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PM Modi, Boris Johnson's summit has 'truly redefined' India-UK ties: Jaishankar

London [UK], May 6 (ANI): The recent virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson has "truly redefined" contours of the India and UK relationship, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, adding that the roadmap agreed during the meeting will guide policymakers in an expansion of ties between the two nations.

2021-05-06T16:30:57.378426+00:00 IST

G7 warns China not to 'escalate' tension with Taiwan

London [UK], May 6 (ANI): The Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for a greater engagement with Taiwan and warned China not to escalate cross-strait tensions following a spike in military manoeuvres around the self-ruled island.

2021-05-06T14:13:25.417926+00:00 IST

Italian envoy inaugurates oxygen plant at ITBP hospital in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 6 (ANI): Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo de Luca "switched on" an oxygen plant on Thursday at an ITBP Referral Hospital in Greater Noida.

2021-05-06T09:40:57.777853+00:00 IST

EU chief says ready to 'discuss' Covid vaccine patent waiver

Brussels [Belgium], May 6 (ANI): The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said that she is ready to discuss solutions to help increase the production of COVID-19 vaccines for global vaccination.

2021-05-06T09:12:05.227458+00:00 IST

COVID-19: British Airways sends vital oxygen supplies to India

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): British Airways has flown a specially chartered aircraft loaded with emergency aid to Delhi to support India's battle against COVID-19.

2021-05-06T06:20:36.734071+00:00 IST

Pro Uyghur body stages protest in Hague in front of Chinese Embassy

Hague [Netherlands], May 6 (ANI): A demonstration was staged in front of the Chinese Embassy here in the Netherlands by Hague based non-profit group Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) and World Uyghur Congress (WUC), as part of Doppa Day celebrations on May 5.

2021-05-06T04:11:58.330619+00:00 IST

G7 raises concern over China's actions in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and South China Sea

London [UK], May 6 (ANI): Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries rebuked China on issues concerning Hong Kong, human rights violations in Xinjiang, and military build-up in South China Sea.

2021-05-06T02:27:15.919920+00:00 IST

Vaccination only lasting solution to COVID-19 challenge, says Jaishankar

London [UK], May 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called vaccination the only lasting solution to the Covid challenge, adding that global answer will require diversified production, uninterrupted supply chains and generous resourcing.

2021-05-05T19:51:44.899693+00:00 IST

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to COVID-19 surge in India

Brussels [Belgium], May 5 (ANI): The European Commission on Wednesday announced that it will allocate an initial 2.2 million euros in emergency funding to respond to the surge of COVID-19 cases in India.

2021-05-05T15:33:05.039084+00:00 IST

Ties with China going through very difficult phase: Jaishankar

London [UK], May 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India's relationship with China is going through a "very difficult phase" and New Delhi has made it clear to Beijing that peace and tranquility on the border is "absolutely essential" for good relations.

2021-05-05T10:15:49.272908+00:00 IST

Jaishankar points at 'underinvestment' in healthcare system as India battles COVID-19

London [UK], May 5 (ANI): Amid India's effort to combat the record rise of COVID-19 cases, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has admitted that the country's healthcare system stands exposed on how since the 75 years of independence, it has "underinvested" in the area of public healthcare.

2021-05-05T10:01:23.939801+00:00 IST

Jaishankar to go virtual at G7 after COVID-19 cases found among Indian delegation

London [UK], May 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has decided to conduct all his engagements at the G7 meeting in virtual mode after members of the Indian delegation in the United Kingdom tested positive for the coronavirus.

2021-05-05T09:43:41.236484+00:00 IST

COVID vaccines being made in India due to our efficient production venue: EAM Jaishankar

London [UK], May 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday explained the difference between India's vaccine "production situation", from that of the US and said Covishield is being made in India due to its efficient production venue.

2021-05-05T08:36:26.421141+00:00 IST

Filter the noise, focus on ensuring key requirements in COVID-19 surge: Jaishankar to Indian missions

London [UK]/ New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said that his message to Indian missions is to focus on the very serious situation back home just like government is focused in addressing the pandemic single- mindedly and to not get distracted by debate surrounding the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country.

2021-05-05T06:38:10.489803+00:00 IST

Global pandemic requires global efforts, G7 countries have seen severe form of COVID-19: Jaishankar

London [UK]/ New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Terming the recently-concluded India-UK summit as "transformational", External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said that that he was in touch with foreign ministers of G7 countries, many of whose members have been through very severe form of COVID-19 whose intensity matches the current surge of cases in India.

2021-05-05T06:34:48.578206+00:00 IST

It's a war, we must stop point scoring, come together: Jaishankar slams politics over COVID-19

London [UK]/ New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Noting that India is facing surge in COVID-19 cases due to virulent variants of coronavirus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it is a war against the virus and societies are defined by their abilities to come together when faced by crisis of this magnitude.

2021-05-05T05:25:25.571739+00:00 IST

COVID-19 is global crisis, what you describe as aid we describe as friendship, support: Jaishankar

London [UK]/ New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Terming COVID-19 as a "shared problem" and a "global crisis", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India had earlier extended its friendship and support to other countries by sending medicines and vaccines and it is now being reciprocated in view of the surge in coronavirus cases in the country.

2021-05-05T04:08:12.770880+00:00 IST

Civil society organisations call for rights safeguards in EU-China investment deal

Munich [Germany], May 5 (ANI): A coalition of 36 civil society organisations (CSOs) has launched a joint appeal to the European Institutions calling for the inclusion of enforceable human rights clauses in the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI).

2021-05-05T02:04:30.224053+00:00 IST

Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific strategic landscape at first India-France-Australia Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue

London [UK], May 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) held discussions with his French and Australian counterparts Jean-Yves Le Drian and Marise Payne, respectively and also discussed the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape.

2021-05-04T21:09:47.453848+00:00 IST

UK records another 1,946 coronavirus cases, 4 deaths

London [UK], May 5 (ANI/Xinhua): Another 1,946 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,423,796, according to official figures released Tuesday.

2021-05-04T18:56:12.794144+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets UK Home Secy Priti Patel, signs agreement to facilitate legal travel

London [UK], May 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and signed the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement to facilitate legal travel and encourage talent flows.

2021-05-04T12:17:42.849273+00:00 IST