India-US bilateral trade can increase five-fold to $500 billion: John Kerry
Sep 23, 2015, at 04:08 am
Washington, Sept 22 (IBNS): India and US on Tuesday commenced the first strategic and commercial dialogue, which is aimed at boosting their foreign policies which will have an impact on both the countries economic policies.
Sushma Swaraj meets families of Indian sailors jailed in Nigeria, assures action
Aug 19, 2015, at 04:02 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): The family members of 11 Indian sailors who are lodged in Nigerian jail for past one year, met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday at her office in New Delhi.
Chidambaram demands apology from Sushma Swaraj
Aug 13, 2015, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram attacked External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over the controversy surrounding former IPL chief Lalit Modi and demanded for her apology on Thursday.
I thought Narnedra Modi has some guts, now don't feel so : Rahul Gandhi
Aug 13, 2015, at 07:36 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) A day after facing virulent attack from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Lok Sabha, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday trained his gun at Prime Minister Narendra Modi taunting him as one who has no guts to give statement on the Lalit Modi controversy.
On last day of Monsoon session Government looks for ways to pass GST
Aug 13, 2015, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) The monsoon session of Parliament comes to an end on Thursday after having failed to transact a single business as the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance meets in the morning to discuss the fate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill and other key legislations which are yet to be passed because of persistent turbulence caused by the Congress-led opposition.
PM does not have courage to sit in the house and face our questions: Rahul Gandhi
Aug 13, 2015, at 12:04 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Lalit Modi controversy and said he does not have the courage to sit in the house and face the questions raised by the Opposition in the house.
Sushma Swaraj calls opposition for debate in Parliament
Aug 12, 2015, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday dared the opposition to come to a debate on the controversy that links her to tainted cricket tycoon Lalit Modi and has left Parliament virtually paralysed.
Lalit Modi-Sushma Swaraj issue again forces adjournments in both Houses of Parliament
Aug 10, 2015, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS) Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned twice on Monday as the opposition, in keeping with their strategy to stall proceedings on the Lalit Modi issue continued uncontrollable uproar demanding resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Several families claim Gita as their daughter, Sushma Swaraj asks CMs to verify
Aug 08, 2015, at 08:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) As several families have claimed that a deaf and mute Indian girl, stuck in Pakistan for over 14 years, is their daughter, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday urged chief ministers of all states concerned to verify the claims.
Sushma Swaraj's defence was a hogwash: Sharma
Aug 06, 2015, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's remarks in the Parliament over the controversy surrounding former IPL chief Lalit Modi was a 'hogwash'.
I did no favours to Lalit Modi, give a single proof : Sushma Swaraj in Lok Sabha
Aug 06, 2015, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday told Parliament that she extended no favours to former cricket boss Lalit Modi, challenging the opposition to present a single proof in support of their allegation.
A real life Bajrangi Bhaijaan story arrests attention of Indian govt
Aug 03, 2015, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): While Salman Khan's latest film is creating waves of success across India and Pakistan, a real life Bajrangi Bhaijaan story has now arrested the attention of the Indian government as a speech-impaired woman has been stuck in Pakistan for over 14 years since she accidentally crossed over as a child.
Libya: 2 Indian nationals released
Jul 31, 2015, at 11:47 pm
New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): The Indian government on Friday said two Indian nationals, who were abducted allegedly by the Islamic State terror group in Libya, have been released.
All-party meeting to clear Parliament deadlock fails
Jul 31, 2015, at 04:03 pm
New Delhi, Jul 31 (IBNS) An all-party meeting held to break the political deadlock in Parliament has proved futile though efforts are being made to convene another meeting to ensure that normalcy is restored.
Opposition strong on disturbance: Aurn Jaitley on Parliament disruption
Jul 22, 2015, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): On a day when both houses of the Parliament were disrupted by the Oppositions' demand for resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the Congress party is merely making unnecessary disturbance and is not ready for a debate on any issue.
BJP-Congress battle in Parliament on Lalit Modi issue: Rajya Sabha adjourned thrice
Jul 21, 2015, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed three back-to-back adjournments on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament on Tuesday as an aggressive Congress kicked up uproar demanding resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over the Lalit Modi issue and the ruling Bharaitya Janata Party held the fort defending its leader.
BJP to give full support to Swaraj, Raje : Reports
Jul 20, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday decided to extend total support to its leaders who are embroiled in various controversies that the opposition Congress tries to take handle of.
Sushma Swaraj commences Thailand visit
Jun 28, 2015, at 04:23 am
Bangkok, June 27 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj commenced her two-day visit to Thailand from Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi most savvy man : Lalit Modi's latest tweet
Jun 27, 2015, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) Amid a political storm that his series of tweets has triggered in India setting two main political parties against each other former IPL boss Lalit Modi has now heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is the "most savvy man."
AAP sets 72-hour deadline for action against Smriti Irani
Jun 25, 2015, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party has set a three-day ultimatum to Narendra Modi Government threatening to launch a nationwide protest if the BJP does not take action against Education Minister Smriti Irani similar to the move against AAP minister Jitender Singh Tomar who was arrested on charges of faking degrees.
Why Rakesh Maria doesn't get support as did Sushma, Vasundhara : Shiv Sena
Jun 24, 2015, at 04:20 pm
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS) Criticising its ally BJP the Shiv Sena has questioned why Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria was not "justice" when senior leaders like Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje received the party's support.
Arvind Kejriwal asks PM to take action against Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje
Jun 24, 2015, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje after their names emerged in the controversy connecting former IPL chief Lalit Modi.
Lalit Modi row: BJP backs Sushma, holds off on support to Raje
Jun 18, 2015, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Being cornered by the Oppositions over the Lalit Modi visa row, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is at power in the Centre is backing its External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and said she has done nothing wrong by helping the former Indian Premier League commissioner procure travel documents.
All accusations are baseless: Jaitley on Sushma Swaraj-Lalit Modi row
Jun 16, 2015, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday rejected all allegations leveled against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over helping former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi and called them 'baseless'.
#IStandWithSushmaSwaraj trends on Twitter
Jun 15, 2015, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Supporting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is hit by a controversy over helping former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi to procure travel documents in the UK last year, a hashtag #IStandWithSushmaSwaraj is currently trending on micro-blogging site Twitter.
Modi hands over Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to Vajpayee kins
Jun 11, 2015, at 06:48 pm
Kolkata June 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday handed over the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to the family members of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
No flip-flop in our policy towards Pakistan: Sushma
Jun 01, 2015, at 05:39 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said there is no 'flip-flop' in the country's policy against Pakistan.
May 20, 2015, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned to Delhi from his three-nation tour on Tuesday night, on Wednesday met his top five ministers to discuss the completion of the BJP-led coalition's first year in power.
External Affairs Minister meets families of Indian Workers held captive in Iraq
May 15, 2015, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) At the request of the families of the Indian workers held captive in Iraq, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met them on Thursday in the Conference Hall of the Ministry at the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan here.
Mar 07, 2015, at 02:02 am
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left for Sri Lanka on Friday.