PM Modi meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid pressure to take anti-Moscow stand
Apr 02, 2022, at 01:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid international pressure on India to take a stand against Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Delhi, to hold talks with PM Modi tomorrow
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is on a two-day India visit amid Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine, landed in Delhi on Thursday evening.
Joe Biden calls India's stance in Russia-Ukraine war 'shaky'
Mar 22, 2022, at 04:28 pm
Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: US President Joe Biden has called India's stance in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war "somewhat shaky" after New Delhi refused to corner Moscow unlike other allies of Washington, media reports said.
Joe Biden administration in touch with India over import of Russian oil: White House
Mar 19, 2022, at 06:40 pm
Washington/New Delhi/UNI: The Joe Biden administration has been in touch with Indian leaders to urge New Delhi to reverse the decision of importing Russian crude amid the sanctions, the White House has said.
US exempts in-person interview for several visa for Indians till December: Report
Feb 28, 2022, at 01:57 am
The United States has waived the physicall interview requirements for many applicants, including students and workers, through December 31 2022, a senior American diplomat has said, media reports said.
US urges India for 'strong collective response' to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022, at 05:09 pm
Washington/New Delhi/UNI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about the “importance of a strong collective response to Russian aggression” during his phone conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
US ready to immediately respond to Russia's recognition: White House
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:21 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US administration was expecting a statement from Russia recognizing the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics and is ready to immediately respond to this step, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
'Hijab bans in schools violate religious freedom': United States reacts to Karnataka row
Feb 12, 2022, at 06:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: While hijab and burqas are banned in several Western countries, a government body in United States that monitors and reports on religious freedom abroad has criticised the Indian state of Karnataka amid the row over wearing hijab (headscarves) by Muslim students inside campuses.
US 'wouldn't endorse' Rahul Gandhi's remark on Pakistan, China
Feb 03, 2022, at 06:44 pm
A day after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tore apart the Narendra Modi government on multiple issues including foreign policy, the United States has said it will not "endorse" the Indian opposition leader's remark on Pakistan and China, which are the two hostile neighbours of New Delhi.
US town names 'day' after Indian philanthropist Shekhar Mehta
Jan 31, 2022, at 04:47 pm
Wallace, USA/IBNS: In a rare declaration in the city of Wallace in Carolina, USA, Kolkata-based philanthropist and current worldwide President of Rotary International (RI), Shekhar Mehta, had a day named after him.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leaves for Dubai from US
Jan 29, 2022, at 05:03 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was in the United States of America for medical treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for the last two weeks, has left for Dubai.
US condemns assault on Sikh cab driver, assures arrest of accused
Jan 09, 2022, at 06:52 pm
Washington/UNI: The US on Sunday expressed concern over a viral video showing a Sikh cab driver being attacked at John F Kennedy airport in New York City and stressed that the country has the responsibility to arrest perpetrators of hate crimes accountable for their actions.
S Jaishankar, Antony Blinken discuss Indo-Pacific, other issues during telephonic conversation
Jan 04, 2022, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have held talks when they discussed numerous matters including the Indo-Pacific issue.
India-US participate in Consular Dialogue
Dec 15, 2021, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi: Indian and U.S. delegations met in New Delhi for the annual bilateral Consular Dialogue on Dec 13.
India stands ready to work with partners to strengthen democratic values globally: Modi
Dec 10, 2021, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was happy to have participated in the Summit for Democracy at the invitation of US President Joe Biden, and that as the world's largest democracy India stands ready to work with partners to strengthen democratic values globally.
Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America visits India
Oct 06, 2021, at 01:56 am
New Delhi: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is visiting India from Oct 5 to 7, Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
Developments in Afghanistan will have 'very, very significant consequences': S Jaishankar
Oct 02, 2021, at 01:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India was not taken into confidence on various aspects of the Doha deal US and Taliban inked last year but the following developments in Afghanistan will have "very, very significant consequences" for the region and beyond, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, according to media reports.
Quad will work as a force for global good: PM Modi at Quad Leaders' Summit
Sep 25, 2021, at 06:56 pm
Washington/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Quad will work as a force for global good, and that he has faith the Quad countries will help ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world.
Sep 25, 2021, at 06:00 am
Washington/IBNS: Heads of four nations-India, the United States, Australia and Japan-met for the first in-person summit of Quad grouping on Friday in Washington DC, where they discussed the key challenges faced by the world presently, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trade will be an important factor in India-US ties: PM Modi tells Joe Biden at White House meeting
Sep 25, 2021, at 03:37 am
Washington/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States President Joe Biden for bilateral talks on Friday where he said trade will be an important factor in India-US ties.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in Washington
Sep 24, 2021, at 05:48 am
Washington/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States on a four-day visit, on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in Washington.
PM Modi meets American CEOs to boost investments in India
Sep 24, 2021, at 03:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the US's business community to boost investment in India.
PM Modi leaves for the US, says will review 'Global Strategic Partnership' with Joe Biden
Sep 22, 2021, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reviewing the "Global Strategic Partnership" between New Delhi and Washington in the next four days as he will be meeting US President Joe Biden physically for the first time since the Democrats came to power in November 2020.
Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific developments with French Foreign Minister
Sep 19, 2021, at 02:44 am
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday discussed the recent developments in the Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, amid the escalating tensions between France and the US and Australia over a deal to provide Canberra with nuclear-powered submarines.
Boris Johnson expected to hold bilateral talks with Joe Biden during UNGA
Sep 13, 2021, at 06:31 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden at the end of this month, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), The Times reported on Monday.
Indian diplomat meets top US officials, holds talks on ties between two nations, Afghanistan issue
Sep 04, 2021, at 07:12 pm
Washington/UNI: India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met with a wide spectrum of top US officials here to discuss ways to advance the bilateral strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington.
After Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, six terror groups infiltrated J&K: Reports
Aug 31, 2021, at 02:33 am
Srinagar/IBNS: At least six groups of terrorists have infiltrated the Kashmir valley after the US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan, media reports said.
India 'strongly' condemns Kabul twin blasts killing US troops, civilians
Aug 27, 2021, at 06:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has 'strongly' condemned the twin bomb blasts in the war-torn Afghanistan's Kabul on Thursday which left several killed including children, civilians and US service members among others.
S Jaishankar, Blinken hold 'productive' talks on Afghanistan
Aug 20, 2021, at 04:36 pm
Washington/New Delhi/UNI: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held 'productive' talks on Afghanistan on Thursday and both sides agreed to continue their close coordination on the issue.
India's EAM S Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan development with US State Secretary Blinken
Aug 17, 2021, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: Amid the mayhem in Afghanistan that occurred after Taliban captured power, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the recent development in the war-torn country.