S Jaishankar: News
QUAD meet: India, US seal critical minerals, rare earths pact
India and the United States have signed a strategic agreement on critical minerals and rare earths.
Jaishankar calls for stronger economic resilience at QUAD FM meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for stronger economic resilience and supply chain strengthening among the Quad countries.
Quad's economic, strategic importance paramount: US Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the economic and strategic importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD). He called it a coalition of major democracies with shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
Marco Rubio responds to Trump's 'hellhole' comment against India
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confronted with questions about US President Donald Trump's controversial remarks about India during a press conference in New Delhi.
Jaishankar to chair talks with QUAD foreign ministers today
The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) nations, namely, India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, will meet in New Delhi on Tuesday.
'India's issue with Pakistan different': Rubio on Islamabad's mediator role
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India is always concerned about Pakistan but hasn't objected to its mediation role in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
'I love Modi, he's my friend': Trump praises PM
United States President Donald Trump called in during a live event in Delhi on Sunday, May 24, where he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India dispatches medical supplies to Africa amid Ebola outbreak
India has dispatched its first batch of emergency medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
US-India ties: Rubio calls racist remarks against Indians 'dumb commentary'
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed racist remarks against Indians and Indian Americans as "dumb" commentary.
Jaishankar raises US visa issues with Rubio
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday raised the issue of difficulties faced by genuine travelers in obtaining United States visas with his United States counterpart Marco Rubio.
US Secretary of State invites PM Modi to White House
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to India, started his trip in Kolkata, where he visited the headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity before heading to Delhi.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up Kolkata visit
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up the Kolkata leg of his first-ever visit to India.
Modi holds 4-hour meet with ministers on energy, 'Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a four-and-a-half-hour meeting with his council of ministers on Thursday evening.
Jaishankar pushes for UNSC expansion at BRICS foreign ministers meet
India has called for the expansion of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressing that without reform, its effectiveness and credibility will remain "constrained."
Jaishankar meets Iran's Araghchi amid US criticism at BRICS meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, according to a report by the news agency ANI.
India calls for UN reforms, Gaza ceasefire at BRICS meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for major global reform at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.
Iran's Araghchi eyes high-stakes talks in Delhi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be visiting India this week for the BRICS Foreign Minister Summit.
Iran's Araghchi skipping BRICS meeting in Delhi; deputy to attend
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is unlikely to attend the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, ThePrint reported. Instead, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is expected to lead the Iranian delegation, ANI reported.
India and Ecuador might ink a preferential trade agreement
India and Ecuador are considering a preferential trade agreement (PTA) to strengthen their economic ties.
India-South Korea ties: President Lee's visit 'turning point'
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that an upcoming summit with India could be a "turning point" in bilateral ties.
South Korean president to visit India from April 19-21
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will be visiting India from April 19 to 21. The visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be his first trip to the country.
Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart, thanks nation for helping Indian community
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its efforts in keeping the Indian community safe amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India has expressed "deep concern" over the large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon.
Bangladesh FM raises Hasina's extradition request during meeting with Jaishankar
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Jaishankar thanks Armenia for helping evacuate Indian fishermen from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked Armenia and its Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their help in evacuating Indian fishermen from Iran.
Musk joined Modi-Trump phone call to discuss Iran war: Report
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk was part of a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump earlier this week.
'India can't be dalal nation': Jaishankar at all-party meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India cannot act as a "dalal (broker) nation" while addressing concerns raised by opposition leaders over Pakistan's alleged mediation role between Washington and Tehran.
How India secured 2 oil tankers' Hormuz passage from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that diplomatic engagement between India and Iran has borne fruit.
Jaishankar hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised direct negotiations with Iran as the best way to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Iranian nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strike: Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that several top Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in their recent airstrikes.
'Premature to say anything now': India on Hormuz blockade relief
India has held talks with Iran on energy security and shipping, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
Iran allows Indian tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has permitted Indian-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies, after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, multiple news channels reported.
Indian consumer interest 'overriding priority' amid Iran war: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the Indian government's "overriding priority" amid the escalating conflict in West Asia is the welfare of its consumers.
'Dialogue, diplomacy only solution': Jaishankar addresses Iran war in Parliament
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a statement in the Rajya Sabha about the situation in West Asia, reiterating the government's position that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solution for all sides to de-escalate.
Budget 2.0 resumes: Speaker's removal motion, Iran war in focus
The second half of the Budget Session will resume on Monday.
Sri Lanka vows to treat Iranian sailors under 'international law'
Sri Lanka has announced its decision to treat the Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law.
Jaishankar defends docking Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan at Kochi port
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified India's decision to allow an Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Lavan, to dock at Kochi.
Air India flies 149 stranded passengers home from Dubai
Air India has successfully operated the first Indian carrier flight from Dubai to New Delhi, bringing back 149 stranded passengers.
Modi-Carney bilateral talks signal formal reset of India-Canada ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.
Jaishankar meets Canadian PM Carney in Delhi, hails forward-looking partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi on Monday.
'India strongly condemns...': Modi's first indirect comment on Iran-US conflict
In what could be seen as New Delhi's first comments following the massive US-Israel air strikes on Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks.
India, Israel sign multiple MoUs, agreements covering AI, cybersecurity, trade
India and Israel have signed several agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to the Middle Eastern nation.
PM Modi's Israel visit on February 25-26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a state visit to Israel on February 25 and 26, marking his second trip to the country.
Marco Rubio to visit India 'very soon': US Ambassador
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be visiting India "very soon," Ambassador Sergio Gor told CNN‑News18.
Jaishankar cites India's 'strategic autonomy' for oil amid US claims
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed the country's commitment to strategic autonomy, especially in energy procurement.
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman to take oath as PM on Tuesday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 17.
Tarique Rahman to be next Bangladesh PM; India welcomes victory
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
'Not trade deal...': Chidambaram questions lopsided framework
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has questioned the nature of the recent agreement between India and the United States.
India-US trade deal will be effective from next week
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the recently announced 18% tariffs by the US are likely to come into effect next week.
Jaishankar meets top Trump aides; discuss nuclear, defense, critical minerals
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in the United States from February 2 to 4 to further strengthen economic and strategic ties between India and the US.
Jaishankar meets Arab League foreign ministers ahead of summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with foreign ministers of several Arab League member countries.
'US-India share...': Rubio extends Republic Day greetings amid strained ties
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended his greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day.
Republic Day 2026: European Commission chief arrives in Delhi
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a state visit. She was received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.
India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh over security concerns
India has decided to make Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its diplomats owing to security concerns.
'Don't help fuel terrorism in our neighborhood': Jaishankar tells Poland
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday urged Poland to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.
What new BRICS logo stands for as India assumes chairmanship
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has launched the official website and logo for BRICS 2026, marking the beginning of India's chairmanship of the multilateral forum in 2026.
Jaishankar unveils new BRICS logo, website for India's 2026 chairmanship
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the official logo and website for BRICS 2026 today.
What Jaishankar said on Venezuela situation in Luxembourg
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed India's concern over the recent developments in Venezuela.
'Unwavering support to Bharat': Baloch rights activist writes to Jaishankar
A prominent Baloch leader and human rights activist, Mir Yar Baloch, has raised concerns about the growing Beijing-Islamabad alliance.
'China may deploy troops': Baloch leader appeals to Jaishankar
A Baloch leader, Mir Yar Baloch, has warned that China could deploy military forces in Pakistan's Balochistan region within the next few months.
'Nobody can tell us…': Jaishankar's warning to 'bad neighbor' Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism, saying that India has the right to defend itself.
Jaishankar hands over Modi's condolence letter to Khaleda Zia's son
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed India's condolences to Bangladesh on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia's funeral today; Jaishankar to attend
The funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will take place on Wednesday, with full state honors.
Jaishankar to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral amid India-Bangladesh tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the state funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on December 31.
China begins rare-earth magnet exports to India, easing supply pressure
China has started clearing rare-earth magnet (REM) import licenses for India, government officials told Business Standard.
Jaishankar meets European, UK, Egypt Ministers at UAE forum
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Europe, the United Kingdom, and Egypt during the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
India, Georgia strengthen ties during 8th Foreign Office Consultations
India and Georgia held the eighth round of their Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Tbilisi.
'Depends on circumstances...': Jaishankar on Sheikh Hasina's stay in India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the duration of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in India will depend on the "certain circumstance" under which she arrived.
Pakistan ridiculed for sending 'expired' flood relief to Sri Lanka
Pakistan's attempt to send aid to Sri Lanka has backfired after the High Commission in Colombo posted pictures of the relief packages with labels showing expiry dates of October 2024.
'US set radical new terms of engagement': S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that politics now increasingly "trumps" economics in the current times.
Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 4-5
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India from 4 to 5 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.