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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.

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

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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.

India ‘trying to do something’ to resolve both Russia-Ukraine, West Asia conflicts—EAM in Australia

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As one of the few countries in touch with all the parties involved, India is pushing for diplomatic resolutions, the EAM said in Brisbane. Jaishankar is in Australia on a 5-day visit.

Beijing is concerned about anti-China sentiment in India. New Delhi is focused on border

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Chinese officials emphasised a desire to rejuvenate bilateral ties. Their advice? Don't make the border dispute the focal point; pursue economic relations with an open mindset.

India says ‘closely analysing’ Bangladesh crisis, including possibility of ‘foreign hand’

Pia Krishnankutty -
MEA spokesperson says India hopes normalcy returns so Bangladesh so that our high commission and assistant high commission can begin their normal work as soon as possible.

‘Testimony to changing world’ — EAM Jaishankar says India-US ties thrive despite divergences

Smruti Deshpande -
Along with the world, US interests had also changed, EAM says. 'America has utility for us also, that also is not a point to be forgotten.'

Foreign diplomats join in for international Yoga Day celebrations

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Nearly 100 diplomats gathered at MEA to celebrate 10th International Day of Yoga with EAM Jaishankar & his two deputies. Some of the missions shared their own celebrations.

Modi, Jaishankar say ‘sad, shocked’ by deaths of Iranian president & foreign minister in chopper crash

Pia Krishnankutty -
Helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi & Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian crashed in northwestern Iran. Modi says, 'India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow'.

‘Don’t need gyaan from others on how to hold polls’ — S Jaishankar refuses to be ‘compliant’ with West

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At the launch of the Bengali edition of his book ‘Why Bharat matters’, EAM Jaishankar accuses the West of trying to ‘influence’ ongoing Lok Sabha polls, calls it an ‘old habit’.

SC right to quash FIR against MP principal. State govt was misusing law for vigilantism

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‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines

Keshav Padmanabhan -
During a visit to the Philippines Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar endorsed support for Manila’s right to uphold its sovereignty amid ongoing territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.
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