S. Jaishankar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
EAM Jaishankar meets Greek Foreign Minister, discuss ways to advance multifaceted India-Greece ties
New Delhi, Feb 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has met with Greece's Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, to discuss ways to advance the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
Govt justifies deportation from US, cites diplomatic obligation
New Delhi, Feb 6: Calling for a focus on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the universal obligation for countries to repatriate their nationals found living abroad illegally.
Saved from penal action, repatriated safely — how have things changed drastically for illegal Indian immigrants since 2014
New Delhi, Feb 6: Amidst the Opposition clamour on holding discussion on deportation of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants by the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday not only provided the entire data on deportation of Indian nationals from the US since 2009 but also spotlighted that the deportations executed by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authority are conducted under the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) effective from 2012.
Not new procedure, been in place since 2009: EAM Jaishankar on deportation row
New Delhi, Feb 6: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there has been "no change from the past procedure" in the deportation of illegal immigrants by the United States, emphasizing that the process is "not a new one".
EAM Jaishankar offer condolences on the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar offered his condolences on the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
First batch of 104 illegal Indian immigrants reaches Punjab
Amritsar, Feb 5: A US military aircraft carrying the first batch of 104 illegal Indian immigrants, with the highest number of 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, reached Amritsar in Punjab on Wednesday.
Delhi decides today: President Murmu, LG cast votes as capital goes to polls
New Delhi, Feb 5: President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote for the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, exercising her franchise at Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President's Estate, amid tight security arrangements.
India's proactive stance on illegal immigration hailed as US deports migrants
Washington, Feb 4: India's proactive stance on illegal immigration and streamlining legal mobility has come in for praise as an India-bound US C-17 military aircraft, carrying around 200 deported illegal migrants left Texas earlier today, marking President Donald Trump's first crackdown on illegal immigrants from India after assuming office last month.
Assam CM briefs EAM Jaishankar on visits to Bhutan, South Korea and Japan
New Delhi, Feb 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday called on External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, briefing him on his recent visits to Bhutan, South Korea and Japan.
EAM Jaishankar calls IMEC Atlantic to Pacific endeavour, says initial steps commenced
New Delhi, February 4: Highlighting the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is seeking to establish land connectivity with Southeast Asia,
UNGA President to visit India from today to deepen multilateral ties on global issues
New Delhi, Feb 4: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang is set to embark on an official visit to India from February 4 to February 8 at the invitation of the Government of India.
10 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; mechanised boat seized
Chennai, Feb 3: Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
118-member foreign delegation takes sacred bath at Maha Kumbh, praises Indian culture
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: At the Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday, a special 118-member foreign delegation, including diplomats and Heads of Missions from 77 countries, took a scared dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj along with their spouses and expressed their happiness on this auspicious occasion.
Road map for Viksit Bharat: Modi Cabinet lauds Union Budget
New Delhi, Feb 1: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar praised the Union Budget on Saturday, calling it a road map to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.
EAM Jaishankar appreciates Odisha CM for successful PBD 2025
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the successful organisation of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) at Bhubaneswar in Odisha from January 8-10.
EAM Jaishankar mourns death of nine Indians in Saudi Arabia road accident
Jeddah, Jan 29: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims.
Arrest of fishers by Lankan Navy: TN fishermen association to protest in Rameswaram on Jan 31
Chennai, Jan 29: Tamil Nadu fishermen associations have announced a large-scale protest in Rameswaram on Friday, January 31, in response to the continued arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 13 TN fishermen, seize boat
Chennai, Jan 28: Thirteen Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy early Tuesday morning for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Their mechanised fishing boat was also seized.
Vishwabandhu Bharat: India dispatches humanitarian aid to Kurdistan region of Iraq
New Delhi, Jan 27: India on Monday dispatched a consignment of bronchodilators, inhalers and ventilators to assist the people in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
EAM Jaishankar calls on visiting Indonesian President ahead of bilateral talks
New Delhi, Jan 24: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in New Delhi on Friday, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for Saturday.
Strong sense that current administration would reciprocate our desire to take Quad further: EAM Jaishankar
Washington DC, January 23: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the Trump administration's strong focus on strengthening India-US ties and prioritising India's presence at the inauguration. He also emphasised a shared commitment to advancing the Quad partnership, with both sides expressing a desire to intensify its activities and collaboration.
India expects accountability on 2023 consulate attack in San Francisco: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, Jan 23: Nearly hours after meeting with newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said that "India expects accountability" for the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in 2023 a "very serious matter" and those responsible to be held accountable.
Open to 'legitimate return' of Indian nationals living illegally: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, Jan 23: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, has clarified India's stance, saying that New Delhi is open to the "legitimate return" of Indian nationals living 'illegally' abroad, including in the US.
EAM Jaishankar says it was Pakistan which stopped trade with India in 2019
Washington, Jan 23: Addressing the status of India's trade relations with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, has clarified that it was the Islamabad administration that decided to halt trading with New Delhi in 2019.
Quad leaders reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen free, open Indo-Pacific
Washington, DC, January 22: Foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States-- in a joint statement reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific where "sovereignty and territorial integrity are upheld and defended."
41 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody return home
Chennai, Jan 22: Forty-one fishermen from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on September 8, 2024, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), arrived at Chennai Airport, said officials on Wednesday.
Quad to be force for global good: S Jaishankar in US
Washington, Jan 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday and discussed with his counterparts "different dimensions" of ensuring a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific adding in a tweet that "Quad will continue to be a force of global good".
EAM Jaishankar flags Rubio's first bilateral was with him
Washington, Jan 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that he was delighted to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for "his first bilateral meeting after assumption of office".
Quad Foreign Ministers re-commit to security goals in Trump 2.0
Washington, Jan 22: The Quad Foreign Ministers on Tuesday reiterated their commitment to "strengthening regional maritime, economic, and technology security" in a joint statement issued after the first meeting of the grouping in US President Donald Trump's second term.
'Looking forward to working together on outcome oriented agenda': EAM Jaishankar on meeting with US NSA Michael Waltz in Washington
Washington, Jan 22: India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the newly-appointed US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, who is a key Cabinet member of the Trump administration, in Washington D.C and said that "he is looking forward to working together on an active and outcome-oriented agenda".
China and India should focus on development, cooperation: Beijing
Beijing, Jan 21: As two major developing countries and emerging economies, China and India should concentrate on development and cooperation, and bring bilateral relationship back on a track of healthy and stable development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday.
EAM Jaishankar joins roster of international leaders, takes a prominent seat at Trump's inauguration
Washington, Jan 21: India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar joined international and US leaders and tech titans at the inauguration of President Donald Trump at the Capitol, taking a prominent seat.
EAM Jaishankar attends Trump Inauguration, holds crucial meetings in Washington
Washington, Jan 20: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar attended the Inauguration Day Prayer Service at St John's Church in Washington ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America, on Monday.
Indo-US relations extend from seabed to stars: Ambassador Garcetti
Bengaluru, Jan 17: After the U.S. and Indian governments on Friday dedicated a new U.S.
Significant milestone, says EAM Jaishankar on inauguration of US Consulate in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 17: The US opened its consulate in Bengaluru on Friday, marking a significant step in enhancing diplomatic ties between India and the United States.
EAM Jaishankar calls on Singapore President, discusses bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks and skilling
New Delhi, Jan 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on visiting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in New Delhi on Wednesday, holding discussions with the foreign dignitary on bilateral cooperation in several areas ahead of his scheduled meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
In difficult times, there is India, willing to help different parties: Jaishankar in Spain
Madrid, Jan 14: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised India's growing global stature and its ability to provide meaningful assistance during challenging times.
Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar over arrest of TN fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, Jan 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged External Affairs Minister S.
Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, boats seized
Chennai, Jan 12: Eight fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Sunday.
EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump's swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20
New Delhi, Jan 12: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).