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Photo: Reuters/ Blair Gable OTTAWA (REUTERS) - On September 18, Canada has announced measures to reduce the number of study permits issued to foreign students and tightened its foreign worker rules, a move that will significantly impact many Indian nationals.Canada remains

Photo:Ajit Doval has been named in the summons NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - India on September 19 dismissed a lawsuit filed by designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, calling his claims of an alleged "assassination" attempt baseless and unfounded. Foreign Secretary Vikram

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Hailing bilateral cooperation with India, the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former American Ambassador to India, Richard Verma said the progress in ties was "unimaginable" a few decades ago. Appreciating the

BIKANER, (ANI) - India and US army personnel are participating in the 20th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2024' to strengthen interoperability and enhance synergy between the two nations' forces. The training, which began on September 9

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - China and Russia are concerned about strengthening the India-US relationship because it promotes inclusivity, peace, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, along with valuing diverse voices in society, a top US diplomat said on September 16. "Why

Photo: @USIBC NEW DELHI (ANI) - US and Indian officials gathered in New Delhi on September 16 for the eighth U.S.-India 2+2 intersessional dialogue, focusing on opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The US delegation was co-chaired by assistant secretary of state for

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The State Department imposed sanctions on China-based firms, for their supply to Pakistan's ballistic missile program under the missile sanctions laws on September 12. "The Department of State is taking action against five entities and one individual

File photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - President Joe Biden will host the fourth in-person Quad leaders summit in Wilmington, Delaware on September 21 and is looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as other leaders, the White

JODHPUR (ANI) - Major General David A. Piffarerio, Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces, announced on September 12 that the United States is prepared to offer F-16 fighter jets to India. In a discussion about

Photo: Reuters/Adri Salido India-West News DeskWASHINGTON, DC - In a significant move on September 6, Panama deported 130 Indian migrants who had illegally entered the country through the treacherous Darien jungle, a notorious route for migrants attempting to reach the US.

Chicago (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit the US from September 8 to September 10 during which he will hold numerous interactions in Washington DC and Dallas, including at the University of Texas.Chairman of

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to India to discuss bilateral ties. Arya called India a "significant and growing market" for Canada's exports and investments.

DHARAMSHALA (ANI) – The United States Embassy in New Delhi spokesperson Christopher Elms visited the exiled Tibetan community and urged China to start dialogue with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama or his representatives without preconditions. Elms said, "The Resolve Act

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 discussed the Russia-Ukraine war following Modi's visit to Ukraine, along with the situation in Bangladesh where protests led to the ousting of former leader

MEMPHIS, TN (ANI) - Defense Minister Rajnath Singh who concluded his official US visit on August 25, described the Indian diaspora as a 'living bridge' between the two countries.Interacting with comthe munity from Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, and other nearby areas,

Photo: Reuters/Carlos Osorio WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The FBI is investigating an August 11 drive-by shooting that targeted a California activist with close ties to Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot last year in a killing that

NEW DELHI (ANI) - In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal, accompanied by MoS Power and New & by Renewable Energy Shripad Naik and senior officials from the Ministry

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh who is here on a four-day visit to the country entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement with the US. Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a four-day visit to the US starting August 23. He will here to hold talks with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan among others. India's plan to

NEW DELHI (ANI) - US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan in India by getting a Rakhi tied on his wrists. Garcetti said he was 'moved' when he got the request to try Rakhi. He further

NEW DELHI (ANI) - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on August 17 met US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma in Delhi and spoke about the continuing momentum in the bilateral ties between the two countries. Jaishankar

NEW DELHI (ANI) - As India celebrated its 78th Independence Day, the US Embassy here extended its greetings in a unique manner wishing India in all the 22 scheduled Indian languages. The greetings were issued in Hindi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Punjabi, Kashmiri,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated the people of India on their country's 78th Independence Day and highlighted the strong partnership between the two nations, built on shared values of democracy, freedom, and human dignity. "On behalf

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The United States has rejected the allegations of the government's involvement in the Bangladesh crisis, including the protests in the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of people. Refuting all the reports and rumors, the

NEW DELHI (ANI) - The first-ever US-India Cancer Moonshot Dialogue was held here, focusing on cancer research, strengthening US-India biomedical cooperation, and developing solutions to improve global health. The US Embassy in New Delhi facilitated the event on August 5

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The US higher education sector is organizing a series of education fairs across India, starting in Hyderabad and concluding in New Delhi, according to an official statement from the US Embassy in India. It will cover eight

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s newly appointed Ambassador to the US, arrived in the American capital on August 12. Kwatra, 61, most recently served as India’s Foreign Secretary. “Delighted to welcome Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra as the

Photo: Security keeps watch outside a restaurant as California Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains, the first Sikh-American politician to be elected in the California State Legislature, speaks to a luncheon gathering in Artesia, California, on June 8, 2024. Reuters/Mike Blake WASHINGTON, DC

WASHINGTON DC, (ANI) –Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar have taken a strong stance against the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, calling for immediate intervention by the US. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to

Photo: Department of JusticeWASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a US politician or government officials, the Justice Department said on August 7. Asif Merchant,

Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden expressed condolences to India over the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad that took the lives of over 300 people. "Jill and I extend our deepest condolences

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian Space Research Organization has announced. Towards the goal of mounting

NEW DELHI (ANI) - As part of the $3.1 billion 31 MQ-9B Predator drone deal between India and the US, the American side is proposing to provide consultancy to Indian entities for developing an indigenous advanced unmanned aerial vehicle. India and

Photo: REUTERS/P. Ravikumar NEW DELHI/ CHENNAI, (REUTERS) - The Indian links of some US presidential election contenders probably mean little additional benefit for ties, experts said, against the backdrop of bipartisan support for closer relations with the South Asian nation to

Photo: Reuters/Saul Loeb WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken on July 28 emphasized the importance of a "just and enduring peace" for Ukraine in a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, the State Department said. The discussion

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Senator Marco Rubio on July 25 said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China. “Communist China continues to

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The US understands that India has historic ties with Russia that it will not cut off overnight but the important issue is whether or not New Delhi was deepening its military and technology relationship with Moscow

NEWPORT, RI (IANS) - Tennis veterans Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes flexed their dance moves after being introduced into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  It was a historic moment for the country and the continent as they became the first

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the United States, according to an announcement made by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Kwatra, who served as the 34th

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The United States on July 15 urged India to use its longstanding relationship with Russia to urge President Vladimir Putin to “end his illegal war and to find a lasting peace” in its conflict with Ukraine. Mathew

NEW DELHI, (ANI) –The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group operated alongside forces from the U.S. Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force in the Indian Ocean, July 12. This joint maritime activity advanced interoperability between the two major defense partners

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, saying that "violence has no place in politics." Modi posted, "Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly

DHARAMSALA, (IANS) - In a message for Beijing to peacefully resolve through negotiation, not repression, an agreement on Tibet that will support Tibet’s peaceful struggle for human rights and democratic freedom, President Joe Biden on July 12 signed the Resolve

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan on July 10 said a "bet on Russia as a long-term, reliable partner is not a good idea" for India or any other country and now that Russia has become a

ARLINGTON, (IANS) - Canada continues to script history as they defeated Venezuela in the Semi-Finals of the Copa America tournament winning the game 4-3 on penalties after regular time saw the two teams tied at 1-1 at the AT&T Stadium. Jacob

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, reiterated the country's stance on terrorism, expressing hope that all countries would condemn terrorism everywhere. During a media briefing on July 1, Patel was asked about

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Convicted terrorist Tahawwur Rana from Chicago is seeking immediate release from prison and is fighting an extradition request from India. According to US Court of Appeals records, assistant US attorney and Criminal Appeals chief Bram Alden argued

NEW DELHI (ANI) - India and the United States signed a statement of intent to formally establish the Gandhi-King Development Foundation by October this year, which aims to address global development challenges. The statement of intent was signed during the visit

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder announced that the third INDUS-X summit will take place in Silicon Valley this September. " A press release from the US Department of Defense highlighted INDUS-X's role in advancing the commitment to

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - In a bid to democratize space, US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin on July 1 announced India as a partner nation in their human spaceflight program. SERA will offer citizens from India a