EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke at the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum, highlighting India's strong and consistent commitment to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Africa. He emphasized that India’s approach to Africa focuses on cooperation, sustainable development, and shared growth. India’s engagement with African countries has been based on respect for their sovereignty and a focus on addressing their development needs. Dr. Jaishankar also pointed out that the India-Africa partnership is rooted in common values and mutual respect, aiming to enhance trade, investment, and overall collaboration. He expressed confidence that this partnership will continue to grow, benefiting both India and African nations in the years to come.
26 February,2025 04:46 PM IST
On February 24, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with Heads of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries, visited Kaziranga National Park. The group took part in an Elephant Safari, experiencing the park’s natural beauty and wildlife up close. The visit aimed to highlight the importance of conservation and tourism in Assam. Following the safari, the ambassadors will attend the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit in Guwahati, scheduled for February 25 and 26. The summit will focus on boosting investment, trade, and economic ties between Assam and various global markets. This event is a significant opportunity to showcase Assam's potential and strengthen international relations.
24 February,2025 11:38 AM IST
Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling their relationship "great." Trump said he had a strong connection with Xi, explaining, "I have a very good relationship with President Xi. He loves China, and I love the U.S." He acknowledged some competitiveness between the two nations but emphasized their positive relationship overall. Trump noted that the COVID-19 pandemic affected both China and the U.S., as well as the world. He also highlighted the successful trade deal made with China, which benefited U.S. farmers and manufacturers, requiring China to buy $50 billion worth of American products. Trump criticized President Biden for not ensuring China adhered to the deal.
20 February,2025 12:43 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama during a time of tension over control of the Panama Canal. Many people in Panama City protested his visit, upset by former President Donald Trump’s threats to take back control of the canal. The protesters, angry about these comments, marched through the streets, burning posters of both Trump and Rubio. They held signs with messages like "PANAMA IS NOT FOR SALE," showing their strong opposition to any efforts to take back control of the canal. The protests reflected deep frustration over the US's past actions regarding the canal and concerns about its future. The situation has caused a lot of anger among locals who want to keep control of the canal.
03 February,2025 03:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently criticized Jawaharlal Nehru's economic policies, pointing out the significant difference in tax rates between their times. He mentioned that if someone earned 12 lakh rupees during Nehru’s time, the government would have taken away a quarter of that income as tax. This statement highlights how the tax burden was much heavier during Nehru’s era, in contrast to the current tax policies. Modi used this comparison to emphasize the changes in economic approaches over time and to underline the impact of these changes on the common people’s earnings.
02 February,2025 05:37 PM IST
The rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, has sparked a debate in the AI world, as it challenges established platforms like ChatGPT. DeepSeek has gained attention with its advanced AI models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, which stand out for their strong reasoning abilities and affordable solutions. This has led to comparisons between DeepSeek and ChatGPT. DRDO Chief Samir V. Kamat recently shared his thoughts on the debate, acknowledging China’s progress in AI technology. The development of DeepSeek’s models has highlighted the growing competition in the AI field, making it clear that other players are emerging to compete with well-known platforms like ChatGPT.
29 January,2025 05:01 PM IST
Colombia initially refused to accept two deportation flights from the U.S. carrying migrants, but later changed its stance. Colombian President Gustavo Petro offered his presidential plane to help repatriate migrants after the U.S. launched an aggressive deportation policy under President Trump. In response to Colombia’s rejection, Trump imposed heavy sanctions, including a 25% tariff on Colombian goods, which would increase to 50% in a week. He also issued travel bans and financial sanctions. Colombia quickly retaliated with a threat of a 50% tariff on U.S. goods. Mexico, also asked by the U.S. to take in migrants, refused but faced no similar consequences. Facing economic pressure, Petro eventually agreed to help with the repatriation.
27 January,2025 01:50 PM IST
Amid the threat of extinction due to rapid urbanisation and diseases, authorities took the unique initiative to preserve thousands of 'Chinar' trees in Kashmir valley. Chinar trees are getting geo-tagged to create a comprehensive database for their management. These deciduous trees have always been a symbol of Kashmir, attracting tourists from all over the world. QR code are being attached to trees recording characteristics like location, health, age, and growing patterns. “We have identified 28, 560 trees so far”, said Dr Syed Tariq Scientist from Forest Research Institute. This project raised the hope in people to save and preserve this flora unique to Kashmir valley.
24 January,2025 01:40 PM IST
India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, explained that India did not stop trade with Pakistan. Instead, it was Pakistan that chose to halt trade in 2019. Jaishankar clarified this during a press conference in Washington DC, stating, "We did not stop trading. Their administration decided in 2019 to stop it." He also discussed the issue of the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status, which India gave to Pakistan, but Pakistan did not return the favor. Jaishankar emphasized that India has always been concerned about this lack of reciprocity. He added that there have been no recent discussions or efforts to resume trade from either side, highlighting the lack of initiative from Pakistan as well.
23 January,2025 10:52 AM IST
HMPV outbreak in China has started getting people worried - is this the ‘New COVID?’ ICMR identified two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 6 during routine surveillance. While China seems to be suffering from a massive outbreak of HMPV, the question arises - is India safe from HMPV? What is it and what are the symptoms? Dr. Pruthu Dhekane, Consultant - Infectious Disease, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune explains. Take a look.
07 January,2025 06:41 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
