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WASHINGTON, DC -A panel of leading American strategic experts has cautioned that the United States and India are navigating one of the most fragile phases in their relationship in nearly a quarter century, with political mistrust, stalled trade talks, and

WASHINGTON, DC -India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted a bipartisan group of US Senators and engaged in productive discussions about the bilateral partnership, covering areas such as energy, defense and trade. The group of US Senators included Republicans

India-West News Desk KOLKATA - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underscored how the United States has sharply altered the way it deals with the world, saying Washington has set “radically new terms of engagement” by choosing to negotiate with nations

NEW DELHI- The US Embassy in India on November 27 thanked the Central Bureau of Investigation after it dismantled an illegal call center targeting US nationals and arrested a key operative in the transnational cybercrime network. The Embassy stated that agencies

WASHINGTON, DC - New Delhi and Washington are deepening their joint push against synthetic drugs, with officials and analysts pointing to growing cooperation as a key factor in disrupting transnational trafficking networks and curbing the spread of dangerous opioids. A report

JOHANNESBURG- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 23, in which he noted that India has set a target of $50 billion

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met a host of Republican Congress leaders and trade-focused committee chairs, promoting India-US commercial partnership. On November 20 he held discussions with Vern Buchanan, the Vice Chairman of the House

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, D.C.- The United States on November 20 expressed its appreciation for the ongoing partnership with Indian security agencies in dismantling terror-linked networks and ensuring criminals are held accountable. The US Embassy in India stated, "We appreciate our ongoing partnership with India’s

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration on November 19 cleared roughly $93 million in military sales to India, underscoring the growing defense ties between the two countries. The State Department approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and related equipment

WASHINGTON, DC-India stands as the sole South Asian nation with consistent US congressional support amid mounting strains on global institutions caused by geopolitical polarization, a report highlighted on November 19. The report added that this endorsement enhances New Delhi’s diplomatic leverage at

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) on November 17, alongside Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced a bipartisan resolution underscoring the strategic weight of the India–US partnership and its importance to regional stability and shared democratic priorities. The measure drew

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye. During the visit, he was briefed on the destroyer's modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems. Tripathi also toured Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam and

TORONTO- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held significant bilateral meetings with his Canadian and US counterparts, Anita Anand and Marco Rubio, respectively, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada. India is participating in the two-day

Photo: White House YouTube WASHINGTON, D.C.- US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is "pretty close" to signing a trade agreement with India. The President made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor, the next US ambassador to India. “We are

WASHINGTON, DC-A senior State Department official said that the Trump administration remains committed to working closely with its Quad partners and such cooperation will continue in the future. Casey Mace, US Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC), on November 6, termed the collaboration among

WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of Labor (DOL) has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses within the H-1B visa program, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on the foreign worker

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump suggested that India has effectively stopped purchasing oil from Russia, a move that appears to align with U.S. pressure even though New Delhi has not publicly acknowledged such a shift. Speaking at a

WASHINGTON, DC -India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, hosted Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur at his residence in Washington. The State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs posted on

HONOLULU, HI- Senior military leaders of India and the United States are holding "productive discussions" focusing on strengthening bilateral defense engagements, enhancing interoperability, and promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region, during the two-day India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting which got underway at Hawaii, earlier

KUALA LUMPUR -Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on October 31 met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership.’ The bilateral engagement was held on the sidelines of the 12th

Photo:maritimeoptima.com India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — A Russian oil tanker bound for India has abruptly reversed course in the Baltic Sea, underscoring the widening disruption to Moscow’s crude exports after fresh sanctions by the Trump administration on energy giants Rosneft and

KUALA LUMPUR- Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary P Kumaran met US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on October 27 as both sides exchanged views on India-US relations. The meeting between Kumaran and Kapur

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Reliance Industries, India’s largest private refiner, has sharply increased its crude oil purchases from the Middle East as global sanctions tighten around Russian energy exports and Western political pressure mounts. The company has reportedly bought at

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Former diplomat Nicholas Burns said that the Quad grouping is a way to "cement our relationship" with India and keep the country "closely knit" with Washington on security affairs. Speaking at an event at the Atlantic Council on October 21, Burns, who is a former

Photo: Screenshot White House Feed WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, attended by a small group of about two dozen guests, including senior officials, diplomats, and business leaders from the Indian American community. Seated at his

NEW DELHI - India has rejected claims made by President Donald Trump of having a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump on October 16 had claimed that, during a telephonic conversation, Modi had "assured" him that India won't be

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — India reaffirmed on October 16 its oil import decisions are guided  by national interest and consumer welfare, responding to  President Donald Trump’s assertion  that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would halt

WASHINGTON, DC - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on October 14 that Washington expects support from its allies and friends, including India, over its attempt to counter China’s latest export controls on rare earths. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent characterized the

NEW YORK, NY — Around 90 members of the Indian American community gathered in New York for an interactive session with a visiting Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary. The lawmakers praised the diaspora for its vital

NEW DELHI – US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 11, marking the start of his first official visit to India since being confirmed by the US Senate on October 7. During the

NEW DELHI – In what analysts view as a measured step toward repairing strained relations, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on October 13, emphasizing that both governments agree on the

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Ami Bera, (D-CA) has called on Congress to “stand together” in defending the “hugely important” relationship between India and the United States. Bera, who serves as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, discussed his recent

WASHINGTON, DC  — Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India, was confirmed by the Senate on October 7 in a party-line vote. At 38, Gor will be the youngest American envoy ever to serve in New

VANCOUVER -India’s iconic opening batsman, Shikhar Dhawan, has joined the WhiteRock Warriors as the newest marquee signing for the Canada Super 60 League (CS60L). The addition of Dhawan, who has amassed over 10,000 international runs, further enhances the CS60L’s reputation as a premier T10 competition, following

NEW YORK, NY - The United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has called India’s approach in trade negotiations “pragmatic” and said the two sides are “trying to negotiate a deal.” During a fireside chat at the Economic Club of New

Photo:@IN_WNC India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ami Bera, who recently led a Congressional delegation to India, has warned that key U.S. policy decisions on India and Pakistan are being made by a very small group in the White House without

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met the visiting officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services of India in Washington. In a post on X, Kwatra wrote, “Interacted with Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and officers of Armed Forces Medical Services of India

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States will need to address trade imbalances with several countries, including India and Brazil, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview with Newsnation. He emphasized that these nations must “react correctly” to the

Photo : ANI WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to the Oval Office on September 25, describing both leaders as “great guys” and signaling a potential thaw in

Photo:MS Anne-Marie Brisson/India High Commission India-West News Desk OTTAWA – Dinesh K. Patnaik has officially assumed his role as India’s High Commissioner to Canada, presenting his credentials on September 25 to Governor General Mary Simon at a ceremony at Rideau Hall, here. Patnaik

NEW YORK, NY- A senior State Department official has assured that Washington continues to deal with India and Pakistan separately and sees the relationships as "quite different," discounting apprehensions that a re-hyphenation may be happening. Briefing reporters on September 24, the

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States and India signaled efforts to deepen energy cooperation this week, with senior leaders from both sides emphasizing the potential for greater trade and collaboration in the sector. On September 23 in New York, India’s Commerce

NEW YORK, NY – In a lengthy and at times impromptu address President Donald Trump on September 23 stood at the UN General Assembly and launched a scathing attack on itand its policies, while reiterating his controversial claim that he

NEW YORK, NY -External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, held a meeting here, with the State Department stating that they look forward to promoting their countries' relationship. Following their meeting on the sidelines of the

WASHINGTON, DC - On September 22, India held twin high-level meetings in the US, signaling its continued engagement on trade and strategic relations. In Washington, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal focused on advancing trade discussions, while in New York, External Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC -Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is here to move ahead with the trade talks with a view to achieving an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. Goyal’s trip to the US capital

NEW DELHI- A delegation of senior Indian army officers arrived in America to study the medical facilities of the US military and enhance defense medical cooperation and strategic collaboration between the two countries, Ministry of Defense officials said on September 21.  This

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – On September 17, a U.S. federal judge denied a motion to reassign a civil rights lawsuit that names Prime Minister Narendra Modi among its defendants. The case, filed in August in the U.S. District

NEW DELHI – India and Canada are stepping up efforts to normalize bilateral relations after months of strained ties, with both sides holding high-level talks and agreeing to revive key dialogue mechanisms across multiple sectors. On September 18, National Security Advisors

India-West News Desk WILMINGTON, DE - The families of four victims of June’s Air India crash have filed a lawsuit in Delaware, accusing aerospace giants Boeing and Honeywell of negligence that they say contributed to the disaster. The complaint, lodged in the