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India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Trump administration is seeking to end the sanctions waivers that have allowed India and other countries to continue purchasing Russian oil, reviving a recurring issue in U.S.-India relations. Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing additional tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from India and 59 other economies over what it described as their failure to prohibit and effectively enforce

NEW DELHI - India and the United States are scheduled to begin a fresh round of trade negotiations on June 3, with both sides aiming to finalize the first phase of a long-awaited Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that could significantly

SINGAPORE- Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held discussions with U.S. Congressman Pat Harrigan, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, who led a bipartisan U.S. Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Singapore, focusing on regional security, expanding defense cooperation, and advancing

NEW DELHI-  The India-U.S. partnership in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from strategic planning to implementation, with both countries advancing joint initiatives in semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, critical minerals and technology supply chains. The collaboration received fresh momentum during

SINGAPORE -India and Canada on May 29 discussed ways to strengthen defense cooperation and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration across key sectors during talks held on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The discussions took place between India's Defense

TORONTO-India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a three-day visit aimed at reviving economic engagement and accelerating trade negotiations between the two countries. With

NEW DELHI - India and the United States on May 26 signed a strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths, key materials used in semiconductors, electric vehicles, solar panels and advanced defense technologies. The agreement comes amid

OTTAWA -Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said India and Canada are working towards a trade deal as Canada hosts the largest-ever business delegation from India. During a joint media address with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Sidhu

NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio met India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on May 24, with discussions focused on defense, security, and strategic technology cooperation, including the TRUST initiative. “US Secretary of State

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has urged Pakistan to recognize Israel and establish diplomatic relations with it under the Abraham Accords as part of broader diplomatic efforts linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. Trump said in a Truth Social post

LOS ANGELES, CA- Distance runner Gulveer Singh improved his own 5000m outdoor Indian national record with a silver medal finish at the LA Track Fest in California. Representing India at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles, Gulveer clocked 13:03.93 to finish

KOLKATA- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his four-day official visit to India with a visit to Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Rubio arrived in Kolkata on the morning of May 23 and was received

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has received the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), recognizing the mission’s achievements in lunar exploration. The award was presented May 21 during the AIAA ASCEND

WASHINGTON, DC- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 as Washington and New Delhi prepare for discussions expected to focus on the Quad partnership, energy security, trade, and defense cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States has approved two possible Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering follow-on support for AH-64E Apache helicopters and sustainment support for M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, the US State Department said. The proposed deals

WASHINGTON, DC -Senior American lawmakers, diplomats and policy experts described the US-India relationship as being at an “inflection point” while reaffirming bipartisan support for stronger defense, technology and economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the annual Capitol Hill Summit

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - India’s cooking gas shortage is adding pressure to gasoline prices in California as supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continue to affect global energy markets. California motorists are already paying some of

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -India will continue purchasing Russian crude oil despite the expiration of a temporary United States sanctions waiver, with officials citing pricing and supply considerations. The temporary U.S. waiver allowing the sale and delivery of Russian seaborne crude

NEW DELHI- A team of US officials is expected to visit India next month to continue bilateral trade talks, although the exact dates have not been finalized yet, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on May 15. India’s Commerce Ministry officials had

India-West News Desk BALTIMORE, MD- Federal authorities have unsealed multiple criminal charges against Chennai-based Synergy Maritime and Singapore-based Synergy Marine in connection with the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, a 47-year-old Indian national and technical superintendent for both companies, has

WASHINGTON, DC -India’s large-scale fertilizer imports and subsidy-driven farm policies were repeatedly referenced during a US Senate Agriculture Committee hearing as American lawmakers and farmers warned that rising input costs and global supply disruptions were deepening the farm crisis in

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -Terming them “baseless imputations”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 7 rejected allegations by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) linking India to foreign interference activities in Canada. In its latest public report, the Canadian Security

NEW DELHI- India and Canada began the second round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement in New Delhi on May 4, with both sides aiming to conclude the pact by the end of the year. The five-day talks are

WASHINGTON, DC- US Senators Rick Scott, a Republican senator from Florida, and Jeff Merkley, a Democratic senator from Oregon, have introduced the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, which requires the US Secretary of State to formally determine whether China’s actions in

PASADENA, CA - A joint United States–India satellite mission has captured fresh evidence of rapid land subsidence in Mexico City, with parts of the metropolitan region sinking by several centimeters per month, according to new data released by the US

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Department of State has said that Chinese government regulations and procedures continued to impede travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas for US diplomats and officials, journalists, and tourists, with restrictions remaining

NEW YORK, NY- India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them unacceptable and urging the restoration of free navigation through one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. Addressing the United Nations Security Council

WASHINGTON, DC-Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan held discussions with a senior US Indo-Pacific Command official, reinforcing the expanding strategic alignment between India and the United States on regional security. General Chauhan engaged with General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander of

WASHINGTON, DC-India is emerging as a key player in the global realignment of supply chains as businesses seek to reduce dependence on China, former U.S. official Nisha Biswal said at a conference here. Biswal, a partner at The Asia Group and

WASHINGTON, DC-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale outlined a broader global vision rooted in civilizational identity, social cohesion and people-to-people engagement, while avoiding direct commentary on New Delhi’s foreign policy. Speaking at a fireside chat at the Hudson Institute

WASHINGTON, DC -India and the United States must rebuild “mutual respect, mutual sensitivity” and restore confidence in each other as their relationship faces a growing trust deficit amid geopolitical shocks, economic friction and global security crises, speakers said at the

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump praised Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh during the National Champions Day event at the White House, which honors top NCAA teams and student-athletes for their national achievements. Suresh attended the event as a member of

WASHINGTON, DC-India remains one of the most challenging markets for U.S. trade negotiators, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers, citing persistent barriers in agriculture and market access even as both countries continue discussions on a trade framework. “India is a

NEW DELHI - Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump shared content that described India as a “hellhole,” the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi issued a statement highlighting Washington’s ties with India and Trump’s positive remarks about the country. “The President has said ‘India is

WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. lawmakers from both parties called for deeper India-U.S. cooperation on security, trade and global stability, while urging a united international front against terrorism. Speaking at an “Exhibition on Human Cost of Terrorism,” organized by the Indian Embassy on

NEW DELHI- Trade negotiations between India and Canada have gained renewed importance after talks were relaunched during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit in March, offering both countries a fresh opportunity to build a durable economic partnership amid a changing

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States has identified tariff barriers in India as a key priority in ongoing trade negotiations, with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer telling lawmakers that Washington is pressing for improved market access for American exports. Speaking at

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Embassy in India has shared a post by US President Donald Trump congratulating former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on assuming charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his diplomatic experience and contributions to

WASHINGTON, DC -US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while also expressing optimism about US-led diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “I had a very good talk

WASHINGTON, DC - The Chief Economic Adviser to the Indian government V. Anantha Nageswaran said India’s remittance inflows could come under pressure if economic disruption persists in the Gulf region, with potential losses estimated at up to $10 billion. Addressing the US-India Economic Forum

India-West News Desk ATHENS, GA - Vice President JD Vance praised his Indian American in-laws as “great contributors” to the United States while discussing immigration reform and alleged fraud in the H-1B visa system during an event at the Turning Point USA

NEW DELHI I-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 received a call from US President Donald Trump, with both leaders discussing the current situation in the Middle East and ways to further strengthen the India-US bilateral partnership. "Received a call from

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States and India reaffirmed their strategic defense partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, according to an official release. US Air Force Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 is anchored in informed academic and policy discourse, India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, said while addressing a major conference in Texas. Kwatra made the remarks during his virtual

WASHINGTON, DC -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India next month following a “productive meeting” with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, signaling continued momentum in bilateral engagement. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the talks focused on

WASHINGTON, DC- World Bank President Ajay Banga on April 10 underscored job creation as central to global development, pointing to models such as India’s cooperative sector as scalable solutions. Speaking at the Atlantic Council ahead of the World Bank and International

WASHINGTON, DC -India and the United States expanded their strategic engagement with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding meetings with senior US officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, covering counter-terrorism, defense and regional security. In a key security-focused engagement, Misri met Patel,

WASHINGTON, DC- US Vice President J D Vance on April 10 departed for Pakistan for talks on Iran, saying Washington is ready to “extend the open hand” if Tehran negotiates in good faith, while warning against attempts to “play” the United

WASHINGTON, DC-US Vice President J D Vance is headed back home from Hungary before flying to Islamabad, leading a high-level American delegation for talks with Iran this weekend, as Washington moves to consolidate a fragile ceasefire following weeks of military