S Jaishankar
India to Chair BRICS in 2026: Group Condemns J&K Attack, Pushes for UNSC Reform, and Challenges Trade Barriers
Sep 27, 2025 05:38 pm CST
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting during UNGA80, India secured unanimous support for its 2026 Chairship. The group issued a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocated for UNSC reforms with explicit backing for India's permanent seat aspirations, and expressed concerns about rising protectionist trade measures affecting global commerce. The expanded BRICS membership demonstrates the bloc's growing role as a significant voice for the Global South in international affairs.
Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani Endorses India-EU Free Trade Agreement Finalization at UN Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 07:20 pm CST
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani met with Indian officials S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal at the UN General Assembly, expressing strong support for finalizing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The meeting underscores the growing strategic partnership between Italy and India, with Tajani planning a future visit and announcing a 500 million euro support measure for Italian exporters. The EU remains India's second-largest trading partner with bilateral trade reaching EUR 120 billion in 2024.
India Expands Strategic Partnership with Central American Nations in Digital, Healthcare and Agricultural Sectors
Sep 26, 2025 07:05 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar proposes enhanced India-SICA cooperation across digital payment systems, healthcare, renewable energy and agriculture at the Fifth Foreign Ministers Meeting in New York. The partnership aims to address shared challenges including development, poverty alleviation and climate change through practical collaboration that contributes to a more inclusive world order.
Pakistan Acknowledges US Role in Operation Sindoor Ceasefire While India Denies Trump's Involvement
Sep 26, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Pakistan's leadership credits US President Donald Trump for facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor, while India maintains that Pakistan initiated peace talks after suffering significant military losses. The operation, India's most extensive cross-border strike involving 24 missile strikes across nine locations, was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, and remains ongoing according to Indian officials.
S Jaishankar Defends Global Workforce Reality as Trump's H-1B Visa Fees Impact Indian Professionals
Sep 26, 2025 03:56 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar advocates for a modern global workforce model amid US President Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, which significantly impacts Indian tech professionals who make up 70% of visa recipients. As India manages trade challenges with the US, Jaishankar emphasizes that many nations cannot meet labor demands through local demographics alone, highlighting India's position as the world's largest source of emigrants.
S Jaishankar Advocates for Global Workforce Model Amid H-1B Visa Tensions and Trade Challenges
Sep 26, 2025 10:58 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for a new model of global workforce distribution as countries face demographic limitations in meeting labor demands. Speaking amid rising H-1B visa fees and trade tensions, Jaishankar emphasized the need for nations to adapt to economic uncertainties by building self-reliance while developing more resilient international trade and workforce systems for a rapidly changing world.
S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism as Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized terrorism as a persistent threat to global development and peace. Without directly mentioning Operation Sindoor, he advocated for decisive action against terrorism while criticizing double standards in international sanctions. Jaishankar called for multilateral reform and highlighted how ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have disproportionately affected Global South nations through increased prices of essential commodities.
S Jaishankar Calls Terrorism a Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 02:06 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that terrorism remains a persistent threat to development, urging global cooperation against terrorist activities. He highlighted the deterioration of international peace and development, particularly noting impacts on the Global South from conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, while calling for multilateralism reform and diplomatic solutions to global challenges.
Marco Rubio Hopes To 'Fix' 25% Tariffs On India Over Russian Oil
Sep 24, 2025 02:47 am CST
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has indicated that the Donald Trump administration may be willing to 'fix' the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil.
India Urges Germany To Ensure Early Return Of Baby Ariha Shah
Sep 04, 2025 01:38 am CST
India on Wednesday called upon Germany to ensure the early return of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah, who has been living in a foster care in Berlin for nearly 4 years.