Sushma Swaraj

Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj died at the AIIMS, New Delhi on August 6 following a massive cardiac arrest. She was 67.

Navjot Singh Sidhu writes to Sushma Swaraj, praises Modi govt for building Kartarpur corridor
India | Nov 23, 2018, 06:30 PM IST
Sidhu expressed the hope that "this enterprise will yield undeniable and implicit change and thaw in the relations", adding "it will build bridges, burn animosity and will act like a soothing balm for two neighbouring countries.
Sushma Sushma's husband thanks her for not deciding to contest 2019 polls
Nov 20, 2018, 07:54 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections 2019: "Madam - I am running behind you for the last 46 years. I am no longer a 19-year-old. Please, I am also running out of breath. Thank you," he added.
Kartarpur corridor issue: Take up matter with Pakistan, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urges EAM Sushma Swaraj
India | Nov 09, 2018, 05:58 PM IST
In his letter, the Punjab CM has expressed his desire to ensure the opening up of Kartarpur corridor before the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, begins next year.

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Qatar on 1st leg of four-day visit to two nations
World | Oct 28, 2018, 11:33 PM IST
Swaraj's next leg of visit would be to Kuwait with which India has close and friendly bilateral relations.
#MeToo fallout: Not aware of any meeting between Sushma Swaraj and MJ Akbar, says MEA
India | Oct 18, 2018, 07:17 PM IST
Akbar, a former journalist, stepped down on Wednesday in the face of mounting pressure following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment against him by several women journalists.
SCO council meet: Terrorism remains most overwhelming threat to development, says Sushma Swaraj
World | Oct 12, 2018, 07:51 PM IST
Swaraj was in Tajikistan's capital to attend a two-day conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)'s Council of Heads of Government (CHG).

'She mentioned Modi 10 times, spoke about India 5 times': Tharoor slams Sushma Swaraj over UN speech
India | Oct 02, 2018, 07:59 PM IST
Referring to the BJP's criticism of him for questioning Swaraj's UN speech, Tharoor said he felt a "bit rich" to be criticised by the ruling party.
Sushma Swaraj’s speech was aimed at BJP workers: Shashi Tharoor on EAM’s UNGA address slamming Pak
India | Oct 01, 2018, 09:52 AM IST
"One can fully appreciate and welcome some of the things that Sushma ji said, but some other things were actually disappointing," Tharoor said.
India gives a hard-hitting response to Pakistan at UNGA
News | Sep 30, 2018, 08:18 AM IST
India gives a hard-hitting response to Pakistan at UNGA

India can't pursue talks untill Pakistan stop glorifying killers: Sushma Swaraj at UNGA
News | Sep 30, 2018, 08:30 AM IST
In a hard-hitting retort to Pakistan, Sushma Swaraj said India has made several efforts to have talks and the only reason they have stopped is because of Pakistan's behaviour.
Sushma Swaraj at UNGA 2018: 'Pakistan glorifies killers, it refuses to see blood of innocents'
World | Sep 29, 2018, 09:05 PM IST
Dismissing Pakistan's accusation of sabotaging dialogue process, Sushma Swaraj said that Pakistan was responsible for obstructing the process every time India took a step forward.
Sushma Swaraj tears into Pakistan at UNGA: Top 10 quotes
World | Sep 29, 2018, 08:23 PM IST
"Our neighbouring nation is not only skilled in spreading terrorism, but has also gained expertise in refusing their deeds," Swaraj said at UNGA.

Sushma Swaraj at UN General Assembly 2018: 'UNSC reforms should be initiated at the earliest'
World | Sep 29, 2018, 08:08 PM IST
On Friday, speaking at the SAARC meeting on the sidelines of UNGA, Swaraj said that an environment of peace and security in South Asia is essential for cooperation and economic development.
Pak Foreign Minister Qureshi takes personal jibe at Sushma Swaraj on sidelines of UNGA
World | Sep 29, 2018, 04:18 PM IST
His remarks comes a day after Sushma Swaraj had refused to interact with him at the South Asian Association Regional Cooperation (SAARC) ministerial meeting and left after delivering her speech without staying on for his address.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to address 73rd session of UNGA today
World | Sep 29, 2018, 11:34 AM IST
Swaraj, who addressed the UNGA session last year as well, reached New York last Saturday and participated in several bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UNGA including the SAARC and BRICS.

After Sushma snubs Qureshi at SAARC meet, Pak accuses India of obstructing regional progress
World | Sep 28, 2018, 08:31 AM IST
After making her statement in the SAARC meet, Sushma Swaraj left the venue and did not wait for Pakistan's Foreign Minister Qureshi to present his statement.
Sushma Swaraj at UN: Important to dismantle support infrastructure of terrorist organisations
News | Sep 28, 2018, 08:38 AM IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's remarks came at the 9th IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Trilateral Ministerial Commission meeting held Thursday on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.
Members states will step in to support UNRWA after US' refusal to provide funds to it: Swaraj
World | Sep 27, 2018, 09:59 PM IST
The Trump administration had last month announced that after carefully reviewing the issue it has decided not to make additional contributions to the United Nation Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Sushma Swaraj meets her Iranian counterpart, discusses US sanctions at UN General Assembly
World | Sep 27, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
The two sides shared each other’s position about where they stand at this point of time.
Indo-Iran bilateral: 'India engaged with all stakeholders', Sushma Swaraj tells her Iranian counterpart
World | Sep 27, 2018, 07:06 AM IST
Among other things, the two nations discussed US sanctions on Iran and the status of Iran nuclear deal with the European Union.