New Delhi, May 8 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday affirmed that India in today's day and age is not only seen across the globe as friendly but also as a "firm" and "fiery" nation that cares for its people and fends for them in crisis situations while speaking on the topic "Viksit Bharat @2047-The Voice of the Youth" at an event at Delhi University's Hansraj college.

The Minister was referring to the rescue operations run by India to bring back its citizens from war-torn countries such as Ukraine. He said that the world is closely watching India as it is moving away from the shackles of the past and making strides to become the world's third largest economy.

"Right now, we are a little less than a four-trillion dollar e...