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WASHINGTON, D.C.-A US congressional advisory panel will hold a public hearing next month to examine India’s ties with China and the United States and how those relationships shape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a Federal Register

WASHINGTON, DC - A State Department report has detailed a series of high value gifts presented by Indian leaders to senior US officials, including a sterling silver train set worth 7,750 dollars that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted to then

WASHINGTON, DC- A contentious US Senate hearing on Venezuela this week offered a revealing look at how Washington is fusing energy control, China’s debt diplomacy, sanctions, and calibrated force:  a strategic mix that resembles challenges India faces across the Global

WASHINGTON, DC-India remained among the United States’ key trading partners in November as the US trade deficit widened sharply due to higher imports and a decline in exports, according to official data released on January 29. The U.S. Census Bureau and

WASHINGTON, DC-Washington reacted with unease after India and the European Union sealed a landmark free trade agreement, with influential lawmakers, top administration officials, and policy experts warning that America risks being sidelined. With this trade deal, New Delhi and Brussels could

SEATTLE, WA - Indian authorities have announced the opening of a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Seattle to improve access to consular services for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest. The center at 1015 2nd Avenue, Suite 804, Seattle,

WASHINGTON, DC - Mounting tariffs, immigration frictions, and narrative distortions are eroding the India-US relationship at a time of shared geopolitical challenges, Mark Warner, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, said. In an interview,

NEW DELHI- India and Canada on January 27 signed a joint statement to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector during the India Energy Week 2026 held in Goa. The agreement marks a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties in areas such

Photo: Garcetti won hearts spontaneously joining in dance moves onstage to the Oscar winning song ‘Naatu Naatu.’ India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Former US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti headlined the first event ever hosted at the Consulate General of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Five US states, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and South Dakota, have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as the Republic Day of India, marking the 77th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution and recognizing the contributions of Indian and Indian American communities to their

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump, state governors, members of Congress, and philanthropist Bill Gates marked India’s 77th Republic Day with messages that showcased shared democratic beliefs, close people-to-people ties, and expanding cooperation between the two countries. In a message released

NEW DELHI-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on January 25 met a US Congressional delegation comprising Mike Rogers (R-AL), Adam Smith (D-WA) and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL), along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, here to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, developments

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Alarm bells are going off in New Delhi as it watches developments in Bangladesh with growing concern. Adding fuel to this unease is a Washington Post report suggesting that the US is exploring engagement with

WASHINGTON, DC -India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said on January 22 that India is advancing an artificial intelligence vision anchored in an indigenous framework of "three sutras and seven interconnected chakras", with a focus on inclusivity, affordability, and population-scale impact. Addressing a gathering of policy

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Trade and Development Agency on January 20 announced support for a proposed submarine cable system linking India with Singapore and major Southeast Asian data hubs. The planned cable route would link Chennai with Singapore. Additional landing points

TORONTO-Underscoring India’s significant role in inclusive, responsible, and impact-driven artificial intelligence (AI), the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto hosted the 'India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026', emphasizing the significance of bilateral cooperation for shared economic and societal benefits. It was organized

BOSTON, MA -The 23rd India Conference at Harvard, a major student-led global forum examining India’s rise across business, policy and culture, will bring together leading voices from sport, politics and the creative industries here next month, with Olympic champion P.V.

NEW DELHI- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Senator Steve Daines in the Indian capital on January 18. Following their talks, Jaishankar posted, "A wide ranging and open discussion on our bilateral relationship and its strategic significance." On January 13,

WASHINGTON, DC-India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi will be anchored around three core themes — people, planet and progress — with the aim of shifting global artificial intelligence discussions from principles to practical outcomes, India’s Deputy Chief of

NEW DELHI- Sergio Gor, the new American Ambassador to India, on January 16 visited the US Consulate in Mumbai on his first visit to the Indian city. "Excited to kick off my first visit to Mumbai with a visit to our

NEW DELHI- Sergio Gor formally presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on January 14, marking the start of his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia. Speaking at the Embassy after the oath-taking, Gor described

WASHINGTON, DC -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on January 13, spoke over the phone with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reviewing key areas of cooperation, including civil nuclear energy, trade talks, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Union Minister for Railways, Information, Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, attended a Finance Minister meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent here to discuss measures to secure and diversify global critical minerals

WASHINGTON, DC - High expectations for India US relations under President Donald Trump have faded sharply, with enthusiasm and sustained political investment dropping compared with recent years, according to Joshua T. White, a former White House official and leading South

 NEW DELHI - India and the US will continue to engage in trade talks and the next meeting between the negotiators of the two countries is scheduled for January 13, America’s Ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, said on January 12. Addressing staffers and

WASHINGTON, DC- US security officials drove External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar 416 miles during a September government shutdown after commercial flights were grounded, according to a State Department report released this week. The journey allowed Jaishankar to reach New York for

NEW DELHI- India on January 9 said that it is aware of the US bill that proposes to raise tariffs on countries buying energy products, including oil, from Russia to at least 500 per cent, adding that it is dealing

NEW DELHI- India on January 9 rejected US Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s comments that the India-US trade negotiations have stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi "didn’t call" President Donald Trump. “The characterization of these discussions in the reported remarks is not accurate,"

WASHINGTON, DC -The White House is prepared to allow India to buy Venezuelan oil under a new US-controlled framework, according to a senior administration official, signaling a potential reopening of supplies to one of Venezuela’s largest pre-sanctions customers as Washington

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC-India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held talks with US House Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill on January 6. Kwatra noted India’s gratitude for the Speaker’s “solidarity with India’s counter-terrorism efforts,” a message he

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — India may be staring down a fresh round of steep US tariffs, with negotiations appearing to have stalled and new pressure mounting from the White House and Capitol Hill over New Delhi’s continued purchases of

Photo: Youtube India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally sought a meeting with him and addressed him as “sir,” recounting the interaction as he spoke about India during remarks at the House GOP Member

OTTAWA- British Columbia (BC) will send a trade delegation to India for a five-day mission starting January 12 to promote local businesses and seek new markets, the province’s Premier David Eby has said. The mission will include BC’s Minister of Jobs

WASHINGTON, DC- Pakistan has stepped up its lobbying and public relations activity in the United States, according to disclosures filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act. The filings detail contracts and payments running into hundreds of thousands of dollars involving

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - An American lobbying firm led by longtime Donald Trump loyalist Jason Miller and known for its close proximity to the president was hired by the Indian government and played a role in outreach to senior

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham on January 4 highlighted what they described as the impact of US tariff pressure on India’s energy trade with Russia, arguing that tougher trade measures have pushed New

WASHINGTON, DC- India-US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the

NEW DELHI- Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has entered North America with the launch of its first academy in Canada. Based in Mississauga, the Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy in Ontario will extend the franchise’s structured, high-performance training philosophy to one of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US State Department condemned the recent spate of religious violence in Bangladesh as a powerful US lawmaker described the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, as "horrific," urging unequivocal condemnation of religious hatred. "The United

WASHINGTON, DC-China’s close military partnership with Pakistan is shaping India’s security environment, even as Beijing seeks to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with New Delhi, according to a new US Department of War report to Congress. The report

WASHINGTON, DC -Defense cooperation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies are likely to anchor the next phase of India-United States engagement as the two sides seek to sustain momentum in strategic sectors despite unresolved political and trade challenges, a senior policy expert said. Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director

WASHINGTON, DC -  President Donald Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, a sweeping defense measure that, among other things, explicitly calls for expanded US military engagement with India and deeper cooperation through

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration on December 18 sanctioned 29 vessels tied to a covert petroleum shipping network. Among them are companies and operations linked to India involved in moving Iranian oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The US

WASHINGTON, DC-The United States has underlined that India remains a highly strategic potential partner on supply chain security and advanced technologies, even though New Delhi was not part of the inaugural Pax Silica Summit, a new US-led initiative focused on securing the global

WASHINGTON, DC - Senior US national security officials have told lawmakers that terrorist groups with roots in South Asia, particularly Pakistan and Afghanistan-linked networks, continue to pose a direct and evolving threat to the United States. National Counterterrorism Centre Director Joseph

WASHINGTON, DC-India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located strategically at the mouth of the Strait of Malacca, are emerging as a pivotal strategic asset for US–India maritime cooperation, experts told American lawmakers. During a hearing on the US–India strategic partnership before the

MUMBAI- Union Minister Piyush Goyal on December 11 said that the ongoing trade talks between Indian and US officials are progressing well, but at the same time, ruled out any deadline for signing a deal. Commenting on US Deputy Trade Representative

WASHINGTON, DC- US lawmakers and senior foreign policy experts have described the United States' partnership with India as "a defining relationship of the 21st century," warning that Chinese aggression requires deeper military, economic, and technological coordination between Washington and New Delhi. However,

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with President Donald Trump on December 11. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, as well as regional and international developments. During the call, the two underlined the importance of sustaining momentum in shared

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has offered a theory, in a video that has gone viral, of why the US under President Donald Trump slapped a 50% tariff on India. Rajan’s underlying argument is that the decision