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Topic: S. 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.

Trust govt, says Jaishankar as panic over Indians in coronavirus-affected Wuhan remains

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Foreign minister S. Jaishankar said it would take a few days but the govt was planning to evacuate Indians from Wuhan by plane.

Indian embassy in China checking on health of Indians amid coronavirus spread: Jaishankar

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India’s way is not to be disruptive, it is a decider rather than abstainer: S Jaishankar

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Referring to US-Iran tensions, foreign minister Jaishankar said the two countries are individualistic and what finally happens will depend on the players involved.

India and Brazil should be permanent members of UNSC: Russia at Raisina Dialogue

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Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says developed countries have not paid heed to the demands of developing nations.

India’s Indo-Pacific strategy must take along the neglected side: Eastern nations

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Although India’s Look East and now Act East policy paid attention to them, the eastern neighbours were just seen as economic and strategic partners for a long time.

Jaishankar says govt will find practical solution for NRIs, PIOs to trace Indian roots

PTI -
External Affairs minister S Jaishankar also said the government hopes to take steps that will facilitate bigger investments from NRIs.

Teaching, activism and politics — what former JNUSU presidents are doing now

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Sitaram Yechury, Kanhaiya Kumar are examples of those who joined politics after JNU, while past presidents such as V. Lenin Kumar, Dhananjay Tripathi chose academics.

‘Anti-establishment’ JNU has for decades given India its politicians, IAS & IFS officers

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From ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and S. Jaishankar to NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and several state officials, JNU alumni have been shaping India’s governance for decades.

Jaishankar defends Article 370 move & CAA, says they’re aimed at solving legacy of problems

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cited China as an example for India, saying it had become a superpower by resolving problems facing them.

Modi govt now snubbing critics in other countries too. And US, UK won’t hold back for long

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Modi government is taking a risk by concluding that India has the heft to disregard opinions of friendly countries and make enemies out of parties not in power. 
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