Foreign Minister

‘Glory to Hong Kong’: The new anthem embraced by protesters

12:08 pm September 12, 2019

Hong Kong: A defiant protest anthem penned by an anonymous composer has become the unofficial new soundtrack to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, belted out by crowds at flashmobs in malls, on the streets and in the football stands. “Glory to Hong Kong” first appeared on YouTube on 31 August and has quickly won a huge […]

Hong Kong's Joshua Wong meets Germany 's foreign minister

Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong meets German foreign minister

7:29 pm September 10, 2019

Berlin: Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has met Germany’s foreign minister during a visit to Berlin as he carries abroad his call to support the growing pro-democracy movement in the former British colony. Posting a photo of himself and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on his Twitter account, the 22-year-old said they spoke on the “protest […]

President arrives in Odisha on a 3-day visit

Pakistan denies use of airspace to Prez Kovind for foreign visits

5:19 pm September 7, 2019

Islamabad: Pakistan has refused a request by India to allow President Ram Nath Kovind to use its airspace for his flight to Iceland, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday. Kovind will embark on a visit to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia from Monday during which he is expected to brief the top leadership in […]

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Europe to step up diplomatic efforts on Iran crisis: Germany

7:50 pm August 30, 2019

Helsinki: European countries will step up diplomatic efforts to save the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal, Germany’s foreign minister said Friday after talks with Britain and France. Tensions have spiked recently in the Gulf, where Iran has seized Western tankers as Tehran and Washington have locked horns over the 2015 deal. US President Donald Trump last […]

Ambala City bus stand to be renamed after Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj cremated with full state honours

8:40 pm August 7, 2019

New Delhi: The mortal remains of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj were consigned to flames on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders, besides family, friends and admirers bid a tearful adieu to the political stalwart. A sea of mourners had gathered at the Lodhi Road crematorium here where she was […]