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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicIndian diplomats

Topic: Indian diplomats

KM Panikkar was a scapegoat. It was easier to blame him for China than Nehru

The launch of Narayani Basu's book 'A Man For All Seasons: The Life Of K.M. Panikkar' was followed by a panel discussion with former ambassador Shivshankar Menon, and Suhasini Haidar.

All-party delegation isn’t failure of Indian missions abroad. Diplomats work behind the camera

An incentive system for Indian diplomats that is based on validation through recognition ‘back home’ would lead to a preference for spectacle over substance.

All-party delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad in France to engage with Senate, National Assembly

According to a statement by Indian Embassy in France, the delegation will also interact with think tanks, media & Indian diaspora to convey India's stance against terrorism.

‘Pakistan completely exposed’: Sanjay Jha on meeting with Japanese lawmakers after Op Sindoor

Leader of the diplomatic delegation and JD (U) Sanjay Jha had earlier stated that India would make no distinction between terrorists and the country which promoted them.

As part of India’s diplomatic delegations after Op Sindoor, Tharoor to visit US, Sule to Qatar

The list includes MPs from across parties. A leader has been assigned for each group who will lead the delegation on a global level to present India's stance against terrorism.

Pakistan to send ‘peace’ delegation following India’s wide diplomatic outreach post Op Sindoor

Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says PM Shehbaz Sharif has tasked him to lead a delegation to present Pakistan's case on recent escalations of tensions with India.

Understaffed MEA slowing down India’s sprint towards ‘Vishwa Guru’ status, but needle may be moving

With 1,011 officers across 137 countries, India has around the same cadre of diplomats as smaller countries, like New Zealand & Singapore.

This event about diplomacy wasn’t about ambassadors. Their spouses were the stars

At the heart of the event was 'The Other Side of Diplomacy'. The book explores the journeys of diplomat's spouses, and how they raise families in unfamiliar lands.

Canada says all actions including diplomatic sanctions on table, gives no evidence on Nijjar killing

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly says she had spoken with her Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, and requested Indian cooperation in the investigation in Nijjar case.

Canadian police link Indian diplomats to murder & extortion, say Bishnoi gang working with Delhi

Top RCMP officers allege that Indian diplomats have been involved in major crimes across Canada, including collecting info for Indian govt that is then used to target South Asian diaspora.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.