HL: Jaishankar: ‘Terrorism epicentres no longer immune' as India responds strongly
At the Convocation Ceremony of Foreign National Students at Parul University, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed India's stance on terrorism, emphasising the country's zero tolerance for terrorist activities. He stated that India's resolve has strengthened over time and that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to action. Show more
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