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NEW DELHI -India attended the Board of Peace's first meeting in Washington on February 19 as an observer country and continues to back all efforts underway to find peace in Gaza as part of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution, the Ministry

NEW DELHI- India’s recent interim trade agreement with the United States, which resulted in a reduction in US tariffs, is being increasingly seen worldwide as reflecting New Delhi’s strategic autonomy in taking decisions that are in the national interest. “India’s response,

WASHINGTON, DC- China’s expanding military footprint, economic leverage and technology dominance are sharpening India’s strategic anxieties, top American and Indian experts told a U.S. congressional commission on February 17, warning that New Delhi’s rivalry with Beijing remains structural despite a

WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 17 extended greetings to Tibetans worldwide on the occasion of Losar and announced the designation of a senior official as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. “On this first day

CHENNAI- Player of the Match Sanjay Krishnamurthi said that patience against spin and a calculated late assault helped him produce one of his finest knocks for USA in their 31-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026 at

Photo: Wikipedia/ representative image India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - On the same day that Washington said there was a trade deal with New Delhi, Indian authorities intercepted three oil tankers linked to Iran that had been previously sanctioned by the United

India -West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - US authorities sought to trace a woman believed to be living in India so she could receive compensation and therapeutic support linked to the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents released by

MUNICH- Amid repeated assertions from the United States regarding New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, India, reaffirming its ‘strategic autonomy’, has conveyed a clear message on the global stage that its energy decisions will be determined by availability, cost and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India has been keeping mum while President Donald Trump has been publicly asserting the possibility. Now, reports say, Reliance is indeed going to be buying Venezuelan oil after Washington formally granted the Indian refiner a

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States expects India to follow through on tariff reduction commitments under President Donald Trump’s trade agreement, the White House said, calling the pact an “objective win” for American farmers, workers, and industries. “President Trump’s historic trade

WASHINGTON, DC-The United States called India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific, as the Trump administration outlined an “America first” strategy built on trade deals, defense cooperation, and targeted investment across the region. Assistant Secretary of State for

Photo: kybourbon.com WASHINGTON, DC - The new US–India trade framework is drawing strong backing from US lawmakers, with Kansas agricultural exporters and Kentucky’s bourbon industry emerging as early beneficiaries of provisions expanding access to the Indian market. Congressman Derek Schmidt of Kansas

NEW DELHI- Even as officials in Washington and Delhi to scramble to provide details and reports have been scarce on what exactly is involved in the trade deal, surrounded as it is by politics in both the US and India,

OTTAWA -India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held high-level talks here to strengthen bilateral security cooperation with Canada, amid efforts to rebuild ties. On February 7, Doval met Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime

MUMBAI -With as many as eight players in the USA squad tracing their roots to India, the February 7 clash between the two countries in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium is being jokingly referred to

NEW DELHI- India on February 5 rejected a Bloomberg report that said a meeting between National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had taken place last year amid stalled trade talks between the two

India- West News Desk NEW DELHI-Following a call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, the United States has moved to lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian products from 25% to 18%. This shift coincides with claims from the Trump administration

WASHINGTON, DC-External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on February 4 said that India supports structured international cooperation to reduce risks in critical mineral supply chains, as the United States urged allies to work towards a coordinated trading framework. Addressing the Critical

NEW YORK, NY-India’s new free trade agreement with the European Union could have pushed the US to finalize a trade deal with India, according to a South Asia expert at the Asia Society here. “Though India-US trade negotiations were on for

WASHINGTON, DC - The much awaited India–US trade agreement announced by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn strong endorsement from Indian American business leaders, while prompting caution from officials who say key details are still missing.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India’s iconic India Gate found favor with President Donald Trump, who praised the New Delhi landmark before pivoting to a familiar theme of American grandeur. On February 2, Trump shared a photograph of India Gate, describing

WASHINGTON, DC – India’s planned Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility for military transport aircraft in Bengaluru is expected to strengthen defense cooperation with the United States by deepening industrial integration and improving sustainment capabilities, according to a report published January

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump on February 2 said that the long pending and awaited India- US trade deal had been reached, outlining key elements after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a detailed post on Truth

WASHINGTON, DC-US President Donald Trump has said that India will be buying oil from Venezuela, a move he said would help Caracas economically while shifting New Delhi away from Iranian supplies. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air

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