India To Host BRICS, Quad Meets In May

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

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India To Host BRICS, Quad Meets In May India will host foreign ministers-level meetings of both BRICS and the Quad in May, underlining New Delhi’s growing diplomatic role across two very different strategic groupings. The back-to-back engagements are expected to bring major global powers to

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EAM Jaishankar Arrives In Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a two-day visit aimed at reviewing and advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The trip comes at a time of heightened regional uncertainty and is expected to focus on high-level political engagement and deeper bilateral coordination. Jaishankar Arrives In Abu Dhabi

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India, Bangladesh Move To Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

India and Bangladesh have agreed to engage constructively with each other’s new political leadership and work towards strengthening bilateral ties after a period of strain in the relationship. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India’s position during talks in New Delhi with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. India Bangladesh Ties Get Fresh Push The

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Why India Refuses the Mediator Trap in the Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The recent conversation between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the escalating Iran conflict has triggered predictable political reactions in India. Opposition parties quickly attempted to frame the episode as a contradiction after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India is “not a broker nation like

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India Cannot Be Broker Nation On Iran War – EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

India’s position on the Iran conflict was outlined at an all-party meeting, where the government made clear that New Delhi does not see itself as a mediator in the crisis. The remarks came amid questions over Pakistan’s outreach on the issue, India’s diplomatic posture, and the wider impact of the war on fuel security and […]

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Jaishankar Rubio Discuss Energy Security Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the worsening energy security crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, highlighting growing concern over the impact on oil flows, shipping routes and broader economic stability. The conversation reflects the increasing diplomatic focus on protecting supply chains as tensions around

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Jaishankar Speaks To Iran Counterpart

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as tensions in West Asia continued to rise, with both sides discussing the latest regional developments. The call reflects India’s continued diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when the conflict is affecting security, shipping and energy flows across the

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Jaishankar Discusses Iran With EU In Brussels

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the Iran situation with his European counterparts in Brussels during a visit that also focused on the wider India-European Union relationship. The talks came as the Strait of Hormuz crisis, regional instability in West Asia and concerns over energy security continue to shape diplomatic engagement across major capitals.

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Jaishankar Says Europe Can’t Mirror India-Iran Ties

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said Europe cannot simply replicate India’s relationship with Iran, stressing that New Delhi’s engagement with Tehran is shaped by its own history, interests and regional context. His remarks come as several countries explore ways to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid continued instability in West Asia.

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Jaishankar Says Hormuz Talks Showing Results

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s talks with Iran on restoring shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to show results, offering some relief amid continuing disruption in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. His remarks come after Indian-flagged vessels were allowed to pass through the route following sustained