Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, launched a scathing attack on&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the latter's meeting with&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping, alleging that he had been attempting to destroy India's foreign policy by running what he called a "full-blown" circus. The union minister,&nbsp;during his meeting with Jinping in Beijing, conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China's top politician. He also "apprised" the Chinese leader about bilateral ties between the two neighbours.&nbsp;In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi hoped that after Jaishankar apprised&nbsp;the Chinese leader, Beijing would reciprocate&nbsp;by apprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;"I guess the Chinese foreign minister will come and apprise Modi about recent developments in China-India ties. The EAM is now running a full-blown circus aimed at destroying India's foreign policy," Rahul Gandhi wrote on X.&nbsp;Earlier today, S Jaishankar informed the nation on X about his meeting with Chinese President Xi.&nbsp;"Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard," he wrote on the social media platform.&nbsp;S Jaishankar is on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting. On Monday, the&nbsp;External Affairs Minister held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable and constructive relationship.&nbsp;In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “Held detailed talks with Politburo Member and FM Wang Yi in Beijing this evening. Spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable &amp; constructive relationship.”

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, launched a scathing attack on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the latter's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, launched a scathing attack on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the latter's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alleging that he had been attempting to destroy India's foreign policy by running what he called a "full-blown" circus. The union minister, during his meeting with Jinping in Beijing, conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China's top politician. He also "apprised" the Chinese leader about bilateral ties between the two neighbours. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi hoped that after Jaishankar apprised the Chinese leader, Beijing would reciprocate by apprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I guess the Chinese foreign minister will come and apprise Modi about recent developments in China-India ties. The EAM is now running a full-blown circus aimed at destroying India's foreign policy," Rahul Gandhi wrote on X. Earlier today, S Jaishankar informed the nation on X about his meeting with Chinese President Xi. "Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard," he wrote on the social media platform. S Jaishankar is on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting. On Monday, the External Affairs Minister held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable and constructive relationship. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “Held detailed talks with Politburo Member and FM Wang Yi in Beijing this evening. Spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable & constructive relationship.”

S Jaishankar-Xi Jinping meeting: Rahul Gandhi said the minister was trying to destroy India's foreign policy.&nbsp;

'Full-blown circus': Rahul Gandhi attacks S Jaishankar over Xi Jinping meeting in China

Amid fresh talks for a Tariff on India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India remains unconcerned about the possibility of the US imposing a 500 per cent tariff and will deal with the issue only when it arrives.&nbsp;Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and 80 co-sponsors, are planning to table a bill to punish nations that continue trading with Russia such as China and India by slamming 500 percent tariff on them, to weaken Russia's war economy. This in the hope that Moscow will move to peace talks or cease further aggression in Ukraine.During a press conference in Washington, Jaishankar said, “Any development … is of interest to us if it impacts our interest or could impact our interest. So, we have been in touch … Our concerns on energy, security have been made conversant to him. So, we’ll then have to cross that bridge when we come to it, if we come to it.”Graham has said that the proposed legislation will impose “bone-breaking sanctions” on Russia and its trading partners.&nbsp;This development comes amid the ongoing India-US trade negotiations that are set for July 9, when the current pause on reciprocal tariffs is set to expire. Following which 26 per cent tariff is likely to kick in. India’s chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal and his team are extending their stay in Washington for discussions, as talks are stuck in both directions.&nbsp;"I think we are going to have a deal with India … and if they do that, we are going to have a deal for much less tariffs," said Trump.Since 2022, Russia has become one of the biggest trade partners for India, with New Delhi importing more than 36 per cent of of its crude oil needs from Moscow, and saving approximately $13 billion in the process between 2022 and 2024. &nbsp;

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar responded coolly to U.S. threats of a 500% tariff over Russian oil imports, saying “we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” as Washington considers new trade penalties for countries dealing with Moscow.

Amid fresh talks for a Tariff on India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India remains unconcerned about the possibility of the US imposing a 500 per cent tariff and will deal with the issue only when it arrives. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and 80 co-sponsors, are planning to table a bill to punish nations that continue trading with Russia such as China and India by slamming 500 percent tariff on them, to weaken Russia's war economy. This in the hope that Moscow will move to peace talks or cease further aggression in Ukraine. During a press conference in Washington, Jaishankar said, “Any development … is of interest to us if it impacts our interest or could impact our interest. So, we have been in touch … Our concerns on energy, security have been made conversant to him. So, we’ll then have to cross that bridge when we come to it, if we come to it.” Graham has said that the proposed legislation will impose “bone-breaking sanctions” on Russia and its trading partners. This development comes amid the ongoing India-US trade negotiations that are set for July 9, when the current pause on reciprocal tariffs is set to expire. Following which 26 per cent tariff is likely to kick in. India’s chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal and his team are extending their stay in Washington for discussions, as talks are stuck in both directions. "I think we are going to have a deal with India … and if they do that, we are going to have a deal for much less tariffs," said Trump. Since 2022, Russia has become one of the biggest trade partners for India, with New Delhi importing more than 36 per cent of of its crude oil needs from Moscow, and saving approximately $13 billion in the process between 2022 and 2024.

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar responded coolly to U.S. threats of a 500% tariff over Russian oil imports, saying “we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” as Washington considers new trade penalties for countries dealing with Moscow.

'We’ll cross that bridge':Jaishankar on potential US 500% tariff over Russia ties

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in Washington, DC, on Tuesday that the world must display zero tolerance towards terrorism. Jaishankar’s remarks come ahead of the Quad foreign ministerial meeting in the US after India’s recent Operation Sindoor global outreach. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar had said that terrorists cannot be allowed to function with impunity. “The idea that they are on that side of the border, and that, therefore, sort of prevents retribution, I think, that’s a proposition that needs to be challenged, and that is what we did,” he said while referring to India’s Operation Sindoor and counter-terrorism efforts. The external affairs minister once again affirmed that India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, saying that the nation will exercise that right. The union minister further said that victims and perpetrators of terrorism “must never be equated”.&nbsp;“The world must display zero tolerance (towards terrorism). Victims and perpetrators must never be equated, and India has every right to defend its people against terrorism,” Jaishankar said. “And we will exercise that right. We expect our Quad partners to understand and appreciate that,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘No yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists’</h2>&nbsp;During his conversation with Newsweek CEO Dev Pragad in New York earlier, Jaishankar asserted that India will “no longer fall for nuclear blackmail” when it comes to fighting the rise of cross-border terrorism sponsored by terrorism.&nbsp;“Now we are not going to fall for that. If he is going to come and do things, we are going to go there and also hit the people who did this. So no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies. And we will do what we have to do to defend our people,” Jaishankar said.&nbsp;The external affairs minister also underlined the need to ensure freedom of choice for countries in the Indo-Pacic region. The Quad, comprising India, the US, Australia, and Japan, has emerged as a key grouping largely focusing on peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad foreign ministerial meeting will prepare the ground for the grouping’s annual summit in New Delhi later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is essential that nations of the Indo-Pacific have the freedom of choice so essential to make right decisions on development and security,” he said.&nbsp;“In the last several months, we have made significant progress in Quad initiatives. They include in the maritime domain, logistics, education, and political coordination. We will be discussing that in greater detail,” he said.&nbsp;“A more cohesive, nimble, and focused Quad will certainly help deliver better. Quad is about deepening our convergence and expanding our common ground. I value our consultations on different dimensions of the Indo-Pacific in that regard,” he added.&nbsp;

The external affairs minister once again affirmed that India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, saying that the nation will exercise that right. The union minister further said that victims and perpetrators of terrorism “must never be equated”.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in Washington, DC, on Tuesday that the world must display zero tolerance towards terrorism. Jaishankar’s remarks come ahead of the Quad foreign ministerial meeting in the US after India’s recent Operation Sindoor global outreach. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar had said that terrorists cannot be allowed to function with impunity. “The idea that they are on that side of the border, and that, therefore, sort of prevents retribution, I think, that’s a proposition that needs to be challenged, and that is what we did,” he said while referring to India’s Operation Sindoor and counter-terrorism efforts. The external affairs minister once again affirmed that India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, saying that the nation will exercise that right. The union minister further said that victims and perpetrators of terrorism “must never be equated”. “The world must display zero tolerance (towards terrorism). Victims and perpetrators must never be equated, and India has every right to defend its people against terrorism,” Jaishankar said. “And we will exercise that right. We expect our Quad partners to understand and appreciate that,” he added. ‘No yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists’ During his conversation with Newsweek CEO Dev Pragad in New York earlier, Jaishankar asserted that India will “no longer fall for nuclear blackmail” when it comes to fighting the rise of cross-border terrorism sponsored by terrorism. “Now we are not going to fall for that. If he is going to come and do things, we are going to go there and also hit the people who did this. So no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies. And we will do what we have to do to defend our people,” Jaishankar said. The external affairs minister also underlined the need to ensure freedom of choice for countries in the Indo-Pacic region. The Quad, comprising India, the US, Australia, and Japan, has emerged as a key grouping largely focusing on peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad foreign ministerial meeting will prepare the ground for the grouping’s annual summit in New Delhi later this year. “It is essential that nations of the Indo-Pacific have the freedom of choice so essential to make right decisions on development and security,” he said. “In the last several months, we have made significant progress in Quad initiatives. They include in the maritime domain, logistics, education, and political coordination. We will be discussing that in greater detail,” he said. “A more cohesive, nimble, and focused Quad will certainly help deliver better. Quad is about deepening our convergence and expanding our common ground. I value our consultations on different dimensions of the Indo-Pacific in that regard,” he added.

The external affairs minister once again affirmed that India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, saying that the nation will exercise that right. The union minister further said that victims and perpetrators of terrorism “must never be equated”.

‘World must display zero tolerance towards terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar in US

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (Jul 1) firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Washington used trade pressure to push India and Pakistan toward a ceasefire after New Delhi launched its Operation Sindoor in May of this year. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India would no longer allow a “free pass” for terrorism.<h2>Jaishankar dismisses Trump's 'trade pressure’ claim</h2>Speaking during a conversation with Newsweek, the Indian foreign minister offered a sharp counter to the narrative emerging from the White House, calling it inconsistent with events as they unfolded. Jaishankar said he was in the room when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance had a telephonic conversation regarding the tensions of May 9.Jaishankar said that Vance made it clear during the conversation that Pakistan was threatening a massive assault if certain conditions were not met. However, he said that Modi was "impervious" to the threats and said that there would be a response from India. He then confirmed that Islamabad launched a massive attack that night, to which India responded swiftly and appropriately.He further revealed that the next day, he received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed Pakistan's willingness to hold talks. When asked about Trump's claims of using trade to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict, Jaishankar said, "No, I don't think so. I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiating with numbers and lines and products and making their trade-offs. I think they're very professional and very focused about it." Despite India's denials, Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "brokering" peace between the two nations.<h2>Pahalgam was "economic warfare", no more free pass for terrorism: Jaishankar</h2>During the interview, Jaishankar also stressed that India will no longer allow terrorists to act as proxies while giving immunity to the states that sponsor them."We are not going to yield to nuclear blackmail that you know there could be escalation, and therefore we should not do anything," he said.Describing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as an act of "economic warfare," Jaishankar noted that it was meant not only to kill but to crush the backbone of Kashmir's tourism-driven economy. India's "message to the world has to be that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, that there should be no circumstances, no excuse, no justification, under which you would allow, support, finance, sponsor terrorist acts." He added that “no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies and we will do what we have to do to defend our people.” &nbsp;

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India won't allow a “free pass” for terrorism.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (Jul 1) firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Washington used trade pressure to push India and Pakistan toward a ceasefire after New Delhi launched its Operation Sindoor in May of this year. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India would no longer allow a “free pass” for terrorism. Jaishankar dismisses Trump's 'trade pressure’ claim Speaking during a conversation with Newsweek, the Indian foreign minister offered a sharp counter to the narrative emerging from the White House, calling it inconsistent with events as they unfolded. Jaishankar said he was in the room when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance had a telephonic conversation regarding the tensions of May 9. Jaishankar said that Vance made it clear during the conversation that Pakistan was threatening a massive assault if certain conditions were not met. However, he said that Modi was "impervious" to the threats and said that there would be a response from India. He then confirmed that Islamabad launched a massive attack that night, to which India responded swiftly and appropriately. He further revealed that the next day, he received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed Pakistan's willingness to hold talks. When asked about Trump's claims of using trade to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict, Jaishankar said, "No, I don't think so. I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiating with numbers and lines and products and making their trade-offs. I think they're very professional and very focused about it." Despite India's denials, Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "brokering" peace between the two nations. Pahalgam was "economic warfare", no more free pass for terrorism: Jaishankar During the interview, Jaishankar also stressed that India will no longer allow terrorists to act as proxies while giving immunity to the states that sponsor them. "We are not going to yield to nuclear blackmail that you know there could be escalation, and therefore we should not do anything," he said. Describing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as an act of "economic warfare," Jaishankar noted that it was meant not only to kill but to crush the backbone of Kashmir's tourism-driven economy. India's "message to the world has to be that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, that there should be no circumstances, no excuse, no justification, under which you would allow, support, finance, sponsor terrorist acts." He added that “no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies and we will do what we have to do to defend our people.”

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India won't allow a “free pass” for terrorism.

Jaishankar refutes Trump used 'trade pressure' to solve India-Pak tensions, calls Pahalgam terror attack 'act of economic warfare'

On Monday (June 30), External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was in Headquarters in New York where he inaugurated an exhibition. It highlighted the toll terrorist acts around the world, he said, addressing the event named ‘The Human Cost of Terrorism’. India had faced an act of terrorism that shook the country on April 22. The dastardly attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives and was traced to Pakistani-sponsored terrorism. Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) offshoot, The Resistant Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack. The latter was mentioned in all Operation Sindoor briefings, an operation that was launched in retaliation for the horrific attack on Indian tourists.

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Talking at the exhibition, Jaishankar said, “The world must come together on some basic concepts – no impunity for terrorists, no treating them as proxies and no yielding to nuclear… Any state sponsorship must be exposed. This exhibition is a reminder for the challenge before us…Terrorism is a threat to peace everywhere."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-slams-pakistan-backs-rajnath-singh-s-decision-of-not-signing-sco-joint-statement-1751009205178">Jaishankar slams Pakistan, backs Rajnath Singh's decision of not signing SCO joint statement</a> &nbsp; “This exhibition is a humble yet resolute effort to give voice to those who can no longer speak, a tribute to those who have been taken from us, and a reminder of lives devastated by the scourge of terrorism. Through this gathering, we express solidarity with the families and loved ones of the victims of terrorism. This pain serves as a stark reminder of&nbsp;the urgent need for our shared responsibility to combat all forms of terrorism," Jaishankar added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-eam-jaishankar-speaks-with-counterparts-in-europe-and-asia-to-discuss-strikes-on-pakistan-9045720">Operation Sindoor: Indian EAM Jaishankar speaks with counterparts in Europe and Asia to discuss strikes on Pakistan</a> &nbsp; Ministry of External Affairs in a statement mentioned that the ‘exhibition will highlight the devastating toll of heinous terrorist acts around the world, and the steps taken by the international community to combat terrorism.’

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was in Headquarters in New York where he inaugurated an exhibition. It highlighted the toll terrorist acts around the world, he said, addressing the event named ‘The Human Cost of Terrorism’. 

On Monday (June 30), External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was in Headquarters in New York where he inaugurated an exhibition. It highlighted the toll terrorist acts around the world, he said, addressing the event named ‘The Human Cost of Terrorism’. India had faced an act of terrorism that shook the country on April 22. The dastardly attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives and was traced to Pakistani-sponsored terrorism. Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) offshoot, The Resistant Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack. The latter was mentioned in all Operation Sindoor briefings, an operation that was launched in retaliation for the horrific attack on Indian tourists.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was in Headquarters in New York where he inaugurated an exhibition. It highlighted the toll terrorist acts around the world, he said, addressing the event named ‘The Human Cost of Terrorism’.

'Any state sponsorship must be exposed' says S Jaishankar at UN's anti-terrorism exhibition

Three Indian nationals have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian government has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement to ensure their safe recovery. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the missing individuals—identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud—had travelled to Iran for business purposes between December 2024 and early January 2025.&nbsp;The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an official statement on Wednesday saying, “Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities, and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured. We are also keeping the family members regularly updated of the efforts being made by the Embassy.”&nbsp;According to official statements quoted by Economic Times, Yogesh Panchal and Sadeeque arrived in Tehran under Iran’s 15-day visa waiver programme, and intended to facilitate tourism and business exchanges. &nbsp;Yogesh Panchal had recently established an export firm specialising in dry fruits and apples and was exploring commercial opportunities in Iran. The three men were last known to be residing in Tehran’s Baherestan area, but contact with them was lost shortly after their arrival. The families of the three missing men have expressed grave concern and fear their possible detention by Iranian security forces.The Indian Embassy in Tehran, in close coordination with the MEA, has taken up the matter with Iranian authorities, requesting urgent assistance to trace the missing nationals and guarantee their safety. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the issue with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Ravanchi during a recent diplomatic engagement in New Delhi.The MEA is in regular contact with the families and has been providing updates on all efforts to locate the missing individuals.

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The families of three missing men have expressed grave concern and fear their possible detention by Iranian security forces. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has taken up the matter with Iranian authorities, requesting urgent assistance to trace the missing men and guarantee their safety.

Three Indian nationals have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian government has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement to ensure their safe recovery. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the missing individuals—identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud—had travelled to Iran for business purposes between December 2024 and early January 2025. The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an official statement on Wednesday saying, “Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities, and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured. We are also keeping the family members regularly updated of the efforts being made by the Embassy.” According to official statements quoted by Economic Times, Yogesh Panchal and Sadeeque arrived in Tehran under Iran’s 15-day visa waiver programme, and intended to facilitate tourism and business exchanges. Yogesh Panchal had recently established an export firm specialising in dry fruits and apples and was exploring commercial opportunities in Iran. The three men were last known to be residing in Tehran’s Baherestan area, but contact with them was lost shortly after their arrival. The families of the three missing men have expressed grave concern and fear their possible detention by Iranian security forces. The Indian Embassy in Tehran, in close coordination with the MEA, has taken up the matter with Iranian authorities, requesting urgent assistance to trace the missing nationals and guarantee their safety. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the issue with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Ravanchi during a recent diplomatic engagement in New Delhi. The MEA is in regular contact with the families and has been providing updates on all efforts to locate the missing individuals.

The families of three missing men have expressed grave concern and fear their possible detention by Iranian security forces. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has taken up the matter with Iranian authorities, requesting urgent assistance to trace the missing men and guarantee their safety.

3 Indians go missing in Iran; embassy seeks ‘urgent’ action from Tehran

India’s external affairs minister, S. Jaishankar, has said that despite all nuclear sabre-rattling by Islamabad, there was no chance of a nuclear conflict breaking out between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Jaishankar said India and Pakistan were “very far away” from a nuclear conflict during their recent clashes because the Indian side only struck at terrorist targets on Pakistani soil in a measured and non-escalatory manner.In an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper during his just concluded visit to Germany, Jaishankar said terror is a “very open business” in Pakistan and narratives about clashes between the two countries leading to a nuclear problem “encourages terrible activities like terrorism”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Replying to a question about how close India and Pakistan were to a nuclear conflict, he said, “Very, very far away... We have terrorist targets. Those were very measured, carefully considered and non-escalating steps.” &nbsp;Jaishankar, who visited the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany last week, further said, “At no point was a nuclear level reached. There is a narrative as if everything that happens in our part of the world leads directly to a nuclear problem. That disturbs me a lot because it encourages terrible activities like terrorism.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Anyone who is not blind can see terrorist organisations openly operating in Pakistan’</h2>&nbsp;He said that anyone “who is not blind can see” terrorist organisations are openly operating in Pakistan’s cities and towns.&nbsp;“The UN Security Council terror list is full of Pakistani names and places, and these are the very places we have targeted... In Pakistan, terrorism is a very open business. A business that is supported, financed, organised and used by the state. And by their military.” India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack and targeted terrorist infrastructure at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;The precision strikes rattled Pakistan which launched drones, missiles and long-range weapons, raising fears of an all-out war, till India struck the airbases deep inside Pakistan forcing it to reach an understanding on stopping the hostilities on May 10. Jaishankar further clarified that the firing stopped at Pakistan’s request and said India sent a clear signal to terrorists that “there is a price to be paid” for carrying out attacks like Pahalgam.&nbsp;India also made it clear to its international partners that “terrorists must not be allowed to get away with attacks”. When asked whether he would thank the US for the May 10 ceasefire, the EAM said, “The cessation of firing was agreed between the military commanders of both sides through direct contact...I thank the Indian military because it was the Indian military action that made Pakistan say: We are ready to stop.” Asked if China played a role in the conflict, Jaishankar said many of the weapons used by Pakistan are of Chinese origin and the two countries are very close.

“The UN Security Council terror list is full of Pakistani names and places, and these are the very places we have targeted... In Pakistan, terrorism is a very open business. A business that is supported, financed, organised and used by the state. And by their military,” Jaishankar said.

India’s external affairs minister, S. Jaishankar, has said that despite all nuclear sabre-rattling by Islamabad, there was no chance of a nuclear conflict breaking out between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Jaishankar said India and Pakistan were “very far away” from a nuclear conflict during their recent clashes because the Indian side only struck at terrorist targets on Pakistani soil in a measured and non-escalatory manner. In an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper during his just concluded visit to Germany, Jaishankar said terror is a “very open business” in Pakistan and narratives about clashes between the two countries leading to a nuclear problem “encourages terrible activities like terrorism”. Replying to a question about how close India and Pakistan were to a nuclear conflict, he said, “Very, very far away... We have terrorist targets. Those were very measured, carefully considered and non-escalating steps.” Jaishankar, who visited the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany last week, further said, “At no point was a nuclear level reached. There is a narrative as if everything that happens in our part of the world leads directly to a nuclear problem. That disturbs me a lot because it encourages terrible activities like terrorism.” ‘Anyone who is not blind can see terrorist organisations openly operating in Pakistan’ He said that anyone “who is not blind can see” terrorist organisations are openly operating in Pakistan’s cities and towns. “The UN Security Council terror list is full of Pakistani names and places, and these are the very places we have targeted... In Pakistan, terrorism is a very open business. A business that is supported, financed, organised and used by the state. And by their military.” India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack and targeted terrorist infrastructure at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The precision strikes rattled Pakistan which launched drones, missiles and long-range weapons, raising fears of an all-out war, till India struck the airbases deep inside Pakistan forcing it to reach an understanding on stopping the hostilities on May 10. Jaishankar further clarified that the firing stopped at Pakistan’s request and said India sent a clear signal to terrorists that “there is a price to be paid” for carrying out attacks like Pahalgam. India also made it clear to its international partners that “terrorists must not be allowed to get away with attacks”. When asked whether he would thank the US for the May 10 ceasefire, the EAM said, “The cessation of firing was agreed between the military commanders of both sides through direct contact...I thank the Indian military because it was the Indian military action that made Pakistan say: We are ready to stop.” Asked if China played a role in the conflict, Jaishankar said many of the weapons used by Pakistan are of Chinese origin and the two countries are very close.

“The UN Security Council terror list is full of Pakistani names and places, and these are the very places we have targeted... In Pakistan, terrorism is a very open business. A business that is supported, financed, organised and used by the state. And by their military,” Jaishankar said.

Operation Sindoor: There was no chance of nuclear conflict breaking out, says Jaishankar

India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, spoke to his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in a call on Sunday, taking the first step to mend the strained bilateral relations between the two countries.Jaishankar said he “discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties” with Canada’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Anita Anand and “wished her a very successful tenure”.&nbsp;In a post on X, Anand, whose parents hailed from India, described the conversation with Jaishankar as productive and said she looked forward to “strengthening Canada-India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities.” The call marks the highest diplomatic contact between Ottawa and New Delhi since Mark Carney became Canadian prime minister in March.The call between Jaishankar and Anand raises hope of improvement in ties between India and Canada that deteriorated during former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.&nbsp;Meanwhile, New Delhi and Ottawa are looking at “restoring their High Commissioners by June this year,” said an Indian Express report.&nbsp;Canada has the largest Sikh population outside of India, and includes separatists seeking an independent state of Khalistan.Indo-Canadian relations hit a nadir after Ottawa accused New Delhi of orchestrating the 2023 killing of 45-year-old Khalistani terrorist Nijjar in Vancouver. India rejected the claim as “absurd and motivated” while maintaining that Canada is a safe haven for pro-Khalistan elements. The relations between India and Canada deteriorated to the point where both countries expelled a string of top diplomats.&nbsp;Anand, 58, has previously served as Canada’s defence minister and is a senior member of the Liberal Party. She took her oath of office with her hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a gesture she has repeated in earlier Cabinet appointments.&nbsp;The diplomatic rift deepened further when Ottawa linked Indian diplomats, including then-High Commissioner Sanjay Verma, to Nijjar's murder. India subsequently withdrew Verma and five other diplomats, while also expelling an equal number of Canadian diplomats from New Delhi.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a> for the productive discussion today on strengthening Canada–India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities. I look forward to continuing our work together. <a href="https://t.co/GZqgANEIVi">pic.twitter.com/GZqgANEIVi</a>&mdash; Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnitaAnandMP/status/1926686322883748105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The call between Jaishankar and Anand raises hope of improvement in ties between India and Canada that deteriorated during former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, spoke to his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in a call on Sunday, taking the first step to mend the strained bilateral relations between the two countries. Jaishankar said he “discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties” with Canada’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Anita Anand and “wished her a very successful tenure”. In a post on X, Anand, whose parents hailed from India, described the conversation with Jaishankar as productive and said she looked forward to “strengthening Canada-India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities.” The call marks the highest diplomatic contact between Ottawa and New Delhi since Mark Carney became Canadian prime minister in March. The call between Jaishankar and Anand raises hope of improvement in ties between India and Canada that deteriorated during former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Meanwhile, New Delhi and Ottawa are looking at “restoring their High Commissioners by June this year,” said an Indian Express report. Canada has the largest Sikh population outside of India, and includes separatists seeking an independent state of Khalistan. Indo-Canadian relations hit a nadir after Ottawa accused New Delhi of orchestrating the 2023 killing of 45-year-old Khalistani terrorist Nijjar in Vancouver. India rejected the claim as “absurd and motivated” while maintaining that Canada is a safe haven for pro-Khalistan elements. The relations between India and Canada deteriorated to the point where both countries expelled a string of top diplomats. Anand, 58, has previously served as Canada’s defence minister and is a senior member of the Liberal Party. She took her oath of office with her hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a gesture she has repeated in earlier Cabinet appointments. The diplomatic rift deepened further when Ottawa linked Indian diplomats, including then-High Commissioner Sanjay Verma, to Nijjar's murder. India subsequently withdrew Verma and five other diplomats, while also expelling an equal number of Canadian diplomats from New Delhi.

The call between Jaishankar and Anand raises hope of improvement in ties between India and Canada that deteriorated during former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

India, Canada take steps to mend ties strained during Trudeau’s term; foreign ministers talk

On Friday, May 23, in a joint press conference in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a journalist asked Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar if he was disappointed that the German government initially didn't support Operation Sindoor.Maintaining a calm demeanour, Jaishankar responded, “I think you are misinformed, we had a conversation on the May 7 of my recollection, which was when we initiated our operations, and it was a very understanding and positive conversation. Quite honestly, even before that, the German government has expressed solidarity in face of this terror attack. The minister also clearly conveyed that every nation has a right to self-defence in the face of terrorism.”&nbsp;S Jaishankar is in Berlin as part of his three-nation trip to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. The German Minister condemned the horrors of the Pahlgham attack, which killed 26 Indian tourists.“When it comes to terrorism, today, there is virtually no country which would say they approve of what was done and won't condemn it...If I say I have the right to defend myself,” said Jaishankar, " We are encouraged by the very early condemnation of the terrorist attack, as well as the clear message we got on May 7th and again today from Minister Wadephul that Germany recognises India's right to defend itself..."Jaishankar said that the terror attack was not an isolated event; it is part of a larger pattern which has not only targeted Jammu and Kashmir, but other parts of India as well. It is intended to hurt the normalisation of Kashmir and create a fear psychosis, which will hurt the tourism economy of Kashmir.“…this was meant to create a fear psychosis and destroy the tourism economy of the Kashmir...and sow religious discord...” said Jaishankar.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you, dear <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a>, for your excellent visit and our constructive talks on further cooperation between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Germany?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Germany</a>. Our countries have many common goals – from security to economy – and share the responsibility to work for peace &amp; stability in the world.🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 <a href="https://t.co/kMa2vkdh6A">pic.twitter.com/kMa2vkdh6A</a>&mdash; Johann Wadephul (@AussenMinDE) <a href="https://twitter.com/AussenMinDE/status/1925965260529307709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

German Foreign Minister maintained his position of restoring the bilateral relations between India and Pakistan and resolving the conflict through dialogue. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Johann Wadephul praised the constructive talks between the two representatives and recapitulated the commitment of both nations towards peace and stability.&nbsp;

During a joint press conference in Berlin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar dismissed suggestions of Germany's initial reluctance to support Operation Sindoor, emphasizing strong Indo-German solidarity against terrorism and the right to self-defence.

On Friday, May 23, in a joint press conference in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a journalist asked Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar if he was disappointed that the German government initially didn't support Operation Sindoor. Maintaining a calm demeanour, Jaishankar responded, “I think you are misinformed, we had a conversation on the May 7 of my recollection, which was when we initiated our operations, and it was a very understanding and positive conversation. Quite honestly, even before that, the German government has expressed solidarity in face of this terror attack. The minister also clearly conveyed that every nation has a right to self-defence in the face of terrorism.” S Jaishankar is in Berlin as part of his three-nation trip to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. The German Minister condemned the horrors of the Pahlgham attack, which killed 26 Indian tourists. “When it comes to terrorism, today, there is virtually no country which would say they approve of what was done and won't condemn it...If I say I have the right to defend myself,” said Jaishankar, " We are encouraged by the very early condemnation of the terrorist attack, as well as the clear message we got on May 7th and again today from Minister Wadephul that Germany recognises India's right to defend itself..." Jaishankar said that the terror attack was not an isolated event; it is part of a larger pattern which has not only targeted Jammu and Kashmir, but other parts of India as well. It is intended to hurt the normalisation of Kashmir and create a fear psychosis, which will hurt the tourism economy of Kashmir. “…this was meant to create a fear psychosis and destroy the tourism economy of the Kashmir...and sow religious discord...” said Jaishankar.

During a joint press conference in Berlin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar dismissed suggestions of Germany's initial reluctance to support Operation Sindoor, emphasising strong Indo-German solidarity against terrorism and the right to self-defence.

EAM S Jaishankar refuted journalist's claim of Germany not supporting Operation Sindoor initially

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a visit to Berlin on Friday (May 23), made it clear that India has “zero tolerance” for terrorism and will not give in to nuclear blackmail. His comments came in the wake of India’s military operation in response to the deadly April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians.Speaking at a joint press conference with Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar stated, “I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-water-bomb-we-must-defuse-pakistani-senator-warns-of-looming-crisis-as-india-keeps-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-1748000884812">‘A water bomb, we must defuse’: Pakistani senator warns of looming crisis as India keeps Indus Waters Treaty&nbsp;in&nbsp;abeyance</a>He added, “There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard. We also value Germany's understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism.”<h2>Germany supports India’s fight against terror</h2>Germany’s foreign minister backed India’s stance strongly, saying Berlin would support all efforts to fight terrorism.“Germany will support any fight against terrorism. Terrorism must never have a place in the world, anywhere, and this is why we will support everyone who fights and has to fight terrorism. We very much appreciate that a ceasefire has been reached, and we hope that there will be a solution soon,” Wadephul said during the same interaction.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-pakistan-s-denial-to-indigo-flight-risked-220-peoples-lives-here-s-what-happened-during-horrific-hailstorm-1748000432340">How Pakistan's denial to IndiGo flight risked 220 peoples' lives - Here's what happened during horrific hailstorm</a><h2>Meeting with the German Chancellor</h2>Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties.“Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism,” Jaishankar shared on X.<h2>India’s Operation Sindoor</h2>India’s military action, Operation Sindoor, was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, considered the worst civilian massacre since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.The operation began before dawn on May 7 and targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. At least 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes, which led to heavy exchanges across the India-Pakistan border, involving fighter aircraft, missile attacks, drones, and artillery fire.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a visit to Berlin on Friday (May 23), made it clear that India has “zero tolerance” for terrorism and will not give in to nuclear blackmail. His comments came in the wake of India’s military operation in response to the deadly April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. Speaking at a joint press conference with Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar stated, “I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally.” Also read: ‘A water bomb, we must defuse’: Pakistani senator warns of looming crisis as India keeps Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance He added, “There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard. We also value Germany's understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism.” Germany supports India’s fight against terror Germany’s foreign minister backed India’s stance strongly, saying Berlin would support all efforts to fight terrorism. “Germany will support any fight against terrorism. Terrorism must never have a place in the world, anywhere, and this is why we will support everyone who fights and has to fight terrorism. We very much appreciate that a ceasefire has been reached, and we hope that there will be a solution soon,” Wadephul said during the same interaction. Also read: How Pakistan's denial to IndiGo flight risked 220 peoples' lives - Here's what happened during horrific hailstorm Meeting with the German Chancellor Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties. “Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism,” Jaishankar shared on X. India’s Operation Sindoor India’s military action, Operation Sindoor, was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, considered the worst civilian massacre since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The operation began before dawn on May 7 and targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. At least 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes, which led to heavy exchanges across the India-Pakistan border, involving fighter aircraft, missile attacks, drones, and artillery fire.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties.

‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail'

A day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump's claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue.&nbsp;In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked three questions - all of which were answered by EAM Jaishankar in his interview with Dutch public broadcaster NOS. Gandhi also shared an edited video in which the EAM was seen fumbling at the questions asked by the Dutch journalist. The LoP falsely claimed that no countries backed India in condemning Pakistan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Will JJ explain: • Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan? • Why didn’t a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? • Who asked Trump to “mediate” between India &amp; Pakistan? India’s foreign policy has collapsed. <a href="https://t.co/m8q2lAFRm4">https://t.co/m8q2lAFRm4</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1925827704382746854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Responding to Rahul Gandhi's continuous barrage of questions, BJP addressed the media and party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said that he should ask his questions in all-party meetings and no cause harm to the nation.&nbsp;"You can ask any question in an all-party meeting of the MEA briefing. Your questions can be answered... But such activities by Rahul Gandhi are not innocent. This cannot be neglected by calling it Rahul Gandhi's childlike, for which he is known... When it is about the nation, every statement holds weight, and will be exposed if it causes harm to the country," Bhatia said. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had targeted Jaishankar accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of External Affairs had then responded firmly, saying Jaishankar’s words were being taken out of context.<h2>What had EAM S Jaishankar said in the interview?</h2>EAM Jaishankar said in the interview, "Rubio had spoken to me, Vance had spoken to our prime minister. They had their view, and they were talking to us, and they were talking to Pakistanis, as indeed were some other countries. The United States was not alone in this. I think there were some countries in the Gulf. There were some others as well."&nbsp;"But the cessation of firing and military action was something which was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan," he clarified."We made one thing very clear to everybody who spoke to us, not just the United States, but to everybody that if the Pakistanis want to stop firing, they need to tell us. We need to hear it from them. Their general has to call up our general and say this and that is what happened," he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cessation of violence was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan says EAM Dr S Jaishankar <a href="https://t.co/7Bfyz2kvaI">pic.twitter.com/7Bfyz2kvaI</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1925608762380853658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Moreover, in an interview with Dutch daily De Volkskrant, Jaishankar was point blank in his statement when he said, "Let's stop pretending Pakistan is not involved in terrorist attacks on India." "We should not go along with the narrative that Pakistan does not know what is going on. The most notorious terrorists on the United Nations (UN) sanctions list are all in Pakistan," Jaishankar said.

A day after EAM S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue.

A day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump's claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked three questions - all of which were answered by EAM Jaishankar in his interview with Dutch public broadcaster NOS. Gandhi also shared an edited video in which the EAM was seen fumbling at the questions asked by the Dutch journalist. The LoP falsely claimed that no countries backed India in condemning Pakistan.

A day after EAM S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump's claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue.

Rahul Gandhi in doubt again, targets EAM Jaishankar over US role in India-Pak ceasefire; BJP hits back

India on Thursday (March 6) condemned the security breach that happened during Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom. Deploring the "misuse of democratic freedom" by "separatists and extremists," New Delhi said it expects "host government in such cases to fully live up to their diplomatic obligations".
<h2>India reacts to S Jaishankar's security breach</h2>
Reacting to the videos of the security breach, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said they "have seen the footage of a breach of security during the visit of the external affairs minister to the UK".
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-video-indian-eam-dr-s-jaishankar-faces-security-scare-in-london-pro-khalistani-heckler-attacks-car-tears-indian-flag-8821363">Watch | Indian EAM Dr S Jaishankar faces security breach in London; pro-Khalistani heckler attacks car, tears Indian flag</a>
"We condemn the provocative activities of this small group of separatists and extremists," he said, adding, "We deplore the misuse of democratic freedom by such elements. We expect the host government in such cases to fully live up to their diplomatic obligations".
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a>: Khalistani goons attempt to heckle India&rsquo;s External Affairs Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a> in London while he was leaving in a car. A man can be seen trying to run towards him, tearing the Indian national flag in front of cops. Police seem helpless, as if ordered to not act. <a href="https://t.co/wXK8sxVal8">pic.twitter.com/wXK8sxVal8</a>
&mdash; Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1897401774199464179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>What happened?</h2>
On Wednesday (March 5), Indian EAM Jaishankar faced a security breach in London, as a pro-Khalistani man rushed towards his car, tearing India's national flag in a show of protest.
Videos show pro-Khalistani protesters heckling the Indian foreign minister as he departed from Chatham House following an event.&nbsp;
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One of the videos captures the moment the heckler ran in front of Jaishankar's car holding an Indian flag before proceeding to tear it into two pieces and yelling "Khalistan Zindabad".
Watch video here
Local police can be seen rushing to detain the Khalistani separatist. Reports suggest that the man was detained shortly but was released afterwards.
<h2>Why was Jaishankar in London?</h2>
EAM Dr S Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom (from March 4 to 9). During the visit, he held discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and several other senior leaders.
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On Tuesday, following his meeting with Home Secretary Cooper, Jaishankar on X noted that they discussed areas such as the flow of talent and joint efforts between India and the UK to tackle "trafficking and extremism."
(With inputs from agencies)

India urges the UK to uphold diplomatic obligations after a security breach involving Minister S Jaishankar during his London visit, highlighting international tensions.

India on Thursday (March 6) condemned the security breach that happened during Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom. Deploring the "misuse of democratic freedom" by "separatists and extremists," New Delhi said it expects "host government in such cases to fully live up to their diplomatic obligations". India reacts to S Jaishankar's security breach Reacting to the videos of the security breach, Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said they "have seen the footage of a breach of security during the visit of the external affairs minister to the UK". Also read | Watch | Indian EAM Dr S Jaishankar faces security breach in London; pro-Khalistani heckler attacks car, tears Indian flag "We condemn the provocative activities of this small group of separatists and extremists," he said, adding, "We deplore the misuse of democratic freedom by such elements. We expect the host government in such cases to fully live up to their diplomatic obligations". #BREAKING: Khalistani goons attempt to heckle India’s External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar in London while he was leaving in a car. A man can be seen trying to run towards him, tearing the Indian national flag in front of cops. Police seem helpless, as if ordered to not act. pic.twitter.com/wXK8sxVal8 — Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) March 5, 2025 What happened? On Wednesday (March 5), Indian EAM Jaishankar faced a security breach in London, as a pro-Khalistani man rushed towards his car, tearing India's national flag in a show of protest. Videos show pro-Khalistani protesters heckling the Indian foreign minister as he departed from Chatham House following an event. Also read | Student from India's Telangana shot dead in US, family seeks help in bringing body home One of the videos captures the moment the heckler ran in front of Jaishankar's car holding an Indian flag before proceeding to tear it into two pieces and yelling "Khalistan Zindabad". Watch video here Local police can be seen rushing to detain the Khalistani separatist. Reports suggest that the man was detained shortly but was released afterwards. Why was Jaishankar in London? EAM Dr S Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom (from March 4 to 9). During the visit, he held discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and several other senior leaders. Also read | Indian EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London over Ukraine conflict On Tuesday, following his meeting with Home Secretary Cooper, Jaishankar on X noted that they discussed areas such as the flow of talent and joint efforts between India and the UK to tackle "trafficking and extremism." (With inputs from agencies)

India demands UK uphold 'diplomatic obligations' after videos of Jaishankar's security breach go viral

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project has come to a halt due to Myanmar's internal conflicts.
The completion of the highway is considered to be a game changer in India's neighbourhood policy in engaging with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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<h2 dir="ltr">India's "Neighbourhood First" policy&nbsp;</h2>
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's "Neighbourhood First" policy achievements, noting substantial advancements in ties with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.
He cited India's role in shipping vaccines to neighbouring nations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"There has been steady growth and deepening of ties between New Delhi and ASEAN, which should be further leveraged by all concerned," Jaishankar said at a session on 'Act East, Act Fast and Act First' at the Advantage Assam Summit in Guwahati.
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"The situation in Myanmar has paused the IMTT Highway project... We cannot allow this [Myanmar unrest] to block something so momentous. Practical solutions will have to be found to ensure the advancement of this initiative," he said.
<h2 dir="ltr">1,400-km-long highway would link India with Southeast Asia by land</h2>
Till July 2023, at least 70 per cent of construction work on the IMTT highway had been completed. The 1,400-km-long highway would link India, Myanmar, and Thailand by land, promoting trade and economic cooperation among the three nations. It will give a boost to trade, business, health, education and tourism ties among the three countries.
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The highway was intended to start from Moreh in Manipur, India, pass through Myanmar, and reach Mae Sot in Thailand.
No timeline for the completion and operationalisation of the trilateral highway has been given. The strategic highway project has been delayed many times. Earlier, the government had been aiming to make the highway operational by December 2019.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: The India-Myanmar-Thailand Highway project faces delays as S Jaishankar cites Myanmar's internal conflicts as the primary cause for the halt.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project has come to a halt due to Myanmar's internal conflicts. The completion of the highway is considered to be a game changer in India's neighbourhood policy in engaging with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Also read | Morning news brief: US and Ukraine 'reach deal' on rare minerals; final 'amrit snan' at Maha Kumbh, and more India's "Neighbourhood First" policy External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's "Neighbourhood First" policy achievements, noting substantial advancements in ties with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. He cited India's role in shipping vaccines to neighbouring nations during the COVID-19 pandemic. "There has been steady growth and deepening of ties between New Delhi and ASEAN, which should be further leveraged by all concerned," Jaishankar said at a session on 'Act East, Act Fast and Act First' at the Advantage Assam Summit in Guwahati. Also read | Mahashivratri at Maha Kumbh Mela: Millions of devotees gather in Prayagraj for final 'amrit snan' "The situation in Myanmar has paused the IMTT Highway project... We cannot allow this [Myanmar unrest] to block something so momentous. Practical solutions will have to be found to ensure the advancement of this initiative," he said. 1,400-km-long highway would link India with Southeast Asia by land Till July 2023, at least 70 per cent of construction work on the IMTT highway had been completed. The 1,400-km-long highway would link India, Myanmar, and Thailand by land, promoting trade and economic cooperation among the three nations. It will give a boost to trade, business, health, education and tourism ties among the three countries. Also read | CBSE to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026 The highway was intended to start from Moreh in Manipur, India, pass through Myanmar, and reach Mae Sot in Thailand. No timeline for the completion and operationalisation of the trilateral highway has been given. The strategic highway project has been delayed many times. Earlier, the government had been aiming to make the highway operational by December 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Jaishankar announces halt on Asian Highway project due to Myanmar's internal conflicts

The U.S. has deported 104 Indian migrants, sparking political controversy in India. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar met PM Modi to discuss the situation, while the opposition demands a discussion in Parliament. Jaishankar is set to make a statement soon.

US deports 104 Indian migrants as S. Jaishankar meets PM Modi amid political uproar

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday (Dec 27) hailed the "very strong" and "very steady" relationship between New Delhi and Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation in different spheres, international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions. Watch the video to know more!

Jaishankar hails very strong & very steady Indo-Russia ties as he meets Russian counterpart Lavrov

New Delhi has officially announced that the country's external affairs minister S Jaishankar will fly to Russia on a key diplomatic visit beginning on Christmas day that is on December 25th. The 5-day visit is part of an ongoing high-level exchanges between Russia and India and it will include engagements in Moscow and St Petersburg.

India's Jaishankar arrives in Moscow to meet Russian deputy PM

Global Technology Summit: S. Jaishankar's inaugural address in New Delhi

S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, criticised the West for interfering in the domestic affairs of other countries, saying that the West has a longstanding bad habit of doing so and believes it has a divine mandate to do so.

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar reacts as West comments on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday (November 8), with an aim to strengthen ties between both nations.

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday (November 8), with an aim to strengthen ties between both nations. Both leaders discussed climate, trade, the Ukraine war, and other issues of mutual interest. After the crucial meeting, Jaishankar said during a press conference that India has "substantial" and "time-tested relations" with Russia. He noted that India is trying to find ways to expand this relationship and also make it more durable. He said that during the meeting, both ministers discussed areas where there are "natural interests" between both countries. He said: "India and Russia have grappled with how to expand our bilateral trade." The Indian foreign minister said that India is naturally concerned about trade imbalance and he has also raised this with the Russian side regarding "how to arrest impediments that stand in the way of Indian exports". Discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war Jaishankar said that they exchanged views on international issues of mutual interest. He said, "Ukraine conflict was the dominant feature. As PM conveyed to Russian pres Putin this is not an era of war." He noted that the global economy is simply too "interdependent for significant conflict" anywhere not to have major consequences elsewhere. Jaishankar on oil and gas supply The Indian minister said that regarding the oil supply issue, there is stress on the energy market. However, he said that as the world's third-largest consumer of oil and gas, it is "our fundamental obligation" to ensure that Indian consumers have the best possible access on the most advantageous terms to the international market. Watch this report: × Meanwhile, Lavrov said during the meeting that with the changes the international community is going through, it's important to "compare our notes", and our "assessments integrally" on how we are going to work on the goals set by the Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the economy, trade, investments, tech sphere. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Oil, trade, economy, Ukraine war on agenda as India's Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart in Moscow

&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea, the Czech Republic and the European Union in Paris, discussing issues of mutual interest and ways to step up bilateral engagement.

Jaishankar, who arrived here from Germany on Sunday on a three-day visit to France, has held a series of meetings with his counterparts from other Indo-Pacific countries participating in the EU Indo-Pacific Forum. Jaishankar met his Bangladeshi counterpart, Dr AK Abdul Momen.

"Good meeting with Bangladesh FM Dr AK Abdul Momen. Appropriate that it should be on International Mother Language Day. Noted that 2021 was a great year for the relationship. Committed to taking it to an even higher level in 2022," he tweeted after the meeting.

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On Monday, he met Chung Eui-yong, his South Korean counterpart. "Met with FM Chung Eui-yong of the Republic of Korea. Agreed to strengthen our bilateral cooperation. Facilitating ease of travel is a shared priority. Also discussed regional issues of common concern," Jaishankar said in a tweet.

Jaishankar also met his Czech counterpart.

"Nice meeting with FM (Foreign Minister) Jan Lipavsky of the Czech Republic. Engaged him on EU related issues as part of the Trio. Appreciate his commitment to facilitating an expanded relationship," Jaishankar tweeted, along with a photograph after the meeting.

After his meeting with EU Commissioner for International Relationships Jutta Urpilainen, Jaishankar tweeted, "A warm interaction with EU Commissioner for International relationships Jutta Urpilainen.

"A positive discussion on working together in Africa, enhancing green partnerships and on promoting connectivity. India-EU cooperation is advancing across many fronts," Jaishankar wrote.

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Earlier on Monday, the External Affairs Minister met French Defence Minister Florence Parly. "Pleasure to meet Defence Minister @florence_parly. As trusted strategic partners, discussed contemporary developments. Convergence in our outlook and interests was visible. Affirmed our commitment to cooperate on new and emerging security challenges, he tweeted after the meeting.

Jaishankar arrived in Paris on a day when French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a marathon telephonic conversation to defuse the crisis in Ukraine amid apprehension of a Russian invasion of the eastern European nation.

On Sunday, Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian during which they discussed key regional and global issues, particularly the India-EU relationship, and exchanged perspectives on the situation in Afghanistan, the Iranian nuclear deal and the Ukraine crisis.&nbsp;

Jaishankar and Drian also reiterated their shared commitment to the principles of multilateralism and a rules-based order, and agreed to coordinate in the UN Security Council on issues of mutual concern.&nbsp;

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea, the Czech Republic and the European Union in Paris, discussing issues of mutual interest and ways to step up bilateral engagement.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea, the Czech Republic and the European Union in Paris, discussing issues of mutual interest and ways to step up bilateral engagement. Jaishankar, who arrived here from Germany on Sunday on a three-day visit to France, has held a series of meetings with his counterparts from other Indo-Pacific countries participating in the EU Indo-Pacific Forum. Jaishankar met his Bangladeshi counterpart, Dr AK Abdul Momen. "Good meeting with Bangladesh FM Dr AK Abdul Momen. Appropriate that it should be on International Mother Language Day. Noted that 2021 was a great year for the relationship. Committed to taking it to an even higher level in 2022," he tweeted after the meeting. Also read | S. Jaishankar begins 3-day visit to France to attend EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in Indo-Pacific On Monday, he met Chung Eui-yong, his South Korean counterpart. "Met with FM Chung Eui-yong of the Republic of Korea. Agreed to strengthen our bilateral cooperation. Facilitating ease of travel is a shared priority. Also discussed regional issues of common concern," Jaishankar said in a tweet. Jaishankar also met his Czech counterpart. "Nice meeting with FM (Foreign Minister) Jan Lipavsky of the Czech Republic. Engaged him on EU related issues as part of the Trio. Appreciate his commitment to facilitating an expanded relationship," Jaishankar tweeted, along with a photograph after the meeting. After his meeting with EU Commissioner for International Relationships Jutta Urpilainen, Jaishankar tweeted, "A warm interaction with EU Commissioner for International relationships Jutta Urpilainen. "A positive discussion on working together in Africa, enhancing green partnerships and on promoting connectivity. India-EU cooperation is advancing across many fronts," Jaishankar wrote. Also read | 'State of border will define relations with China', says India's foreign minister Jaishankar Earlier on Monday, the External Affairs Minister met French Defence Minister Florence Parly. "Pleasure to meet Defence Minister @florence_parly. As trusted strategic partners, discussed contemporary developments. Convergence in our outlook and interests was visible. Affirmed our commitment to cooperate on new and emerging security challenges, he tweeted after the meeting. Jaishankar arrived in Paris on a day when French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a marathon telephonic conversation to defuse the crisis in Ukraine amid apprehension of a Russian invasion of the eastern European nation. On Sunday, Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian during which they discussed key regional and global issues, particularly the India-EU relationship, and exchanged perspectives on the situation in Afghanistan, the Iranian nuclear deal and the Ukraine crisis. Jaishankar and Drian also reiterated their shared commitment to the principles of multilateralism and a rules-based order, and agreed to coordinate in the UN Security Council on issues of mutual concern. Watch | Indian EAM S Jaishankar on a 3-day visit to France to attend EU forum on Indo-Pacific

EAM S Jaishankar meets counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea, Czech Republic and EU in Paris

India's EAM S Jaishankar is in Israel for a five-day visit for a high-level engagement with the Naftali Bennett government. In focus is a quadrilateral meet between the US, India, Israel, and the UAE. The foreign ministers of the four countries met virtually. EAM Jaishankar called it the first fruitful meeting.

Foreign minister of the 4 nations meet virtually

EAM S Jaishankar on a visit to Israel to bolster India-Israel relations

India and the US vowed to support each other amid the Covid crisis in the second physical meet between Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and US Secretary of state Antony Blinken.

Jaishankar meets Blinken: India-US vows to fight COVID-19 together

India’s external affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be attending the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the "Heart of Asia" on March 30 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

India, Pakistan Foreign Minister at same platform on March 30

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that trust with China had been deeply impaired after last summer's border clash which resulted in the first combat deaths in 45 years.

Jaishankar: Trust with China deeply impaired after border clash

India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar will be visting the state of Qatar today and during the visit he schedule to meet with the Qatari deputy Prime minister and the foreign minister, he is also going to meet other important Dignitaries of Qatar. This is Jaishankar's first visit to Qatar as External minister, during the visit he will be holding talks of Bilateral issues with his counterpart.

India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar will be visting the state of Qatar today

India will be hosting the third India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on 27 October 2020 in New Delhi. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper will be visiting India on 26-27 October 2020 to participate in the Dialogue. From the Indian side, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will lead the delegations from the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, respectively.

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Peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government negotiators get down to business on Day 2, with the search for a lasting ceasefire one of many key issues up for discussion.

Afghan govt alleges more Taliban attacks, confrontations continue despite talks

Open session of intra Afghan peace talks have ended today. Afghanistan's government & representatives from the Taliban will be holding several meetings in a bid to end nearly two decades of war.

Afghan govt starts talks with Taliban, end to decades of war

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has joined intra afghan talks ceremony which is happening in Doha virtually.India is present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries.

India's EAM Jaishankar joins intra Afghan ceremony in Doha virtually

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is all set for a virtual meeting today with a Chinese counterpart at the RIC trilateral. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Moscow. Watch report.

India-China standoff: Russia to chair virtual summit today, S. Jaishankar to attend virtual RIC meet

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Jaishankar announces halt on Asian Highway project due to Myanmar's internal conflicts

Jaishankar announces halt on Asian Highway project due to Myanmar's internal conflicts

US deports 104 Indian migrants as S. Jaishankar meets PM Modi amid political uproar

Jaishankar hails very strong & very steady Indo-Russia ties as he meets Russian counterpart Lavrov

India's Jaishankar arrives in Moscow to meet Russian deputy PM

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Oil, trade, economy, Ukraine war on agenda as India's Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart in Moscow

EAM S Jaishankar meets counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea, Czech Republic and EU in Paris

Foreign minister of the 4 nations meet virtually

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