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Death Toll In Bangladesh Protest Reaches 105. Students Storm Jail And Set It Ablaze

In deadly clashes, the protesting students in the central Bangladeshi district of Narsingdi stormed a jail on Friday and freed hundreds of inmates before setting it on fire, according to the police. "The inmates fled the jail and the protesters set the jail on fire," the police officer said. "I don't know the number of inmates, but it would be in the hundreds," he also said, news agency AFP reported. This comes as the total death toll from ongoing Bangladesh student protests has risen to 105, AFP reported citing hospitals. A senior government official in Narsingdi district, Moushumi Sarker, has confirmed the jailbreak but did not give any further details. ALSO READ | Bangladesh Protests 'An Internal Matter': MEA Says All Indian Nationals Are Safe, Advis...
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Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Talks With BIMSTEC Nations

Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member nations gathered in New Delhi for a two-day retreat meeting on Thursday to bolster cooperation among Bay of Bengal countries.  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the delegates participating from the member nations and said that the conversation covered the whole gamut of BIMSTEC collaboration.  Besides India, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan. A productive 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat. Thank 🇹🇭 FM @AmbPoohMaris , 🇧🇩 FM @DrHasanMahmud62, 🇧🇹 @FMBhutan DN Dhungyel, 🇲🇲 DPM and FM U Than Swe, 🇱🇰 MoS @TharakaBalasur1, 🇳🇵 FS @Sewa_lamsal and Secretary General @Indra...
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EAM Jaishankar, UK Foreign Secretary Lammy Discuss Strengthening Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, had a conversation with the newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, on Saturday. Both officials confirmed their commitment to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between both nations. S Jaishankar wrote on his social media handle X, expressing his interest in his early in-person meeting with Lammy. "Delighted to speak to UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy. We reaffirmed our commitment to enhance our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Look forward to an early in-person meeting," he mentioned. Delighted to speak to UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy. We reaffirmed our commitment to enhance our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Look forward to an early in-person meeting. 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 ...
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EAM to Lavrov: Send back our youth working with your army – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Foreign minister S Jaishankar pressed for the early return of Indian nationals employed as helpers with the Russian Army in the Russia-Ukraine war zone, in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The ministers met in Astana on the margins of the SCO summit that kicked off Wednesday.With PM Narendra Modi not participating, Jaishankar is representing India at the summit that is being attended by, among other leaders of the Eurasian bloc's member-states, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.He is also expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday, although neither side officially confirmed the meeting. The Jaishankar-Lavrov meeting also took place days before Modi's visit to Russia next week, his first in 5 years, f...
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Jaishankar Presses Lavrov For ‘Safe, Expeditious’ Return Of Indians In War Zone

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, expressed “strong concern” for Indian nationals who are currently engaged in the Ukraine-Russia war, and “pressed” Moscow to ensure their “safe and expeditious return”.  The foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Moscow on July 8-9.  “Good to meet Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Astana today. Wide ranging conversation on our bilateral partnership and contemporary issues,” Jaishankar said in a post on X after the meeting. “Noted the progress in many areas since our last meeting in December 2023. Raised our strong concern on I...
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Jaishankar Meets Kazakhstan’s Deputy PM Ahead Of SCO Summit, Discusses Expanding Strategic Part

Astana, Jul 2 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu here and discussed expanding Strategic Partnership and India's increasing engagement with Central Asia in various formats. Jaishankar, who arrived here earlier in the day to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 4 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to skip it, also exchanged views on regional and global issues with Nurtleu, who also holds the portfolio as Foreign Minister. "Delighted to meet DPM & FM Murat Nurtleu of Kazhakstan in Astana today. Thanked him for the hospitality and arrangements for the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit," Jaishankar posted on X. "Dis...
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EAM Jaishankar meets with Qatari PM. Energy, investment & people-to-people ties discussed
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EAM Jaishankar meets with Qatari PM. Energy, investment & people-to-people ties discussed

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar Sunday reviewed bilateral ties with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, including energy ties, trade, investment and political ties. “Delighted to meet PM and FM of Qatar @MBA_AlThani_ in Doha this afternoon. Conveyed the greetings and warm wishes of PM @narendramodi to H.H. The Amir and him. Reviewed our bilateral relationship focusing on political, trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people to people ties,” said Jaishankar in a post on X (formerly Twitter).  He added: “Exchanged views on regional and global issues. Appreciate his sharing insights on the Gaza situation. Look forward to the further enhancement of India-Qatar relations and continued dialogue on issues of mutual int...
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External Affairs Jaishankar Meets Qatar’s Prime Minister; Reviews Bilateral Relationship

Doha: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha and reviewed bilateral relationship, with a focus on political, trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar, who arrived here on a day-long visit, also exchanged views on regional and global issues with Sheikh Mohammed, who also holds the portfolio as Foreign Minister. "Delighted to meet PM and FM of Qatar @MBA_AlThani_ in Doha this afternoon. Conveyed the greetings and warm wishes of PM @narendramodi to H.H. The Amir and him," Jaishankar said in a post in X. Delighted to meet PM and FM of Qatar @MBA_AlThani_ in Doha this afternoon. Conveyed the greetings and warm wishes of P...
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong, Says ‘Discussed Bilateral Ties, Common Interest

Despite the ongoing border standoff that entered its fourth year this May, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India, on Tuesday evening. "Discussed our bilateral relationship and our common interest in its stabilization and progress. Wished him a successful tenure," Jaishankar said in a post on X. Received Ambassador of China Xu Feihong this evening. Discussed our bilateral relationship and our common interest in its stabilization and progress. Wished him a successful tenure. pic.twitter.com/JTbYUs0N1e — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 25, 2024 Xu Feihong officially took charge as China's envoy to India on May 31. Recently, the Chinese Ambassador criticised Western countries for their labellin...
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From Rajiv Gandhi to S. Jaishankar: Indian politicians who married foreigners | The Times of India

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US NSA Jake Sullivan In New Delhi, Meets Jaishankar And Ajit Doval

New Delhi: United States' National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan, who is on a two-day official visit to India, met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his India counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi Monday.   This is the first visit by a US official to India after Narendra Modi became the prime minister for a third term, signalling the resumption of India-US bilateral engagement.  A delegation of senior US government officials, and also industry leaders, is learnt to have come with Sullivan. According to reports, he is expected to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi too. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Jaishankar said they had a "comprehensive discussion" on a bilateral, regional and global issues.  "Confident that India-US strategic part...
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US supports India’s efforts on finding solutions to reduce ‘structural issues’ with China | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The United States' deputy secretary of State Kurt Campbell extended support to India's efforts to improve strained ties with China.Campbell commended the initiative to reduce tensions following external affairs minister S Jaishankar's statement on finding solutions to border issues with China, which have long been a source of tension between the two neighbors, as per a Reuters report."Our focus with regard to China will be on finding a solution for the border issues," Jaishankar had said on June 11 after assuming office for the second term. "I think the truth is that anytime two countries can find a degree of the common space to reduce tensions, I think we have to support that," said Campbell. The deputy secretary also mentioned that the US is optimistic about the bilateral r...
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Video | Minister of External Affairs Of India S Jaishankar Takes Charge

S Jaishankar today took charge as the External Affairs Minister a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained him in his cabinet in his historic third term. Mr Jaishankar is among the senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Nitin Gadkari, who have retained the ministries they handled in the previous government. Source link
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Meets Congress Leaders Sonia, Rahul & Priyanka – IN PICS

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina with CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, and AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a meeting, in New Delhi, Monday, June 10, 2024. (Image Source: @INCIndia)Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina with CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi during a meeting, in New Delhi, on Monday, June 10, 2024. (Image Source: @INCIndia)After meeting with Bangladesh PM, Rahul Gandhi said, "We discussed a wide range of topics to further strengthen the natural bond that India and Bangladesh share, based on trust, cooperation, and a commitment to mutual growth," ANI reported. (Image Source: @INCIndia)CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi called on the Prime Minister of Bangla...
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Jaishankar retains MEA in Modi 3.0, will face challenges in neighbourhood, economic diplomacy
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Jaishankar retains MEA in Modi 3.0, will face challenges in neighbourhood, economic diplomacy

New Delhi: Three months before the Lok Sabha elections, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar assured Europe of “continuity” and “stability” in India, adding that when democracy works, citizens “re-elect” governments. “In this country we know when democracy really works, we re-elect governments,” he said with a smile.With the Modi cabinet sworn in for a third term Sunday, albeit without the BJP securing a majority of parliamentary seats, Jaishankar will hold the position of external affairs minister for another term. Analysts believe the diplomat-turned-politician will face challenges in India’s neighbourhood amid a rising China while also pushing forth India’s agenda to be the “voice of the Global South”. Economic diplomacy will also be a key task as the Modi government seeks to achi...
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In veiled dig at China, Jaishankar bats for more production centres, says need ‘trust & transparency’
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In veiled dig at China, Jaishankar bats for more production centres, says need ‘trust & transparency’

New Delhi: In a veiled taunt at China, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed Friday the importance of “de-risking” the global economy by promoting more centres of production.In a video address for an event in Japan, Jaishankar said this would ensure a more resilient and reliable supply chain and enhance “trust and transparency” in the digital domain. In recent years, the US and European countries have increasingly debated de-risking and decoupling from China’s economy and this March, the EU Parliament published recommendations on how to do so. Show Full Article Meanwhile, the Biden administration continues to slap restrictions on Beijing, the latest being the introduction of heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and ...
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