Jayanth Jacob writes on foreign policy and politics for Hindustan Times.
Articles by Jayanth Jacob
Kenneth Juster comes with a fair degree of experience in Indian affairs
The diplomat was among those who worked on addressing the deep mistrust that cropped up between India and the US after the Pokhran-II nuclear test, and helped facilitate negotiations towards inking the civil nuclear deal.
Updated on Nov 15, 2017 09:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India and UK slug it out over International Court of Justice post today. All you need to know
As the stakes are high for both the parties, chances of withdrawing a candidate are minimal.
Updated on Nov 13, 2017 09:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Narendra Modi, Donald Trump to hold bilateral talks at ASEAN summit today
Narendra Modi and Donald Trump, who met briefly at a gala dinner for the ASEAN summion Sunday, would discuss counter-terrorism, trade and the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region
Updated on Nov 13, 2017 12:25 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob
Countering China? Ahead of Modi-Trump meeting, emphasis on peace, stability in Indo-Pacific region
India, the US, Australia and Japan have stressed on a “free and inclusive” Indo-Pacific. Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are expected to discuss a common strategy for the region on Monday.
Updated on Nov 12, 2017 11:46 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob
It’s India vs UK for judge’s post at International Court of Justice
Justice Dalveer Bhandari is seeking re-election and is contesting against UK’s candidate Christopher Greenwood for the post.
Updated on Nov 12, 2017 08:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
It’s India vs UK for judge’s post at International Court of Justice
Justice Dalveer Bhandari is seeking re-election and is contesting against UK’s candidate Christopher Greenwood for the post.
Updated on Nov 11, 2017 11:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
US, other diplomatic missions sound caution on air quality in New Delhi
The US diplomatic mission implemented measures like sealing building envelopes, installing supplementary air filtration, and constructing vestibules to provide clean air in workspaces at the embassy in Chanakyapuri.
Updated on Nov 11, 2017 03:04 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob
India, China look to ASEAN summit to improve ties after Doklam stand-off
Officials said PM Narendra Modi and his Chinese counterpart are expected to meet in Manila, an indication that both countries are looking to move forward on bilateral ties.
Updated on Nov 10, 2017 11:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Shishir Gupta and Jayanth Jacob
France says it’s ready to back India on UN resolution against JeM chief Masood Azhar
French ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler also said the two countries wanted to expand cooperation in the field of submarines, adding that one Scorpene submarine was slated to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in December.
Updated on Nov 08, 2017 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Why India is excited to meet the Belgian King and Queen
India is looking forward to enhancing ties, especially in trade and investment, with the west European nation, with whom USD 13.28 billion worth goods were traded last year.
Published on Nov 06, 2017 03:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
China fear spurs India’s plans to store Brahmaputra water
Fresh reports of Chinese threats to divert the river’s water prompted the Centre to call an inter-ministerial meeting recently to discuss proposed projects.
Updated on Nov 04, 2017 10:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Moushumi Das Gupta and Jayanth Jacob
China blocking move to sanction Masood Azhar won’t affect resolve to fight terror: India
China on Thursday had for the fourth time blocked the bid to list Pathankot terror attack mastermind Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN.
Updated on Nov 03, 2017 11:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India’s first atomic energy venture abroad will take off in Bangladesh on Nov 30
India is collaborating with Russia to set up Rooppur Nuclear Plant in the neighbouring country.
Published on Nov 02, 2017 09:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
US security concerns doesn’t single out India as Trump steps up ‘extreme vetting’
Indian officials pointed out that natives from India were not singled out by the Trump government in any manner when he came up with immigration-control measures in the past.
Updated on Nov 01, 2017 11:49 PM IST
Georgia to review system after travellers with e-visa sent back
The East European country of Georgia issued 29,000 visas to Indians between January and June this year, out of which around 590 were denied entry into the country.
Updated on Oct 31, 2017 11:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India and Italy work out road map for broader engagement
Paolo Gentiloni is the first Prime Minister from the southern European country to visit India in a decade.
Updated on Oct 30, 2017 11:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Modi-Gentiloni meet to boost Indo-Italian ties after recent freeze
Paolo Gentiloni’s visit is the first by an Italian Prime Minister in ten years and is aimed at strengthening bilateral political and economic relations with India.
Updated on Oct 30, 2017 09:02 AM IST
An Italian PM to visit India after 10 years, Gentiloni-Modi talks on Monday
Diplomatic ties took a hit after two Italian marines were held for killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012
Published on Oct 28, 2017 10:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
India will retain North Korea diplomatic mission, Sushma tells Tillerson
Swaraj broached the topic of the Indian mission in North Korea and India’s ‘diminishing ’ trade with Iran, even before any specific aspect of Delhi- Pyongyang ties were brought up by the American side.
Published on Oct 25, 2017 10:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Pak needs to act against terror groups for US’ new South Asia policy to succeed, says India
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson discussed issues related to terrorism and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region during meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and national security adviser Ajit Doval.
Updated on Oct 25, 2017 08:14 PM IST
Hindustan times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Highlights: Requested US secy of state Tillerson not to take action that may adversely impact Indians with H-1B visas, says Swaraj
Tillerson’s visit comes after the US government announced a new Afghan policy in August, envisaging greater role for India.
Updated on Oct 25, 2017 03:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India reaffirms pledge to step up reconstruction initiatives in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told visiting Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani that India supports a negotiated political reconciliation that is Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled.
Updated on Oct 25, 2017 08:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
India’s Afghan push, terror havens in Pak to be discussed during Modi-Ghani meet
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday morning for a day-long visit.
Updated on Oct 24, 2017 11:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India to host Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, US secy of state Rex Tillerson
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while US secretary of state Rex Tillerson will also hold talks on a range of regional issues.
Updated on Oct 23, 2017 11:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Families of 39 Indians kidnapped in Mosul told to take DNA tests
On Saturday, the Punjab health department collected blood samples from kin of three of the missing men from Gurdaspur district. The 39 men were kidnapped by Islamic State in Mosul nearly 3 years ago.
Updated on Oct 21, 2017 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Batala | Jayanth Jacob and Vishal Sally
An electoral understanding with the Congress is a necessity for the Left
The CPI(M) wants to rally all secular and like minded parties together to take on the BJP. But its antipathy to the Congress is more selective than ideological.
Updated on Oct 18, 2017 11:51 AM IST
CPI(M) remains open to poll pact with Congress
Electoral understanding with Congress is not a closed chapter for the CPI(M) in the next Lok Sabha elections
Updated on Oct 16, 2017 11:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
To support Congress or not? Yechury and Karat at odds as CPI(M) debates dilemma
Yechury feels all opposition parties should come together, Karat is apprehensive of any kind of alliance with Congress.
Published on Oct 14, 2017 10:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson to hold talks with Modi, Sushma on Oct 24
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on October 24
Updated on Oct 13, 2017 11:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Rohingya crisis heart-breaking, complex issue, says British minister for Asia
Mark Field, in an exclusive interview to HT, says Brexit will bring more good news for Indian businesses.
Updated on Oct 03, 2017 10:19 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob