S Jaishankar: News
30 Aug 2024
Atal Bihari Vajpayee'Era of uninterrupted dialogue over...': Jaishankar's message to Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday issued a strong message to Pakistan, saying that "actions have consequences" and declaring the end of the "era of uninterrupted dialogue" with the neighboring country.
25 Aug 2024
ChinaPakistan invites PM Modi for SCO meet in October
Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting.
23 Aug 2024
Narendra ModiIndia, Ukraine ink four pacts in agriculture, medicine, culture
India and Ukraine signed four agreements on Friday to enhance cooperation in agriculture, medicine, culture, and humanitarian aid, according to officials.
23 Aug 2024
IranWhat was discussed during Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a media briefing.
09 Aug 2024
Amit ShahCentre's panel to monitor situation on India-Bangladesh border: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the central government has formed a committee to monitor the situation along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB).
08 Aug 2024
Bangladesh'Unstable situation...': Indian visa centers in Bangladesh shut indefinitely
All Indian visa application centers in Bangladesh have been indefinitely closed due to the political turmoil in the country.
07 Aug 2024
BangladeshHindu musician's home set ablaze amid Bangladesh political unrest
The residence of renowned Hindu musician Rahul Ananda was looted and torched by an irate mob in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
06 Aug 2024
Sheikh HasinaBangladesh crisis: India strengthens borders; Jaishankar briefs Parliament on situation
Amid the turmoil in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on Monday, the Border Security Force (BSF) has increased security and deployed additional personnel along the international border in Tripura.
06 Aug 2024
Rahul GandhiBangladesh crisis: Rahul's 'Pakistan involvement' question to Centre, Jaishankar's reply
At the all-party meeting held after the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government and the military takeover in Bangladesh amid violent protests, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised three key questions.
06 Aug 2024
Narendra ModiCentre calls all-party meeting amid Bangladesh turmoil, Jaishankar briefs MPs
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government and the military takeover in Bangladesh amid violent protests.
06 Aug 2024
Antonio GuterresAfter Hasina's resignation, interim government formation in Bangladesh likely today
The Bangladeshi parliament is expected to be dissolved on Tuesday—a day after Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure from the country.
03 Aug 2024
ChinaIndia should prepare for 'disruptive' shifts in Indian Ocean: Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has cautioned the nation to brace itself for potential "disruptive" changes in the Indian Ocean.
08 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiPM heads to Russia: Ukraine on agenda for Modi-Putin talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Moscow on Monday, his first trip to Russia since the country's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
04 Jul 2024
Climate ChangePM Modi's veiled jab at China, Pakistan at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who skipped the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, this year, took a sly jab at China and Pakistan over border issues on Thursday,
04 Jul 2024
ChinaJaishankar discusses border issues with Chinese counterpart at SCO summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday.
03 Jul 2024
HathrasHathras stampede: Toll reaches 121; FIR registered against 'satsang' organizers
Narayan Saakar Hari—also known as "Bhole Baba"—the preacher whose satsang saw over 120 people die in a stampede in Hathras district on Tuesday, remains at large, according to Uttar Pradesh Police.
13 Jun 2024
Indian Air ForceKuwait fire: IAF to bring back Indians' mortal remains
The officials in Kuwait are conducting DNA tests on those killed in the tragic fire in the Mangaf area, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
13 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi40 Indians killed in Kuwait building fire, PM takes stock
At least 40 Indians have been killed in the Kuwait fire that broke out in a building housing workers in Mangaf city on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs has said.
12 Jun 2024
Kuwait5 Indians among 41 killed in Kuwait fire: Reports
Several Indians are feared to be among the at least 41 victims of a fire that engulfed a building in Kuwait's southern Mangaf district, according to various reports.
11 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiJaishankar on Modi 3.0 government's roadmap on China, Pakistan, UNSC
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday talked about resolving ongoing border issues with China and addressing Pakistan's long-standing cross-border terrorism—setting the foreign policy agenda for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government's third term.
11 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.
08 Jun 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'Premature to..': Pakistan on not congratulating Modi after polls
Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) on Friday expressed hope that the newly elected Indian government will foster peace and address the long-standing Kashmir dispute.
20 May 2024
Narendra Modi'India stands with Iran…': PM Modi condoles President Raisi's death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
18 May 2024
Pakistan NewsMob attack in Kyrgyzstan: Indian students advised to stay indoors
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan has issued a safety advisory to its nationals, urging them to stay indoors amid reports of large-scale mob violence targeting foreign students in Bishkek, the capital city.
15 May 2024
IranJaishankar reacts to US's 'sanction warning' after Chabahar Port deal
A day after the United States warned of a "potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the project will "benefit the entire region."
10 May 2024
Justin Trudeau'Freedom of speech doesn't mean..support separatism': Jaishankar on Canada
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has voiced his concerns over the Canadian government's approach toward Khalistani separatist elements.
10 May 2024
Israel5 Indians on board ship captured by Iran released
Five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday and have departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Tehran said.
07 May 2024
United States of America'India should take it seriously…': US reacts to Nijjar's killing
Reacting on the allegations associated with the case of Indian government's alleged involvement in the murder of the Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the United States on Monday stated that India should take it "very seriously" and should investigate it.
05 May 2024
CanadaHardeep Nijjar killing: Jaishankar reacts to arrest of 3 Indians
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged that India is awaiting further details from Canadian law enforcement after three Indian nationals were arrested and charged over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
04 May 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActJoe Biden calls India 'xenophobic,' Jaishankar responds
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has countered the claims made by United States President Joe Biden that India is "xenophobic."
01 May 2024
Ashwini VaishnawRepresentatives from 10 countries to meet BJP leaders today
Representatives of 18 political parties from 10 countries will meet with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, and Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Wednesday.
18 Apr 2024
Elon MuskUS reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India
The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).
15 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiCanada: Indian student spoke to brother before being shot dead
Romit Antil, the brother of 24-year-old Indian student Chirag Antil who was shot dead in Canada's Vancouver, had a conversation with him just 30 minutes before the incident took place.
15 Apr 2024
IranIran permits officials to meet Indian crew on seized ship
Iran has given permission for Indian government officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members aboard the seized Israel-affiliated cargo ship, MSC Aries.
15 Apr 2024
IranJaishankar 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.
10 Apr 2024
World Health OrganizationJagjit 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
ChinaMaldives 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.
05 Apr 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsReport 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.
02 Apr 2024
Ministry Of External Affairs'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.
01 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaPannun 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 LankaJaishankar 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.
17 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act18 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.
17 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act'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.
01 Mar 2024
Devoleena BhattacharjeeDevoleena 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
ChinaIndia, 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
MoscowJaishankar'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.
07 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaIndian 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 ModiJaishankar 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
CanadaPermits 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.
15 Jan 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsJaishankar 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 ModiUS: 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
CanadaCanada 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
RussiaWill 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.
23 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS: 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
LondonMissing 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 ModiIndia'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
LondonIndian 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 LekhiMeenakshi 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
KhalistaniFBI 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 GovernmentIndia, 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
IndiaIndia'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
CanadaIndia 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
India5th 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 ModiIranian 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
CanadaWhat 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
KhalistaniKhalistanis 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
CanadaJaishankar 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
CanadaJaishankar 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
IsraelOperation 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.
