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...

India-Pakistan sign agreement on Kartarpur Corridor

Kartarpur: India and Pakistan on Thursday signed an agreement on Kartarpur Corridor at Zero Line, which will pave the way for inauguration next month ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism -- Guru Nanak Dev.From India side, Jo...

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 sharing Pri...

Defence Attaches from friendly nations visit Leh

In order to give the exposure about the Indian Army’s formation, challenges and operating environment, the defence attaches from friendly countries based in New Delhi have visited Leh in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time. As part of the...

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...