Vikas Swarup

No need to prejudge the H1-B visa bill outcome on executive orders, says External Affairs Ministry

Asserting that no executive order has been passed by the Trump Administration for overhauling of H-1B visas so far, India today said it will not "prejudge" the outcome of the three private bills raised in this regard when they go through the full Congressional process.

Amazon withdraws Mahatma Gandhi flipflops too, says External Affairs Ministry

Earlier this month, Amazon Canada kicked off a row by putting up doormats featuring the Indian flag, which was made available by two of its vendors

Narendra Modi meets global leaders ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held bilateral talks with several heads of state and ministers who have converged here for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: PM Narendra Modi meets global leaders, holds delegation-level talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with several heads of state and ministers who have converged here for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

China blocks proposal at UN to list Masood Azhar as terrorist; India dismayed at 'double standards'

China today finally blocked India's proposal to list JeM chief and Pathankot mastermind Masood Azhar as a designated terrorist by the UN, triggering a sharp reaction from New Delhi which termed it as "unfortunate blow" and a step that confirms prevalence of double standards in the fight against terrorism.

India will provide help to the mother whose boy has been taken away by Norway: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said India will provide help on the request of the mother of the boy, who has been taken away by the Norway authorities even as Norwegian embassy here asked for "restraint" in the case, assuring that it is being handled with "complete sensitivity and awareness".

Applying for Indian passport to get easier, as MEA announces new rules

On Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs announced a list of rules to be followed while issuing new passports.

Pakistan says Indus Waters Treaty should be honoured, won't accept any modifications

Pakistan has said it would not accept any modifications or changes in the Indus Waters Treaty after India strongly pitched for bilateral redressal of differences with it while implementing the 56-year-old accord.

Indus Waters Treaty is bilateral issue between India, Pakistan: Vikas Swarup

India on Thursday reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty is a bilateral issue and technical questions and differences should be resolved bilaterally.

Sartaj Aziz's India visit: No request from Pakistan, bilateral talks unlikely, says MEA

It was expected that Aziz's visit may thaw out the India-Pakistan relations that have hit a new low since skirmishes on border and terror attacks on army camps have increased