Not how you talk about friends: Joe Biden slams Donald Trump for calling India 'filthy'
Oct 25, 2020, at 03:59 pm
Washington/IBNS: White House challenger Joe Biden has slammed President Donald Trump for calling India 'filthy' just days before the US presidential elections.
India to host third 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with US on Oct 27
Oct 23, 2020, at 04:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India would be hosting the third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Oct 27 in presence of US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper during their two-day visit to the Asian country.
US provides $5 million to support vulnerable groups in India impacted by Covid-19
Oct 22, 2020, at 04:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As part of the U.S. Government’s support to India’s Covid-19 response, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday announced two new awards totalling $5 million to Catalyst Management Service’s COVID Action Collaborative (CAC) and the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI).
Time has come to accept that talks won't persuade Beijing: US on India-China Ladakh standoff
Oct 10, 2020, at 06:50 pm
Washington/IBNS: In a more of a suggestion to New Delhi, the United States has said only talks won't resolve the months-long border standoff between two Asian giants, India and China, in Ladakh, media reports said.
US Dy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun to visit India, Bangladesh from Oct 12-16
Oct 10, 2020, at 02:33 am
Washington/IBNS: US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun will travel to India and Bangladesh from October 12-16.
Quad nations to focus on ways to thwart China's aggression In Indo-Pacific during Tokyo meet
Oct 06, 2020, at 12:32 am
Tokyo: The focus of the next QUAD meeting in Tokyo this week is likely to be around the steps to be taken to thwart Beijing's aggressive moves, media reports said.
S Jaishankar to participate in second meet of India-Australia-Japan-US Ministerial on Oct 6
Oct 02, 2020, at 05:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The second meeting of the India-Australia-Japan-US Ministerial will be held on Oct 6 during the visit.
Always supported peace and stability in West Asia: India welcomes Abraham Accords
Sep 18, 2020, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday welcomed the normalisation of the relation between Israel and the Arab countries through Abraham Accords, which were also signed by the United States.
Pranab Mukherjee played crucial role in paving stronger US-India partnership: Mike Pompeo
Sep 02, 2020, at 02:38 am
Washington/IBNS: The United States has expressed 'deep sadness' on the demise of former India President Pranab Mukherjee.
US people support India over China: Survey
Aug 20, 2020, at 05:55 am
Sydney: A survey released by an Australian think tank has revealed that American people support India over China and prefer the US government to support New Delhi in possible Indo-China military and economic conflict.
US expresses grief over loss of lives in Kerala plane crash
Aug 08, 2020, at 03:43 pm
New Delhi/Washington/Kozhikode/IBNS: The United States on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in a plane accident in Kerala's Kozhikode airport on Friday evening.
Jul 28, 2020, at 03:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate General Kolkata has announced that International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnus Arman Ali from India has been selected to represent the Asian country this year as one of three Gold Star exchange alumni.
Jul 22, 2020, at 02:25 pm
Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India is doing the second highest number of COVID-19 testing in the world after the US.
PM Modi to deliver keynote address at India Ideas Summit tomorrow
Jul 21, 2020, at 08:31 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit on July 22.
Indian Navy participates in cooperative exercises with USS Nimitz carrier strike group
Jul 21, 2020, at 05:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In an attempt to improve cooperation between the United States and Indian maritime forces, the Indian navy on Monday conducted a passage exercise with the US Navy's USS Nimitz carrier strike group on the Indian Ocean.
India announces 'Air Bubbles' with US, France; flights to operate from tomorrow
Jul 17, 2020, at 04:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has signed bilateral agreements with the United States and France to allow airlines of each country to operate international flights starting Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.
Indians have done best to respond to China's incredibly aggressive actions: Mike Pompeo
Jul 13, 2020, at 12:16 am
Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently reacted to the violent border standoff between India and China and said Indians have done their best to respond to Beijing's “incredibly aggressive actions”.
US thanks India for observing Tibetan leader Dalai Lama's birthday
Jul 07, 2020, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The US on Tuesday thanked India for observing the 85th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
US thanks India for observing Tibetan leader Dalai Lama's birthday
Jul 07, 2020, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The US on Tuesday thanked India for observing the 85th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
America loves India: Donald Trump responds to PM Modi's wish on US Independence Day
Jul 05, 2020, at 08:48 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has thanked Indian Prime Minister Modi for wishing him on America's 244th Independence Day.
US lauds India's decision to ban 59 Chinese Apps
Jul 01, 2020, at 08:59 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States has welcomed India's decision to block 59 apps with Chinese links stating that it would boost up the Asian country's security and integrity.
India improving its ability to detect and deter terrorist: US
Jun 26, 2020, at 11:57 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States in its report on terrorism in Indian has lauded the Asian country for improving its ability to detect and deter terrorist travel by 'using watchlists, implementing biographic and biometric screening capabilities at ports of entry, and expanding information sharing.'
Trump's non-immigrant visa suspension likely to affect Indian skilled professionals: MEA
Jun 25, 2020, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday said the Proclamation issued by President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend entry of certain categories of non-immigrant visa to the United States will affect Indian skilled professionals.
US restricts India's special flights citing 'unfair and discriminatory practices'
Jun 23, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: The United States on Monday restricted all special flights from India meant for repatriation of its citizens citing "unfair and discriminatory practices."
Expect China to review policy on Hong Kong: US State Department
Jun 19, 2020, at 05:50 pm
Washington/UNI: US Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell has said that the United States expects China to make some changes in its policy especially with regard to Hong Kong, within the "next week or two" following the talks between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese Communist Party Politburo member Yang Jiechi on Thursday.
China rejects Donald Trump's offer to mediate in ongoing border tension with India
May 29, 2020, at 03:36 pm
Beijing/IBNS: China on Friday negated US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and Beijing over the ongoing border dispute.
'Parties involved to decide': UN on Trump's proposal to arbitrate to ease LAC tension
May 28, 2020, at 01:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The United Nations has urged India and China to exercise restrain amid the growing tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and said it is for the parties involved to decide who they want to mediate after US President Donald Trump offered to play the role of arbitrator.
India-China standoff continues in eastern Ladakh as US slams China for its provocations
May 21, 2020, at 12:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A standoff between the armed forces of India and China continued in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh even as USA in an unprecedented remark slammed China for its aggression.
Pregnant Indian woman, husband found dead in apparent suicide-murder case in US
Apr 30, 2020, at 09:29 pm
Jersey City/IBNS: A 35-year-old pregnant woman was found murdered in her apartment with multiple injuries in her upper body by Jersey City police while her husband was found dead in the Hudson River close by, said media reports.
Covid-19 lockdown: Over 2,00,000 H-1B visa holders fear losing legal right to stay in US
Apr 29, 2020, at 05:20 pm
New York/IBNS: Over 2,00,000 H-1B visa holders, many of whom are Indians, are having sleepless nights over fears of losing legal status to stay in the US.