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Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Jaishankar lands in Moscow, to meet Lavrov, First Dy PM Manturov
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Minister S Jaishankar is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and First Deputy PM Denis Manturov in Moscow, as he landed in Moscow on Tuesday. The visit comes days after Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on the Russia-Ukraine war. The phone call between Modi and Putin – their second conversation in 10 days – was significant in the backdrop of the tension in ties with the US after Trump doubled the tariff on India over its purchase of Russian oil. On August 8, Modi and Putin held a phone conversation during which they discussed 'the latest developments on Ukraine' and reaffirmed their 'commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'. The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, 'At the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Russia on 19-21 August 2025 to co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) scheduled for 20 August 2025.' He will also address the India-Russia Business Forum meeting in Moscow. During the visit, the External Affairs Minister will meet Lavrov and 'review the bilateral agenda and share perspective on regional and global issues'. It said that the visit aims to further 'strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'. The timing of the visit is important at a time when the India-Russia ties have been the focus of the Trump administration. The US administration, led by US President Donald Trump, has imposed 25 per cent tariffs as penalty on India for buying Russian oil. Earlier this month, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also travelled to Moscow and met Putin. Senior American officials, including Peter Navarro, who is White House advisor on trade, and Cabinet ministers, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have attacked India for buying Russian oil. While India is hoping for a reprieve from the Trump administration after the Alaska summit, its outreach to Moscow needs to be seen in the context of its multi-alignment policy and its legacy defence partnership. New Delhi views Moscow as a robust and reliable partner, in the face of uncertainties faced from the US and assertiveness from China. And that has been the foundation of Delhi's partnership with Russia over the decades. The two sides have maintained regular contact, and now Prime Minister Modi is likely to meet President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO leaders' summit in Tianjin in China from August 31 to September 1. Sources said there are also discussions for a visit by Russian President Putin to India later this year.
United News of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- United News of India
EAM to visit Russia today for talks on strengthening 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia for discussions on further strengthening the '' longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.'' Dr. Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) tomorrow. He will also address the India-Russia Business Forum meeting in Moscow. ''Dr. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Russia on August 19-21 to co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) scheduled for 20 August,'' the External Affairs Ministry said today. During the visit EAM will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and review the bilateral agenda and share perspective on regional and global issues. ''The visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,'' the External Affairs Ministry added. The visit, at the invitation of Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, comes a day after China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India on a three-day official visit and held talks with the External Affairs Minister. UNI RB 0952
United News of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
B Sudershan Reddy to be VP candidate of INDIA Bloc
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) INDIA Bloc today unanimously named B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court Judge, as its Vice Presidential candidate. The name was announced by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in presence of other leaders of the INDI Alliance. He thanked all the Opposition parties for the unanimous decision to field B Sudershan Reddy as the Vice President candidate. UNI RBE RB More News B Sudershan Reddy to be VP candidate of INDIA Bloc 19 Aug 2025 | 1:20 PM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) INDIA Bloc today unanimously named B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court Judge, as its Vice Presidential candidate. see more.. Assault on journalist: NHRC issues notice to Punjab DGP 19 Aug 2025 | 11:37 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging that a journalist was assaulted earlier this month by two police personnel in the Batala area of Punjab's Gurdaspur district. see more.. VP candidate CP Radhakrishnan attends NDA parliamentary party meeting 19 Aug 2025 | 11:37 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) C P Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the post of Vice-President, was felicitated at a meeting of the ruling alliance's members of Parliament held here today. see more.. EAM to visit Russia today for talks on strengthening 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' 19 Aug 2025 | 11:18 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia for discussions on further strengthening the '' longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.'' Dr. Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) tomorrow. He will also address the India-Russia Business Forum meeting in Moscow. see more.. 19 Aug 2025 | 11:18 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) vice presidential candidate, CP Radhakrishnan was felicitated at a parliamentary meeting of the alliance by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders. see more..
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Assault on journalist: NHRC issues notice to Punjab DGP
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging that a journalist was assaulted earlier this month by two police personnel in the Batala area of Punjab's Gurdaspur district. 'According to reports published on August 7, the incident occurred on August 1, when the scribe was allegedly beaten in full public view after he questioned the officers about their deployment in the area ahead of Independence Day celebrations,' said the NHRC in a statement. A video purportedly shows the journalist lying motionless while the police personnel walk away following the assault. Terming the reported incident as a serious violation of human rights, the Commission has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The report is expected to include the current status of the investigation as well as the health condition of the injured journalist. 'The Commission observed that if the contents of the report are true, they raise grave concerns about abuse of power and custodial excesses by law enforcement personnel,' said the statement. UNI AJ VAN ARN More News VP candidate CP Radhakrishnan attends NDA parliamentary party meeting 19 Aug 2025 | 11:37 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) C P Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the post of Vice-President, was felicitated at a meeting of the ruling alliance's members of Parliament held here today. see more.. EAM to visit Russia today for talks on strengthening 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' 19 Aug 2025 | 11:18 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia for discussions on further strengthening the '' longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.'' Dr. Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) tomorrow. He will also address the India-Russia Business Forum meeting in Moscow. see more.. NDA leaders felicitate vice-presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan 19 Aug 2025 | 11:18 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) vice presidential candidate, CP Radhakrishnan was felicitated at a parliamentary meeting of the alliance by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders. see more.. Jaishankar to visit Russia to co-chair 26th Inter-Governmental Commission 19 Aug 2025 | 10:43 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to Russia from August 19-21 at the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, the Ministry of External Affairs said. see more.. FM Wang Yi assures Jaishankar to address three key concerns of India: Sources 19 Aug 2025 | 9:28 AM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) China has promised to address three key concerns raised by India, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi assuring External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that Beijing is working to meet New Delhi's needs for fertilizers, rare earths, and tunnel-boring machines, according to sources. see more..
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jaishankar on 3-day Russia visit: EAM to attend key meets in Moscow from August 19-21; trip amid tension with US
S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Russia from August 19 to August 21, said the ministry of external affairs. The minister will be attending the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) scheduled for 20 August 2025. "At the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Russia on 19-21 August 2025 to co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) scheduled for 20 August 2025. EAM will address the India-Russia Business Forum meeting in Moscow," the MEA said. New Delhi and Moscow have talked up their 'strategic partnership' since US President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on Indian imports earlier this month over its purchases of Russian crude, which he claimed was fueling Moscow's war in Ukraine. Earlier this month, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin , a day after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of crude oil from Moscow, bumping up the total tariff to 50 per cent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Earn Upto 5k Daily By This Method of Intraday Trading TradeWise Learn More Undo The Kremlin published footage of Putin shaking hands with Ajit Doval, though provided no details of what was discussed in the meeting. Doval also said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon. The visit is expected to take place by the end of 2025. "We are very excited and delighted to learn about the visit of President Putin to India. I think that the dates are almost finalised now," Doval said.
