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LONDON/NEW DELHI-India will not enter into a trade agreement with the United States unless it secures a clear competitive advantage over rival economies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on June 25. Speaking during a two-day visit to London,

NEW DELHI- India and the United States discussed ways to deepen bilateral technological cooperation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), trusted supply chains and critical minerals, during a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., it was announced on June

WASHINGTON, D.C.-US lawmakers, senior administration officials and Indian diplomats voiced strong bipartisan support for deeper India-US ties, calling for closer cooperation on trade, technology, defense and immigration while warning against the rise of anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff on Capitol Hill on June 23 to advocate for stronger US-India ties, immigration reform, Indo-Pacific security and critical minerals supply-chain resilience. Organized by the

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The United States has approved two proposed defense support packages for India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering long-term sustainment for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers and follow-on support for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, according to notifications published by the Pentagon. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to India this week for talks with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior Indian officials as Washington and New Delhi seek to advance negotiations on

NEW YORK- Hundreds of people representing diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds gathered in Times Square on June 20 to mark the International Day of Yoga, showcasing the universal appeal of the ancient Indian practice. The Indian Consulate General-sponsored programme featured a daylong

NEW YORK- Diplomats, United Nations staff and visitors from around the world gathered at UN Headquarters in New York to celebrate the International Day of Yoga with asanas, breathing exercises and meditation sessions. This year's theme was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” In

EVIAN, FRANCE — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump reviewed progress on an interim bilateral trade agreement and discussed expanding cooperation in defense, strategic technologies, energy and trade during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7

EVIAN, FRANCE - US President Donald Trump on June 17 said the United States was “very close” to reaching a trade agreement with India and described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the toughest negotiators, as the two leaders held

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of War announced June 16 that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will once again be known as the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing a name change made in 2018. The move does not affect

NEW DELHI -India and the United States will hold another round of high-level trade talks on June 23-24 as both sides work to finalize the first tranche of a proposed interim trade agreement. Senior officials from the Office of the United

BRATISLAVA-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 15 welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East and expressed hope that its implementation would help restore peace and stability in the region. PM

EVIAN, FRANCE-Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met and exchanged greetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit outreach session in Evian, France, on June 16. The two leaders shook hands and held a brief conversation ahead of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six Indian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives have strongly condemned the tearing of an Indian flag during an immigration-related protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas and expressed solidarity with Indian Americans. Democratic Representatives Raja

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 17, with both leaders expected to review progress in negotiations on

India-West News Desk STANFORD, CA - Roughly 200 graduates walked out of Stanford University’s commencement ceremony on June 14 while Google CEO Sundar Pichai was on stage. The demonstrators, organized by groups including ‘Students for Justice in Palestine’ and ‘No Tech for Apartheid’, were protesting

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON.D.C.-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong protest following a U.S. Navy strike in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian mariners. Addressing the conversation

WASHINGTON,D.C./NEW DELHI– U.S. President Donald Trump on June 12 claimed that an attempted drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz had been foiled, calling the alleged incident "totally unacceptable" and adding to concerns over the safety of commercial

Picture Credit- X India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Indian-origin entrepreneurs, executives, investors, academics, and innovators feature prominently in Forbes’ 2026 ranking of the 250 most successful living immigrants in the United States, underscoring the community’s growing influence across American business, technology, science,

MUSCAT/NEW DELHI - Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following an attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, marking the deadliest of three recent incidents involving vessels carrying Indian crew members in waters near

NEW DELHI -India and the United States can deepen strategic energy ties across the hydrocarbon value chain to expand bilateral trade to a shared goal of $500 billion by 2030, a report said June 11. The report from the U.S.-India Business

Picture Credit- Saronic.com India -West News Desk AUSTIN, TX — An autonomous drone boat known as the Corsair has successfully performed the first-ever rescue of personnel by an uncrewed surface vessel for the US military. The operation took place near the Strait of

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India and the United States held the 29th edition of Army-to-Army Staff Talks in Hawaii, discussing ways to deepen bilateral defense cooperation and reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. According to the

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has shared behind-the-scenes details from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's June 2023 state visit to the United States, including a diamond gifted by the Indian leader and the challenges of organizing the White

WASHINGTON, D.C.-From trade negotiations and Quad cooperation to maritime security, critical minerals and regional diplomacy, India emerged as one of the most frequently discussed countries during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's testimony before Congress on June 4, underscoring New

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