Vikas Swarup

India lashes out at Pakistan over Kashmir, says 'stop inciting terrorism, vacate PoK'

The Indian government strongly condemned Pakistan's encouragement and support to terrorists and their activities as the latter marked a 'Black Day' over the Kashmir unrest.

Jul 21, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Amid J&K unrest, controversy over Zakir Naik, PM Modi warns of 'preachers of hate and violence'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the University of Nairobi and said that the world must condemn whose who give shelter to terrorists.

Jul 11, 2016, 19:57 PM IST

India set to get MTCR membership, NSG option remains open: MEA

Swarup also said: "We will keep impressing upon China that mutual accommodation of interests, concerns and priorities is necessary to move forward bilateral ties."

Jun 26, 2016, 22:32 PM IST

As NSG rejects India's membership bid, MEA says 'one country' persistently created procedural hurdles

India maintained that there was no contradiction between the NPT and India’s closer engagement with with the NSG.

Jun 24, 2016, 17:39 PM IST

MEA rubbishes Aljazeera article about India training North Koreans on classified technology

According to the article, “a research centre in Dehradun is under scrutiny after revelation that it trained North Korean scientists”.

Jun 23, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

See who's driving PM Narendra Modi to a restaurant – it's the Mexican President!

The Mexican President personally drove PM Modi to a restaurant for a Mexican vegetarian meal.

Jun 09, 2016, 09:50 AM IST

PM Modi in Doha: India, Qatar inks seven agreements to bolster ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani witnessed the signing of agreements in Doha.

Jun 05, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

India joins global initiative to prevent ballistic missile proliferation

India has joined a global ballistic missile anti-proliferation regime just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States and other countries, mainly aimed at winning support for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership.

Jun 03, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Three Indians illegally detained in Italy, freed

Embassy spokesperson said that all three Indian nationals were lodged at the Indian embassy premises and provided adequate care.

Jun 03, 2016, 04:46 AM IST

Assault on Africans: Eight held, Home Minister Rajnath Singh asks police to ensure safety

Investigators said four more persons have been detained and were being interrogated in connection with the incident, which came close on the heels of killing of a Congolese national that had triggered angry reaction by all the African countries.

May 29, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

India insists signing NPT not needed for NSG membership

India on Friday rejected China's contention that it must sign the NPT to get membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, saying France was included in the elite group without signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

May 20, 2016, 15:15 PM IST

Masked men target Gurdwara in Germany, explosion leaves 3 injured

At least three persons, including a priest, have been injured in a "violent" explosion at a Gurdwara in Germany's western city of Essen.

Apr 17, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Ukrainian envoy dubs attack on Indian students a ''case of domestic crime''

Ukraine`s Ambassador to India, Lgor Polikha, on Tuesday said the preliminary information reveals that the attack on three Indian students appears to be a case of domestic crime and a robbery attempt.

Apr 12, 2016, 17:30 PM IST

Pathankot attack probe: India snubs Pakistan, says JIT visit was on reciprocity basis

India on Thursday said the visit of the Pakistani joint investigation team (JIT) probing the terror attack on the Pathankot airbase was on a reciprocity basis after Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit claimed to the contrary.

Apr 07, 2016, 22:25 PM IST

India among top 10 countries in digital diplomacy

This includes the ministry's companion page, Public Diplomacy, which alone accounts for some 850,000 followers.

Apr 06, 2016, 23:14 PM IST

Missing Infosys employee Raghavendran Ganesh confirmed dead in Brussels bombings

An Infosys employee from Bengaluru, who was missing since the deadly Brussels bombings, has been confirmed dead in the March 22 terror attack.

Mar 28, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

Brussels explosions: No Indian among casualties, says MEA

There is no Indian among the casualties following two massive explosions at Brussels airport in Belgium on Tuesday, the External Affairs Ministry has confirmed.

Mar 22, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

Pakistan did not give officials' itinerary for World T20 travel: India

The government on Wednesday said that it was not informed about the itinerary of the travel of various Pakistani High Commission officials to attend Pakistan`s matches in the ongoing World T20 in India.

Mar 16, 2016, 17:59 PM IST