S Jaishankar: News

15 Apr 2024

Iran

Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian, Israeli counterparts amid growing tensions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterparts from Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions between the two nations, reports said.

Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to global narcotics watchdog, who is she?

Former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for the term 2025-2030 on Tuesday.

06 Apr 2024

China

Maldives thanks India for allowing limited essential exports amid tensions 

Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has publicly expressed gratitude to India for allowing the export of essential supplies to the Maldives for fiscal year 2024-25.

Report claims Indian government ordered killings in Pakistan; Centre responds 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has categorically denied allegations of its involvement in targeted assassinations in Pakistan.

04 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Why only vocal on Kejriwal's arrest, not Pakistanis?': US questioned

The United States Department of State was called out on Wednesday for bias in its treatment of political arrests.

'Senseless attempts': India rejects China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh 

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday voiced its strong disapproval over China's recent attempt to rename various locations in Arunachal Pradesh.

Pannun assassination plot: India responds to US's 'red line' comment

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday responded to the "red line" comment made by United States Ambassador Eric Garcetti.

01 Apr 2024

Sri Lanka

Jaishankar criticizes Congress, DMK over Katchatheevu issue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hit out at the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for their handling of the contentious Katchatheevu island issue.

18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship

Days after the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan—long-term residents of Gujarat's Ahmedabad—have been granted Indian citizenship.

'Questioning their understanding': Jaishankar reacts to US envoy's CAA remark 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) on Saturday, following criticism from the United States and other countries.

Devoleena Bhattacharjee's friend killed in US; asks PM Modi's help

Actor and former Bigg Boss participant Devoleena Bhattacharjee revealed on Friday that her friend, named Amarnath Ghosh was tragically killed in the US earlier this week (February 27).

23 Feb 2024

China

India, China's biggest challenge is arriving at equilibrium: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that one of the biggest challenges for India and its arch-rival China will be achieving equilibrium and then maintaining it.

18 Feb 2024

Moscow

Jaishankar's 'smart' answer on India-Russia ties elicits smile from Blinken 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday defended India's decision to purchase Russian oil despite sanctions on Moscow amid the war with Ukraine.

Indian student, bloodied, appeals for help after mugging in Chicago

An Indian student on Chicago's North Side was severely injured in an attack by armed robbers early Sunday, leaving him struggling to walk.

19 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Jaishankar holds talks with Maldivian counterpart amid diplomatic row

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer on Thursday, amid the diplomatic row between the two countries.

17 Jan 2024

Canada

Permits to Indian students dropped amid diplomatic row: Canadian minister

A diplomatic dispute between India and Canada has led to an 86% drop in study permits issued to Indian students by the country in the last quarter of 2023, Reuters reported citing official data.

Jaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives diplomatic row

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives, Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that "politics is politics," and there is no guarantee that every country will always support New Delhi.

05 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti—2nd in 2 weeks

A Hindu temple, Vijay's Sherawali Temple, in Hayward, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering angry reactions from the Indian diaspora.

02 Jan 2024

Canada

Canada gives space to Khalistanis: Jaishankar on 'damaged' India-Canada ties 

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has expressed concern over the alleged influence of Khalistani forces in Canada, stating that their activities are damaging its relationship with India.

28 Dec 2023

Russia

Will be glad to see 'friend' Modi in Russia: Putin

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said he was confident that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet for an annual summit in 2024.

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti, India demands probe

A Hindu temple in Newark, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering outrage from the Indian diaspora.

21 Dec 2023

London

Missing Indian student found dead in London lake

An Indian-origin student in London, who had been missing since last week, was found dead by the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday.

19 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India's diplomacy in 2023: A year of milestones 

India has made some significant strides lately in the global diplomatic arena.

17 Dec 2023

United Nations (UN)

UNSC becoming increasingly ineffective in confronting key issues: Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is "like an old club," and its set members don't want to let go of control.

17 Dec 2023

London

Indian student goes missing in London, BJP leader approaches EAM

An Indian student studying in London has been missing since December 15.

09 Dec 2023

Meenakshi Lekhi

Meenakshi Lekhi denies answering Parliament question on Hamas's terrorist designation

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi on Saturday refuted claims of approving a response to a question in the Lok Sabha about labeling Hamas a terrorist organization in India.

07 Dec 2023

Khalistani

FBI chief to visit India amid Pannun assassination plot probe

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray will visit India next week, United States (US) Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti confirmed.

25 Nov 2023

Indian Government

India, EU collaborate on semiconductor supply, innovation: Key takeaways

The Indian government and the European Union (EU) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration in the semiconductor ecosystem.

23 Nov 2023

Canada

'Logical consequence': Jaishankar on resumption of e-visa services for Canadians

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Wednesday, said the resumption of e-visa services for Canadians by India was a "logical consequence" of an improved situation between the two nations.

16 Nov 2023

India

India's oil trade with Russia helped soften global economy: Jaishankar

India's choice to maintain trade with Russia has helped stabilize oil and gas markets, ultimately controlling global inflation, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

16 Nov 2023

Canada

India seeks evidence from Canada on Nijjar killing allegation: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar revealed on Wednesday that India has asked Canada to provide proof to back its allegations that Indian agents were involved in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia on June 18.

08 Nov 2023

India

5th India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Friday

The fifth India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue is set to take place in New Delhi on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.

07 Nov 2023

Narendra Modi

Iranian president seeks Modi's intervention for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged India to utilize "all its capacities" to put an end to Israel's actions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

30 Oct 2023

Sonia Gandhi

'Mischievous': Sonia condemns India skipping UN vote on Gaza ceasefire 

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi has condemned the Indian government's decision to abstain from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

30 Oct 2023

Indian Navy

'Highest importance': Jaishankar to Navy veterans' families over Qatar sentence 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly met with the families of eight former officers of the Indian Navy who were awarded the death sentence in Qatar on Thursday for alleged espionage.

25 Oct 2023

Canada

What high commissioner said about India issuing visas to Canadians

India resuming visa services for Canadians is not likely, as the current climate is not conducive to regular diplomatic and consular operations, India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, told the Hindustan Times.

24 Oct 2023

Khalistani

Khalistanis plan to disrupt Dussehra event in Canada: Report

Khalistani groups are reportedly planning major disruptions at the Dussehra celebrations organized by the Hindu community in Surrey, Canada, on Tuesday (local time).

22 Oct 2023

Canada

Jaishankar explains why India sought diplomatic parity with Canada

Days after Canada recalled 41 diplomats from India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar explained the reason India asked Canada to scale back its diplomatic presence.

13 Oct 2023

Canada

Jaishankar gets Z-security after hoardings in Canada threaten him, Modi

The Ministry of Home Affairs has upgraded the security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the Z category after the proscribed Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) put up hoardings calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jaishankar "enemies of Canada."

12 Oct 2023

Israel

Operation Ajay to bring home Indians stuck in war-torn Israel

As the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas gets deadlier, the Indian government has launched Operation Ajay to bring back Indians stranded in the war-torn country.