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‘We have to learn to fight’ – India TV

‘We have to learn to fight’ – India TV

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Image Source : S JAISHANKAR/X External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while speaking at an interactive session at Delhi University’s Hansraj College, highlighted the evolving nature of global diplomacy and India’s approach to it. There is always competition at some level between the countries and they will definitely try to gain maximum strength as much as possible, but we should not be afraid, he said, adding we have to learn to fight. “Governments change and we have to plan accordingly. We need to try that our neighbouring countries stay associated with us for maximum stability and we have to make sure that we are also prepared that they will also keep doing some activities against us as well and we should not counter that reactively, but with a proper planning,” Jaishankar elaborated. Our foreign policy is ‘Neighbourhood First’. There should be diplomacy, but in the national interest, he added.   Jaishankar calls Trump ‘American nationalist’  Emphasising strong India-US bilateral ties, he described US President Donald Trump as an “American nationalist”. “I recently …

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Jaishankar stresses on importance of diaspora as India strives to build ‘global workforce’

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Jaishankar stresses on importance of diaspora as India strives to build ‘global workforce’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the inauguration of ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’, in Bhubaneswar, on January 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: @NarendraModi on Youtube via PTI Photo External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (January 9, 2025) stressed on the importance of the diaspora as India strives to build a “global workforce”. Addressing the Indian diaspora at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, Mr. Jaishankar said that in times of difficulty abroad, they can be confident that the Narendra Modi government “has got your back”. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas LIVE “We are proud of the achievements of our Indian diaspora,” he said. “In a globalised era, the diaspora has become more important with each passing year, whether it is technology, best practices or resources, be it tourism, trade or investment, the two-way flow is invaluable as we strive to build a global workforce,” Jaishankar said. The minister said the role of the diaspora is immense as they act as the bridge between India and the countries where …

Evening Briefing: Jaishankar’s veiled jibe at Nehru on PoK; IMD’s heatwave alert for North India, and more news | Latest News India

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that the loss of control over Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) stemmed from “someone’s weakness or mistake”, subtly targeting the leadership of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress party. At an event titled ‘Vishwabandhu Bharat’, Jaishankar was asked about potential reaction from China if India crossed the ‘Lakshman Rekha’ and integrated PoK to the Union of India, givecn that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan. The external affairs dismissed the notion of a ‘Lakshman Rekha’ limiting India’s actions and said, “I don’t believe there’s any such thing as a ‘Lakshman Rekha’. I think PoK is a part of India, and due to someone’s weakness or mistake, it’s temporarily slipped away from us.” Dig deeper Externam affairs minister S Jaishankar The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a continuation of the wet spell over South Peninsular India till May 22. Widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, and South Karnataka for the …

‘Special Strategic And Global Partner’: Jaishankar Commends India-Japan Alliance At Raisina Roundtable In Tokyo

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. (Image: PTI) Speaking at the Raisina Roundtable organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Jaishankar emphasised the evolving dynamics of the global order, noting the emergence of new balances and occasional achievements In Tokyo, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hailed the robust relationship between India and Japan, highlighting their “special strategic and global partnership” aimed at addressing global challenges. Speaking at the Raisina Roundtable organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Jaishankar emphasised the evolving dynamics of the global order, noting the emergence of new balances and occasional achievements. “The session focuses on how India and Japan, bonded by a special strategic and global partnership, intend to confront the challenges confronting the global order. This subject encompasses various dimensions,” said Jaishankar as quoted by news agency ANI. Reflecting on changing metrics such as GDP, technology, influence, and demography, Jaishankar highlighted the transformation in the global hierarchy over the past few decades. He underscored the significance of adapting to these shifts, which contribute to the volatility characterizing the current global order. …

Afternoon briefing: BJP reveals LS poll plan for Sitharaman, Jaishankar; more | Latest News India

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hinted that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Both ministers, known for their eloquence, are currently members of the Rajya Sabha. Despite their long tenure as MPs, they haven’t contested popular elections before. Joshi mentioned that their electoral debut is being planned for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, though it’s undecided whether they’ll contest from Karnataka or elsewhere. Sitharaman, representing Karnataka in the Rajya Sabha, joined BJP in 2008 and served as the Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019. Jaishankar, a career diplomat, served as the Foreign Secretary and was inducted into PM Modi’s cabinet in 2019. Dig Deeper Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (File) Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Kumar Pandey resigned as party chief whip amid voting for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, following his absence from a meeting called by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Pandey, representing Unchahar constituency, cited his resignation in a letter to Yadav, signaling internal rifts. The UP Rajya Sabha elections witness intense competition …

Stalin urges Centre to secure release of six Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Following the arrest of six fishermen from Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, seeking steps to secure their release. He also reiterated that the fishermen issue between the two countries be sorted out through diplomatic channels. In his letter to the Union Minister, Mr. Stalin referred to the recent arrest and said that in recent times, there had been a disturbing trend of Tamil Nadu fishermen being arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, creating an “alarming situation” that demanded immediate attention. “These arrests not only undermine the traditional fishing rights of the Tamil community but also contribute to a climate of fear and uncertainty among the fishing population. The arrests jeopardise these rights, threatening the cultural and economic fabric of the Tamil fishing communities,” Mr. Stalin said. In the light of the concerns he raised, Mr. Stalin said there was a “pressing need” for diplomatic …

EAM Jaishankar, Russian counterpart Lavrov to hold talks in Moscow today | Latest News India

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Negotiations between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov are set to take place in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian Embassy in India said in a statement. EAM Jaishankar with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov “The Ministers will focus on the current and future areas of bilateral cooperation as well as discussion of the schedule of upcoming contacts,” the statement said. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The main emphasis will be made on “promoting the further building of sustainable transport, logistics and banking and financial chains, expanding the use of national currencies in mutual settlements,” it also said. It is planned to touch upon issues of “cooperation in high-tech areas, including space and nuclear ones, as well as the implementation of joint projects for the development of hydrocarbons on the Arctic shelf and in the Russian Far East,” the statement added. READ | ‘India-Russia ties the only constant in world politics’, says EAM Jaishankar The ministers will compare notes on current …

India’s duty to become voice of global South, says S Jaishankar | Latest News India

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said it is India’s duty to become the voice of the global South, or the developing world, which is facing several challenges at present and is looking at New Delhi with high hopes. Earlier in the day, his ministry announced India will host a virtual summit on January 12 and 13 to bring together countries of the global South and share their common concerns, interests and perspectives relating to various global challenges. The global South largely refers to developing countries in Asia, Africa and South America. “Today, developing countries are worried due to issues like rising prices of oil, food and fertilizers. They are also concerned about mounting debt and worsening economic conditions. Thus, it is our duty to become the voice of such countries, known as the global South in diplomatic terms,” said Jaishankar while talking about India’s G20 presidency which it assumed early last month. He was addressing a gathering at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar, created on 600 acres of land on Ahmedabad’s outskirts as part …

We’re on the side of peace: Jaishankar urges to return to dialogue and diplomacy | Latest News India

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Voicing “very deep” concern over the ongoing Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday that India is on the side of peace and since beginning New Delhi’s effort has been to return to dialogue and diplomacy as differences cannot be settled through violence. Jaishankar, who arrived here from Cyprus on the second leg of his two-nation tour, made the remarks while addressing the members of the Indian diaspora. “This (Ukraine) conflict is really a matter of very, very deep concern… Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared in September (that) we actually genuinely believe that this is no longer an era of war. You cannot settle differences and issues through violence,” Jaishankar said. “So from the very beginning, our effort has been to urge (Russia and Ukraine to) return to dialogue and diplomacy…The Prime Minister himself has spoken on numerous occasions with President (Vladimir) Putin and President (Volodymyr) Zelensky. I myself talked to my colleagues in Russia and Ukraine,” he said. “We know this is not (an) easily resolvable situation. But it’s important that …

India launches ‘Group of Friends’ to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers

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India has launched a ‘Group of Friends’ to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announcing that New Delhi will soon have a database that will record all crimes against the Blue Helmets. India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal are co-chairs of the ‘Group of Friends to Promote Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers’ launched on Thursday during India’s current presidency of the U.N. Security Council. “UN Peacekeeping today has become more challenging than ever before. Peace operations are also being conducted in an ambiguous and complex environment,” Mr. Jaishankar said in his keynote address at the launch of the Group of Friends. “Today’s peacekeeper is not mandated to keep the peace but to take on robust mandates in extremely hostile conflict zones. The involvement of armed groups, terrorists and transnational organised crime has adversely impacted their operations,” he said. Mr. Jaishankar said that the Group of Friends represents the “political will” of member states, particularly of the troop and police contributing countries, to champion the implementation of the provisions …