India-Japan-US to host trilateral meeting in New Delhi
Apr 04, 2018, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): India, Japan and the United States held the 9th Trilateral Meeting at Joint Secretary, Director General,Assistant Secretary level in New Delhi on Wednesday to hold consultations on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
US's OPIC loan to expand access to clean water in India
Mar 27, 2018, at 04:42 am
New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has committed a $12.5 million (Rs. 80 crore) loan to a project that will expand access to affordable clean drinking water to millions of low and middle-income people in India.
Indian origin man lose naturalised US citizenship
Jan 10, 2018, at 02:30 pm
New York, Jan 10 (IBNS): Probably the first case since the new government under President Donald Trump took the initiative designed to clamp down on fraudulent immigration, an Indian-origin person, who was identified as Baljinder Singh, has been stripped of his US citizenship.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and the USA for co-hosting the GES-2017 in India
Jan 04, 2018, at 01:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Israel on cooperation in the Oil and Gas Sector.
Dec 13, 2017, at 11:21 pm
Buenos Aires/New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): India's Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu met US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer following an initiative by Argentinean minister Susana Malcorra, who is also the chair of the ongoing World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 11th Ministerial Conference being held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, media reported.
India-Australia-Japan-U.S. consult on Indo-Pacific
Nov 13, 2017, at 03:20 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and United State’s Department of State met in Manila on Nov 12 for consultations on issues of common interest in the Indo-Pacific region.
China blocks Masood Azhar's designation as global terrorist, India expresses disappointment
Nov 03, 2017, at 03:38 pm
New York/New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Following reports of a possible block by China to name Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, the nation did the inevitable, triggering strong reactions from India.
US Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson calls on Prime Minister Modi
Oct 26, 2017, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Oct 25, 2017, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): After meeting US secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said US President Donald Trump's plans for South Asia will only succeed if Pakistan acts against the terror outfits indiscriminately, thus sending a tough message once again to India's neighbouring country on Wednesday.
US:Indian doctor stabbed to death in Kansas, attacker nabbed
Sep 15, 2017, at 04:01 pm
Wichita, Sep 15 (IBNS): A 21-year-old man was arrested by the Wichita Police for the murder of an Indian doctor, who was stabbed to death in US' Kansas state, reports said.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to visit US, to address university students
Sep 11, 2017, at 03:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will address students at a US university during his visit to the country.
US condemns murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh
Sep 07, 2017, at 02:21 pm
Washington, Sept 7 (IBNS): The United State has condemned the killing of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
American Envoy to India urges netizens to vote and select saree she should wear on Independence Day
Aug 04, 2017, at 11:58 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in New Delhi, MaryKay Carlson, made a special post on her Twitter page for people in India on Friday.
Farooq Abdullah's statement on 'Kashmir issue' triggers controversy
Jul 21, 2017, at 11:48 pm
Srinagar, July 21 (IBNS): Triggering a controversy, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said a third party could be used to mediate the Kashmir issue.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes US on Independence Day eve
Jul 03, 2017, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United States of America on the eve of their Independence Day.
Cabinet approves signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and US on Homeland Security
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:52 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and the United States of America on Homeland Security.
Convention on ‘Indo-US Promotion of Travel and Tourism’ held in Kolkata
May 06, 2017, at 02:23 am
Guwahati, May 5 (IBNS): As an extension to the First Year of the US-India Travel and Tourism Partnership Year 2017, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in support with US Consulate General hosted a day long convention on “Indo-US Promotion of Travel and Tourism†in Kolkata on Friday.
US National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster departs after visiting India, meets Modi
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): U.S. National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster departed India on Tuesday after productive meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
India slams US's offer to help de-escalate tension between Indo-Pak
Apr 05, 2017, at 02:33 am
New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): India on Tuesday made it clear that the country's issue with neighbouring Pakistan has to be solved by bilateral engagement without the interference of any third party.
US warns citizens to be 'vigilant' during Bangladesh visit
Mar 25, 2017, at 10:30 pm
Washington/Dhaka, Mar 25 (IBNS|): The US has urged its citizens to be vigilant during their visit to Bangladesh.
Tech Mahindra to acquire US-based healthcare IT services & consulting firm
Mar 07, 2017, at 12:03 am
Mumbai, Mar 6 (IBNS): Tech Mahindra Ltd., a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering on Monday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CJS Solutions Group LLC, a US-based healthcare Information Technology consulting company which does business as (DBA) “The HCI Group.â€
India raises concern over recent attacks with US
Mar 06, 2017, at 02:16 pm
Washington, Mar 6 (IBNS): India on Monday raised concern with the US government over the recent hate crimes with authorities in the country.
US Embassy condemns attack on Sikh man
Mar 06, 2017, at 12:30 am
Washington, Mar 5 (IBNS): The US Embassy in India on Sunday condemned the attack on a Sikh man in Kent city.
Mamata Banerjee condemns killing of Indians in US
Mar 06, 2017, at 12:01 am
Kolkata, Mar 5 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condemned the killing of two Indians in the US.
Sushma Swaraj says she is pained over recent US shootings
Mar 05, 2017, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said she is pained over recent incidents of hate crime in the US in which two Indian origin people were killed and another were injured.
India is a true friend and partner: Trump
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:55 pm
Washington, Jan 25 (IBNS): During his phonecall, President Donald Trump has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India is a 'true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world'.
Had a warm conversation with Donald Trump: Modi
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:38 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a 'warm conversation' with US president Donald Trump.
Barack Obama calls PM Modi to thank him for his partnership
Jan 20, 2017, at 04:35 am
Washington, Jan 19 (IBNS): US outgoing President Barack Obama on Thursday spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via phone call to thank the latter for his partnership and to review joint efforts of cooperation including defense, civil nuclear energy, and enhanced people-to-people ties.
Donald Trump appoints David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel
Dec 16, 2016, at 07:59 pm
Washington, Dec 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Friedman as the new US ambassador to Israel, media reports said.
U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma launches 3rd Triangular Training in Agriculture at Jaipur
Nov 18, 2016, at 01:07 am
Jaipur, Nov 17 (IBNS) U.S. Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma on Thursday inaugurated the third U.S.-India triangular training on “Emerging Trends in Fruits and Vegetable Marketing†at the CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM) in Jaipur.