International

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 […]

International

Jaishankar Meets Putin, India Highlights Anti-Terror Stance

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 18 November 2025 during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. During the call, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underlined the enduring strategic relationship between India and

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Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Congratulates US Condolence Gesture

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada. Jaishankar thanked Rubio for his expression of condolences over the recent explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort that killed multiple people, describing the gesture as […]

Op-Eds Opinion

United Nations, Divided World: When UNGA Became a Theatre of Hypocrisy

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

The 80th UN General Assembly was meant to be the world’s grand stage for diplomacy and cooperation, but what unfolded was closer to a travelling circus. Leaders arrived not with solutions but with scripts written for domestic applause. The world is facing urgent crises — from Gaza’s devastation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, from Pakistan’s […]

National

Jaishankar Slams State-Backed Terror at UN

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that a “nation openly declares terror as state policy,” in a clear rebuke of Pakistan. He called such actions unacceptable and insisted that terrorism must be confronted firmly. Alleged Role of Pakistan While not naming Pakistan directly, Jaishankar accused a neighbouring

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Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Topics Discussed During the talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade

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Jaishankar to Meet Rubio Amid H-1B Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM EST (8:30 PM IST). Agenda: Visa Fee and Trade Tensions The agenda is expected to focus on the recent U.S. move to impose […]

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Jaishankar Criticizes Trump, Reaffirms India’s Red Lines

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy was unlike any other, pointing out that he conducts foreign policy “very publicly and very unsparingly.” Speaking at an event in Delhi, Jaishankar observed that this was the first time a U.S. president had handled sensitive matters in such an open style. […]

National

EAM Jaishankar Slams Trump’s 50% Tariff as ‘Funny’

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in Delhi, he said it was “funny” for a pro-business government to accuse others of doing trade. Jaishankar added that the U.S. and Europe themselves continue to […]

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Jaishankar Questions U.S. Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he was “perplexed” by the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on India for continuing oil imports from Russia. He stressed that China remains the largest importer of Russian oil and the European Union is the biggest buyer of Russian LNG, while India’s share is far smaller. He also reminded […]