General Bipin Rawat to visit Tanzania, Kenya
Apr 01, 2019, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff is scheduled to visit United States of America from Apr 2 to Apr 5 on an official visit, officials said.
US backs India's early entry into NSG
Mar 14, 2019, at 11:51 am
New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI): The United States has reaffirmed its strong support of India’s early membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), an official source said here.
Mar 13, 2019, at 11:39 pm
Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): The Anti-Trafficking-in-Persons Youth Champions Conclave, hosted by the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata and the New Delhi based NGO Shakti Vahini on March 13-16 at the American Center in Kolkata, is the eighth international gathering of stakeholders of over 130 youth leaders and stakeholders from the U.S., India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to focus on one goal- ending human trafficking.
JeM is a threat to regional stability and peace: US
Mar 13, 2019, at 09:03 am
Washington, Mar 13 (IBNS): The United States on Wednesday said Jaish-e-Mohammed or JeM is a threat to 'regional stability and peace'.
Estonian President to visit US Mar 11-14 for talks on security, relations: Press Office
Mar 11, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Tallinn, Mar 11 (Sputnik/UNI) Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid will visit the United States on March 11-14 to discuss the issues of security and bilateral cooperation, as well as hold a series of meetings with top officials, the presidential press office said in a statement on Monday.
Taliban leader Mullah Omar 'lived close to US bases', says book
Mar 11, 2019, at 01:57 pm
New York, Mar 11 (UNI): Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar lived within walking distance of US bases in Afghanistan, a new book has claimed.
US refuses to speak on Pak's usage of F-16, says it is still looking into matter
Mar 07, 2019, at 01:48 pm
Washington, Mar 7 (UNI): Refusing to speak on Pakistan's usage of F-16s in an airstrike with India, the US State Department said that it does not offer public comments on bilateral agreements and is still looking into the matter.
US urges India, Pakistan to cease cross-border activity
Feb 28, 2019, at 11:14 am
Washington, Feb 28 (IBNS): A day after India and Pakistan got engaged into an air fight, the United States has urged both the countries to "cease all cross-border military activity" and deescalate the situation immediately, media reports said.
US, UK, France submit proposal at UNSC to designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist
Feb 28, 2019, at 10:50 am
New York, Feb 28 (IBNS): Amid the high tension between India and Pakistan and an ongoing diplomatic war, the United States, the United Kingdom and France have submitted a fresh proposal at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to designate Pakistan-based militant organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, media reports said.
Take action against terrorist groups operating on your soil: Pompeo tells Pakistan
Feb 27, 2019, at 09:18 am
Washington, Feb 27 (IBNS) A day after the Indian Air Force jets destroyed a major terror training camp across the Line of Control, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Pakistan to take action against terrorist groups operating on its soil.
US, France, Sri Lanka condemn Pulwama terror attack which left 40 CRPF jawans killed
Feb 15, 2019, at 09:56 am
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IBNS): Different countries, including US and France, condemned the suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama city on Thursday where 40 Indian CRPF jawans were killed by a suicide bomber from Pakistan based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
Indian students' detention in US: MEA monitors situation
Feb 05, 2019, at 07:55 pm
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): The Government of India has continued to closely monitor and take proactive measures to deal with the detention of Indian students enrolled in a fraudulent university in the U.S.
Terror groups supported by Pakistan will continue to attack India: US intelligence report
Jan 30, 2019, at 09:56 am
Washington, Jan 30 (IBNS): A US intelligence report has said that terror groups supported by Pakistan will continue to conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan.
India-U.S. 2+2 Inter-Sessional meeting held
Jan 11, 2019, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): The inaugural round of the India-U.S. 2+2 inter-sessional meeting was held in New Delhi on Friday.
India reacts to Trump's jibe on Afghanistan library
Jan 03, 2019, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IBNS): India on Thursday defended its development activities in warn-torn Afghanistan after US President Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "constantly telling" him about a library India built in Afghanistan and wondering who was using it.
Donald Trump's library dig at Narendra Modi
Jan 03, 2019, at 03:51 pm
Washington DC, Jan 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "constantly telling" him about a library India built in Afghanistan.
House fire in US kills 3 Indian teen siblings
Dec 26, 2018, at 07:59 pm
New York, Dec 26 (IBNS): Three teenaged siblings from Telangana died in the US when the house they were staying in at Collierville, US, caught fire on December 23 night, reports said.
US stands with people of India: Donald Trump tweets on 2008 Mumbai attacks
Nov 27, 2018, at 09:20 am
Washington, Nov 27 (IBNS): As India observed 10th anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed strong support for the Asian nation for its fight against terrorism.
US Vice President Mike Pence to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi next week: White House
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:34 am
Washington, Nov 9 (IBNS): US Vice President Mike Pence will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, the White House said on Friday.
Indo-US relations based on common values and mutuality of interests: Suresh Prabhu
Oct 30, 2018, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, said that Indo-US relations are unique as they are based on common values and mutuality of interests.
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and USA in insurance regulatory sector
Aug 29, 2018, at 05:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Federal Insurance Office, USA.
US condoles death of Karunanidhi
Aug 07, 2018, at 10:25 pm
Chennai, Aug 7 (IBNS): The United States on Tuesday condoled the loss of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
Modi invites Donald Trump as Chief Guest for 2019 R-Day event?
Jul 13, 2018, at 05:21 pm
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS: The Indian government has invited US President Donald Trump as the chief guest for the upcoming Republic Day parade and celebrations in 2019, media reports said.
US's DEA agents arrive in Kolkata to quiz arrested Chinese drug peddlers
Jul 09, 2018, at 11:16 pm
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Three agents of United States federal law enforcement agency, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), on Monday reached Kolkata to interrogate five Chinese nationals who were arrested in the city last month for carrying contraband narcotics with a market value of approximately 39 crore rupees, sources said.
Indian student shot dead in US's Kansas City restaurant
Jul 08, 2018, at 10:26 am
Kansas City, July 8 (IBNS): A 26-year-old student from Telangana was shot dead in a restaurant at the Kansas City of US's Missouri state during a suspected robbery attempt, media reports said on Sunday.
US wants cuts in Iranian oil imports, India says it will take steps to ensure energy security
Jun 28, 2018, at 03:41 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): India on Thursday clarified that it is not under pressure by the United States to cut trade ties with Iran with special reference to Iranian oil import.
Sushma Swaraj, Nirmala Sitharaman to visit US for 2+2 Dialogue
Jun 22, 2018, at 06:48 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the United States for the first meeting of the ‘2+2 Dialogue’ on July 6, officials said on Friday.
Commerce & Industry Minister visits US, meets USTR
Jun 15, 2018, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): To take forward the robust commercial ties with the United States and to resolve outstanding bilateral trade issues, a delegation led by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu visited USA on 10-12 June 2018 for meetings with his US interlocutors.
US Embassy recommends interested Indian travelers to apply for early visas this summer
Apr 18, 2018, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday said it is recommending travelers across India to apply early for U.S. visas due to heavy demand.
Sushma Swaraj condoles death of Indians who went missing in US
Apr 18, 2018, at 12:07 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday condoled the death of an Indian family which went missing in the United States recently, media reports said.