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Topic: 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.

India summons UK chargé d’affaires after Sikh extremist breaches Jaishankar’s security, tears tricolour

Keshav Padmanabhan -
External affairs ministry condemned incident earlier in the day outside of Chatham House in London. In 2023, Sikh separatists had breached Indian High Commission in London as well.

Jaishankar says attacks on minorities in Bangladesh ‘impact’ Indian thinking, urges clarity in ties

Keshav Padmanabhan -
EAM says Dhaka cannot expect normal relations with New Delhi while blaming India for its domestic issues, adds govt is looking into USAID activities in India.

Jaishankar, Wang discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights

Keshav Padmanabhan -
This is the 2nd meeting between the two foreign ministers in 4 months. They last met on margins of G20 leaders’ summit in Rio de Janeiro last November.

Dhaka brings up renewal of Ganges Water Treaty during Jaishankar-Hossain meet in Muscat

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Jaishankar met with his Bangladeshi counterpart on margins of Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat. This was their second meeting, following the first in New York City last year.

Jaishankar tells RS deportation flights ‘not new’, US deported nearly 16,000 Indians since 2009

Keshav Padmanabhan -
In statement to Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar highlights that focus should be on cracking down on illegal migrant industry, as it has associated activities also of an ‘illegal nature’.

Jaishankar to represent Indian govt at US President-elect Trump’s swearing-in ceremony

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During the visit, the external affairs minister will also have meetings with representatives of incoming administration, as well as other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion.

Energy to be focus of India-Russia ties as economic trajectory determines future partners—Jaishankar

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Speaking at a magazine launch, the external affairs minister said ties between India and the US will continue to deepen even if both sides do not see eye to eye on every issue.

India-China disengagement to pave way for talks on de-escalation, opening of ties, Jaishankar tells LS

Keshav Padmanabhan -
In a statement to Lok Sabha, the EAM added that patrolling & grazing rights in Depsang & Demchok have been restored, with patrolling activities in traditional areas currently underway.

Meta yet to send official email, says Australian news outlet blocked ‘after Jaishankar interview’

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The Australia Today said it looks forward to ‘continued engagement with our Canadian audience, albeit through other accessible channels beyond Meta’s platforms’.

Australian news outlet’s handles ‘blocked’ in Canada after it carried Jaishankar press conference—MEA

Shivani Mago -
Canada's action is 'hypocrisy towards freedom of speech', says MEA. Jaishankar, at the press conference, criticised Canada for providing political space to extremist voices.
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