A prominent Baloch leader has appealed to India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, raising serious concerns over the evolving situation in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and warning that China could deploy its military forces in the region in the near future. The appeal has brought renewed international attention to the strategic implications of growing China-Pakistan cooperation....
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented the Government of India at the state funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka, underlining New Delhi’s respect for Bangladesh’s political leadership and its commitment to strong bilateral ties with the neighbouring country. During the event, Jaishankar was seen briefly exchanging greetings with Sardar Ayaz...
New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “critical partner” for the United States after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday during the UN General Assembly session. According to the US State Department, Rubio appreciated India’s continued engagement on key areas including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not deliver India’s address at the General Debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session later this month. According to a revised provisional list of speakers released on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India and speak on September 27. The 80th UNGA session opens on...
New Delhi: India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following a series of powerful earthquakes that devastated the eastern region, killing more than 800 people and injuring at least 2,800. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the aid on Monday, sharing images on X of trucks carrying sacks of rice and other essential...
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports was designed as “aggressive economic leverage” to pressure Russia into halting its military campaign in Ukraine. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance explained that the tariffs, including an additional 25% duty tied to India’s...
In a forthright address at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering stance on strategic autonomy, trade negotiations, and global engagements, asserting that New Delhi will not succumb to external pressures. Speaking on the longstanding issue of third-party mediation with Pakistan, he reiterated that for over...
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, during a press conference on August 21, firmly defended India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia amid continued Western scrutiny. Addressing concerns raised by international actors—particularly the United States—Jaishankar pointed out that India is neither the largest importer of Russian crude oil nor liquefied natural gas (LNG). He stated clearly,...
New Delhi: Sources indicated on Wednesday that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India this month. As per the sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is anticipated to participate in SR (Special Representative)-level discussions. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will act as India’s special representative. In recent months, India and China have...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that there was no connection to trade at any point during discussions between India and the US amidst the conflict with Pakistan, refuting President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he utilized trade to prevent the two nations from engaging in combat. While addressing the...