Globalisation must be navigated with greater resilience, says Dr. Jaishankar; highlights IMEC’s role in regional connectivity

October 15, 2026 9:38 PM

Globalisation must be navigated with greater resilience, says Dr. Jaishankar; highlights IMEC’s role in regional connectivity

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said globalisation cannot be reversed, but must be navigated with greater resilience. He also highlighted the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as an initiative that is already shaping regional thinking on connectivity. He made these remarks during a discussion on ‘The Continental Corridors: Who Connects the Heartland?’ at the Raisina Middle East event in Abu Dhabi. He further said that competition has intensified, new chokepoints...

Saving time, shortening journeys: how infrastructure is bringing India closer

October 5, 2026 1:22 PM

Saving time, shortening journeys: how infrastructure is bringing India closer

For millions of travellers, the impact of better connectivity is measured not only in kilometres of roads and bridges built, but in the hours saved during everyday journeys.   Across India, new bridges, tunnels, expressways and modern rail services are changing travel times between cities, regions and communities. By replacing long detours, difficult terrain and slow routes with direct and faster connections, these infrastructure projects are making the benefits of connectivity increasingly v...