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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trumputin talks! India pins hopes on Alaska assembly
The much-anticipated August 15 meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska has raised hopes in New Delhi of a probable deal and subsequent easing of tensions and lifting of certain sanctions from Moscow. India is hoping that a deal between the US and Russia and subsequently a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could provide sanctions relief to Russia, easing transactions between New Delhi and Moscow and subsequently lifting of the 25% extra tariff imposed on India that, according to Trump, is "funding" Russian war efforts, according to diplomatic observers. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The developments could also have a positive spin-off on the India-US ties and Indian traders may be spared of the 25% extra tariff imposed on account of India's imports of Russian oil. On Saturday night, the ministry of external affairs issued a statement endorsing the Trump-Putin summit and suggested that it is ready to support these efforts. "This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, 'This is not an era of war'," a ministry of external affairs spokesperson said in a statement. Pankaj Saran , currently member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and former Deputy NSA, told ET, "It is a defining and potentially transformative summit for the world, specially for India. Our ties with both countries are integral to the success of our national development and security goals. India should extend its full support to the summit." Live Events DB Venkatesh Varma , India's former envoy to Russia and currently member of NSAB, told ET, "The Alaska summit could prove to be a turning point at the global level and India has a vital interest in its success." Observers are of the opinion that India's statement has been able to bring out Europe from New Delhi's equation in matters pertaining to Russia-Ukraine war and India-USA ties. The EU has been critical of India's oil purchases from Russia even before the US started criticising India's oil imports. This may have played a part in influencing Washington to impose an additional 25% tariff on India, according to a diplomatic observer. It may be recalled that the NATO chief, who is the former PM of the Netherlands, also threatened tariffs against India for purchasing Russian oil after his meeting with Trump. Critics allege some European powers are trying to sabotage or play spoiler ahead of the summit and Ukraine may be encouraged to launch a strike against Russia over the next five days. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Shyam Saran
Shyam Saran is a Honorary Senior Faculty and Member of the Governing Board at Centre for Policy Research. He is a former Foreign Secretary of India and has served as Prime Minister's Special Envoy For Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change. After leaving government service in 2010, he headed the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, a think tank focusing on economic issues (2011-2017) and was Chairman of the National Security Advisory Board under the National Security Council (2013-15). He is currently Life Trustee of India International Centre, Member of the Governing Board of the Institute of Chinese Studies, a Trustee at the World Wildlife Fund (India) and Member of the Executive Council of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 for his contributions to civil service.
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Trump offered to mediate on Kashmir even in his first term, India turned him down: Former National Security Advisory Board member
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 11 (ANI): Tilak Devasher, former member of the National Security Advisory Board, on Sunday said that US President Donald Trump, even during his first term, offered his mediation between India and Pakistan but it was turned down by India. 'It was a bilateral understanding, and the conditions are yet to be fixed, and hence, there will be a discussion between DGMOs on May 12,' Devasher told ANI. 'President Trump, even during his first term, offered his mediation, but PM Modi said that we are a mature country, and we will resolve it, and we don't need friends... We attacked Pakistan fiercely such that Pakistan's airfields were damaged, and hence it was desperate for a ceasefire,' he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and tri-services chiefs at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan were also present at the meeting. The meeting comes after days of heightened tension with Pakistan along the western border, following Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7. The operation targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Meanwhile, India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday and noted that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism. 'India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,' he said in a post on X. The minister's remarks came after DGMOs of India and Pakistan agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military action. Earlier, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart on Saturday afternoon. (ANI)
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump offered to mediate on Kashmir even in his first term, India turned him down: Former National Security Advisory Board member
Tensions rose between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. India retaliated for the Pahalgam attack by targeting terror infrastructures. US President Trump offered mediation, but India declined. Now, India and Pakistan have reached an understanding. Both sides will stop firing and military action. This agreement follows discussions between the DGMOs of both nations. India maintains a firm stance against terrorism. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tilak Devasher, former member of the National Security Advisory Board , on Sunday said that US President Donald Trump, even during his first term, offered his mediation between India and Pakistan but it was turned down by India."It was a bilateral understanding, and the conditions are yet to be fixed, and hence, there will be a discussion between DGMOs on May 12," Devasher told ANI."President Trump, even during his first term, offered his mediation, but PM Modi said that we are a mature country, and we will resolve it, and we don't need friends... We attacked Pakistan fiercely such that Pakistan's airfields were damaged, and hence it was desperate for a ceasefire," he Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and tri-services chiefs at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan were also present at the meeting. The meeting comes after days of heightened tension with Pakistan along the western border, following Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7. The operation targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday and noted that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism."India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so," he said in a post on minister's remarks came after DGMOs of India and Pakistan agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart on Saturday afternoon. (ANI)
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No good options for Pak to hit abck
The writer is an author and Member, National Security Advisory Board. Views are personal The significance of Operation Sindoor in terms of damage to terror infra in PoJK and Pakistan cannot be understated. The targeted terror bases — which were carefully selected based on high quality intelligence — have been thoroughly damaged, especially the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) at Muridke. Read full story on TOI+ Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
