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Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj

DOB: February 14, 1952

Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj died at the AIIMS, New Delhi on August 6 following a massive cardiac arrest. She was 67.

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EAM Sushma Swaraj with Rashid Meredov

India, Turkmenistan hold talks to boost ties

India | Aug 14, 2017, 09:47 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid O Meredov today reviewed the bilateral relationship.

Sushma Swaraj speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday

Congress alleges Sushma Swaraj misled House, gives notice for privilege motion in RS

Politics | Aug 04, 2017, 10:11 PM IST

During the debate yesterday, Anand Sharma pointed out to Swaraj in the House that Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh had given a speech in Bangdung on the 60th anniversary but she completely denied that.

Opposition to move privilege motions against Sushma Swaraj

Oppn to move 2 privilege motions against Sushma Swaraj in RS

Politics | Aug 03, 2017, 11:53 PM IST

Leaders of different political parties will move two privilege motions against Sushma Swaraj for allegedly "providing wrong information" during his speech today.

Sushma Swaraj addresses members of the Rajya Sabha on

Sikkim standoff: 'War not a solution, we are speaking to China on everything', Sushma Swaraj says in Parliament

Politics | Aug 03, 2017, 08:14 PM IST

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj is replying to a debate on "India's foreign policy and engagement with strategic partners" in the Rajya Sabha

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Sushma hits out at Pakistan, says ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy has yielded results with all except one

India | Aug 01, 2017, 08:16 AM IST

However, Sushma expressed satisfaction over the fact that cross-border terrorism directed at India is now recognised as a larger regional as well as a global challenge.

Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha

India raised stapled visa issue with China at every level, not silent on Tibet: Sushma Swaraj

Politics | Jul 27, 2017, 09:44 PM IST

India has raised the issue of stapled visa to Arunachal Pradesh residents by China has been raised in every bilateral meeting at various levels, Sushma Swaraj said in Rajya Sabha.

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Will not declare 39 missing Indians dead without solid proof, reiterates Sushma Swaraj

Politics | Jul 27, 2017, 02:41 PM IST

"I repeat, I will not declare them (the missing Indians) dead until we have concrete evidence to that effect," she told Rajya Sabha.

File pic - Sushma Swaraj

Won't declare 39 Indians held captive in Iraq dead without proof: Sushma tells LS

Politics | Jul 26, 2017, 03:37 PM IST

Swaraj said that ‘files will not be closed unless we are convinced that they are dead’, adding that ‘credible sources have told the government that they all are alive’.

Narendra Modi

PM Modi unlikely to attend UNGA session in September

World | Jul 26, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

According to the first provisional list of speakers for the General Debate of the 72nd session of the General Assembly, Swaraj will address the high-level session on the morning of September 23.

Sushma Swaraj with his Iraqi counterpart Ibrahim al-Jaafari

Not sure if they are alive or dead: Iraq on 39 missing Indians

India | Jul 24, 2017, 11:44 PM IST

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Eshaiker al-Jafari today said his government has no substantial evidence whether the 39 Indians who went missing in Mosul three years ago have been killed or are still alive.

39 missing Indians: Congress attacks Centre for ‘zero

39 missing Indians: Congress attacks Centre for ‘zero efforts’, prepares privilege motion against Swaraj

Politics | Jul 24, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

The Congress on Monday said that it will submit a privilege motion against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the Lok Sabha for “misleading the nation, Parliament and families” of the missing citizens

Iraq says search on for 39 abducted Indians, Swaraj to

Iraq says search on for 39 abducted Indians, Swaraj to discuss issue with Iraqi counterpart today

World | Jul 24, 2017, 07:01 AM IST

The Iraq Embassy on Sunday informed India that search operations are underway to locate the 39 missing Indians, which were taken hostage by the Islamic State in Mosul in 2014

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Sushma swaraj ‘lied’ in Parliament on Doklam standoff, India should get ready for war: Chinese media

World | Jul 22, 2017, 08:06 AM IST

A hard-hitting commentary in the Global Times said India had tested China's patience, whose next move would be war if New Delhi did not withdraw troops from Doklam.

PM Modi discussed 'spirit' of H1B visas with Trump, Sushma

PM Modi discussed 'spirit' of H1B visas with Trump: Sushma Swaraj

Politics | Jul 20, 2017, 11:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the "spirit" of H1B visa with President Donald Trump during their recent meeting and made him agree on crucial contribution of the Indian skilled professionals to the US economy, External Affairs Minister Sushma

India well equipped to defend itself against China: Sushma

India well equipped to defend itself against China: Sushma Swaraj on Doklam standoff

Politics | Jul 20, 2017, 01:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said that while China is trying to change the status quo in the Doklam tri-junction area, India is well equipped to defend itself and doesn’t feel threatened in the least

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Australia against militarisation of South China Sea: Julie Bishop

World | Jul 19, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

The Australian Foreign Minister added that there was a need to engage with Beijing as it would be in no one’s interest to see the Chinese economy falter.

Snub for Pak as Sushma allows visa for PoK man without

Snub for Pak as Sushma allows medical visa for PoK man without letter from Sartaj Aziz

World | Jul 18, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that the man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) who needs to travel to New Delhi for treatment will be issued medical emergency visa without the need of a letter from Sartaj Aziz

39 abducted Indians could be in Iraq's Badush jail, Swaraj

39 abducted Indians could be in Iraq's Badush jail: Sushma Swaraj

Politics | Jul 16, 2017, 11:57 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that 39 Indians, who went missing in Iraq in 2014, could be in a prison in Badush and more clarity will emerge once the area is cleared of fighting.

File pic of Sushma Swaraj and Rajnath Singh

Govt briefs opposition on China stand-off, Kashmir; assures of appropriate action

Politics | Jul 14, 2017, 08:51 PM IST

The meeting was also attended by Jaitley, Doval and Jaishankar. Sources said that Jaishankar gave two detailed presentations on the prevailing situation along the Sino-Indian border and J&K.

Ajit Doval

Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Rajnath Singh meet NSA Ajit Doval

Politics | Jul 14, 2017, 02:47 PM IST

Rajnath Singh and BJP President Amit Shah were also present in the meeting.

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