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`Not justified`: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of

`Not justified`: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of

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India`s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States after the latter`s Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian seafarers. The EAM while speaking to his US counterpart Rubio on Friday evening also added that “such lethal actions against commercial shipping are `not justified`”. In a post on social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.” Earlier on Friday, the US` Charge d`Affaires (CDA), Jason Meeks, was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not …

India lodges strong protest with Rubio over US Navy attacks that killed three Indian mariners

India lodges strong protest with Rubio over US Navy attacks that killed three Indian mariners

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday and conveyed India’s strong protest over the US Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (via REUTERS) “Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified,” Jaishankar wrote on X. Follow here for live updates What is happening? Three Indian seafarers reported missing after a US attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday, as reports emerged of another US strike on a merchant vessel with Indian crew members in the same region. The three sailors were initially reported missing after Omani armed forces rescued the remaining 25 crew members, including 21 Indians, from the Palau-flagged MT Settebello following an attack by a US aircraft on Wednesday. …

India hosts Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today

India hosts Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today

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India hosts the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcoming Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for high-level discussions under the Quad framework. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime security, critical minerals, emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, and regional geopolitical developments, including the situations in West Asia and Ukraine. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Jaipur today amid tight security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Jaipur today amid tight security

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Jaipur on Monday as part of his India tour, with elaborate preparations underway for his arrival and security arrangements across the city.  This will be Rubio’s first visit to Jaipur. According to the proposed schedule, Rubio will arrive in Jaipur at around 2 p.m. on and depart at 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi

‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor dialled US President Donald Trump from the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, while US secretary of state Marco Rubio was also present during the interaction in which Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington. (REUTERS) US President Donald Trump says, “India can count on me 100%. If they ever need help, they know where to call. They call right here. We’re doing well”. “ We’re setting records. We have a record economy, a record stock market and anything India wants to get. I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi…Marco is the greatest. He’s going down as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the US…Say hello to Prime Minister Modi and let him know I’m a big fan…” Also Read | Marco Rubio kicks off India visit, to hold talks with PM Modi, Jaishankar: What’s on his ‘ambitious agenda’? …

Rubio meets NSA Ajit Doval to discuss defence, security and strategic technology cooperation

Rubio meets NSA Ajit Doval to discuss defence, security and strategic technology cooperation

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US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Sunday met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in defence, security, and strategic technology, including the TRUST initiative. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, in New Delhi on Sunday. (MEA on X) In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the discussion also focused on both sides reiterating the high priority accorded to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reviewing ongoing collaboration. Rubio also holds the position of the US National Security Advisor along with the post of Secretary of State. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, underscoring continued engagement on issues impacting international security and stability. “US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio met NSA Ajit Doval today. The discussions focused on defence, security and strategic technology-related cooperation, including the TRUST initiative. The two NSAs reiterated the high priority accorded to the bilateral Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also exchanged views on regional …

Ajit Doval, Marco Rubio hold talks on defence, technology and regional security

Ajit Doval, Marco Rubio hold talks on defence, technology and regional security

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US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio met NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Sunday, with discussions focusing on defence, security, strategic technology cooperation and regional developments under the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Every country has stupid people’: US secy Rubio’s tense exchange over ‘racist remarks’ question at Delhi press meet

‘Every country has stupid people’: US secy Rubio’s tense exchange over ‘racist remarks’ question at Delhi press meet

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday asserted that stupid people exist in every country. He was defending the United States over racist comments against Indians. At his joint press conference with India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, Rubio was asked a question on a “racist remarks from the US against Indians”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference on the India-US bilateral ties at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on Sunday. (Jitender Gupta/ANI Photo) When asked by Rubio pointedly, “Who made those comments?”, the reporter from a TV channel did not name specify but noted that such a post had been “endorsed” and “we all have seen it”. US President Donald Trump had recently reshared a social media post that called India a “hellhole”, but later sought to clarify by praising India and PM Narendra Modi. Rubio, when told the racist post “endorsement” was well-known, said on Sunday, “I don’t know how to address that, but I’ll take that very seriously.” “I’m sure that there are people that …

US Secretary of State says Washington can help diversify India’s energy supply

US Secretary of State says Washington can help diversify India’s energy supply

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his meeting with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, said Washington would not allow Iran to hold the global energy market ‘hostage’ and underscored that US energy products could help diversify India’s energy supply, according to the US State Department. In a statement, Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the US State Department, said Rubio and PM Modi discussed the West Asia conflict and reviewed recent bilateral gains, including major investments aligned with the President and Prime Minister’s “Mission 500” target to double trade by 2030, news agency IANS reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link