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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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government rejects gaza resolution says no change in

Government rejects Gaza resolution, says no change in Palestine policy

India | Jul 22, 2014, 06:38 AM IST

New Delhi: The government yesterday said its policy on Palestine remains unchanged and rejected calls for a parliament resolution on the violence in Gaza where more than 500 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military

we should condemn violence everywhere in the world sushma

We should condemn violence everywhere in the world: Sushma Swaraj

Politics | Jul 21, 2014, 06:59 PM IST

New Delhi: Hitting out at criticism of the NDA government over its stance on the Gaza conflict, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Monday said the emphasis of parliament and the government should be to condemn

modi government s media policy keep them away

Modi government's media policy - keep them away?

Politics | Jul 21, 2014, 01:07 PM IST

New Delhi: It has been almost two months since Narendra Modi took charge as India's prime minister, but the new government is yet to spell out its media and information policy - except by default.

rajya sabha to debate gaza conflict monday

Rajya Sabha to debate Gaza conflict Monday

Politics | Jul 18, 2014, 11:25 AM IST

New Delhi: The government has agreed to a debate in the Rajya Sabha Monday on the conflict in Gaza strip, after two days were lost over disruptions on the issue.The Rajya Sabha was stalled Thursday,

ruckus over gaza rajya sabha adjourned twice during

Ruckus over Gaza: Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during Question Hour

Politics | Jul 17, 2014, 01:39 PM IST

New Delhi: Congress-led Opposition today created ruckus in Rajya Sabha over a discussion on violence in Gaza not being listed in the day's agenda, leading to two adjournments during the Question Hour.As soon as the

indian high commission in pakistan not aware of vaidik

Indian High Commission in Pakistan not aware of Vaidik-Hafiz meet: Sushma Swaraj

Politics | Jul 17, 2014, 01:54 PM IST

New Delhi: Indian High Commission in Pakistan was not aware of journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed and there was no question of facilitating it, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said

nepal india to set up working group to resolve border issues

Nepal, India to set up working group to resolve border issues

India | Jul 15, 2014, 06:23 PM IST

Kathmandu: Nepal and India are to set up a boundary working group at the surveyors-general level to resolve border issues as well as to renovate damaged pillars along the porous border, a media report said

turmoil in parliament over scribe s meeting with hafiz

Turmoil in Parliament over scribe's meeting with Hafiz

Politics | Jul 15, 2014, 02:56 PM IST

New Delhi: The turmoil over the meeting of a journalist with terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed today stalled Parliament for the second consecutive day, with Government stating it has nothing to do with it and terming

28 more indians stranded in iraq anurag thakur tells swaraj

28 more Indians stranded in Iraq: Anurag Thakur tells Swaraj

Politics | Jul 13, 2014, 12:14 PM IST

Shimla: BJP MP Anurag Thakur today told External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj that 28 more Indians, including six from Himachal Pradesh, are also stranded in strife-torn Iraq and asked her to ensure their early evacuation.The

lanka keen on home grown solution to ethnic problem

Lanka keen on home-grown solution to ethnic problem

World | Jul 12, 2014, 11:45 PM IST

Colombo: Sri Lanka has sought India's assistance to reach a consesus among political parties on a home-grown solution to the reconciliation process of all ethnic minorities, including Tamils.External Affairs Minister G L Peiris, addressing a

28 more indians stranded in iraq anurag thakur tells swaraj

28 more Indians stranded in Iraq: Anurag Thakur tells Swaraj

India | Jul 12, 2014, 10:59 PM IST

Shimla: BJP MP Anurag Thakur today told External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj that 28 more Indians, including six from Himachal Pradesh, are also stranded in strife-torn Iraq and asked her to ensure their early evacuation.The

sushma hague discuss firming up indo british economic

Sushma, Hague discuss firming up Indo-British economic relations

India | Jul 09, 2014, 06:59 AM IST

New Delhi: Economic partnership between India and Britain remained the focus of discussion as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday exchanged notes on a "broad canvas" of issues with her visiting British counterpart William Hague

budget session lok sabha adjourned for the day amidst din

Budget session: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amidst din over price rise

Politics | Jul 07, 2014, 02:54 PM IST

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was Monday adjourned for the day following an uproar over the issue of price rise. The house was earlier adjourned twice over the same issue.Amid the din, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

indian nurses in iraq safe oomen chandy

Indian nurses in Iraq safe: Oomen Chandy

Politics | Jul 04, 2014, 03:59 PM IST

New Delhi: 46 Indian nurses, who are in ISIS-controlled region of Iraq, are safe and efforts are on to evacuate them, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said after meeting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today.

lankan foreign minister to visit india next week

Lankan Foreign Minister to visit India next week

India | Jul 04, 2014, 06:37 AM IST

New Delhi: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G L Peiris will be visiting India next week to hold talks with his counterpart Sushma Swaraj during which key issues, including the welfare of Tamils in Lanka and

oomen chandy meets swaraj seeks steps to evacuate nurses

Oomen Chandy meets Swaraj, seeks steps to evacuate nurses from Iraq

Politics | Jul 03, 2014, 04:50 PM IST

New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy today met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj seeking an effective action to evacuate 46 nurses, majority of them from Kerala, from the ISIS-controlled Tikrit town in war-torn Iraq.During

india singapore talks little india riots smart cities

India, Singapore talks little India riots, smart cities

India | Jul 02, 2014, 08:27 AM IST

New Delhi: India and Singapore, country's largest trade and investment partner in the ASEAN, today discussed key issues including trade and investment ties and also explored ways to build on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's theme

india seeks help from france for release of nationals in

India seeks help from France for release of nationals in Iraq

India | Jul 02, 2014, 08:29 AM IST

New Delhi: India has sought help from France in securing the release of 39 Indians who are in captivity in war-hit Iraq for over a fortnight.The matter was discussed during the meetings the visiting French

france confident of 20 bn rafale deal as fabius arrives in

France confident of $20 bn Rafale deal as Fabius arrives in India

Jul 01, 2014, 08:22 AM IST

New Delhi: France Monday pushed for a larger defence partnership with India as its Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Monday touched base with the new Indian government and voiced confidence that the $20 billion deal for

indians in iraq safe says sushma swaraj meets envoys of

Indians in Iraq safe, says Sushma Swaraj, meets envoys of Gulf region

Politics | Jun 30, 2014, 01:39 PM IST

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Sunday said Indians in Iraq were safe and efforts were on to establish direct contact with those in conflict zones there even as she chaired a meeting of

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