Centre may end Haj subsidy
The central government plans to “revisit” the Haj subsidy policy as several Muslim organisations have asked for its discontinuation, external affairs minister S. M. Krishna said on Monday.
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Court will decide on Italian marines issue: Krishna
India on Monday made it clear that the case of two Italian Marines who shot dead two fishermen will be decided only by the court, notwithstanding Italy's warning that New Delhi was setting a 'dangerou
AIADMK tears FM statement on Lanka
Amidst growing pressure from UPA ally DMK and Opposition AIADMK, foreign minister S.M. Krishna told Parliament Wednesday the government would take a stand on the issue of alleged human rights violatio
Need to keep implications in mind: Govt on UNHRC resolution on Lanka
Amid pressure from various parties to support a UN resolution against Sri Lanka, Government on Wednesday made it clear that it will decide on its action keeping in mind the implications on the recon
Krishna assures CM sentiments will be respected
Foreign minister S M Krishna on Thursday assured chief minister Ms Jayalalithaa that her views would be taken into account on the unannounced trips by Sri Lankan VIPs to the state. “We are a federal s
WB president should not be restricted to Americans: Krishna
With the race for a new World Bank chief gathering steam, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Friday said its next president should be selected on the basis of merit and the choice shouldn't be
'Centre will consider Jaya's views on Lankan VIPs visits'
The Centre on Thursday assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa that it will take into account her opinion on unannounced visits by Sri Lankan VIPs to the state, saying it will take the ma
Krishna holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister
Arunachal Pradesh, Tibet and the recent ill-treatment meted out to Indian traders by Chinese authorities were some of the crucial issues that figured in Thursday's talks here between the Foreign Minis
Kids will be brought back, Krishna assures grandparents
The grandparents of the two children forced to stay in Norway, away from their parents on Tuesday met External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna who assured them that they brother and sister would be repa
Norway kids' saga; India to make all efforts for their return
India on Thursday said it would make 'all out' efforts to ensure early return of two Indian children from Norway following attempts by authorities of that country to keep them in foster care after