S. Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted on Wednesday that India's strategic approach to purchasing oil amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict has played a crucial role in softening global oil and gas markets, contributing to the management of global inflation

The Yogini Chamunda and Yogini Gomukhi idols were stolen from a temple in Lokhari, Uttar Pradesh, in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Recovered with support from the High Commission of India in London, India Pride Project, and Art Recovery International, the idols were unveiled at India House on the final day of Jaishankar's UK visit

This 2+2 dialogue is set to provide a platform for a comprehensive review of the progress made in multifaceted aspects of defense and security cooperation, technology collaborations, and the enhancement of people-to-people ties between the two nations.

Jaishankar refuted claims that India had violated the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, stating that "we invoked parity because we had concerns about continuous interference in our affairs by Canadian personnel." This statement came after Canada withdrew 41 of its diplomats from India.

The Ministry of External Affairs, upon the outbreak of the conflict, promptly urged Indians in Israel to exercise caution and provided a helpline number. On the fifth day of the conflict, Operation Ajay was set into motion to ensure the safe return of Indian nationals from Israel.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar requesting the safety of Malayalis struck in Israel. Earlier, CPI(M) had urged Central government's immediate intervention for the safety of people.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the India-US relationship as one without bounds during his visit to Washington DC, emphasizing mutual desirability and comfort. His discussions with US officials and business leaders centred on the compelling need for collaboration

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met and agreed to continue India-US cooperation in the areas of defence, space and clean energy. There was no mention of the diplomatic rift between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani separatist-terrorist.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, with the recent India-Canada diplomatic row expected to be a key discussion point.The two leaders are expected to participate in a photo session prior to the meeting and are not anticipated to entertain questions from the media.

The 'Five Eyes' network comprises an intelligence alliance involving the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, specializing in both surveillance-based and signals intelligence (SIGINT).