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WASHINGTON, D.C.-The United States is deploying a disaster response adviser to Nepal and providing $500,000 in emergency assistance after devastating flash floods in the country’s Rasuwa district killed several people and caused widespread destruction. The US State Department announced the assistance

TORONTO- India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has described India and Canada as the "most natural partners" in the world, saying their relationship has undergone a "remarkable transformation" and that their shared values and people-to-people ties go beyond any trade agreement. Sitharaman

NEW DELHI-India and the United States discussed expanding practical cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, including maritime security, strategic infrastructure and connectivity, during a phone call between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State Allison M. Hooker,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Pakistan is playing a key mediating role between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir traveling to Tehran shortly after speaking with President Donald Trump about Iran, CNN reported. The previously unreported

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long been known for avoiding open press conferences, and a revelation by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor suggests that the preference for tightly controlled public appearances is managed behind

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The planned US visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat later this month has drawn opposition from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which has called for sanctions against RSS members

ISLAMABAD- Pakistan on August 19 summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a demarche over remarks made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Islamabad delivered the demarche over what it

NEW DELHI-The US Embassy in India on August 17 welcomed the Ministry of Defense’s contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy, saying the capability would strengthen maritime domain awareness and

WASHINGTON, DC/OTTAWA -The recent announcement by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, whom India has designated a terrorist, about forming a Khalistan Army and Sikh Homeland Security force, along with videos showing Sikh men training with semi-automatic rifles on Canadian soil, has raised

KOCHI-The Indian and US Navies have concluded the eighth edition of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 after five days of intensive professional interaction and joint training at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, the Ministry of Defense said on

WASHINGTON, DC-India’s share of the global space market could rise fivefold within seven years as policy reforms and closer ties with the United States accelerate the growth of its private space industry, the US Department of Commerce has said. India currently

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Public opinion of India remains mixed across 36 countries surveyed by Pew Research Center, with a median of 45% holding a favorable view and 41% an unfavorable view, Pew Research reported. The survey was conducted

WASHINGTON, DC-Indian drone products have been left outside a preferential US tariff regime that gives selected trading partners lower rates, potentially subjecting India-made unmanned aircraft and components to duties of up to 100 per cent. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “A Chinese pump that leaves Pune as Indian is a pump not machined in Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus,” US trade adviser Peter Navarro said, as Washington accused more than 40 countries, including India, of being

NEW DELHI-India is in regular touch with the United States over talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with both sides committed to the terms of the framework deal agreed upon in February, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on

WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to prioritize the Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea electricity project linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel that they say could support the India

BENGALURU-India and the United States have discussed expanding cooperation in human spaceflight, scientific research, lunar exploration and commercial space activities, with NASA inviting the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to participate in its Moon Base programme during high-level bilateral talks

INDIANAPOLIS, IN-A convoy of vehicles displaying yellow Khalistan flags here, was part of a broader effort by separatist groups to leverage democratic freedoms in Western countries to advance a symbolic campaign, according to a report. The convoy, organized to mobilize support

WASHINGTON, DC-India has pushed back against what it called “misunderstandings” surrounding its proposed FCRA amendment, saying the legislation aims to strengthen oversight of foreign funding without restricting lawful civil society activities. India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued

NEW DELHI-The United States has become India’s largest supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with its share in India’s imports rising to around 67 per cent, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on August 7. Speaking on

WASHINGTON, DC - The US Senate has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that exposes India and other major buyers of Russian energy to tariffs of up to 100 per cent, raising concerns over potential trade implications. The legislation, titled the

NEW DELHI-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 8 received a phone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. Prime Minister Modi also

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