Jayanth Jacob writes on foreign policy and politics for Hindustan Times.
Articles by Jayanth Jacob
China in Mind, India and Japan work on developing SEZs in Africa
India and Japan are warming up to Africa amid China’s rapidly expanding economic and strategic influence in the resource-rich continent.
Published on Aug 20, 2017 11:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
After doles from China, India set to woo Nepal with economic cooperation
Two key infrastructure projects, signalling India’s eagerness for economic cooperation with Nepal, are set to move forward during the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India next week
Updated on Aug 20, 2017 12:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Moushumi Das Gupta and Jayanth Jacob
Japan shares India’s concerns over China’s One Belt One Road project, says envoy
Japanese ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu said he understands why India is involved in the standoff in Doklam.
Updated on Aug 18, 2017 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Doklam standoff: Japan signals support to India over border row with China
India and China have been locked in military standoff for several weeks now, sparking diplomatic tension over Doklam, which falls within the India-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction.
Updated on Aug 18, 2017 10:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Doklam standoff: Japan signals support to India over border row with China
India and China have been locked in military standoff for several weeks now, sparking diplomatic tension over Doklam, which falls within the India-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction.
Updated on Aug 18, 2017 10:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Sohail Mahmood takes over as Pakistan envoy to India
Sohail Mahmood, who succeeded Abdul Basit, has a reputation for being a low-profile officer and has no previous experience in dealing with India or south Asian countries.
Updated on Aug 16, 2017 09:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
More than 4,000 Indians languishing in jails in 16 West Asian countries
The exact nature of crimes committed by them are not revealed by the host governments to Indian missions unless they are as serious as murder, drug trafficking, financial fraud, adultery and prostitution.
Updated on Aug 16, 2017 06:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India, Britain look to firm up strategies against terrorism
India and the United Kingdom are planning to enhance their counter-terrorism cooperation in various areas.
Published on Aug 11, 2017 11:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Don’t let terror derail peace process with Pakistan: House panel tells govt
The standing committee on external affairs headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor submitted its report on India-Pakistan relationship to Parliament on Friday.
Published on Aug 11, 2017 08:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
Amid Doklam standoff, Sushma Swaraj to visit Nepal
Sushma Swaraj will travel to Nepal to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Updated on Aug 08, 2017 03:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
At the heart of Doklam standoff is China’s attempts to drive wedge into Indo-Bhutan ties
On the Doklam standoff, China has been silent on a 2012 understanding with India which says that changing the status quo of tri-junctions require consent of third countries, in this case Bhutan.
Updated on Aug 05, 2017 07:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob (HT Editorial, New Delhi)
Gifts Modi received in 2017: Sekonda watch, Mont Blanc pen, carved sculpture
From numerous gifts Prime Minister Narendra Modi received during foreign trips this year, he took home a wristwatch manufactured by British company Sekonda, besides a couple of smaller items.
Updated on Aug 02, 2017 10:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Nawaz Sharif’s ouster means hopes of mending India-Pakistan ties dashed
Indian officials and experts said the political crisis in Pakistan and the way it would possibly pan out will require India to be cautious.
Updated on Jul 29, 2017 10:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Govt asks its missions abroad to plug yoga, traditional medicines
The government wants all its diplomatic missions abroad to open centres to promote traditional Indian medicines, yoga and the Indian concept of well being.
Updated on Jul 28, 2017 07:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
No quid pro quo with China on Tibet: Sushma Swaraj
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday told the Rajya Sabha that there was no quid pro quo with China on the issues of "sufferings" of the Tibetan people
Updated on Jul 28, 2017 12:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Search on for 39 Indians abducted in Iraq, Sushma to bring up issue in talks
The fate of 39 Indians who were in Mosul when the Islamic State captured the city is set to come up during bilateral talks between foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and her Iraqi counterpart Al Ibrahim al-Jaafari on Monday.
Updated on Jul 24, 2017 07:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
No obscene clip in phone, black magic, govt advisory for Indian job seekers in Saudi Arabia
Sorcery and witchcraft are banned in the kingdom and punishable with severe penalties, including death. Narcotic drugs, food items containing pork, poppy seeds, pan masala, and text related to any religion other than Islam should also be avoided.
Updated on Jul 23, 2017 07:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Monsoon session: Parliament uproar over cow vigilantes, anti-Dalit attacks
The Congress led the Opposition charge against the government over cattle-related lynchings and anti-Dalit attacks in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Updated on Jul 19, 2017 11:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
China ‘unusually aggressive’ over Sikkim standoff, says Jaishankar
Jaishankar told parliamentary panel that China’s aggression and rhetoric on the Sikkim standoff is unusual but it is not that complicated as it is being projected in some quarters.
Updated on Jul 19, 2017 11:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Beijing | Jayanth Jacob and Sutirtho Patranobis
Doklam border standoff: Govt’s briefing to Opposition parties in 5 points
The importance of India and China to remain engaged through diplomacy was underlined at a briefing by senior Union ministers to political parties on the situation in Dokalam.
Updated on Jul 16, 2017 08:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob and Saubhadra Chatterji
India engaged in negotiations with China on Sikkim standoff: Govt tells Oppn at all-party meet
In response to the opposition leaders’ call for using “active diplomatic channels”, the Centre said it is engaged in negotiations to ease the tension in the Doklam region of the Sikkim sector.
Updated on Jul 14, 2017 11:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob and Saubhadra Chatterji
India-China row: Why Modi govt needs political consensus to resolve standoff
India and China have been locked in a military stand-off in Doklam sector in Sikkim over a road construction.
Updated on Jul 16, 2017 09:17 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob
Sikkim stand-off: Sushma, Rajnath to brief opposition parties on border trouble with China
Ahead of the Parliament session, Sushma Swaraj and Rajnath Singh will brief opposition parties on the border stand-off with China to build a consensus to deal with the neighbour.
Updated on Jul 13, 2017 01:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob and Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Fresh efforts to locate 39 abducted Indians in Mosul
The city has now been retaken, but proof of their survival continues to evade the Indian government.
Updated on Jul 13, 2017 07:51 AM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jayanth Jacob
VK Singh to leave for Iraq as Indian government steps up efforts to trace 39 construction workers
After Iraqi forces reclaimed Mosul from Islamic State on Sunday, family members of the abducted workers, most of them from Punjab, have urged the Indian government to speed up efforts for their release
Updated on Jul 13, 2017 07:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Post Israel, external affairs ministry bridges the ‘Gulf’, plans website in Arabic
Apart the usual content of the ministry — speeches, briefings and other documents — the site will also have articles written in Arabic on India and its foreign relations.
Updated on Jul 08, 2017 07:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi
New Indian envoy for China could be delayed
Sources said it would take a while before India names its next ambassador to China as the two contenders, Gautam Bambawale and Harshvardhan Shringla, the high commissioners to Pakistan and Bangladesh, have equally strong credentials.
Updated on Jun 30, 2017 08:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Defence, water, agriculture on agenda of Modi’s historic visit to Israel
Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Israel on July 4, the first by an Indian Prime Minister.
Updated on Jun 30, 2017 01:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
Modi-Trump meet: Optics are good, but India needs to see if US walks the talk
Premium on optics was bound to be high during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Updated on Jun 28, 2017 08:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
After US CEOs, PM Modi to meet President Trump with modest expectations
All eyes will be on how the leaders — both having highly personalised style — hit it off. They are both nationalists and are known for their unconventional politics, political rhetoric and love for tweets.
Updated on Jul 08, 2017 06:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob, New Delhi