Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as foreign secretary

New Delhi: Seasoned diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who last served as India's envoy to the US, took charge as new foreign secretary on Wednesday for a fixed two-year term, succeeding Vijay Gokhale.His assuming charge of the high-profile post co...

Former Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar in a new role

Former Foreign Secretary Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who took charge on Friday as India’s new External Affairs Minister in the Modi cabinet brings with him not only rich experience of a top diplomat who has served in key positions but also shari...

Suchitra Durai to be next Ambassador to Thailand

The government on Thursday appointed High Commissioner of India to Kenya Suchitra Durai as the next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. The ministry of external affairs in a statement said she is expected to take up the assignment short...

BRICS 2018: India, Russia hold wide-ranging talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, said India’s friendship with Russia is deep-rooted and both the countries will continue working together in multiple sectors. After bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of th...