to start with cultural festivities.

ZEE MD Puneet Goenka appreciates the literature festival

Jan 22, 2016, 12:25 PM IST