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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicIndian diplomats

Topic: Indian diplomats

‘Need no lessons from a terror sponsor’—India slams Pakistan at UNHRC

Launching a tirade against Pakistan, India's diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said they don't need 'sermons from persecutor of minorities' & 'advice from state that has conjured its credibility'.

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.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.