Washington Post says Trump’s claim of $21 million US funding for India’s voter turnout is false
Feb 23, 2025, at 12:16 am
The Washington Post has refuted former US President Donald Trump’s claim that $21 million was provided to India for "voter turnout," stating that no such program exists, reported India Today.
'Only nationalists respect each other like this’: Jaishankar on Modi-Trump ties
Feb 22, 2025, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday underscored the close relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, attributing their mutual respect to their nationalist outlook, media reports said.
Feb 22, 2025, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the Indian government is investigating claims made by former US President Donald Trump’s administration that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated $21 million "for voter turnout" in India, media reports said.
Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row
Feb 22, 2025, at 11:45 am
Washington/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has got yet another opportunity to corner the Opposition in India over the USAID row after US President Donald Trump claimed for the fourth time that $21 million was spent by the Biden administration to improve voter turnout in the South Asian country.
Congress claims USAID funding was for Bangladesh and not India, BJP schools grand old party
Feb 21, 2025, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and primary opposition Congress are engaged in a heated exchange of words over US President Donald Trump's claim that $21 million was spent by the Biden administration to improve voter turnout in India.
Feb 16, 2025, at 01:02 pm
New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new US government has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant, initiated by former President Joe Biden's administration to influence "voter turnout in India."
US plane carrying second batch of 'illegal' Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar
Feb 16, 2025, at 11:20 am
Amritsar/IBNS: A second plane carrying 119 Indian deportees from the United States landed in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday night, which is in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Big concerns addressed, I am encouraged: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauds Modi's US visit
Feb 15, 2025, at 01:45 pm
Washington/IBNS: In contrast to his party's reactions to Narendra Modi's US visit, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded the Prime Minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump saying he was "encouraged" by the outcome of the bilateral engagement.
Elon Musk’s ‘space relic’ gift to PM Modi sparks buzz online
Feb 14, 2025, at 10:11 pm
Washinton DC: Speculation has been swirling over what Prime Minister Narendra Modi received as a gift from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. Reports suggest that the Indian leader was presented with a piece of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket.
Feb 14, 2025, at 01:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of covering up billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged corruption after the Indian premier claimed such "personal matters" were not discussed in his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
We don't meet for personal matters: PM Modi denies discussing Adani issue with Trump
Feb 14, 2025, at 11:38 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied any discussion with US President Donald Trump on the bribery allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani levelled by the US government, media reports said.
India-US target to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030
Feb 14, 2025, at 10:52 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said Washington and New Delhi have set a target of doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
Donald Trump announces extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Rana, calls him 'evil'
Feb 14, 2025, at 09:56 am
US President Donald Trump has approved the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India.
India is not neutral, says Narendra Modi on Ukraine-Russia war after meeting Donald Trump
Feb 14, 2025, at 09:10 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met US President Donald Trump in the White House when he referred to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict and said India is not a neutral country and it stands on the side of peace on the issue of conflict.
PM Modi meets Elon Musk in Washington DC; discusses space, technology
Feb 14, 2025, at 12:19 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met billionaire businessman Elon Musk in Washington DC and discussed issues related to space, mobility, technology and innovation.
PM Modi meets NSA Michael Waltz in Washington DC, discusses India-US defence, technology
Feb 14, 2025, at 12:02 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States NSA Michael Waltz to discuss issues of defence, technology, and security between the two countries.
Donald Trump confirms announcement on new reciprocal tariffs tonight hours before talks with PM Modi
Feb 13, 2025, at 08:56 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump is all set to make a major announcement on reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which also coincides with his bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi-Trump bilateral meeting to focus on tariffs, trade and immigration
Feb 13, 2025, at 03:03 pm
Washington/IBNS: Tariffs, trade and immigration are likely to hold the biggest pie of the time Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are likely to spend on as the two world leaders will meet for the first time on Thursday since the Republican returned to the White House.
PM Modi leaves for US after a 'productive visit' to France, Macron sees him off at airport
Feb 13, 2025, at 12:54 am
Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for the United States after a "productive visit" to France.
UK government launches Trump-style 'blitz' on illegal migrants, Indian restaurants targetted
Feb 11, 2025, at 09:49 am
The UK government has launched a massive 'blitz', targeting Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores and car washes which employ illegal migrants, just days after President Donald Trump-led US government launched a massive crackdown on immigration, media reports said.
PM Modi meets 'friend' Emmanuel Macron after he arrives in Paris
Feb 11, 2025, at 02:29 am
Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron after he arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing.
PM Modi arrives in Paris to take part in AI Action Summit
Feb 10, 2025, at 11:10 pm
Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing.
PM Modi departs for his crucial trip to France and US
Feb 10, 2025, at 01:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on his crucial trip to France and the United States focussing on trade, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bilateral cooperation.
'487 presumed Indian citizens with final removal orders': MEA amid US deportation row
Feb 07, 2025, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Friday announced that US authorities had informed them about 487 presumed Indian citizens with "final removal orders" amid Donald Trump's deportation moves.
Feb 07, 2025, at 01:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid outrage over the 104 Indians being chained and handcuffed while being deported on a flight that lasted nearly a day, the US Border Patrol shared a video on X that showed deportees being led into the plane to bring them back.
Feb 06, 2025, at 09:58 pm
As a hundred and four illegal immigrants were deported to India on Wednesday, several videos have surfaced of how these Indians including women and children camped in a forested area in Panama, before they continued their long journey to Mexico and finally entered the US border.
Opposition slams Modi govt after US deports illegal Indian immigrants captivated
Feb 06, 2025, at 02:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The opposition parties have slammed the silence of the central government over the manner in which Indians, who were illegally staying in the United States, were deported by Washington, media reports said.
PM Modi likely to visit US on Feb 12, hold talks with Donald Trump: Reports
Feb 04, 2025, at 02:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the United States on Feb 12, NDTV reported quoting the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources.
Rahul Gandhi deliberately spoke a falsehood, says Jaishankar on Trump 'coronation' remark
Feb 03, 2025, at 05:10 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and dismissed his claims that the Indian government sent him to the US to secure an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony.
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over 'Trump coronation invitation', BJP retorts
Feb 03, 2025, at 04:54 pm
The Lok Sabha witnessed a war of words between the Treasury bench and the Opposition after Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi targeted the government and claimed that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was sent to the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President to ensure a US invite for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.