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India has had an «exceptionally difficult» challenge along the northern borders in the last three years and the country responded to it very resolutely and has been maintaining the kind of military deployment necessary for national security, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday on the lingering row in eastern Ladakh with China. He said this in an address at the FICCI, while explaining how the Modi government makes choices after choices with confidence however difficult and tough they may be. «It could even be what happens at our border.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh while congratulating new Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma wished his leadership would contribute to securing the future of Northeast. Singh and former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga had a bitter relationship after large-scale violence broke out on May 3 and a large number of people from Manipur hills took shelter in Mizoram.

Hamas a terror group’. She said the designation of an organization as terrorist is covered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and declaring any organization as terrorist is considered as per the provisions of the Act by the relevant government departments. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she said that an inquiry would reveal the culprit.

BJP to appoint new faces as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh CM On Friday, the saffron party announced a total of nine observers for the three states. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Saroj Pandey, and senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde have been named as observers for Rajasthan.

Narendra Modi was given standing ovation at BJP Parliamentary Party meeting on Thursday. The PM was felicitated for party's victory in Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Telangana CM Oath Ceremony Live Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers S Jaishankar, Amit Shah and Ashwani Vaishanaw were among other MPs who arrived on Thursday morning in Parliament to participate in a key Parliamentary party meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today.

India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue this month, the American side pushed for the co-production of the Stryker armoured combat vehicle. In the past as well, the US has made the push for the sale of Stryker systems to India. Meanwhile, sources in the security establishment told ANI that India is considering the proposal made by the American establishment for the Stryker vehicles.

Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday batted for shaping international relations with Indian characteristics, stressing the need for devoting more time to look at India's reservoir of culture and knowledge. He was speaking in Pune during the ‘International Relations Conference on India's Strategic Culture: Addressing Global and Regional Challenges', organised by an educational institute. “The question I have is to develop an Indian strategic culture; if we are to create international relations with Indian characteristics, is it not necessary that we actually devote more time, attention, and energies to look at our reservoir of culture, knowledge, history and traditions,” he asked. The minister, who had a long diplomatic career, buttressed the point, citing his interaction with his American peers about Afghanistan years ago. “I found that even after 20 years of being in Afghanistan, so much of the American understanding about that country was moulded by what was the British narrative of Afghanistan… I actually asked them does it occur to you, have you ever thought why Peshawar is where it is? Was the Durand line actually something because the British Colonial construct was there,” he asked. Durand line is the international land border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He said people who spent their “lifetime” in Afghanistan had never heard of a figure like Hari Singh Nalwa, the legendary Sikh warrior of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire. Nalwa was the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army along its border with Afghanistan. “And that tells you something.

semiconductors that covers cooperation in areas such as research and innovation, talent development, partnerships and exchange of market information, the external affairs ministry said. The MoU was signed ahead of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council that was held virtually on Friday.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called it a 'logical consequence' as the situation relatively improved.

e-Visa services by India for Canadian nationals, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the visa issuance was temporarily suspended because the situation in Canada has made it «difficult for our diplomats to do the necessary work.» Addressing a press briefing following the conclusion of the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, Jaishankar said that the physical visa has started in many categories. «Regarding the E visa, you know, first of all, it had nothing to do with the G20 meeting. What had happened was we had temporarily suspended visa issuance because the situation in Canada made it difficult for our diplomats to do the, you know, frankly to go to the office and do the necessary work for processing visas,» Jaishankar said. «As the situation has become more secure or relatively improved.

India and Australia have affirmed their commitment to strengthening both economic and security ties, stressing on a joint dedication to a “free, open, inclusive, and rules-based” Indo-Pacific region. At the end of the India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted preparations for a forthcoming meeting of the Quad grouping, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US. Both sides during discussions underscored the importance of advancing the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations. The ministers also explored pathways for increased mobility among students and professionals, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering trusted and resilient supply chains in the Indo-Pacific.

Ahead of the India-Nordic Baltic Conclave in New Delhi, Prime Minister Aksel Johannesen of the Faroe Islands engaged in constructive discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Faroe Islands, functioning as an autonomous territory of Denmark, aligns itself strategically with the Nordic countries. Accompanied by a substantial business delegation, the visiting leader during talks with Jaishankar explored potential collaboration in diverse sectors, including fisheries, information technology, and healthcare. The dialogue between the two leaders extended to encompass discussions on Arctic Policies, underscoring the increasing importance of environmental considerations in their deliberations.

defence cooperation and deepen the strategic partnership in sectors such as critical minerals and trade and investment. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met Australian deputy prime minister and defence minister Richard Marles and foreign minister Penny Wong in New Delhi as part of the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Understandably, the situation in the Indo-Pacific region amid China’s military ambitions figured in the Dialogue. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, external affairs ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said, «Ministers will exchange views on deepening multifaceted India-Australia ties, including in areas of defence and security, trade & investment, critical minerals, energy, climate change, S&T, space, education and people to people linkages.

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India and Australia are expected to hold their 2 + 2 (Foreign & Defence Minister) Ministerial here on Monday eyeing to expand the strategic partnership even as the Australian PM sought to improve Canberra’s ties with China during his recent visit to Beijing. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles would engage with their Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh respectively threadbare on the situation in the Pacific region and SE Asia where China has upped the ante. India has been closely following efforts by Australia to improve its ties with China after a downturn in relations over the past few years, ET has learnt.

Secularism for India does not mean being non-religious but an equal respect to all faiths, but the «appeasement» government policies of the past made the biggest religion of the country feel like it had to be self-deprecatory in the name of equality, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. During an interaction entitled 'How a Billion People See the World' at the Royal Over-Seas League in London on Wednesday evening, Jaishankar was asked if India had changed since the Nehruvian era to become less liberal and more «Hindu majoritarian» under the BJP-led government.

Russia-Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that the purchase policies of India managed «global inflation». During a conversation hosted by the High Commission of India in London, titled 'How a billion people see the world,' Jaishankar discussed India's impactful position in global affairs. Jaishankar said, «So we've actually softened the oil markets and the gas markets through our purchase policies. We have, as a consequence, actually managed global inflation.

Mint breaks down the situation. On Monday, Britain’s first Asian-origin premier fired his controversial Home Secretary Suella Braverman and brought former Prime Minister David Cameron back to frontline politics as foreign minister. Observers of British politics speculate that Sunak is trying to return his government to a policy of centrist pragmatism.

S Jaishankar has arrived in London at the start of a five-day visit to the UK with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties and give «new impetus to the friendly ties». «Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali. Hope that this Festival of Lights brings peace, prosperity and health for all,» the EAM posted on X on Sunday.

Nijjar Killing Row: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday reiterated his claim that they had reached out to India in connection with the pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. PM Trudeau also said that Canada "will always stand up for the rule of law".

India and the United States pledged to strengthen their strategic alliance by enhancing defence and security collaborations and expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region in response to China's growing military assertiveness on Friday. Additionally, they unveiled intentions to collaborate on the joint production of an armoured infantry vehicle.