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Topic: EAM Jaishankar

Dr. S. Jaishankar is a diplomat-turned-politician who has served as India’s External Affairs Minister since 2019. He is a member of the BJP and a member of parliament representing Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha.

Dr. Jaishankar had earlier served as India’s foreign secretary between 2015-2018, after serving as ambassador to the United States, China, and the Czech Republic and as high commissioner to Singapore. He is well known for his assertive speeches and comments in the international media, such as the one when he addressed the UN, advocating for India’s permanent membership in the UNSC. Jaishankar is said to have played a major role in negotiating the India-US civil nuclear agreement. He has authored over three books, including ‘The India Way’ and ‘Why Bharat Matters’.

In 2019, he was conferred with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in the country.

‘Uranium, crude oil, & coal’: Jaishankar on why trade with Russia is critical for India

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Trade imbalance, US sanctions, transport corridors likely on agenda at India-Russia talks tomorrow

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EAM Jaishankar & First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov will co-chair 25th session of IRIGC-TEC in New Delhi Tuesday. Payments in local currency also expected to be key issue.

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At a press briefing Tuesday, jointly addressed by foreign ministers Jaishankar and Penny Wong, the Indian minister called Sunday’s incident in Brampton ‘deeply concerning’.

EAM inaugurates second edition of art exhibition in New Delhi

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The exhibition showcases over 200 paintings and 100 art pieces created using sustainable materials, reflecting the eco-friendly lifestyle of indigenous communities.

US report blames BJP for deteriorating religious freedom in India. ‘Malicious, biased,’ says Centre

Shivani Mago -
Report by US Commission on International Religious Freedom comes at a time when External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is on a diplomatic trip to US & barely 2 weeks after Modi’s visit.

Global media on why ‘fascism is in the air’ in India & ‘hate’ may derail its ties with Dhaka

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A now-deleted opinion piece in the Global Times claimed that, despite public and political consensus in that direction, Jaishankar is not in favour of improving ties with China.

Policymaking without Census is flying blind. Dissolving key statistics panel is a setback

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Jaishankar meets Maldives President Muizzu, seeks to deepen bilateral ties

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Jaishankar is on a three day visit to Maldives, the first high-level trip from India after Muizzu assumed office last year.

Counselled restraint to Hasina govt amid protests, our border forces on alert — Jaishankar in Parliament

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The external affairs minister said India expected Bangladesh to keep minorities safe, as well as protect its missions in the country.

India yet to discuss asylum with Hasina, ‘wants her to recover first’ — Jaishankar at all-party meet

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Rahul Gandhi asked the external affairs minister about possibility of a foreign hand in Bangladesh crisis, it is learnt. Jaishankar said it was too early to comment on the same.
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