Quad: Indo-Pacific concept has gained wider acceptance, says Jaishankar
I am very pleased to be present here for the second Australia-India-Japan-United States Consultations on regional and global issues of common interest. Foremost, I would like to thank Japan for hosting us in these challenging times and appreciate their warm and gracious hospitality.The fact that we are meeting here today, in person, despite the global […]
India must expand, adapt the Quad to promote its interests
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold Quadrilateral talks with his counterparts from the US, Australia and Japan in Tokyo on October 6. The meet is ostensibly concerned with common security issues as well as dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, but the subliminal agenda, of countering China’s excessive behaviour in the region, is not […]
The need of the hour is to ensure more youngsters develop interest in Science : Modi
“The need of the hour is to ensure more youngsters develop interest in Science. For that we must get well-versed with science of history and history of science”, said Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi today while inaugurating the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit, a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians.”VAIBHAV […]
BrahMos Missile Featuring Indigenous Booster Successfully Flight Tested
BrahMos surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile featuring indigenous Booster and Airframe Section along with many other ‘Made in India’ sub-systems was successfully flight tested for designated range at 1030 hours today on September 30, 2020 from ITR, Balasore in Odisha. It is one more major step in enhancing the indigenous content. The BrahMos Land-Attack Cruise Missile […]
Cooperation between like-minded countries in vaccine development will also help in dealing with this pandemic : Modi
I am very happy to have the opportunity to talk to you through this Virtual Summit. First of all I would like to express my condolences for the loss that Denmark has suffered due to COVID-19. I want to congratulate for your skilled leadership in dealing with this crisis.Out of all the engagements you could […]
Modi at UNGA: India’s time has come, how long for UN reforms?
In the first-ever digital edition of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an impassioned and eloquent case for a permanent seat for India in the UN Security Council, a perennial refrain in the Indian leaders’ speeches at the world body over the past decade. In a voice conveying exasperation at the […]
Defence and security cooperation was a key 21st century pillar for India and Africa : Jaishankar
Dr. Jaishankar gave a detailed overview of the Africa-India engagement. Tracing it from the time of India’s freedom movement and Africa’s striving for liberation from colonialism and discrimination, he outlined how India’s commitment to Africa was represented by four pillars, viz., the development partnership, trade and investment, strong people-to-people ties, particularly in the areas of […]
Forging smart & safe international migration, the India Way
Amid inexorable disruption triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, India has forged a new paradigm of safe, stable, sustainable and smart international migration to respond creatively to the unprecedented crisis with the overarching objective of addressing interests and concerns of the 13 million NRI community, in the 31 -million strong Indian diaspora. To shape this new […]
We live in an international community linked together at multiple levels by multiple arrangements : Shringla
At the outset, I wish to thank St. Stephen’s College for giving me this opportunity to speak at my alma mater, albeit virtually. I would, of course, have liked to visit the College in person. Unfortunately, our current circumstances preclude this option for now. My special thanks go out to Principal Prof John Verghese and […]
The UN faces a crisis of confidence and today’s challenges cannot be fought with outdated structures : Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly today through video conferencing.Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said seventy-five years ago an institution was created for the entire world for the first time in human history and a new hope arose from the horrors of war. He added being a founding signatory […]