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India, China to conclude disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings by Sept 12: MEA

India and China will complete the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh by September 12, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday. The ministry's comment came a day after the Indian and Chinese armies announced that they have begun to disengage from the Gogra-Hotsprings Patrolling Point 15, where the two sides have been locked in a standoff for over two years. The two sides have also agreed to take the talks forward and resolve remaining issues and restore peace and tranquility along LAC in India-China border areas, the MEA said. "It has been agreed that all temporary structures and other allied infrastructure created in the area by both sides will be dismantled and mutually verified. The landforms in the area will be restored to the pre-standoff period by both sides," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in response to queries on the issue.

World recognizes India capable of defending its interests: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the world recognizes that India is capable of defending its interests

Jaishankar visits under construction first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar who is on a three-day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the under-construction Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi said to be the first traditional temple

We condemn horrific attack on Rushdie and wish him a speedy recovery: MEA

In its first reaction to the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, India on Thursday condemned the "horrific attack" and wished him a speedy recovery. Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and torso at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on August 12 where he had gone to deliver a lecture. "India has always stood against violence and extremism. We condemn the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie and we wish him a speedy recovery," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at his weekly media briefing.

Taiwan: India pitches for avoiding unilateral actions to change status quo

In its first reaction to the tensions, India, without naming either China or Taiwan, said it is concerned over the developments and pitched for efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.

PM Modi reshaped India's foreign policy with national interest at core: EAM

Elaborating on the country's foreign policy, Jaishankar said that a large element of this is also the manner in which the Prime Minister carries himself.

No proposal for bilateral trade deal with Afghanistan: MoS Muraleedharan

He said, the govt has seen reports regarding the proposed extension of the so-called CPEC, and said any such actions by any party directly infringe on India's sovereignty and territorial integrity

Hitting the mark on defence exports

Even a cursory look at the drivers of Indian defence exports reveals the salience of simplified industrial licensing, easing of export restrictions, and issuance of no-objection certificates

India witnessing lot of changes over the last 8 years: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said India has witnessed a lot of changes in the last eight years under the NDA rule and the difference was evident in a lot of sectors

India, China ties show 'momentum of recovery': Wang Yi tells Jaishankar

The ties between China and India have generally shown a "momentum of recovery" as the two countries have maintained communication and effectively managed their differences, Wang Yi said

Chinese companies operating in India need to follow law of land: MEA

Chinese companies operating in India need to follow the law of the land, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, a day after China reacted to the ongoing probe into alleged irregularities

EAM Jaishankar greets people of Solomon Islands on their national day

'Greetings to FM Jeremiah Manele and the Government and the people of Solomon Islands on their National Day,' Jaishankar tweeted

India at G7 summits shows West needs its support: Foreign Secretary Kwatra

Modi will be holding bilateral meetings and discussions with the leaders of G7 and also the guest countries on the sidelines of the G7 summit

India raises issue of delay in granting student visa with several countries

Thousands of Indian students are struggling to return to several countries to join off-line classes as there have been enormous delays in processing of their visas by the respective embassies

Diplomat Ruchira Kamboj to become India's Permanent Representative to UN

Senior diplomat Ruchira Kamboj was on Tuesday appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. Kamboj, a 1987-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is presently serving as India's envoy to Bhutan. She will succeed T S Tirumurti as the Indian ambassador to the UN. Kamboj is expected to take up the assignment shortly, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a brief statement.

India won't allow any unilateral attempt by China to alter LAC: Jaishankar

India will not allow any unilateral attempt by China to change the status quo or alter the Line of Actual Control (LAC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday,

Jaishankar condemns 'cowardly attack' on Gurudwara in Afghanistan's Kabul

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condemned the "cowardly attack" on a Gurudwara in Kabul and said that India is closely monitoring developments in the Afghan capital.Taking to Twitter, the External Affairs Minister also expressed concern over the welfare of the Sikh community in Afghanistan."The cowardly attack on Gurudwara Karte Parwan should be condemned in the strongest terms by all. We have been closely monitoring developments since the news of the attack was received. Our first and foremost concern is for the welfare of the community," Jaishankar tweeted today.At least two civilians, including a Sikh man and a Muslim security guard, died after unidentified assailants attacked a Gurudwara in Afghanistan's Kabul city today morning.Afghanistan Ministry of Interior (MoI) in an earlier statement said that a number of unknown armed individuals in the early morning entered a Dharmashala. The attackers used a grenade that resulted in injuring two people.Abdul Nafay Takor, a ...

Jaishankar lauds Vande Bharat Mission, says 'good to hear appreciation'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday lauded the Indian foreign policy and said that it was "good to hear appreciation" and discussed how the "world perceives India"

BJP members' Prophet remarks: Iran scraps its version of meeting with Doval

Iran has taken down an earlier press statement which mentioned that India has assured of taking action against those responsible for making derogatory reamrks against Prophet Muhammad.

Prophet comment row: Culprits will be taught a lesson, NSA assures Iran

NSA Doval informed the Iranian foreign minister that wrongdoers will be dealt with at the level of the government and related bodies in a way that is a lesson to others