S Jaishankar: News
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.
11 Oct 2023
IndiaJaishankar holds secret meeting with Canadian FM amid diplomatic standoff
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a secret meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly in Washington days ago, the Financial Times reported.
10 Oct 2023
United Nations General AssemblyUNGA chief Dennis Francis hopeful about India's permanent UNSC seat
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has expressed confidence in India's ability to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ANI reported on Tuesday.
07 Oct 2023
CanadaAmid tensions with Canada, India plans tough diplomatic action: Report
India is reportedly planning to take tougher diplomatic decisions as it has asked Canada to recall over two dozen diplomats from its mission in New Delhi.
06 Oct 2023
CanadaCanada begins withdrawing diplomats from India amid diplomatic row: Report
In the latest development in the ongoing diplomatic spat between Canada and India, Ottawa has reportedly begun relocating a majority of its diplomats from New Delhi to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
05 Oct 2023
Narendra ModiUS Embassy quashes rumors of souring relations with India
The United States Embassy in India, on Thursday, dismissed reports of Ambassador Eric Garcetti stating that US-India relations "could get worse for a time" amidst the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada.
04 Oct 2023
CanadaCanada requests 'private talks' with India to settle diplomatic row
Amid the growing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani leader, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday (local time) stressed the need for a "strong diplomatic footprint" in India during these challenging times, per Reuters.
03 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence: Report
India has asked Canada to withdraw over two dozen diplomats, citing Ottawa's lack of cooperation in Khalistani terror investigations as the main reason, News18 reported, quoting official sources.
01 Oct 2023
KhalistaniKhalistani group to hold 'anti-India' rally in Canada today: Report
A Khalistani group has reportedly organized an "anti-India" rally in a gurdwara in Surrey, Canada, amid rising tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi.
30 Sep 2023
KhalistaniRadical Sikh activists stop Indian envoy from entering Scotland gurdwara
India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Vikram Doraiswami, was reportedly denied entry into a gurdwara in Scotland by a group of radical British Sikh activists on Friday. He was told he was "not welcome" by the group.
30 Sep 2023
KhalistaniJaishankar blames Canada's 'permissive attitude' for return of Khalistani issue
Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday commented on the re-emergence of the Khalistani elements and linked it to the "very permissive" attitude of Canada toward individuals promoting terrorism, extremism, and violence.
29 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaJaishankar, US state secretary discuss strengthening ties amid India-Canada row
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Thursday and discussed strengthening bilateral ties between India and the US.
28 Sep 2023
KhalistaniJustin Trudeau using Nijjar's killing for political gain: Ex-Canada MLA
Former British Columbia Solicitor General Kash Heed, in an interview with NDTV, criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for using the murder of Khalistani terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar for political advantage.
28 Sep 2023
CanadaIndia-Canada row likely to come up at Jaishankar-Blinken meeting
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Thursday, where they may discuss the ongoing diplomatic crisis between India and Canada.
27 Sep 2023
KhalistaniJaishankar assures action in Nijjar's killing if given 'specific information'
External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, said that India was open to examining specific information from Canada on Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing in British Columbia in June, ANI reported.
26 Sep 2023
Antonio GuterresJaishankar engages with UN leaders, Guterres praises India's G20 presidency
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a series of meetings with top United Nations (UN) leadership in New York on Monday to discuss India's G20 Presidency, regional issues, and global challenges, PTI reported.
23 Sep 2023
United Nations General Assembly'Habitual offender': India slams Pakistan for raising Kashmir at UNGA
India slammed Pakistan for bringing up the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday (local time).
19 Sep 2023
Ajit DovalDoval flagged Khalistan issue with Canadian counterpart at G20: Report
India on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move following the expulsion of its senior envoy by Canada.
19 Sep 2023
CanadaTit-for-tat: Concerned over 'anti-India activities,' India expels Canadian diplomat
Hours after Canada expelled senior Indian diplomat Pavan Kumar Rai—alleging the Indian government's role in killing pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar—India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat over concerns of "anti-India activities."
18 Sep 2023
ChinaGet over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar to China
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday took an indirect swipe at China, saying that there was a need to move beyond the "syndrome" of seeing the West as the "bad guy."
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiAfrican Union is now permanent G20 member
As the G20 Leaders' Summit began in New Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced making the African Union (AU) a permanent member of the bloc.
30 Aug 2023
ChinaChina carves out bunkers in Aksai Chin to counter India
China has reportedly initiated major military construction activities in Aksai Chin, a region claimed by India to be its integral part.
27 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi to address B20 Summit India 2023 today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Business 20 (B20) Summit India 2023 in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the final day of the crucial three-day program.
14 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiLAC standoff: 19th round of India-China military talks today
India and China are scheduled to hold their 19th round of military talks on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit in South Africa.
06 Aug 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsUS: Indian consulate offers to fly home 'starving' Hyderabad woman
The Indian mission in the United States (US) on Saturday revealed that it had offered travel and medical assistance to a woman from Hyderabad who was found starving on the streets of Chicago recently.
17 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Jaishankar, O'Brien among 11 to be elected to Rajya Sabha
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien are among 11 leaders set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.
08 Jul 2023
CanadaIndia braces for 'Khalistan Freedom rallies' in Canada, US, UK
The Indian government remained on tenterhooks on Saturday as the rallies under the "Khalistan Freedom movement" are reportedly being organized by Sikh separatist groups across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
06 Jul 2023
ZanzibarIIT to open first overseas campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that Tanzania's Zanzibar will become home to the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus outside India.
24 Jun 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsIndia to embark on Passport Seva Program 2.0: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India will soon embark on Passport Seva Program (PSP) Version 2.0, including new and upgraded e-passports.
17 Jun 2023
Ranil WickremesingheSri Lankan president to visit India, may seek financial support
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to visit India on July 21 for the first time since the country's political chaos and economic crisis last year.
08 Jun 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi has a habit of criticizing India abroad: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the United States (US).
04 Jun 2023
Rahul GandhiJaishankar attacks Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in US
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar took a jibe at Congress leader and former party chief Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks in the United States (US), saying he will "vigorously" argue his points upon his return to India.
20 May 2023
KeralaBody of Indian national killed in Sudan unrest reaches home
The body of Albert Augustine, an Indian national killed last month during violence in Sudan, was reportedly brought to India on Friday.
17 May 2023
IndiaEU warns India for allegedly reselling Russian oil, Jaishankar responds
European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs and Security Policy High Representative Josep Borrell has recommended action against India for allegedly reselling Russian oil to Europe.
07 May 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan unhappy with Bilawal Bhutto's India trip: Here's why
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has slammed Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his India trip to partake in a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit amid the country's economic crisis.
06 May 2023
Bilawal Bhutto ZardariJaishankar calls Pakistan foreign minister 'terrorism spokesperson,' Bilawal responds
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari exchanged some bitter barbs over terrorism, overshadowing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Summit that concluded in Goa.
05 May 2023
Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationStop terror financing across the board: Jaishankar at SCO meeting
All the channels of financing terror activities must be blocked without distinction, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said while addressing a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Goa on Friday.
04 May 2023
Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationForeign ministers' SCO meet in Goa today: Here's the agenda
India is all set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Meet in Goa starting Thursday.
30 Apr 2023
Narendra Modi#MannKiBaat: Modi's 100th radio address going global with special broadcasts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio program Mann Ki Baat is completing 100 episodes on Sunday.
29 Apr 2023
ChinaIndia-China ties 'abnormal' due to border agreement violations: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said India wants to strengthen its relations with all countries, adding ties between India and China fall into a different category because of their current "abnormal" nature, PTI reported.
25 Apr 2023
SudanOperation Kaveri to evacuate Indians marooned in violence-hit Sudan
India on Monday launched Operation Kaveri to bring back its nearly 3,000 citizens stranded in Sudan, which is in turmoil due to a power struggle between the country's army and a paramilitary force.