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All 28 Indian crew safe after tanker attacked in Iranian waters: Indian Embassy in Tehran

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the LPG tanker Disha are safe following an attack. The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed their well-being and is monitoring the situation closely. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed that attacks on seafarers are unacceptable. India's maritime administration advised against deploying seafarers in the…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

India viewed as fair jurisdiction where international commercial disputes resolved efficiently: CJI

Speaking at an international conference organised by the Supreme Court and the Ministry of External Affairs to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the CJI lauded its efforts in shaping the legal architecture upon which contemporary international trade now rests.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

'There are Chinese projects on territories in J-K that belong to India': MEA objects to illegal occupation

India's Ministry of External Affairs accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories. Beijing's ongoing infrastructure projects in these regions also drew strong objections from New Delhi. This statement followed discussions between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers at the ASEAN summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted previous positive engagements between…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

China ready to properly handle sensitive issues with India: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed readiness to manage sensitive issues with India. He met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings. Both nations aim to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation and maintain high-level exchanges. They will also enhance coordination within the BRICS framework for…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

No nation or grouping can tackle global volatility alone: S Jaishankar at India-ASEAN FMs' meet

Global turbulence stresses supply chains, energy, food, and health security. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted this volatility at the India-ASEAN meeting. He emphasized that no single nation can manage these disruptions alone. Deeper cooperation between India and ASEAN is vital for de-risking and diversifying. Both entities are optimistic about…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar conveys to Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov India's concerns over safety of Indian seafarers

India's External Affairs Minister conveyed concerns to Russia regarding seafarer safety. This discussion occurred after four Indian crew members died in a Black Sea attack. The ministers also addressed trade, investment, and energy security issues. India previously summoned Russia's charge d'affaires to express grave concerns. The attack on the merchant…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

India's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequisite for normal relations. New Delhi also raised concerns over market access and trade imbalances. Both ministers attended high-level discussions under the ASEAN framework. Recent measures aim to normalize ties…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Jaishankar reiterates commitment to free Indo-Pacific at Quad meeting

India's External Affairs Minister reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Quad foreign ministers met in Manila to review regional developments. They discussed security, economic resilience, and emerging technologies with ASEAN. The ministers expressed unwavering support for ASEAN's unity and central role. This meeting occurred amid growing strategic…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

World is 'extremely turbulent', Foreign Minister Jaishankar calls for deeper India-ASEAN cooperation

The world faces extreme turbulence, requiring deeper cooperation between India and ASEAN. No single nation or grouping can manage these global challenges alone. Supply chains, energy, food, and health security are increasingly vulnerable. India and ASEAN must navigate this volatile era together for regional stability. This partnership focuses on trade,…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Jaishankar calls for deeper India-ASEAN cooperation amid global uncertainty

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted global security concerns at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference. He stressed that energy, food, and health security can no longer be taken for granted. Maritime trade's importance was underlined, with 2026 being the ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation. Both India and ASEAN are optimistic about…

The Economic Times · Jul 22