Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new Foreign Secretary

Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who last served as India's envoy to the US, took charge as new Foreign Secretary on Wednesday. "I am as committed to the ministry's role in nation-building as I was almost 36 years ago when I entered these portals as a young professional," said Shringla. He added that he looked forward to working under PM Narendra Modi.