scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicS. Jaishankar

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.

Ready to exit FATF grey list, cooperating with India on Panama Papers case, says Panama foreign minister

Pia Krishnankutty -
Janaina Tewaney Mencomo says her country is drawing up a registry of company ownership related to case & she briefed EAM Jaishankar on progress during his visit to Panama this week.

India, Russia in talks on free trade deal to ‘further deepen bilateral commercial ties’

Nidhi Verma -
Reuters reported in November that Russia was potentially seeking to import over 500 products from India for key sectors including cars, aircraft and trains.

‘This is a different India that can meet its security challenges,’ says EAM S Jaishankar

PTI -
Addressing the Indian community in Uganda on Wednesday, Jaishankar spoke about the transformation of the country into a new India.

Why has India’s steel frame turned laid back? Vinod Rai’s book talks modernising civil services

Pia Krishnankutty -
The book launch had a panel comprising decorated members from politics and civil services. And Jaishankar turned the 'specialists versus generalists' debate on its head.
1...456Page 6 of 6

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

Saman Ayesha Kidwai -
The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

Dalit dating in India is a choice between dignity and loneliness

To be proud or not to be — the question most Bengalis are wondering

Economy

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

+TFP Udit Bubna -
With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Defence

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

Snehesh Alex Philip -
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

National Interest

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Shekhar Gupta -
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.

Follow us

Copyright © 2025 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.