Seasoned Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who last served as India’s envoy to the United States, took charge as new foreign secretary on Wednesday for a fixed two-year term, succeeding Vijay Gokhale.
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Wuhan virus: India prepares to evacuate citizens from China
The Indian government has announced that it has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from the virus-hit Hubei province of China.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as new Indian Foreign Secretary
Indian envoy to the United States Harsh Vardhan Shringla was on Monday appointed as the new Indian foreign secretary for a two-year fixed term.
Prince Charles arrives in India for his 10th official visit
Britain’s Prince Charles has arrived in India on a two-day trip during which he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, discuss issues related to climate change and sustainable markets and visit a Gurdwara to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
India’s new Ambassador to the UAE takes charge
Pavan Kapoor was appointed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs as the country’s new Ambassador to the UAE on August 28.
3 ways to deepen cooperation between ASEAN and India: PM Lee
Highlighting “good relations and multi-faceted cooperation” between India and Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said efforts should be “redoubled” in the pursuit of economic integration.
In a 14-hour press conference, Ukraine President says Trump did not try to blackmail him
Zelenskiy said that he was open to an investigation into any alleged Ukrainian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election.
Kartarpur Corridor to be opened for Indian pilgrims on November 9: Pakistan
The neighbouring countries have come to an agreement that Pakistan will allow 5000 Sikh visitors per day.
In Pics: Launch of India-Singapore: The Next Phase business and innovation summit
Connected to India brings you to the grounds of the India-Singapore summit with pictures straight from the scene.
Foreign Minister Jaishankar to lead delegation for India-Singapore Summit
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to lead a high-level delegation to a two-day India-Singapore summit in the Lion City next week, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release stated.
