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Aishwarya Kumar

- India
- November 03, 2019, 07:47 IST
Baghdadi is Dead, But Islamic State's 'Holy War' in God's Own Country is Far From Over
The Islamic State chief’s death won’t end the ambitions of the group that has found a fertile breeding ground in the southern Indian state where it may have found it easier to influence youth from the Muslim community.
- India
- July 05, 2019, 17:16 IST
India to Open 18 Embassies in Africa to Increase Global Influence, Says Fin Min
Five embassies have already opened in Rwanda, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Guinea, and Burkina Faso in the year 2018-19. Now, four more will be opened in the year 2019-20.
- India
- June 13, 2019, 14:04 IST
Multiple Diplomatic Navigation on the Cards as PM Modi Reaches Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit
Before leaving for Bishkek, Modi said that India attached special importance to the SCO in promoting multi-lateral, political, security, economic and people-to-people interaction with the region.
- India
- June 08, 2019, 07:26 IST
Cricket Stadium, Ferry Service from Kochi: With Key Projects on Agenda, PM to Arrive in Maldives Today
The visit is significant as the island nation is the only country in the neighbourhood that Modi did not visit during his first term as the prime minister.
- India
- June 06, 2019, 11:39 IST
'SAARC Has Problems': In His First Public Meeting as Foreign Minister, Jaishankar Hints at Pakistan
The former foreign secretary took part in the event days after taking charge of the ministry, a rare instance of a career diplomat handling the key portfolio as a minister.
- India
- May 31, 2019, 15:23 IST
Modi Shifts from Tradition With Jaishankar as Foreign Minister, Prepares For Stronger Policy
With over three decades of diplomatic experience, Jaishankar has previously held positions like the High Commissioner to Singapore, Ambassador to China and also the United States of America.
- India
- May 31, 2019, 13:35 IST
S Jaishankar, the Man Behind Modi's Foreign Policy in First Term, Given Charge of External Affairs Ministry
Jaishankar was the foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018 and has previously held positions like the high commissioner to Singapore, and ambassador to China and the United States of America.
- India
- May 28, 2019, 13:55 IST
Modi’s Swearing-In Invitation to BIMSTEC Sends Out Subtle Yet Strong Message to Pakistan and China
The invitations this time have one strong message — that India has no intention of keeping Pakistan as part of its state of affairs.
- India
- May 27, 2019, 19:41 IST
After Massive Win, PM Modi Turns Focus on Neighbours; Invites BIMSTEC Leaders for Swearing-in on May 30
The invitation to Kyrgz Republic is significant as the country is the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Modi is slated to attend the SCO meeting next month.
- India
- May 25, 2019, 16:23 IST
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to Attend PM Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony on May 30
Sirisena recently visited China and his attendance in Delhi will send out a strong message that Sri Lanka is keen on maintaining its bilateral ties with India.
- India
- May 25, 2019, 10:49 IST
US Must Stand For Religious Freedom in India: Congresswoman After Modi's Re-election
Claiming that his regime has corresponded with hate crimes against Muslims, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar took to Twitter asking the United States to stand for religious freedom in India.
- India
- May 24, 2019, 18:12 IST
After Thumping Poll Victory, PM Narendra Modi Set to Make First Foreign Visit in June
On June 13, Modi will head to the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan where he will be face-to-face with his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan for the first time.
- India
- May 05, 2019, 13:08 IST
Steering Wayanad Move, Swaying Big Decisions: How Venugopal Became Rahul Gandhi’s 'Most Trusted' Aide
AICC general secretary KC Venugopal is, hands down, one of the most influential people in the Congress party at present.
- India
- May 03, 2019, 13:26 IST
Beijing Did Not Succumb to Global Pressure, It's All Media Hype: Chinese Analyst on Masood Azhar
China put a technical hold in March on a fresh proposal to ban Masood Azhar, the head of the Pakistan-based Jaish, which claimed responsibility for the Pulwama terror attack.
- India
- May 02, 2019, 20:07 IST
US Issues Advisory for Maldives, Warns Terrorist Groups Can Target Tourist Locations 'Without Warning'
The State Department last week had said in a revised travel advisory that 'terrorist groups' were continuing to plot possible attacks in Sri Lanka after more than 250 people were killed and about 500 wounded in blasts in churches and luxury hotels on April 21.

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