MEA issues statement after Rihanna and others extend support to so-called farmers, slams sensationalist social media comments: Read
MEA pointed out the violence that erupted on Republic Day and said that hundreds of men and women serving in the police had been physically attacked and in some cases stabbed and seriously wounded. Press Statement on recent comments by foreign individuals and entities on the farmers’ protests February 03,…
Foreign Secretary unveils major MEA revamp
Seven additional secretaries empowered to look at long-term solutions Suhasini Haidar The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has undertaken a major overhaul of departments and reporting structure that will effectively empower seven different Additional Secretaries and re-organise their tasks along themes like culture, trade and development, and consolidated geographical…
Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Take Charge as New Foreign Secy Today
Senior Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla will take charge as the new Foreign Secretary on Wednesday, 29 January, succeeding Vijay Gokhale, according to PTI. Shringla, a 1984 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), is considered an expert on India’s neighbourhood. Senior Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla will…