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India's launches 'Operation Brahma' for Myanmar, first tranche of relief material reaches Yangon
New Delhi, March 29: India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to support earthquake-impacted Myanmar. Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines, landed in Yangon on Saturday.
India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for people of Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar on Saturday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand. A search and rescue team, as well as a medical team, is accompanying this flight.
'First Responder': How India's Operation Brahma helping quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: Hours after a high-intensity earthquake jolted Myanmar, causing widespread devastation, India came to the quick rescue of the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid to assist in evacuation efforts as well as comforting the displaced populace.
Atrocities against minorities in Pak: EAM Jaishankar cites numbers, says closely monitoring
New Delhi, March 28: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India is closely monitoring the atrocities against Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan and is raising these issues on international platforms.
Navigating complex geo-political landscape, India and Russia explore new frontiers of cooperation: EAM Jaishankar
Moscow, March 27: India-Russia relationship continues to expand and deepen in the backdrop of a dynamic world order, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Thursday at the international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda' hosted by Russian International Affairs Council in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
Remains both an inspiration and example for so many: Jaishankar on meeting Anil Kumble
New Delhi March 27: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Indian cricket legend Anil Kumble and praised him as "both an inspiration and example for so many."
EAM Jaishankar reaffirms strong India-Russia ties, highlights expanding partnership dynamic world order
New Delhi, March 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the enduring strength of India-Russia relations, emphasising that "India immensely values its relation with Russia," underscoring that the "further enhancement of the special and privileged strategic partnership" remains a shared foreign policy priority for both nations.
Our government has inherited the problem: EAM replies on Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka
New Delhi, March 27: Addressed the queries regarding the plight of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka during the question hour in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanker said that the current government inherited the situation due to events that can be traced back to 1974 and 1976.
We are a very optimistic society: EAM highlights India's outlook, draws contrast to global sentiments
New Delhi, March 27: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed the Central Asia Youth Delegation at the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in the national capital, highlighting India's optimistic outlook and its deep integration of technology as defining traits of the nation's youth.
Very active and intense discussion going on between India, US at this time: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and the US had a "very open discussion" on trade and the result of that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to conclude bilateral trade agreement by fall this year.
From October last year, India-China relationship has seen some improvement: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between India and China have seen some improvement since October last year and noted that the two nations are working on different aspects of it.
Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit to be held from April 10-12; Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal among key speakers
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be key speakers at the Carnegie India's ninth Global Technology Summit (GTS), which is co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, and will be held from April 10 to 12, 2025 in New Delhi with public sessions on April 11 and 12.
Jaishankar, US Chamber of Commerce CEO Clark hold talks on deepening trade and investments
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark in Delhi on Wednesday and discussed deepening trade and investments, building resilient supply chains and strengthening strategic partnership between two nations.
Jaishankar, UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop discuss border stability, refugee situation
New Delhi, March 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Julie Bishop in Delhi on Tuesday to discuss border stability, the refugee situation, transnational crime out of Myanmar, and providing economic support.
India receives Mahatma Gandhi artefacts from South Africa
New Delhi, March 23: External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Sunday received artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from the Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust (PST-GDT) in South Africa.
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' applies equally to foreign policy: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 23: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Business Today Vucanomics 2025 on the subject 'Diplomacy in the Age of Disruptions'.
Jaishankar concludes 2025 Consultative Committee meet on India's ties with neighbours
New Delhi, March 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday concluded the first Consultative Committee Meeting of 2025 for External Affairs, focusing on India's relationships with its neighbouring countries--Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
India to host Central Asian Youth Delegation from March 22 to 28
New Delhi, March 21: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, is set to host the third Central Asian Youth Delegation to India from March 22 to 28, under the International Youth Exchange Programme (IYEP).
Eleven TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody reach Chennai
Chennai, March 22: After their release from Sri Lankan custody, 11 fishermen from Rameswaram returned to Chennai, providing relief to their families and communities.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Jaishankar call on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Parliament House on Friday.
Efforts made to increase supply of electricity from India: Nepal FM
Kathmandu, March 21: A day after she returned to Kathmandu after participating in the Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Friday stated that significant steps have been taken to increase the electricity supply from India to Nepal through various diplomatic initiatives.
Jaishankar meets Commonwealth Secretary General-elect, discusses India's expectations
New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Commonwealth Secretary General-elect and former Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and shared India's expectation that the Commonwealth should be more reflective of its members' views.
Jaishankar, Bolivia's foreign minister discusses bilateral ties, signs Quick Impact Projects agreement
New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Bolivia's Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda held discussions on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, with both nations signing agreements on Quick Impact Projects as part of efforts to enhance their partnership, following the recent inauguration of India's new embassy in La Paz.
Jaishankar extends India's full backing to Brazil's presidency for a successful and outcome-oriented COP30
New Delhi, March 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended India's full backing to Brazil's presidency for a successful and outcome-oriented COP30.
Need to build reliable, resilient supply chains, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, India March 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that we need to build reliable and resilient supply chains, as the world is passing through an uncertain and volatile period.
Jaishankar, Georgian FM discuss trade, investment, tourism and education on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, tourism, and education.
School built with Indian govt's financial assistance inaugurated in Nepal
Kathmandu, March 19: In yet another initiative taken under the India-Nepal developmental partnership, a school built with the Indian government's financial assistance of Nepalese Rs 30 million was inaugurated on Wednesday.
Jaishankar meets Liechtenstein Foreign Minister, discusses progress in TEPA, Ukraine situation
New Delhi, March 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Dominique Hasler, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport of Liechtenstein, here on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue here and discussed progress of TEPA and Ukraine situation.
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2025, discussing key areas of cooperation with counterparts from Liechtenstein, Cuba, Moldova, Norway, and Georgia.
Commonwealth Secy-Select Shirley Botchwey to visit India
New Delhi, March 19: Commonwealth Secretary-Select Shirley Botchwey will pay a visit to India from March 20-21, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), stated in an official statement.
World makes business decisions factoring national security: EAM Jaishankar on weaponsation of 'global goods'
New Delhi, March 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the changing landscape of business, as increasingly people are factoring in national security as being more important than before, especially in the digital age. These changes, the minister argues do not mean making alternative systems of telecom and other technologies, but rather ally with others who share the same goals as India.
Like it or not, they are a reality: EAM Jaishankar on the use of tariffs, sanctions
New Delhi, March 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the reality of there being increased use of tariffs and sanctions by various countries to protect one's economic interests, and that developing International relations has "eroded" the lines which divide the different domains across countries.
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba discusses trade, hydropower, and ties with India at Raisina Dialogue: Nepal Embassy
New Delhi, March 19: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held bilateral meetings at the Raisina Dialogue, focusing on strengthening ties with India and addressing key regional issues, including trade, hydropower cooperation, and climate change, the Nepal Embassy in India said.
India's nuclear sector among most dynamic in World: IAEA Director General Grossi
New Delhi, March 19: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has lauded India's expanding nuclear sector, calling it one of the 'most dynamic' in Asia and the world, while emphasising close cooperation between India and the IAEA on regulations, technology, safety, and security.
Main focus is joint development of hydropower, trade: Nepal FM Deuba shares highlights of meeting with EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 18: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba shared the areas in which she discussed with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during her visit to India.
Action-packed day for Indian Diplomacy continues as EAM meets world leaders at Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with several global leaders on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue here in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Raisina Dialogue 2025: Jaishankar holds key meetings with Ukraine,Thailand, Peru foreign ministers
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met with Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the sideline of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 and appreciated his sharing the Ukrainian assessment of the peace negotiations.
India has navigated, adapted to world which has not always been kind to us: Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India has navigated and adapted to a world that has "not always been kind" and "not always been accommodating," but the country has drawn on its traditions to develop certain tactical skills.
Raisina Dialogue 2025: Jaishankar calls for strong, fair UN, says Kashmir invasion was made into a dispute; highlights importance of international order
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday stressed the importance of having an international order just like a domestic order. He slammed the United Nations for making the Kashmir invasion a dispute and turning the attacker and victim at par and called for having a "strong and fair" UN.
Priorities for Trump on tariffs have been Canada, Mexico, China, EU to some extent: ORF America Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 18: Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar said on Monday that priorities for US President Donald Trump have been Canada, China, Mexico, European Union to some extent and noted that India has been a little exempt.