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'Situation needs priority-addressing': Jaishankar on ongoing Russia-Ukrain
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Weighing in on the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine during a joint press briefing with the Austrian Foreign minister in Vienna, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India's position has always been clear, which is for both nations to return to dialogue
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Netanyahu slams "despicable" UN vote on Palestine
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Notably, the draft resolution 'Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem' was adopted by a recorded vote on Friday, with 87 votes in favour, 26 against and 53 abstentions, including India.
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India, Austria to sign 5 agreements today
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in an interaction with the Indian diaspora on Sunday said, "I think two of them would be in the interest of the Indian community. One is an agreement on migration and mobility."
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Russia-Ukraine conflict matter of "deep concern," says Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Voicing concern on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar in an interaction with the Indian diaspora said, "For us, this conflict is really a matter of very very deep concern. It is a deep concern because as PM Modi declared in September we actually believe that this is no longer an era
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India, Austria agree to enhance bilateral cooperation: Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Thank Chancellor Karl Nehammer for receiving me today. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Appreciated his insights on European Union policies and the Ukraine conflict. Discussed the Indo-Pacific and West Asia."
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China names its envoy to US Qin Gang as new foreign minister
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Qin, 56, is replacing Wang Yi, who is now a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor, the report added. On Thursday, the Chinese ambassador had warned Washington that it could face "military conflict" with Beijing over the future status of Taiwan.
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Auto sector weathers Ukraine crisis, pandemic; e-cars trump card for 2024
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Around the same time, the government had also taken up initiatives to promote the production of electric vehicles (EVs). One of the major drivers of the EV market in India is the government's push towards electric mobility. In October 2021, the government set a target of having 30 per cent o
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Jaishankar discusses Ukraine conflict with House of Representatives Presid
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister is in Cyprus for a three-day visit to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He will address Cyprus's business and investment community, apart from interacting with the Indian Diaspora.
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Pakistan's ill-treatment of minorities under scanner after UK sanctions Si
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS) said this latest sanction, once again highlighted the precarious situation of minorities in Pakistan. Sanction on Mian, described as a "controversial Sindhi pir" by Dawn, was part of a new wave of sanctions that targets corrupt actors,
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Celebrating 'Volunteer Actions towards Agenda 2030' by UNICEF, Elixir Foun
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 27 (ANI/PNN): In a fragile and turbulent world, volunteers are active in every major shock and stress situation experienced by communities - from earthquakes and flooding to climate change and local conflicts. Often working behind the scenes, they are th
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PM Modi shares views about ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelenskyy
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday exchanged views about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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India to start receiving third S-400 air defence missile squadron from Jan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
India has signed a deal worth over Rs 35,000 crore to acquire five squadrons of the S-400 air defence missiles from Russia over three years and deliveries of all units are expected to get over by end of the next financial year.
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