Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj responds to online petition; helps couple get passports for their differently abled daughters

January 24, 2017 8:47 pm

Sushma Swaraj, known for her prompt Twitter response, responded equally to a petition on change.org.

Attacked over issuing Muslims visas, Sushma Swaraj tweets religion not relevant for her

January 21, 2017 1:25 pm

Earlier this month, Sushma Swaraj had pulled up Amazon officials for featuring doormats with Indian flags on it

Sushma Swaraj asks Amazon to apologise for insulting national flag

January 11, 2017 8:53 pm

"If this is not done forthwith, we will not grant Indian Visa to any Amazon official. We will also rescind the Visas issued earlier," Swaraj said.

Sushma Swaraj helps mother in getting child examined by AIIMS doctor

December 31, 2016 12:10 am

Responding to a tweet that sought her help, Sushma Swaraj said she spoke to an AIIMS doctor.

India to provide help on boy's mother's request in Norway: Sushma Swaraj

December 23, 2016 4:30 pm

"I have received the report. Father and son are Norwegian nationals. We will represent on request of the mother, who is an Indian national," Swaraj tweeted.

Discharged, Sushma Swaraj tweets: Back, grateful to AIIMS

December 20, 2016 12:54 am

A team of specialists will continue to review her progress over next several weeks, AIIMS director M C Misra said.

Sushma Swaraj discharged from AIIMS, says doctors lived upto the reputation

December 19, 2016 9:53 pm

"I am grateful to the dedicated team of Doctors, SRs, Sisters, technicians and staff of AIIMS.They have lived up to the reputation of AIIMS," Swaraj tweeted after being discharged.

Sushma Swaraj discharged from AIIMS following recovery

December 19, 2016 8:24 pm

"Sushma Swaraj has been discharged from Hospital at 7 PM after her postoperative uneventful recovery following kidney transplant operation on December 10," the AIIMS said in a statement.

Sushma Swaraj named in FP's Global Thinkers 2016 list, PM Modi says 'very proud'

December 14, 2016 12:23 pm

Sushma Swaraj was cited in the list 'for fashioning a novel brand of Twitter diplomacy.'

Sushma Swaraj out of ICU, to be discharged in 7-10 days: AIIMS

December 13, 2016 7:04 pm

Sushma Swaraja is likely to be discharged from AIIMS in another seven to ten days, senior hospital officials said.

President Pranab Mukherjee hosts At Home: Hollande, Modi, Sonia, Kejriwal attend the reception

January 27, 2016 1:02 pm

President Pranab Mukhrjee hosted the At Home reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on January 26. French President Francois Hollande, who was the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congres President Sonia Gandhi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Foreigmn Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejirwal attended the event.

Top Frames: Sushma Swaraj meets Nawaz Sharif, Beijing issues red alert for pollution

December 12, 2015 6:38 pm

Sushma Swaraj with Nawaz Sharif during the Ministerial Conference of Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process in Islamabad, China's capital issues its first ever "red alert" for pollution.

Modi, Jaitley, Swaraj pay homage to Ashok Singhal

November 18, 2015 5:01 pm

Ashok Singhal on Tuesday (November 17) passed way after he was on ICU suffering from respiratory problem. His body was brought to the RSS office in Jandewalan in Central Delhi yesterday night for public to pay their last respect. Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Venkaiah Naidu, Amit Shah and others paid homage to the VHP leader.

Sushma Swaraj hosts bilateral meetings with African counterparts

October 27, 2015 9:44 pm

India today assured all possible assistance in key areas of oil and gas exploration and health during the meetings External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had with her nine African counterparts, some of whom sought the country's help in fighting terror groups like Boko Haram.

Geeta's homecoming: Father says it's rebirth for the family

October 26, 2015 3:00 pm

Geeta, a deaf-mute Indian woman who accidentally crossed over to Pakistan more than a decade ago, today arrived in New Delhi to meet her long-lost family.

Monsoon Session begins on a stormy note

July 21, 2015 6:33 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today voiced hope that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will be fruitful.

Massive landslide in Darjeeling, Indonesian plane crash, Digital India Launch

July 04, 2015 8:00 am

Narendra Modi launches Digital India campaign; Massive Landslide In Darjeeling, 38 Feared dead; Indonesian Air Force Plane Crashes, 100 Feared dead.

AAP protests in Delhi, demands Smriti, Sushma, Vasundhara's resignation

June 29, 2015 5:23 pm

Aam Aadmi Party activists stage a protest against BJP leaders Smriti Irani, Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Pankaja Munde in New Delhi.

Angry Congress workers hit streets, demand Swaraj, Raje's resignation

June 17, 2015 5:50 pm

Congress workers protest against the role of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje on Lalit Modi issue in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Day after row, Sushma Swaraj flags off first batch for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

June 16, 2015 7:14 pm

Sushma Swaraj flagged off the the first batch of Kailash Mansarover Yatris, as they will take a new route via Nathu La pass.

Pulwama attack: Dialogue with Pakistan is the only solution, says Farooq Abdullah

June 18, 2020 2:27 pm

Will not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election: Sushma Swaraj

June 18, 2020 2:28 pm

Sushma Swaraj, seven-time MP from Vidisha in MP, says she will not contest the 2019 general election. But she also left it to the party to take the final decision.

Will not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election: Sushma Swaraj

November 20, 2018 7:15 pm

Sushma Swaraj, seven-time MP from Vidisha in MP, says she will not contest the 2019 general election. But she also left it to the party to take the final decision.

News in Numbers: India’s busiest passport office.

June 18, 2020 2:46 pm

#NewsInNumbers How much work the busiest passport office in India does. (PS: It’s Lucknow which was recently in the news over an inter-faith couple’s complaint.

News in Numbers: India’s busiest passport office.

June 18, 2020 2:46 pm

#NewsInNumbers How much work the busiest passport office in India does. (PS: It’s Lucknow which was recently in the news over an inter-faith couple’s complaint.

After Sushma Swaraj, Economic Affairs Secretary Slams Amazon For Selling Indian Flag Doormats

January 16, 2017 3:17 pm

Sushma Swaraj Pulls Up Pune-Based Man On Twitter: Here's Why

January 09, 2017 5:36 pm

PM Modi arrives in MP to unveil Crop Insurance Scheme

February 18, 2016 9:57 am

Sehore (MP), Feb 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, reached Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday. PM Modi will unveil 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana'scheme at Kisan Kalyan Mela. He will also release the guidelines for this scheme. On the occasion, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present.

Swaraj meets Austrian counterpart in Delhi

February 16, 2016 1:07 pm

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz met in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues. Kurz is scheduled to meet Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi, later in the day. He will also meet Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu and Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi during his four-day visit to India.

Sushma calls on Abu Dhabi crown prince

February 10, 2016 4:09 pm

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, soon after he arrived here on a three-day visit. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol as he received the Crown Prince on his arrival here. Modi welcomed Sheikh Mohamed with a warm embrace as the latter alighted from his aircraft at the Palam Technical Area here. The crown prince is being accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising cabinet ministers. It is the Crown Prince's first state visit to India.