Jaishankar was responding to a question that Iranians were disappointed with India's decision not to buy oil from them to avoid American sanctions regime
Describing the current era as a tumultuous time, Jaishankar said it is a far cry from the soothing mantras of globalisation that one heard just a few years ago
Jaishankar said the current suspension of the mobile network in the Kashmir valley was aimed at preventing the misuse of internet and social media for radicalising and mobilizing anti-Indian forces
"No, he did not say that," the minister said on Monday when asked during a news conference with Indian journalists that Modi in his Houston address used the phrase 'Again Trump Sarkaar.'
Jaishankar strongly refuted the notion that the prime minister used the phrase to endorse Trump's candidature for his 2020 re-election campaign
Elimination of terrorism in all its forms is a precondition not only for fruitful cooperation, but also for the very survival of the region itself, Jaishankar said
Jaishankar said the issue for India was not whether it talks to Pakistan, but how it can talk to a country that is conducting terrorism
Jaishankar said that Pak created an entire industry of terrorism to deal with the Kashmir issue
Are we geared up for embarking on such a decisive move? It may be easier said than done even though our Army is capable of doing so
No need to "worry" beyond a point about what people will say on Kashmir, says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Responding to a question on commerce, he said the trade problem between the two countries is "normal"
Idia's neighbour needs to act normal and take action against cross-border terrorism
The power of digital technology is transforming governance and public delivery of services and making it more participatory
Pakistan and China exchanged views on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir
The External Affairs Minister is in Bangladesh on a three-day visit, his first to Bangladesh after taking over the charge of External Affairs Minister
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that in the last five years Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government "gave hope" to people at the lowest income level.The union minister added that the NDA dispensation in its previous term successfully met with expectations of the youth."Look at the election results in India, people have analyzed it. It's very clear that a lot of program and efforts have brought change and gave hope to the people at the lowest income level of the society, with a very profound impact. And at the same time if you look at the younger demographics and more aspirational expectations, those have also been met," he said while addressing an event here.He underlined that Lok Sabha election results in India show that the Modi government kept alive and strengthened the "expectation of change" in the country."My Big take in elections is that the five years of the government has actually created, kept alive and perhaps even strengthened the ...
Addressing a gathering of BJP supporters, the former foreign secretary praised Narendra Modi for his "vision of new India", stressing things were changing under his leadership
The bench made the observation while hearing a plea which has sought that Jaypee Infratech Ltd be not sent into liquidation
Jaishankar said India and China need to enhance communication and coordination to contribute to world peace, stability and development
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday drew a comparison between the two regional groups of SAARC and BIMSTEC, explaining that the former has "certain problems" while the latter has "possibility".The newly-minted minister's comment can be seen as a veiled reference to neighbouring Pakistan.The former diplomat credited the "energy" in BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) as the reason for inviting nation states for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony."SAARC has certain problems. I think we all know what it is, even if you were to put terrorism issue aside. There are issues related to connectivity and trade. If you look at why BIMSTEC leaders were invited for the PM's swearing-in because we see energy, mindset and possibility in it," he said at an event here.BIMSTEC member states were invited for the grand swearing-in ceremony in line with India's focus on the "Neighbourhood First" policy, while SAARC (South Asian