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National Governance & Policy 15 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM IST

India-U.S. Trade Deal Negotiations Are ‘Heading Toward a Landing Point,’ Jaishankar Says

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said negotiations on the India-U.S. trade deal are moving toward a conclusion, describing the remaining issues as limited and manageable. His remarks signal that both sides may be close to resolving a package that has drawn close scrutiny from exporters, policymakers and investors amid a broader push to deepen economic ties.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

India, Côte d’Ivoire ties rest on mutual respect, Jaishankar says

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India’s partnership with Côte d’Ivoire is anchored in mutual respect, as he arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday on the second leg of a three-nation African tour. The visit underscores New Delhi’s effort to deepen political, economic and diplomatic engagement across the continent, with Africa remaining central to India’s outreach strategy.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM IST

Russia to Hire 70,000 Indian Skilled Workers This Year, Jaishankar Tells Parliament Panel

Russia is expected to recruit about 70,000 skilled Indian workers this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told a parliamentary committee while briefing lawmakers on trade, investment, energy cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. The discussion also covered efforts to secure the welfare and return of Indians currently serving in Russia, underscoring the growing labour and geopolitical dimensions of India-Russia ties.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

India Is Going Beyond Advocacy on Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Jaishankar Says

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India is moving beyond mere advocacy in its approach to the Russia-Ukraine war, signaling a more active diplomatic posture while preserving strategic autonomy. His remarks also underscored the historical depth of India-Russia ties, which he said were shaped by Moscow’s support at moments when India’s security and territorial integrity were under pressure.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM IST

Russia to Hire 70,000 Indian Skilled Workers This Year, Jaishankar Tells Parliament Panel

Russia is expected to absorb about 70,000 skilled Indian workers this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told a parliamentary committee while outlining the broader trajectory of India-Russia ties. His briefing covered trade, investment, energy cooperation, the Ukraine conflict and efforts to secure the welfare of Indians already working in Russia. The disclosure underscores both the deepening labour link between the two countries and New Delhi’s effort to manage the risks of overseas deployment amid a volatile geopolitical backdrop.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:31 AM IST)

Government to Monitor UPI Merchant Fees Daily as MDR Rollout Nears October 15

India’s finance ministry is preparing daily oversight of new UPI merchant discount rate rules set to take effect from October 15, in a bid to ensure payment aggregators do not pass the 0.4% charge on to consumers. Officials say the revenue framework is intended to support small merchants adopting digital payments while preserving UPI’s low-cost appeal for shoppers.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:54 AM IST)

Jaishankar Says India-U.S. Ties Are Strained by Uneven Understanding of Cross-Border Terror Threats

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India’s core security concern remains terrorism emanating from Pakistan, warning that bilateral ties are affected when partners do not fully appreciate that reality. His remarks come as Washington and Islamabad show signs of renewed engagement, sharpening New Delhi’s concern over strategic drift in the India-U.S. relationship.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:29 AM IST)

Jaishankar Calls Targeting of Commercial Shipping and Seafarers 'Simply Unacceptable' Amid Gulf Conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said attacks or threats aimed at commercial shipping and seafarers are “simply unacceptable,” as India pressed for restraint and de-escalation amid rising tensions in the Gulf. New Delhi underscored the wider economic stakes, warning that disruptions to maritime security could endanger civilians, energy supplies, commerce and the interests of developing countries.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (02:17 PM IST)

Jaishankar calls attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers 'simply unacceptable' amid Gulf conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said targeting commercial shipping and seafarers was “simply unacceptable” as India pressed for restraint and de-escalation in the Gulf conflict. His remarks underscored New Delhi’s concern that widening hostilities could endanger civilians, disrupt energy supplies, raise freight costs and deepen pressure on developing economies.

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National Governance & Policy48m ago

Misri Flags Tariff Risk in US Talks as India Awaits Trump's Next Move on Russian Oil

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of tariffs in talks with US undersecretary Allison Hooker, even as both sides discussed a broad agenda spanning energy security, civil nuclear cooperation and strategic technology. The meeting came a day after external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with India now watching closely for the Trump administration's next step on penalties linked to New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Sri Lanka's JVP Sends Top Delegation to India for BJP Talks as Parties Deepen Political Ties

A five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna will visit India from September 27 to October 1 for meetings with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The trip is aimed at strengthening party-to-party engagement and exchanging organisational experience between the two political formations.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio, Jaishankar Reaffirm U.S.-India Strategic Ties as Sanctions Pressure on Russia and Iran Looms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York on September 23, 2026, in talks that underscored the centrality of the U.S.-India partnership to Indo-Pacific security. The two officials also discussed developments in the Middle East and the possibility of sanctions against states that continue economic engagement with Russia and Iran, highlighting the widening geopolitical stakes surrounding energy security and great-power competition.

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