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Jaishankar Speaks To Iran FM Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held another conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions in West Asia. The call comes as New Delhi continues to monitor the conflict closely, with concerns centred on regional stability, Indian nationals and energy security. Jaishankar

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EAM Jaishankar Says National Interest Comes First

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that India’s approach to the conflict in West Asia will be guided by national interest, with energy security, trade flows and the safety of Indian citizens in the region remaining central to the government’s response. Jaishankar Prioritises Energy Security And Trade Addressing both Houses of Parliament, Jaishankar

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Jaishankar To Brief Lok Sabha On Middle East Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to make a statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday on the escalating crisis in West Asia, as Parliament resumes for the second half of the Budget Session. The statement comes amid growing concern over the impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict on regional stability, energy supplies and the […]

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Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s rise on the global stage will be determined by its own strengths and decisions, pushing back against remarks made by a senior US official about global economic competition. His comments underline India’s emphasis on strategic autonomy and independent […]

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EAM Jaishankar Says India US Deal Near Completion

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the ongoing India-US deal negotiations have entered a new phase and are expected to be completed soon, indicating progress in discussions covering strategic and economic cooperation. India US Deal Negotiation Progress Jaishankar stated that talks between the two countries have moved forward significantly, with both sides working

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EAM Jaishankar Backs US Critical Minerals Alliance

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India has backed a proposal led by the United States to build a cooperative framework among partner countries to secure supplies of critical minerals used in advanced technologies and clean energy systems. Jaishankar Supports Critical Minerals Bloc External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed support for the FORGE initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation among

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Jaishankar Begins Six-Day Visit to France, Luxembourg

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has begun a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral engagement with key European partners. The visit comes at a time when India is expanding diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation with Europe amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics. High-Level Talks in France During his

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Jaishankar Urges Students to Grow at Home, Engage Abroad

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed students at an event at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he spoke about India’s approach to development and foreign engagement. He emphasised that India’s rise on the global stage must be anchored in strong domestic growth, institutional capacity, and self-confidence. According to him, nations that are secure

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Post-War Global Order Is Unravelling: Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the global order created after the Second World War is “clearly unravelling,” reflecting deep shifts in international politics, economics, and power structures. Speaking at a university convocation in Pune, Jaishankar noted that the system established nearly 80 years ago is struggling to keep pace with

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US-Pakistan Army Ties Seen as Challenge for India-US Relations – Dhruva Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America and son of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, told a US congressional panel that Washington’s engagement with Pakistan’s military remains a sensitive issue for New Delhi. He made the remarks during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. India Watches US–Pakistan […]