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NEW DELHI-India has strengthened its international cooperation in combating drug trafficking through bilateral agreements with 27 countries and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 19 countries, including the United States, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Lok

WASHINGTON, DC-India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has said the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960 in a spirit of goodwill and friendship, was undermined by Pakistan's conduct over decades, and that India's decision to place the

WASHINGTON, DC-A research project jointly backed by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has brought together universities and research institutions from both countries to develop advanced technologies for precision soybean breeding.

NEW DELHI-The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on July 31 reiterated that the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, remains an integral and inalienable part of India, while urging all

OTTAWA - India and Canada have agreed to enhance defense cooperation, with discussions focusing on maritime collaboration, defense capacity-building and training, the Indian High Commission in Canada said on Tuesday. India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, and Canadian Minister

WASHINGTON, DC -The Trump administration will raise with New Delhi concerns over India's proposed restrictions on imports of American soda ash, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers on July 22, indicating the issue will form part of broader trade

WASHINGTON, DC-India will face a lower 10 per cent tariff under the Trump administration's new Section 301 enforcement action on imports linked to forced labor after the United States concluded that New Delhi had adopted a forced labor import prohibition. The

WASHINGTON, DC-India's long-standing bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council received fresh support in the US Congress, with lawmakers arguing that the UN's power structure no longer reflects today's geopolitical realities. During a House Foreign Affairs Committee

MANILA- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Manila on July 22 and said India-Canada cooperation has been steadily growing, with both sides focusing on advancing the goals for the bilateral relationship set by Prime Minister

MANILA-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 22 stressed the importance of Washington's ties with India, calling the relationship "vitally important" after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump has announced that imported generic medicines will remain free of tariffs for two years from August 1, 2026, before facing duties of 100 per cent and later 200 per cent as part of his push to

WASHINGTON, DC - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has defended President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff strategy, saying it has strengthened the United States' negotiating position with trading partners, including India, and helped advance the administration's broader effort to revive American

NEW YORK, NY- Favorable views of the US among Indians have declined since last year amid US President Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric towards India, according to an international survey by the US-based Pew Research Center. The survey, found that 45

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump's outreach to Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir may appear to be transactional diplomacy, but the approach is “dangerously short-sighted”, according to a report by Washington-based national security and foreign policy analyst Siddhant

NEW YORK, NY - India has warned that the United Nations is losing public confidence because of the Security Council's failure to reform and respond effectively to global conflicts. Speaking at a ministerial roundtable on "Making Multilateralism Fit for the Future"

NEW DELHI- Successive reports involving foreign nationals with alleged military backgrounds operating in and around India have raised concerns over border security, cross-border networks and the possible use of the region as a transit route. The latest incident involves the reported

By Ambassador Vinay kwatra For decades, the Indian diaspora has been one of our country’s greatest strengths, serving as a living bridge between India and the world, contributing to innovation ecosystems, shaping global discourse, and strengthening economic and cultural ties. Today, as

WASHINGTON, DC -US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Riley Barnes joined celebrations marking the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday here, calling it an honor to celebrate the Tibetan spiritual leader’s life and legacy. Barnes, who also serves as US Assistant Secretary of

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States recorded a $4.1 billion goods trade deficit with India in May, according to official data released on July 7, as America's overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports. The latest data

NEW YORK, NY-India’s UN Mission building was evacuated on July 7 after parts of a tower across the street began to buckle, threatening nearby structures. A source said everyone at the 27-storey mission building was safe and had left after being

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4 congratulated US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of US Independence, describing the India-US partnership as a force for global good."On behalf of

NEW YORK, NY-Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour during the Parade of Sail to participate in Sail 250, commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, and the US International Naval Review. The Indian Navy said the arrival of

HONOLULU, HI -Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026. “Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in

WASHINGTON, DC - India will mount a coordinated challenge next week to a proposed US tariff on its exports, with government officials and leading industry bodies arguing that Washington's findings on forced labor are legally flawed, unsupported by evidence, and could disrupt

WASHINGTON, DC- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini departed for New York on July 1 to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events. The New York visit follows INS Sudarshini's port call at Baltimore, where the ship hosted

WASHINGTON, DC-India and the United States are stepping up cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and critical minerals, with officials from both countries saying the partnership is moving from policy frameworks to concrete projects and trusted technology supply

WASHINGTON, DC-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration is working towards President Donald Trump's visit to India in the early part of next year, as the two countries move closer to concluding a bilateral trade agreement. Rubio

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 26 identified India as a potential "comprehensive partner" under its newly launched Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are well-positioned to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced technologies and resilient supply

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