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October 12, 2025 1:16 PM

Meltdown in Pakistan as India, Taliban reset ties

The unprecedented visit of Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi to India could reshape regional power dynamics It's a seismic shift. Mawlawi Muttaqi's visit to India points to a diplomatic thaw that's shaking up South Asia's fragile fault lines. More on the how and why of it in just a bit but first a quick word about the man at the centre of it all. Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi is the Taliban's acting foreign minister. Mawlawi is a title; it means an Islamic scholar of ...

September 12, 2025 11:44 AM

EAM Jaishankar reiterates India’s call for early end to Ukraine conflict in talks with Polish FM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski, reiterating India’s stance for an early cessation of hostilities and an enduring solution to the conflict in Ukraine “Spoke to Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski of Poland today. He shared his concern about recent developments pertaining to Poland’s security. I underlined that India favors an early end to hostilities and a durable solution for the Ukrai...

September 8, 2025 9:41 PM

State of world today is cause for genuine concern: Jaishankar at BRICS Leaders meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the virtual BRICS Leaders’ Meeting, said on Monday that the state of the world today is a matter of concern, with the multilateral system failing to adequately address global challenges. Dr. Jaishankar noted that serious stresses are being left unattended, which is having direct consequences for the global order. He highlighted the need for constructive and cooperative approaches to promote sustainable trade...

August 16, 2025 5:02 PM

Jaishankar, South Korea’s Cho Hyun discuss trade, defence, clean energy in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New Delhi, appreciating the strengthening convergences and increasing collaboration between India and South Korea as both countries marked 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, the leaders discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. “Delighted to meet FM South Korea Cho Hyun this morning. Hel...

August 16, 2025 2:23 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India on August 18–19

Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Wang Yi will visit India on August 18–19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday. The Chinese foreign minister will be coming to India at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. During his visit, Wang Yi will hold the 24th round of the Special Representatives' (SR) Talks on the India-China boundary question with NSA Doval, the MEA said. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will also hold a bilateral mee...

July 29, 2025 1:47 AM

India’s global image redefined under PM Modi, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy has redefined India’s global image, shifting from a reactive approach to an assertive, strategic one. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar outlined how India’s diplomatic posture under PM Modi has strengthened national security and global influence. The EAM said earlier governments prioritized dialogue even amid terror threats, but the current admini...

July 29, 2025 1:46 AM

Blood and water can’t flow together: Jaishankar unveils India’s five-point anti-terror strategy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday outlined a decisive shift in India’s response to cross-border terrorism, calling it a “new normal” that leaves no room for compromise on national security. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar presented a five-point doctrine that redefines India’s posture towards Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. “This is not business as usual anymore,” Jaishankar said. “Operation Sindoor represents a ...

July 29, 2025 1:46 AM

There was no call between PM Modi and Trump during Operation Sindoor: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday reiterated that India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, particularly when it emanates from across the border in Pakistan. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a high-stakes debate on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar also categorically denied reports of any phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then U.S. President Donald Trump during the period of military engagement. “There was no call between Prime Minister Narendra ...

July 29, 2025 1:46 AM

Amit Shah hits out at Congress in Lok Sabha for siding with foreign narratives

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Congress appeared to give more weight to foreign narratives than to the statement of India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar. The debate followed Jaishankar’s address on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, during which he outlined India’s diplomatic and security response. Repeated interruptions by Opposition MPs, particularly from the Congress, prompted Shah to intervene. “Do you not trust your own foreign minister, who has taken a c...

July 16, 2025 9:51 AM

EAM Jaishankar slams terrorism at SCO meet, cites Pahalgam attack as example

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Tuesday underscored the need for an uncompromising stand against terrorism, citing the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which was condemned by the UN Security Council. The Minister was speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tianjin, China. In a post on X, he highlighted the three evils - terrorism, separatism and extremism - which, he noted, often occur together. “Recently, w...