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  NCW condemns online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his daughter

  India | May 12, 2025 13:52 IST

  Vikram Misri is a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer. As per people's opinion, the diplomat has only conveyed the message that the political leadership of India has taken, and he has done his duty impeccably. There is no reason for anyone to feel malice towards him.

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  India-Bangladesh Ties: PM Modi Meets Yunus, Discusses Safety of Hindus In Bangladesh Amid Unrest

  News | April 04, 2025 17:46 IST

  According to foreign secretary Vikram Misri, during PM Modi's meeting with Bangladesh chief advisor Muhammad Yunus in Thailand, PM Modi expressed India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh, further emphasizing the desire to build a positive relation

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  US has notified about 487 Indian nationals with 'final removal orders': Foreign Secretary Misri

  World | February 07, 2025 18:53 IST

  India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday that the US has notified about 487 Indian nationals with removal orders. He added that details of 298 individuals have been shared with the Indian government.

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  India, China agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights during Misri's Beijing visit

  World | January 28, 2025 0:05 IST

  India and China agreed to further facilitate people-to-people exchanges, including media and think-tank interactions. The development comes as another big move to ease tensions between both countries after disengagement at the LAC.

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  Foreign Secretary Misri meets Taliban minister Muttaqi, assures India's continued assistance

  World | January 09, 2025 9:41 IST

  India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. Both sides discussed bilateral issues and the security situation in the region.

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  Foreign Secretary briefing to Parliament panel on Canada and China issues postponed: Report

  World | November 06, 2024 19:41 IST

  Several MPs suggested that the next meeting be scheduled after the state elections and by-elections to ensure maximum participation, as some members may be occupied with campaign duties.

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  UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in India for his first visit, expected to hold talks on FTA

  World | July 24, 2024 9:09 IST

  This is Lammy's first official visit since the assumption of office, when Labour won a landslide victory in the July 4 elections to end 14 years of Conservative rule. He described India as an emerging superpower of the 21st century and one of the fastest-growing economies of the world.

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  UK's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy to embark on first visit to India, FTA on top agenda

  World | July 24, 2024 7:19 IST

  Lammy had earlier said he was he wants to “finish the job” on the Free Trade Agreement, which has long been negotiated between both sides. The minister described India as an emerging superpower of the 21st century and one of the fastest-growing economies of the world.

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  'Blatant Overreach': BJP rips Vijayan govt apart on appointment of foreign secretary in Kerala

  India | July 20, 2024 17:17 IST

  The matters related to foreign affairs come under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Accordingly, the state has no role in external affairs. BJP is using this to call the appointment of a foreign secretary a violation of the constitution.

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  Vinay Mohan Kwatra, ex-foreign secretary, appointed as India's next envoy to US | 5 FACTS about him

  World | July 19, 2024 13:04 IST

  The post of India's Ambassador to the US remained vacant since January this year, when Taranjit Singh Sandhu retired from his post. Vinay Mohan Kwatra had retired from the post of Foreign Secretary earlier this month.

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  Vikram Misri, who served private secretary to 3 prime ministers, takes charge as new foreign secy

  World | July 15, 2024 13:35 IST

  Before his role as the deputy national security advisor, Misri held the esteemed position of private secretary to three prime ministers: Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi. Prior to his ambassadorship to China from 2019 to 2021, Misri had a distinguished career trajectory.

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  PM Modi to visit Italy for G7 Summit, participation in Ukraine Peace Summit undecided: MEA

  World | June 12, 2024 16:42 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Italy on Thursday to attend the annual summit of G7 advanced economies on his first trip abroad after assuming office for the third straight term.

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  India, UK note 'good progress' on 2030 Roadmap, reaffirm FTA commitment

  World | May 18, 2024 10:36 IST

  Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra met Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Friday, where they discussed raising the level of bilateral cooperation. The FTA talks between India and the UK began in 2022, containing 26 chapters.

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  Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets senior officials in Washington, reviews India-US strategic ties

  World | April 13, 2024 12:24 IST

  Foreign Secretary Kwatra met US State Department Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell as well as other senior officials. These discussions were largely on the growing defence and commercial ties between India and the US.

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  UK top diplomat visits China for 1st time in 5 yrs; raises human rights concerns, supporting Russia

  World | August 30, 2023 21:47 IST

  UK-China ties have worsened in recent years over Beijing's support to Russia and alleged human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang region and in Hong Kong.

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  Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to begin 4-day Sri Lanka visit today

  World | October 02, 2021 11:59 IST

  Foreign Secretary's visit signifies the importance both countries attach to strengthening their close and cordial relations in all spheres of mutual interest, said the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement.

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  PM Modi, VP Harris acknowledged people-to-people ties between India, US: MEA

  News | September 24, 2021 11:00 IST

  India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on September 24 (IST) stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged people-to-people ties between the two countries during bilateral talks. "PM Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris discussed future areas of collaboration including space cooperation, information technology, emerging and critical technologies, and cooperation in the healthcare sectors," said Foreign Secretary. "PM Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged people-to-people ties b/w our 2 countries and appreciated mutually beneficial education linkages, flow of knowledge, innovation, and talent between our 2 countries and need to nurture them," he added.

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  Wait and Watch Policy: Foreign Secretary Shringla on India's stance on Taliban

  News | September 04, 2021 13:20 IST

  Clarifying India's stance on Taliban, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla during his US visit said that India will have a wait and watch policy.

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  Pakistan supported, nurtured Taliban: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

  World | September 04, 2021 10:42 IST

  Experts believe that Pakistan has been a key player in removing the elected Afghan govt from power and establishing a group to a decisive position in Afghanistan with its dark nexus of terrorist groups in the region for over 2 decades.

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  US reaffirms its strong defence relationship with India

  India | September 04, 2021 7:22 IST

  India is the only designated Major Defence Partner of the United States.