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Jaishankar doesn't understand China threat: Rahul Gandhi in London

Jaishankar doesn't understand China threat: Rahul Gandhi in London

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Wayanad MP also said that he supports Indian foreign policy and doesn't have a huge disagreement with it with regard to India's position on the Russia-Ukraine war.

We are ready to talk with India for peace: Pak PM Shehbaz

We are ready to talk with India for peace: Pak PM Shehbaz

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Shehbaz made the comments during a visit to the Kamra air base in the country's Punjab province where he interacted with officers and soldiers involved in the recent military confrontation with India.

Quad's Mineral Mission: PM Eyes Latin American Deals

Quad's Mineral Mission: PM Eyes Latin American Deals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Increasing cooperation in critical minerals will top Prime Minister Modi's agenda during his discussions with leaders of Ghana, Argentinia, Brazil and Namibia.

Messi Jersey Gifts For Modi, Jaishankar

Messi Jersey Gifts For Modi, Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Its diplomats and officials are quick to present world leaders with jerseys autographed by soccer star and Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi, much to the recepient's delight.

Jaishankar tears into George Soros over Modi remarks

Jaishankar tears into George Soros over Modi remarks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The 92-year-old hedge fund tycoon, who has been associated with supporting liberal causes, on Thursday sent shockwaves in the Indian political scene saying Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fates are entwined, and alleged that Modi was not a "democrat."

India facing 'very complicated challenge' from China: Jaishankar

India facing 'very complicated challenge' from China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 May 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India faces a 'very complicated challenge' from China, and the Narendra Modi government has taken steps to ensure no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally.

Quad condemns Pahalgam attack; silent on Pak, 4-day military conflict

Quad condemns Pahalgam attack; silent on Pak, 4-day military conflict

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The Quad grouping has called for bringing the perpetrators, organisers and financiers of the Pahalgam terror attack to justice without any delay and urged UN member nations to extend cooperation for it.

US NSA meets PM, Doval, Jaishankar

US NSA meets PM, Doval, Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

General McMaster reffirms India's Major Defence Partner status.

After The Ceasefire: What Can India Expect?

After The Ceasefire: What Can India Expect?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'One good outcome of Operation Sindoor -- perhaps, its best outcome -- could be that India has resumed meaningful contact directly with Pakistan at the military-to-military level,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The minister said this underlying resentment and pain of those countries regarding the global economy was building up for the last 15-20 years and the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict resulted in prices of energy and food items going up.

Pahalgam attack: India bans Pak PM Sharif's official YouTube channel

Pahalgam attack: India bans Pak PM Sharif's official YouTube channel

Rediff.com3 May 2025

When searched for his account, YouTube displays an error message.

Days after Trump's inauguration, Quad's strong message to China

Days after Trump's inauguration, Quad's strong message to China

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

In a move sending a strong signal to China, foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States -- in a joint statement on Tuesday strongly opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

Evacuate us, say Indian students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Evacuate us, say Indian students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Zahra said that while the university officials visited the students and advised them to remain calm, they did not offer clarity on which areas might be safer.

Cong slams Jaishankar over reply to Siddaramaiah's Sudan tweet

Cong slams Jaishankar over reply to Siddaramaiah's Sudan tweet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Opposition party lashed out at the Modi government over the issue, saying the problem with most of ministers is that they are so eager to prove their loyalty to 'their master and be his voice' that they have forgotten that they are sworn to certain responsibilities.

No handshake, Jaishankar greets Pak, China FMs with namaste

No handshake, Jaishankar greets Pak, China FMs with namaste

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Though the two-day SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting began at the Taj Exotica Resort in Benaulim on Thursday evening with a reception hosted by Jaishankar, the main deliberations took place on Friday.

The story Rediff scooped one month ago!

The story Rediff scooped one month ago!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

In a sudden development, S Jaishankar, India's Ambassador to the United States, was on Wednesday night appointed Foreign Secretary, replacing Sujatha Singh whose tenure has been abruptly 'curtailed" by nearly 8 months.

'If its basic industry is terrorism': Jaishankar on helping Pak

'If its basic industry is terrorism': Jaishankar on helping Pak

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Jaishankar also made it clear that it is in nobody's interest to see a country get into severe economic difficulties, and that too a neighbour.

2 members of S Jaishankar's team to London test Covid positive

2 members of S Jaishankar's team to London test Covid positive

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Two members of the small delegation accompanying External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the UK have tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him to rework his official schedule in London.

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation.'

SEE: Modi meets Elon Musk, his children

SEE: Modi meets Elon Musk, his children

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has chosen Musk to head a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last month. Musk arrived at Blair House with his three young children, who were sitting with Musk when he met Modi. Earlier, Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. The meeting with Waltz was the first engagement of the day. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting. Modi arrived in the US capital Wednesday evening for a bilateral meeting with President Trump. After arriving at Blair House, the President's Guest House, Modi met the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Just hours before her meeting with Modi, Gabbard took the oath of office as the 8th Director of National Intelligence in the presence of Trump.

When Presidents Met

When Presidents Met

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Speaking at the banquet she hosted in President Dissanayake's honour, President Murmu said Sri Lanka is an important part of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and New Delhi would continue to support Colombo's efforts for economic development.

'Watch me when I get back': Jaishankar on Rahul's remarks abroad

'Watch me when I get back': Jaishankar on Rahul's remarks abroad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jaishankar said that he can talk for himself and does not do politics while travelling abroad.

Like peaceful neighbours....: Pak PM urges India again for talks

Like peaceful neighbours....: Pak PM urges India again for talks

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Addressing a special 'Youm-e-Tashakur' event at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Shehbaz said that India and Pakistan fought three wars and got nothing.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Yes, Indian Foreign Service has changed: Jaishankar replies to Rahul

Yes, Indian Foreign Service has changed: Jaishankar replies to Rahul

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Reacting to the Congress leader's remarks, Jaishankar tweeted that the change in the Indian Foreign Service is a reflection of confidence.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Beijing reveals: What Qin told Jaishankar about LAC issues

Beijing reveals: What Qin told Jaishankar about LAC issues

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Qin's first in-person meeting with Jaishankar on Thursday came on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers conclave in New Delhi amid the over 34-month-long border row in eastern Ladakh.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Promoter, justifier of terror industry: Jaishankar saves the best lines for Bilawal

Promoter, justifier of terror industry: Jaishankar saves the best lines for Bilawal

Rediff.com5 May 2023

In his address at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Benaulim, Goa, Jaishankar said the channel of finances for terror activities must be blocked without any distinction even as Bhutto Zardari raised the issue of "violation of international law" which was seen as an apparent reference to Kashmir.

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang reiterated that the situation at the India-China border is generally stable and both sides should consolidate the present achievements and strictly abide by the relevant agreements while pushing for further cooling and easing of the conditions for sustainable peace and tranquillity at the frontier.

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed the mainstream American media, including The Washington Post, for their 'biased' coverage of India.

Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart in Moscow

Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'Pleasure to meet FM Sergey Lavrov, this time in person. Excellent talks that reflect our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Value our exchanges on the international situation,' Jaishankar tweeted after talks with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the SCO meeting.

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The world today sees them (Pakistan) as the epicentre of terrorism, Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar calls on Bhutanese King

Jaishankar calls on Bhutanese King

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The EAM said the special bilateral friendship has always benefited from the enlightened guidance of the head of state of the Himalayan nation.

India's G20 Presidency 'very big deal': Jaishankar to critics

India's G20 Presidency 'very big deal': Jaishankar to critics

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Jaishankar said India intends to use its presidency for the benefit of the international community.

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Fears in Washington began to intensify when it was realised that subsequent Pakistani and Indian attacks on major military facilities -- which were significant in terms of geographic scope and intensity -- could rapidly take both sides to where neither actually wanted to go.' 'The US objective was to stop the fighting as soon as possible. Everything else was secondary.'

'Extremely difficult' phase after what China did on border: Jaishankar

'Extremely difficult' phase after what China did on border: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

We very much hope that wisdom dawns on the Chinese side, Jaishankar said in Bangkok.

Not good for bilateral ties, Jaishankar warns Canada over Indira killers' float

Not good for bilateral ties, Jaishankar warns Canada over Indira killers' float

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

India on Thursday warned Canada against giving space to separatists and extremists elements, saying it was not good for the bilateral ties, days after a video of a float, depicting the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, at a parade in Brampton went viral on social media.