India extends humanitarian aid to Myanmar NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s military-led government, offering condolences and support in the wake of the devastating earthquake and subsequent aftershocks. The quake resulted in over 1,600 deaths in the country.In a post on X, he said:…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday flagged that worsening treatment of minorities in Pakistan and said that the situation is “extremely disturbing.”Seconding external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s remarks, Tharoor said that the government cannot convey its concerns directly because there is no real dialogue going on between India and Pakistan.“It is a clear…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha on Friday that India is “very closely” tracking incidents of attacks on minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The minister said New Delhi is making its position “well known” but cannot change the “fanatical and bigoted mindset” of a neighbouring country.During the Question Hour, Jaishankar…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India and China are working to rebuild ties damaged by the Galwan valley clashes of 2020, but some issues remain unresolved. Speaking at an event hosted by the Asia Society, he stressed that a tense relationship benefits neither country.“It wasn’t just the bloodshed, it was the disregard…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar slammed selective application of global rules on issues pertaining to sovereignty and territorial integrity, and cited the example of J&K where he said an invasion was turned into a dispute and the attacker was clubbed with the victim.Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, he said after World War II,…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday raised questions about the uniformity of global standards concerning sovereignty, political interference and territorial integrity.Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar emphasised the importance of establishing an “fair and strong UN” and advocated for reviewing global governance frameworks, noting that power dynamics have evolved and require acknowledgement.The minister…
The UK on Thursday “strongly condemned” the significant security breach of external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his official visit to the United KingdomThe incident occurred outside the Chatham House think-tank in London, where Jaishankar was participating in a discussion. A group of Khalistani extremists staged a protest, chanting slogans and waving flags, which escalated…
Photo credit: X/@DrSJaishankar External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke on Wednesday about Kashmir and actions taken by the Union government, including the removal of Article 370, economic measures, and elections with high voter turnout. He also discussed Brics countries’ views on the use of the dollar in the international economy. He made these remarks during…
NEW DELHI: India-UK ties contribute to stability and prosperity in an uncertain and volatile world, said foreign minister S Jaishankar after “wide-ranging and productive” talks with his counterpart David Lammy during which they discussed major regional and global issues including the Ukraine conflict, West Asia situation and also developments in Bangladesh and the Commonwealth.Before his…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday called the concerns raised by former US President Donald Trump over a $21 million USAID funding for ‘voter turnout in India‘ “worrisome,” asserting that, “if there’s something to it, then the country should know who the people are involved in it.”Speaking at the Delhi University Literature…
