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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicS. Jaishankar

Topic: S. Jaishankar

Jaishankar’s bland speech at Quad said nothing. But look at the naval ties India is forging

China may call the Quad a ‘mini Nato’ but India is still gambling on it — while also buying weapons and aircraft.

With eye on China, India and Japan discuss strengthening of security ties and supply chains

Indian and Japan, in an effort to bypass China, also discussed encouraging ASEAN to play a bigger role in terms of business and trade in the Indo-Pacific region.

Jaishankar, Pompeo meet in Tokyo, discuss ‘peace & security’ in Indo-Pacific

The meeting between S Jaishankar & his US counterpart Mike Pompeo comes as the India-China border stand-off in Ladakh looks set to continue through the region's harsh winter.

Jaishankar pitches for ‘territorial integrity, peaceful resolution of disputes’ at Quad meet

The Quad countries — US, India, Australia and Japan — said the Covid pandemic has shown that it is important for 'like-minded' nations to collaborate.

India & China agree to ‘sincerely’ implement Jaishankar-Wang peace plan at WMCC talks

At the WMCC meeting Wednesday, India and China reviewed the situation along LAC and had ‘frank and detailed discussions’ on developments since the last meeting on 20 August.

Modi to hold virtual summit with Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina in December

During the Joint Consultative Commission meeting, India, Bangladesh foreign ministers discussed a range of issues, including onion export ban & sharing of Teesta river waters.

Jaishankar to visit Japan in October, participate in Quad meeting amid China tensions

During the visit on 6-7 October, Jaishankar will also be meeting his US, Australian & Japanese counterparts — Mike Pompeo, Marise Payne and Motegi Toshimitsu — separately.

Jaishankar’s moment to help Modi reset ties with Bangladesh, bury Shah’s ‘termite’ episode

Modi realises the India-Bangladesh relationship is special and wants to refurbish the bond that has been fraying since Amit Shah described illegal Bangladeshis as 'termites'.

Jaishankar meets ex-Afghan vice president, says India fully committed to its peace process

Dostum, an influential Afghan leader & former warlord, also met India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla and discussed about constitutional order and rights of Afghan society.

SAARC members turn down Pakistan’s proposal to host summit meeting pending since 2016

At a virtual SAARC Council of Ministers meet, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says cross-border terrorism is still a challenge for the grouping.

On Camera

Climate change doesn’t just affect poor people, farmers. Cities and banks aren’t safe either

In India, only 17% of public sector banks and 25% of private sector banks claimed to have an internal strategy for integrating climate risks into their risk management framework.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.