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TopicRandhir Jaiswal

Topic: Randhir Jaiswal

India slams NATO chief’s threat of secondary sanctions, warns against ‘double standards’

New Delhi’s economic engagement with Russia has grown since the start of Moscow’s war with Ukraine. India imported over $56 billion worth of Russian oil last year.

Trade talks between India-US still ongoing, ‘tech, trade & talent’ future of ties, says MEA

MEA spokesperson reiterates no trade talks were held between US & India officials during Op Sindoor. He says hope visa applications of Indian students will be considered on merit.

First Op Sindoor delegation departs, MEA reaffirms India’s no tolerance stance on terrorism

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that this outreach would reaffirm the country's resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms.

Operation Sindoor: India denies Trump’s claim that ‘no trade with US’ threat led to ceasefire

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said it was the force of India arms that compelled Pakistan to stop its firing.

When abroad, ‘comply’ with local laws—MEA on Indian student’s arrest in US over pro-Palestine protests

The arrest of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national & postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, comes as Trump targets foreign students, who participated in pro-Palestine protests last year.

India, EU delegates meet, discuss bilateral ties, parliamentary exchanges & global issues

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal held a meeting Monday with European Parliament Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India, Angelika Niebler.

EAM condemns vandalism of Hindu temple in California, demands ‘stringent action’

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the local law enforcement authorities must take action against those responsible & ensure security to places of worship.

Stop conflating Sheikh Hasina with India, New Delhi tells Bangladesh envoy

New Delhi further blames Bangladesh for persistent negativity surrounding ties, while underlining its desire for a 'constructive and mutually beneficial relationship' with Dhaka.

India protests China’s 2 counties in Aksai Chin, expresses concern about proposed dam on Brahmaputra

Beijing announced the new counties on 27 December, one of which called He’an includes parts of Beijing-occupied Aksai Chin, which is a part of Indian territory.

US indictment against Adani ‘legal matter’, no request for cooperation from America, says MEA

Gautam Adani and 6 others, including nephew Sagar Adani, were indicted by a US court last week for allegedly bribing Indian govt officials to bag power contracts.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.