S Jaishankar: News

21 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on Indians stranded in Sudan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a high-level meeting to assess the situation in Sudan and asked concerned authorities to prepare contingency evacuation plans for Indians stranded there.

20 Apr 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan's FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to visit India in May

Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is set to visit India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Goa on May 4-5, officials said on Thursday.

19 Apr 2023

Sudan

Saudi, UAE assure support for Indian citizens' safety in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have assured their support for the safety and security of Indians in violence-torn Sudan following discussions between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his counterparts, India Today reported.

16 Apr 2023

Sudan

Sudan: Indian among 56 civilians killed in army-paramilitary clashes

At least 56 civilians were killed and nearly 600 others injured in clashes across Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces, Associated Press reported.

06 Apr 2023

United Nations (UN)

India elected to UN's highest statistical commission for 4-year term

In a significant development, India was elected overwhelmingly to the United Nations (UN) Statistical Commission for a period of four years in a "competitive" election on Wednesday.

20 Mar 2023

G20 Summit

BJP MPs, Rahul Gandhi lock horns at G20 presidency meet

Even as Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described Saturday's parliamentary consultative committee meeting regarding India's G20 presidency as "amicable," reports say Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders allegedly traded charges, accusing each other of attempting to undermine the country.

19 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi clarifies London remarks at Jaishankar-led parliamentary panel meeting

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reportedly gave an explanation of his remarks on India's democracy made during his recent United Kingdom (UK) visit, which triggered a massive row, at a parliamentary panel meeting chaired by S Jaishankar on Saturday.

18 Mar 2023

India Today Conclave

Ladakh border situation dangerous; India-China forces deployed very close: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said that the Indian and Chinese militaries were deployed very close to each other in parts of Ladakh where the situation between the two countries was "fragile and dangerous."

07 Mar 2023

India China Border

India-China situation like Russia-Ukraine, Jaishankar doesn't understand threat: Rahul Gandhi

Equating the border dispute between India and China in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) Centre's position on Beijing.

06 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

China inside our territory; Centre dismisses opposition questions: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government alleging that it has eliminated the concept of opposition in the country and the Parliament.

02 Mar 2023

India

Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on G20 meet sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Minister's Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

02 Mar 2023

G20 Summit

Global governance failed, says Modi at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

While emphasizing the failure of global governance to avert wars, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told the foreign ministers of G20 nations that they are meeting at a time of serious "global divisions" where talks are "affected by the geopolitical tensions of the day."

01 Mar 2023

United Kingdom

Jaishankar replies to UK counterpart's BBC I-T 'survey' query 'firmly'

The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar "firmly" responded to his United Kingdom counterpart, James Cleverly, on Wednesday when he brought up the "survey" at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in Mumbai and Delhi by the Income Tax Department.

26 Feb 2023

Pakistan News

PM Modi might bail out debt-laden Pakistan: Ex-R&AW chief Dulat

Former Research and Analysis Wing R&AW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat, in an interview with PTI, said he feels PM Narendra Modi may lend a helping hand to Pakistan later this year and even "bail out" the cash-strapped neighbor.

24 Feb 2023

Pakistan News

No business class flights, five-star hotels for Pakistan ministers

In light of Pakistan's ongoing financial crisis, the government has prohibited ministers from staying in five-star hotels or traveling in business class abroad.

20 Feb 2023

India

Australian PM to visit India; Indo-Pacific ties, China on agenda 

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Norman Albanese is set to visit India for the first time since assuming office next month.

20 Feb 2023

Germany

German Chancellor Scholz quotes S Jaishankar's viral 'European mindset' remark

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quoted External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's viral "European mindset" remark at the now-concluded Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Sunday.

18 Feb 2023

George Soros

EAM Jaishankar attacks George Soros for remarks against PM Modi

Days after George Soros claimed the ongoing Adani Group controversy would significantly weaken PM Narendra Modi's "stranglehold on India's federal government," External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar tore into the billionaire investor on Saturday.

12 Feb 2023

Earthquake

Operation Dost: India's 7th humanitarian aid flight reaches Syria, Turkey

India's seventh flight under Operation Dost landed at Damascus in earthquake-struck Syria on Sunday with over 23 tons of relief assistance and was received by Deputy Minister of Local Administration and Environment Moutaz Douaji. It later headed to Turkey's Adana.

Indian techies to benefit from US' new H-1B visa rules

In what could be a huge relief for many Indian techies based in the United States (US), the country is set to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in specific categories on a pilot basis, with the goal of expanding it in the coming years.

10 Feb 2023

Rajya Sabha TV

Government confirms 2.25 lakh people renounced Indian citizenship in 2022

More than 16 lakh people have renounced their Indian citizenship since 2011, which included 2.25 lakh in 2022, according to a government report.

30 Jan 2023

Congress Party

Congress's Jairam Ramesh reacts to S Jaishankar's 'China 1962' remark

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent remarks on the incursions in Ladakh from China.

20 Jan 2023

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka lauds India for aiding in 'regaining stability'

The foreign minister of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry, said that the financial aid of approximately $4 billion it received from India helped the country import essential goods and regain stability during its absolute economic crisis.

US doubling embassy staff to expedite Indian visas: Reports

The United States is considering doubling the recruitment at the Indian embassy and engaging diplomatic spouses to expedite the visa process, said a US official, per The Economic Times.

15 Jan 2023

Nepal

Nepal plane crash: 5 Indians among 15 foreign passengers killed

At least five Indian nationals were onboard the Yeti Airlines plane that crashed near Pokhara in Nepal on Sunday morning, Nepal Civil Aviation Authority confirmed, per NDTV.

31 Dec 2022

China

India wants good neighborly relations with Pakistan, China: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sent a stern message to China and Pakistan during his interaction with the Indian community in Cyprus on Friday.

19 Dec 2022

Lok Sabha

Shouldn't disrespect jawans: S Jaishankar to Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

Speaking in Lok Sabha during the winter session of the Parliament on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying criticism isn't an issue, but jawans shouldn't be disrespected.

18 Dec 2022

India

Pakistan minister Shazia Marri threatens India with 'nuclear war'

Pakistan minister Shazia Marri on Saturday threatened India with "nuclear war," a day after India slammed Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his derogatory remarks about PM Narendra Modi after the former referred to him as the "butcher of Gujarat."

BJP's nationwide protest against Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto's 'Gujarat' remarks

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) triggered outrage in India.

Try to be good neighbor: Jaishankar tells Pakistan at UNSC

Chiding Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday termed it an epicenter of terrorism that needs to clean up its act and be a good neighbor.

India's 'Osama' jibe after Pakistan raises Kashmir at United Nations

After Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday, India asserted that a nation that hosted al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden doesn't have the authority to "sermonize" in the powerful UN organ.

06 Dec 2022

Ukraine

'Morally inappropriate': Ukraine foreign minister on India-Russia oil deal

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday slammed India for importing Russian oil at discounted rates amid the war, calling it "morally inappropriate."

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah will be Republic Day chief guest

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday that Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebration in January 2023.

26 Nov 2022

Russia-India Deal

West must live with India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war: Jaishankar

Amid criticism against India from European nations and the US over the purchase of Russian crude oil at discounted rates rather than condemning Moscow, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted the West "must live with India's stance on Ukraine."

08 Nov 2022

Moscow

Works to India's advantage: Jaishankar on buying oil from Russia

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.

08 Nov 2022

Russia

Moscow: EAM Jaishankar to hold crucial meetings with Russian ministers

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is expected to hold crucial meetings with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday, The Hindu reported.

19 Oct 2022

China

UN: China again blocks India-US proposal to blacklist Pak-based terrorist

China has blocked a bid by India and the United States (US) to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader Shahid Mahmood as a global terrorist at the United Nations (UN).

14 Oct 2022

Australia

Australia: Indian student critical after being stabbed in 'racial attack'

An Indian student is said to be critical after being stabbed multiple times in an apparent 'racial attack' in Sydney, Australia on October 6, TOI reported.

UNGA: India votes to reject Russia's secret ballot on Ukraine

India on Monday voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot on a draft resolution condemning Moscow's unlawful annexation of four Ukrainian territories in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).