In Pakistan, Kashmir pitch will be shriller ahead of elections

November 17, 2023

By all indications, Pakistan’s ruling politicians are looking for ways to divert the attention of their citizens from the failures of the government in Islamabad ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled to be held in February next year. The political parties which have ruled the country for several years...

India conveys concern to US on activities of pro-Khalistanis in Canada

November 11, 2023

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar gave a message to Antony Blinken that a swift and strict action by the US against pro-Khalistan elements is a must. The Indian and US ministers also focused on the Indo-Pacific amid China’s aggressive agenda. The fifth India-US “2+2” Ministerial Dialogue held here on Friday saw...

Pakistan is reaping only what it sowed

November 10, 2023

With the spike in terror strikes by the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) and some other militant groups in various regions of Pakistan over the past few months, Islamabad has begun throwing tantrums at Afghanistan for not taking any action to rein in these groups “operating” from its soil. Some Pakistan officials even...

India casts wary eyes as China rushes help to quake-hit Nepal

November 8, 2023

With China making arrangements to rush “humanitarian aid worth $2.06 million” to help earthquake relief work in Nepal, India is closely monitoring Beijing’s overall behaviour and approach during this crisis in the neighbourhood. While India wants Nepal to be helped by its neighbours at a time when its various regions...

Biden-Xi meet unlikely meet to put US-China ties back on track

November 6, 2023

The eagerly awaited meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, is set to take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leadership Summit in San Francisco in the third week of November. The White House has officially confirmed this meeting. The...

China on mind: Jaishankar, Malaysian Foreign Minister to focus on Indo-Pacific

November 4, 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abdul Kadir will be holding talks next week in New Delhi with focus on the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region amid reports about growing aggressive behaviour of China in the region. Beijing’s belligerent activities in the...

India, US must focus on China’s Belligerence

November 3, 2023

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J Austin III will be in India next week for the 5th annual 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. They will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, besides calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi....

Jaishankar’s thinly veiled swipe at China is well-timed

October 27, 2023

In what was viewed as a thinly veiled swipe at China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged the Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to work together to promote stability and prosperity in the region by “strictly adhering to the principles of international law, respecting the sovereignty and territorial...

India’s humanitarian aid to Palestine a welcome step

October 24, 2023

In what should be viewed as a welcome move, India has sent medical and disaster relief aid for Palestine on Sunday (October 22). Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi announced on X (formerly Twitter) that an Indian Air Force C-17 flight carrying nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and...

Jaishankar’s southeast asia visit sends a message to China

October 20, 2023

In what should be viewed as a welcome development amidst China’s increased belligerence in the Indo-Pacific region and South China Sea, India focused on security talks with Vietnam and Singapore during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to both Southeast Asian nations. Jaishankar held talks with Singapore Defence Minister Ng...