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Jaishankar meets his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster relations

Jaishankar meets his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster relations

India and South Korea reviewed bilateral cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, defence, technology, shipbuilding, and clean energy as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Wednesday to bolster relations between the two sides. External affairs minister S Jaishankar with his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul. (X) Jaishankar emphasised the importance of India-South Korea ties in a complicated world and called for the fashioning of a more forward-looking and contemporary relationship at a time when countries with shared values and strong mutual trust should work more closely together. The discussions with Cho followed up on the outcomes of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India in April last year, Jaishankar said on social media. The two sides reviewed cooperation in the political sphere, trade, investment, defence, technology, shipbuilding, clean energy, and culture, and explored opportunities in startups, fintech, and multilateral forums, he said. Regional developments and global issues also figured in the meeting that lasted almost three hours. Jaishankar said during the meeting that both …

‘US relations with Pakistan nothing to do with India’, says Shahi Tharoor, backs separate bilateral ties

‘US relations with Pakistan nothing to do with India’, says Shahi Tharoor, backs separate bilateral ties

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that the United States’ ties with Pakistan are separate from its relationship with India, a position he said India also endorses. Shashi Thaoor noted that while Trump often praises Pakistan and its leaders, he also does not hesitate to speak positively about PM Narendra Modi. (PTI) While speaking of recent praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Donald Trump, Tharoor said the US President is conveying a message of “friendship and warmth” towards India. Speaking to PTI news agency, the Congress leader said, “I think Trump is definitely conveying a message of friendship and warmth towards India. You know, the Americans always like to say that our relations with Pakistan have nothing to do with our relations with India. And that’s also our view that there should be no hyphenation.” Tharoor added that India had conveyed to world leaders several years ago that any visit to New Delhi should be strictly bilateral and not combined with a visit to Pakistan. He said that US President Donald Trump also …

At G7 meet, Mark Carney invites PM Narendra Modi to visit Canada; both vow to strengthen relations | India News

At G7 meet, Mark Carney invites PM Narendra Modi to visit Canada; both vow to strengthen relations | India News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 17, 2026 02:26 AM IST A year after they began the reset of ties at the G7 Summit in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence, information security and energy. Carney also invited Modi to visit Canada by the end of the year, as the two sides are working on signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a joint statement, “The two Prime Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in India-Canada relations and noted with satisfaction the progress achieved since Prime Minister Carney’s successful visit to India in March 2026.” Reaffirming their commitment to building a forward-looking strategic partnership, it said that the leaders underscored the complementarities between the Indian and Canadian economies and highlighted the importance of “resilient and reliable supply chains in strengthening global energy and food security”. On energy supply, the MEA said that the leaders reviewed progress …

‘Trust-based relations’: Putin on nearly 80 years of India-Russia ties; says Indians are talented, well educated

‘Trust-based relations’: Putin on nearly 80 years of India-Russia ties; says Indians are talented, well educated

India and Russia share a “brotherly” and “trust-based” relationship dating back almost 80 years, Vladimir Putin has said. The Russian President on Friday reaffirmed Moscow’s willingness to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across defence and technology sectors. Vladimir Putin says India-Russia cooperation boosted energy security amid West Asia turmoil. (HT ) Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin spoke of both nations navigating recent energy supply vulnerabilities caused by the US-Israeli war near the Strait of Hormuz. “From 1947, when diplomatic relations were established, we have had very good, trust-based, brotherly relations in all senses of the word,” Putin said. “We know how talented the Indian people are, how well educated. Indians have great competencies, which have achieved world renown, especially in coding and in other fields.” Energy cooperation amid West Asia crisis Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity measures in the face of the war in West Asia, Putin said India-Russia cooperation helped address energy supply challenges. “Prime Minister [Narendra] Modi had to introduce certain restrictions here, asking people not to use …

UPSC Essentials subject wise Quiz: International Relations (Week 158)

UPSC Essentials subject wise Quiz: International Relations (Week 158)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on  International Relations to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for April 2026. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 With reference to the AZEC (Asia Zero Emission Community), consider the following statements: 1. It is a Platform for cooperation towards carbon neutrality. 2. India is a founding member of AZEC. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Relevance: It is relevant in current affairs due to emerging regional groupings. It can be useful for prelims as UPSC often asks about new platforms, memberships, and global climate governance frameworks. Explanation — AZEC (Asia Zero Emission Community) is a Platform for cooperation towards carbon neutrality/net-zero emissions in the Asia region, involving partner countries from 11 nations (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, …

‘Mujhe zabardast virodh hai usse’: Piyush Mishra calls out Anurag Kashyap for talking too much, says he doesn’t have good relations with Naseeruddin Shah | Bollywood News

‘Mujhe zabardast virodh hai usse’: Piyush Mishra calls out Anurag Kashyap for talking too much, says he doesn’t have good relations with Naseeruddin Shah | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 13, 2026 07:00 PM IST Veteran actor-singer Piyush Mishra and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap have delivered a major cult hit together – Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). However, despite their successful collaboration, the two don’t really get along well, primarily because of their different personalities. During a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Piyush opened up about his differences with Kashyap. He also spoke about his poor relationship with actor Naseeruddin Shah. When asked to choose his preferred director – Imtiaz Ali or Anurag Kashyap, he picked the former. “Imtiaz Ali, any day. He is a great director and writes amazing scripts. I feel immense satisfaction after working with him. Anurag also does it, but… How shall I define Anurag Kashyap for you? Why does he talk so much? He does wrong to himself unnecessarily. You should either do good to yourself or the other person, but he doesn’t even think of himself. That’s his problem,” he reasoned. ALSO READ | ‘I didn’t pay attention to my family’: Piyush Mishra credits wife Priya for …

Indian envoy meets Canadian minister amid strengthening bilateral relations| India News

Indian envoy meets Canadian minister amid strengthening bilateral relations| India News

India and Canada are looking ahead to maintaining the “positive momentum” in the relationship while continuing the “close engagement” that has emerged in recent months. India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Dinesh Patnaik (R) with Canada’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Thangaraj (L). (High Commissioner of India) That affirmation of the current state of bilateral ties came as India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Dinesh Patnaik met Canada’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Arun Thangaraj in Ottawa on Friday. Thangaraj was recently appointed to the position, as the senior most official in Global Affairs Canada, the country’s foreign minister, equivalent to the Foreign Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Thangaraj replaced David Morrison who has taken over as Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister. In a statement after the meeting, India’s High Commission in Ottawa said they met to “review the full spectrum of India–Canada relations” and “discussed progress on key initiatives and outcomes announced during Prime Minister (Mark) Carney’s recent visit to India, including strengthening economic cooperation, deepening people-to-people ties, and enhancing …

Jaishankar discusses ‘bilateral relations, regional developments’ in call with Iran foreign minister Araghchi | India News

Jaishankar discusses ‘bilateral relations, regional developments’ in call with Iran foreign minister Araghchi | India News

2 min readUpdated: Apr 6, 2026 02:04 AM IST External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held telephonic conversation with Iran foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments amid West Asia conflict. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Informing the development, Jaishankar wrote, “Received a call from Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation.” Seyed Abbas @araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a phone conversation with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, discussing bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments. pic.twitter.com/aPwWaZyqyS — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) April 5, 2026 Earlier, Jaishankar also spoke with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the West Asia conflict and its impact on global energy supplies. The development comes amid soaring tensions in West Asia after US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy Tehran’s power …

Won’t examine ‘industry’ definition in Industrial Relations Code 2020: SC| India News

Won’t examine ‘industry’ definition in Industrial Relations Code 2020: SC| India News

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that it will not consider the definition of ‘industry’ as laid down under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, while reviewing a landmark 1978 judgment. The Supreme Court is examining the correctness of the seven-judge ruling in the Bangalore Water Supply vs. A. Rajappa case. (HT Photo/Arvind Yadav) The bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is examining the correctness of the seven-judge ruling in the Bangalore Water Supply vs. A. Rajappa case. The 1978 verdict adopted a “worker-oriented” approach, giving the term ‘industry’ a broad meaning by including hospitals, universities, and charitable institutions within its ambit. The bench said the contours of industry under the 2020 Code, which came into force from November 21, 2025, could be the subject matter of a fresh challenge. “We intend to consciously skip consideration of the 2020 Code or the earlier 1982 amendment since there could be a challenge to the 2020 Code,” the top court said, even as Attorney General R Venkataramani asked the court …

After The ‘Landslide’: What Balen Shah’s Mega Mandate Means For India-Nepal Relations | World News

After The ‘Landslide’: What Balen Shah’s Mega Mandate Means For India-Nepal Relations | World News

Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 22:14 IST Shah’s poll victory follows a tumultuous year of Gen Z-led protests that toppled the previous KP Sharma Oli-led Nepal government in September 2025 Balen Shah’s victory means India can no longer rely on back-channel negotiations with ageing patriarchs. (File photo: Facebook) In a political earthquake that has altered the landscape of the Himalayas, emerging results of the Nepal elections indicate a historic landslide victory on Friday for the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by its prime ministerial candidate, Balendra “Balen” Shah. Following the general elections on March 5, the RSP is currently leading in about 110 of the 165 directly elected seats, essentially decimating the “old guard” of Nepali politics. The victory follows a tumultuous year of Gen Z-led protests that toppled the previous KP Sharma Oli-led government in September 2025, signalling a total rejection of traditional establishment parties. For India, this result represents a profound shift. Balen Shah is not merely a new Prime Minister; he is the face of an assertive, technocratic, and uncompromisingly nationalistic generation that …