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“Big Concern”: S Jaishankar On Rise In Deaths Of Indian Students Overseas
15Apr By adminNo Comments
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“Big Concern”: S Jaishankar On Rise In Deaths Of Indian Students Overseas

[ad_1] S Jaishankar was speaking to reporters in BengaluruBengaluru: Amid a rise in violent attacks on Indian students in the US in which many have lost their lives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that such cases are unconnected but certainly a big concern for the government. According to him, some students were murdered over personal issues whereas others were victims of accidents.Speaking to reporters, Mr Jaishankar responded to a question about the rise in the number of Indian students becoming victims of violent attacks in foreign countries, saying, "Obviously, in every case, wherever anything unfortunate has happened to the students, it is of great tragedy for the family, and a big concern for us but...our embassy or consulate has looked at every case and they...
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403 Indian Students Died Abroad Since 2018, Most In Canada: Centre
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403 Indian Students Died Abroad Since 2018, Most In Canada: Centre

[ad_1] The data showed 91 Indian students died in Canada. (Representational)New Delhi: A total of 403 incidents of death of Indian students abroad have been reported since 2018 due to various reasons including natural causes, accidents and medical conditions with Canada topping the list with 91 cases followed by 48 in the UK, the government informed Lok Sabha Friday.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the welfare of Indian students abroad is one of the foremost priorities for the government."As per the information available with the ministry, 403 incidents of death of Indian students abroad have been reported since 2018 due to various reasons including natural causes, accidents and medical conditions," he said.Jaishankar was replying to a question on safety of Indian students abr...
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Large parts of world admired India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, says Jaishankar
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Large parts of world admired India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, says Jaishankar

[ad_1] The successful soft landing of India's ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission on the lunar south pole was admired by a large part of the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. India's strategy is to maximise the opportunities and minimise the risks as technology holds immense potential for leapfrogging development, he said at an event. "I was at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) meeting accompanying the prime minister (Narendra Modi) when the Chandrayaan-3 (mission) successfully landed on the moon," the former bureaucrat said. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. "I cannot tell you what an impact it made. There were African leaders and the kind of feeling a large part of the world had was admiration that you (India) did it," he added. C...
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Eighth edition of Global Technology Summit to begin in New Delhi from December 4
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Eighth edition of Global Technology Summit to begin in New Delhi from December 4

[ad_1] The eighth edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) will be held in New Delhi from December 4-6. The inaugural session of the Summit will begin with an address by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Global Technology Summit (GTS) is India's flagship event on geo-technology, co-hosted by the Policy Planning and Research Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India. The theme of this year's Summit is "Geopolitics of Technology," MEA said in the press release. More than 40 public sessions, keynote addresses, ministerial addresses, panel discussions, book launches, and other related events will be held during the Global Technology Summit (GTS). Speakers and participants including policymakers, industry experts, academics, technocrats and innovators f...
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In Sweden, S Jaishankar’s “Ghee Shakkar” Quip Was A Hit
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In Sweden, S Jaishankar’s “Ghee Shakkar” Quip Was A Hit

[ad_1] S Jaishankar spoke about the transformations underway in IndiaStockholm: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar used the popular Hindi phrase 'aapke muh mein ghee-shakkar' while responding to a question on the globalisation of the Indian culture during his interaction with the Indian community members here, leaving them in laughter.S Jaishankar, who is on a three-day visit to Sweden to participate in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (EIPMF), interacted with the Indian community in Sweden on Sunday evening and apprised them of the progress in the bilateral relationship.The minister spoke about the transformations underway in India and the opportunities it created for Indians living abroad.When asked whether in this age of globalisation, will the West start eating 'Pani Puri' i...
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S Jaishankar Shares Concern Over Indian Community’s Security With UK Minister
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S Jaishankar Shares Concern Over Indian Community’s Security With UK Minister

[ad_1] S Jaishankar with his British counterpart James Cleverly in New York.New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared his concerns about the security and welfare of the Indian community in the UK with his British counterpart James Cleverly and welcomed his assurances on the same."A warm conversation with UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly. Discussed taking forward Roadmap 2030. Appreciate his commitment to deepening our partnership," Mr Jaishankar tweeted Wednesday.A warm conversation with UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly.Discussed taking forward Roadmap 2030. Appreciate his commitment to deepening our partnership.Our conversation also covered global issues including Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and UNSC matters. pic.twitter.com/2PsqfZUqFd— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) S...
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“Countries Which Had Everything…”: S Jaishankar On India’s Covid Fight
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“Countries Which Had Everything…”: S Jaishankar On India’s Covid Fight

[ad_1] It is S Jaishankar's first visit to Saudi Arabia as External Affairs Minister.Riyadh: India has made powerful efforts to grow its economy and emerge as a higher-income country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, expressing hope that it will be the fastest growing major economy in the world this year with at least 7 per cent growth despite the challenges posed by the Ukraine crisis.Mr Jaishankar arrived in Riyadh on Saturday on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries. It is his first visit to Saudi Arabia as External Affairs Minister."Began my visit to Saudi Arabia with interaction with our community. Appreciated the contribution of our Diaspora in facing national challenges. Spoke to them about our c...
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Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar Call On Japanese PM In Tokyo After 2+2 Talks
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Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar Call On Japanese PM In Tokyo After 2+2 Talks

[ad_1] S Jaishankar tweeted that he called on the Japanese PM at the conclusion of 2+2 meeting.Tokyo: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday at the conclusion of the 2+2 meeting between the two countries.Mr Jaishnakar said that he expressed confidence that the vision articulated by PM Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be realised soon."Pleased to call on PM Fumio Kishida at the conclusion of our 2+2 meeting. Underlined the importance of closer coordination of policies and interests of India and Japan at this time," Mr Jaishankar tweeted."Expressed confidence that the vision which he and PM @narendramodi have articulated will be realised early," he added.On Thursday, the Defence...
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Bond Between India-Bangladesh Forged In Blood 50 Years Ago: S Jaishankar
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Bond Between India-Bangladesh Forged In Blood 50 Years Ago: S Jaishankar

[ad_1] India and Bangladesh relations have taken great strides forward, S Jaishankar said.New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the bond between India and Bangladesh was forged in blood 50 years ago and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina, bilateral ties have taken great strides forward.Mr Jaishankar made the remarks during the event to award Mujib Scholarship to the descendants of 200 Indian Armed Forces personnel as he underlined the importance of historic ties between India and Bangladesh.Speaking in the presence of Bangladesh PM, Mr Jaishankar said, "Under your and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership, India and Bangladesh relations have taken great strides forward in ways keepi...
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Forced Population Control Can Create Gender Imbalances: S Jaishankar
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Forced Population Control Can Create Gender Imbalances: S Jaishankar

[ad_1] S Jaishankar also highlighted India's independent foreign policy under PM Modi. (File)Gandhinagar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India's population is declining due to education, social awareness and prosperity.At an event in Gujarat, where he launched the Gujarati translation of his book, 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World', he discussed India's population and said, "The rate of growth of Indian population is falling. The reason is education, social awareness and prosperity. The family size among each one of us, with the passage of time, is small.""Forced population control can have very dangerous consequences, it can create a gender imbalance," Mr Jaishankar added.Since Independence, India has witnessed a huge change in its demographic...
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