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USA's recent moves on Bangladesh will only strengthen Islamists & anti-liberation forces

Aug 20, 2023, at 08:33 pm

The USA had announced that it will deny visas to any Bangladeshi involved in electoral “malpractices”. The moves by the USA have irked PM Sheikh Hasina whose party Awami League shares a difficult relationship with America since the 1971 war. 

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Aug 18, 2023, at 02:36 pm

Kolkata: US Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Thursday said America has set a target to issue one million visas to Indian citizens in 2023.

We are going to write a new chapter on US-India relations: American envoy Eric Garcetti

Aug 09, 2023, at 10:37 pm

American envoy to India Eric Garcetti recently attended an event in Mumbai to mark  247th US Independence Day when he raised a  toast to celebrate the deep ‘US-India Dosti’.

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, CUTS International host conclave to discuss various aspects of India, America defence relationship

Aug 05, 2023, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata:The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and CUTS International organized a half-day workshop titled “Defense News Conclave: Stories of U.S.-India Defense and Security Partnership,” which highlighted that the bilateral defence relationship between the United States and India is strong and continues to grow.

India, United States jointly launch a call for proposals on Critical and Emerging Technology

Jul 19, 2023, at 12:38 am

US Secretary, Department of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh at North Block here on Tuesday and discussed bilateral collaboration between the two countries.

Joint Indo-US initiatives and Modi's Egypt visit checkmate China in the Middle East

Jul 14, 2023, at 06:19 am

The two-day visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Egypt on June 24 and 25, 2023, is a potential game changer in bilateral relations. With increased Indian presence in Egypt, the efforts of China to build its presence in the Middle East is under stiff challenge.

Friendship between India and USA is a force of global good: Narendra Modi tweets giving reply to Joe Biden

Jun 26, 2023, at 02:53 pm

New Delhi/Washington: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday said the friendship between India and the USA  is a force of global good.

Narendra Modi leaves for USA, says he is confident that the trip will reinforce ties between two nations

Jun 20, 2023, at 02:37 pm

New Delhi/Washington: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for a five-day visit to the United States and Egypt from Delhi.

Narendra Modi to lead International Day of Yoga event in New York

Jun 16, 2023, at 10:19 pm

Washington DC/Cairo/New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit USA and Egypt from 20 to 25 June 2023, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.

Our partnership with India is one of our most consequential: US State Dept official Vedant Patel

Jun 08, 2023, at 12:00 am

Washington:  Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, on Monday said his country will try to deepen relationship with India on numerous issues during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to America.

Gina Raimondo, Piyush Goyal discuss shared interest in maximizing progress on IPEF

Apr 28, 2023, at 04:15 pm

New Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, India’s Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently discussed the shared interest in maximizing progress on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).

US working on jet engine deal with India ahead of Narendra Modi's visit: RO Khanna

Apr 28, 2023, at 03:54 pm

New Delhi: Congressman RO Khanna has said the US wants to make sure the GE Engines deal with India is done so that they don’t lose out to Europe.

Indian Air Force, United States Air Force participate in Exercise Cope India 23

Apr 12, 2023, at 12:08 am

Agra: Exercise Cope India 23, a bilateral Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda and Agra.

Piyush Goyal to visit New York and Washington DC to participate in India-US Trade Policy Forum

Jan 09, 2023, at 01:00 am

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will be on a official visit to New York and Washington DC from 9-11 January 2023 to participate in India - US Trade Policy Forum, officials said on Sunday.

V. Muraleedharan to visit USA today

Oct 06, 2022, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan (MOS (VM)) is paying an official visit to USA from Oct 6-9, officials said on Thursday.

Tornadoes devastate six states in USA, over 50 feared dead, Kentucky worst hit

Dec 12, 2021, at 03:19 am

Devastating tornadoes ripped through six states of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee in USA killing at least 50 people, media reports said.

India, US joint exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' begins in Alaska

Oct 17, 2021, at 02:50 am

New Delhi/ Alaska/UNI: The 17th Edition of Indo–US joint training exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' has started at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (US), a Defence Ministry statement said.

Quad nations to kick-off phase 1 of MALABAR 2021

Aug 27, 2021, at 02:04 am

Washington/IBNS: The Maritime forces of Quad countries-  Australia, Japan, India, and the United States began phase 1 of cooperative maritime exercise MALABAR 2021 in the Philippine Sea on Thursday.

Report says Islamist trojan horses in USCIRF moved to list India as Country of Particular Concern

Apr 24, 2021, at 09:13 pm

Earlier this week, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) designated India among several nations as "countries of particular concern". However, experts feel the move is a deliberate attempt to malign the nation's image by Islamists who have infiltrated this American government body.

Mike Pompeo, Esper call on Indian PM Narendra Modi, 2+2 meeting outcome discussed 

Oct 27, 2020, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Facebook acknowledged concerns on interference in India’s affairs, promised to take measures: Congress

Sep 03, 2020, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Thursday said that the Facebook international has acknowledged and responded to concerns expressed by it on interference in India’s affairs and promised corrective measures.

Drugs and Khalistani movement getting intermingled, says report as India names nine in terror list

Jul 06, 2020, at 11:12 pm

Berlin: Pakistan's spy agency the Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) has turned several chiefs of Sikh terror groups into drug smugglers, according a media report in Zee News.

'May never be excited again about a crowd after going to India': Trump in South Carolina rally

Mar 01, 2020, at 06:40 pm

South Carolina/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would never be overwhelmed about large gatherings after addressing over 1 lakh people in Motera Stadium at the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad.

India will accord memorable welcome to Donald Trump: Narendra Modi

Feb 12, 2020, at 03:28 pm

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is looking forward to his India visit at the end of the month.

Respect for India has increased significantly in five years, says Modi on arrival from USA

Sep 28, 2019, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, Sept 27 (UNI/IBNS): India's stature has increased significantly in the past five years, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived home a day after displaying a 'global statesmanship' at the 74th UNGA session.

India-US hold a round of bilateral 2+2 inter-sessional meeting

Aug 23, 2019, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): India and the United States held a round of the bilateral 2+2 Intersessional meeting on Thursday in Monterey, California, officials said.

US looks into India's allegation that Pakistan used F-16 fighter in violation of agreement

Mar 06, 2019, at 01:48 am

Washington/New Delhi: The United States said on Sunday it is seeking more information on potential misuse of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets by Pakistan to down an Indian warplane, in violation of the Pentagon’s the end-user agreement, as the standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian neighbors appeared to be easing through diplomatic channels.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as Indian ambassador to USA

Dec 21, 2018, at 10:25 am

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS):  Harsh Vardhan Shringla as been appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to the US, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

India- USA holds bilateral Air Force Exercise 'Cope-India-18'.

Dec 10, 2018, at 07:02 pm

Kalaikunda, Dec 10 (IBNS):  Air forces of India and the USA participated in the third edition of a joint exercise "Cope-India-18" at Kalaikunda Air Force Station here today. The 13-day long exercise which started on December, 3, will come to end on Dec 13.

After concluding Chicago visit, VP Naidu emplanes for New Delhi

Sep 10, 2018, at 07:34 pm

Chicago/New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS): After concluding his Chicago visit, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Monday emplaned for New Delhi.