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28 Jul

Jaishankar Clarifies: No Trade Linkage in Operation Sindoor Talks, Pakistan Requested Ceasefire via DGMO Channel

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New Delhi, July 28, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly stated in the Lok Sabha that there was never any trade-related linkage discussed with the United States concerning Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized that the request for a halt in military action came directly from Pakistan via the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) communication channel, not as a result of any external pressure.Intervening during a special parliamentary discussion on India’s decisive Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar underscored that India's diplomatic outreach was key in securing global support after the Pahalgam attack. According to…

Jaishankar, Rubio Push for Swift India-US Trade Deal Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

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New Delhi, April 7, 2025: India and the United States are speeding up efforts to finalise a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, even as new American tariffs rattle global markets.On Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the deal’s progress. Jaishankar later confirmed that both sides stressed the importance of wrapping up the agreement quickly. “Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement,” he posted online, though he didn’t share further details.This conversation follows US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch’s visit to India last week, where key…

Pro-Khalistan Extremist Breaches Jaishankar’s Security in London, Tears Indian Flag

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London, March 6, 2025 – A pro-Khalistan extremist breached the security of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in London, rushing towards his convoy and tearing the Indian flag in front of police officers. The incident occurred as Jaishankar was leaving Chatham House after a scheduled discussion.A video circulating online shows the protester aggressively running toward Jaishankar’s car, taking advantage of the initial hesitation of security personnel. He managed to tear the Indian tricolor while others in his group shouted slogans from a distance. After a brief delay, the police detained the individual along with other extremists involved in the protest.The…