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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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Passport services is some post office from next month

Passport services is some post office from next month

India | Feb 17, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

The first phase of the implementation of the scheme to deliver passport-related services through post offices will start before March 31, External Affairs Minister said on Thursday.

Sushma Swaraj and Rex Tillerson today held their first

Sushma Swaraj, Rex Tillerson speak over phone; resolve to work closely to expand bilateral ties

India | Feb 15, 2017, 11:57 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and new US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday held their first telephonic conversation.

26-yr-old Vamshi Mamidala was killed in Santa Clara,

Culprit in killing of Indian youth in US arrested: Sushma Swaraj

India | Feb 13, 2017, 05:04 PM IST

The alleged killer of an Indian youth in California has been arrested, External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said today and assured all assistance to the family of the deceased.

Maharashtra youth shot dead in Jamaica by unknown assailants

Maharashtra youth shot dead in Jamaica by unknown assailants, Sushma Swaraj assures help

India | Feb 11, 2017, 06:23 PM IST

A 25-year-old youth from Maharashtra was shot dead by four unknown assailants in Jamaican capital Kingston. According to a report in Times of India, the incident took place on Thursday, the Constant Spring police said,

Amazon, Sushma Swaraj, Tricolour, Govt, Parliament

Action taken against Amazon for sale of tricolour doormats, slippers: Govt informs Parliament

India | Feb 02, 2017, 04:46 PM IST

The government today informed the Rajya Sabha that it had taken action against the American e-commerce giant for hurting Indian sensitivities. The clarification by the government came when members raised concerns over the matter. The

Sushma Swaraj, Infant, Heart Disease, Twitter

Sushma Swaraj offers help on Twitter to baby born with heart disease

Politics | Jan 26, 2017, 09:59 PM IST

Known for extending her helping hands to Indians stranded across the world through social media, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday offered to help a two-day-old infant, who was born in Bhopal with a

Shobhaa De

Shobhaa De faces twitter backlash after she asks Sushma Swaraj to 'keep calm and stop tweeting’

India | Jan 14, 2017, 05:51 PM IST

After advising External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to make a New Year's resolution to "keep calm and stop tweeting”, noted author Shobhaa De had to face the wrath of Twitterati on Friday.

Amazon, Sushma Swaraj, MEA, E-commerce

Amazon apologises to Sushma Swaraj for offending Indian sentiments

Jan 13, 2017, 12:07 AM IST

E-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday expressed regret for hurting Indian sensibilities and has written to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj informing her about removal of the product from its Canadian website. In a letter to

Amazon, Tricolour, E Commerce, Sushma Swaraj

In USA Amazon is selling shoes, shoelace metal hoops bearing a likeness to Tricolour

Jan 12, 2017, 06:31 PM IST

The largest Internet-based retailer on the planet Amazon today pulled back Indian flag themed door mats after a warning from external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj that India will not issue visa to the officials of

File pic of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

Amazon removes Tricolour doormats after Swaraj’s warning

Politics | Jan 12, 2017, 12:04 PM IST

Soon after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj threatened of not granting Indian Visa to any Amazon official if the company did not withdraw an Indian flag-themed doormat from its Canadian platform, the e-commerce website removed the article from

EAM Sushma Swaraj warns Amazon for disrespecting Indian

'Apologise or no visas': Sushma Swaraj warns Amazon for 'insulting' Indian flag

Politics | Jan 11, 2017, 09:17 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday warned e-commerce giant Amazon to rescind visas of its officials after the company was found selling doormats featuring the Indian flag in Canada.

2 men from Tamil Nadu were sentenced to death by Qatar's

India to file mercy plea to save two Indians from gallows in Qatar

India | Jan 09, 2017, 08:31 PM IST

India will file a mercy petition on behalf of the family members of two men from Tamil Nadu who were sentenced to death by Qatar's Supreme Court last year, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.

‘Would have suspended you’: Sushma Swaraj fumes over

‘Would have suspended you’: Sushma fumes over Pune techie's request

Politics | Jan 09, 2017, 04:15 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj is known for helping people from the Indian diaspora in distress abroad, especially for her quick responses to SOS posts on Twitter. However, on Sunday, one user’s Twitter request irked the usually calm minister.

Two Indians amongst 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub attack

Two Indians amongst 39 killed in Istanbul nightclub attack: MEA

India | Jan 01, 2017, 08:49 PM IST

Two Indians were among the 39 people who were killed in a terror attack in Istanbul, the Ministry of External Affairs said today. The tragic attack took place during the New Year's celebrations at a

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Sushma Swaraj promises help to kin in bringing body of Indian from New Zealand

Politics | Dec 29, 2016, 02:10 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has promised help to an aggrieved family in Haryana in bringing the body of their son back to India, who was stabbed to death in New Zealand. Hardeep Singh Deol,

Sushma Swaraj

Norway child custody row: India wants kid united with natural parents

World | Dec 27, 2016, 03:40 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that India will convey to Norway authorities that the Indian-origin child who is under their custody should be united with his natural parents.

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Govt will spare no effort in rescuing Father Tom from captivity, assures Sushma Swaraj

India | Dec 27, 2016, 01:06 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today assured that the Union government will make all efforts to secure the release of Indian Catholic priest Father Thomas Uzhunnalil who is allegedly under ISIS captivity.

5-year-old taken away from Indian couple in Norway, Sushma

5-year-old taken away from Indian couple in Norway, Sushma Swaraj seeks report

Politics | Dec 22, 2016, 05:07 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj today sought a report from the Indian Ambassador in Norway on the allegations of an Indian couple that the Norwegian authorities have taken away their five-year-old child on frivolous complaint of abuse.

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Will Sushma Swaraj be the next President of India?

Politics | Dec 21, 2016, 06:44 PM IST

The election to choose the next President of the country will take place in July next year. However, political circles are agog with speculations over who would be the presidential nominee of the ruling BJP.

File Photo of Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj to be discharged from AIIMS post kidney transplant surgery today

Politics | Dec 19, 2016, 04:07 PM IST

On the road to recovery after a kidney transplant on December 10, ailing External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj will be discharged from the hospital today, authorities said. "MEA Minister Sushma Swaraj, who underwent kidney transplant

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