‘timely issuance of passports laudable’
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday lauded all Government staff involved in timely issuance of passports to citizens notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic. In an address at an event to mark 'Passport Seva Divas', Jaishankar said the Ministry has integrated 174 Indian embassies and consulates abroad with the passport service programme.
Will try to extradite Nirav modi early: MEA
New Delhi: After fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi lost the first stage of his extradition appeal in the UK High Court, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said it has noted the decision and will continue its efforts to pursue his early extradition to India to face justice.
BJP leader files PIL, wants citizens’ charter
New Delhi: A PIL filed by advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in the Supreme Court on Thursday sought direction to the Centre and States to implement a citizens'' charter in every public service department to ensure time bound delivery of goods and services.