cambodia-worker-exodus-from-thailand-hits-220000

Cambodia worker exodus from Thailand hits 220,000

The number of Cambodian labourers fleeing Thailand soared to 220,000 on Wednesday, authorities said, a week since Thailand's ruling junta warned that illegal foreign workers faced arrest and deportation. Duration: 00:41 Jun 19, 2014
former-foreign-minister-speaks-on-indians-kidnapped-in-iraq

Former Foreign Minister speaks on Indians kidnapped in Iraq

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Former Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday expressed grief over the kidnapping of 40 Indians in Iraq. Khurshid said that we should support every effort that is being made to ensure the safety of Indian citizens. He also expressed his confidence in the Government of Iraq that they will provide all possible help to ensure the safety of Indians. Jun 18, 2014
india-russia-talks-warm-cordial-and-wide-ranging-mea

India-Russia talks warm, cordial and wide ranging: MEA

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday laid stress upon the bilateral talks between India and Russia during a meeting of India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj with Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry O Rogozin. Akbaruddin said that talks between both leaders were warm and cordial besides being wide ranging. He added that India has proposed to have an India trade show in Moscow in September. Jun 18, 2014
indian-railways

No Rail Fare Hike without Modi's Approval

Rail Fare Hike: The decision to raise the railway fare by 14.5 per cent and freight rates by 6.5 per cent will be finalised only after Railway Ministers consult Narendra Modi... Jun 18, 2014
india-stays-in-constant-touch-with-nationals-stranded-in-iraq

India stays in constant touch with nationals stranded in Iraq

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): India said on Wednesday that it is in regular touch with the nationals stranded in Iraq overrun by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), as it has decided to send a diplomat to support the embassy in its efforts. MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin, said security of the Indian nationals in Iraq remains a matter of serious concern. Akbaruddin also said they are assisting all callers by providing helpline numbers in New Delhi. Akbaruddin further said the violence in Iraq was not targeted towards Indian nationals. Expressing deep concern over tense situation, the foreign ministry spokesperson said the 40 stranded nationals remain out of contact. Jun 18, 2014
british-government-to-reopen-embassy-in-tehran

British government to reopen embassy in Tehran

Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its engagement with Tehran amid rapid jihadist advances in neighbouring Iraq. Duration: 00:45 Jun 18, 2014