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VARANASI, (ANI) - US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Varanasi, exploring its ghats and temples, and witnessed the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The envoy was deeply moved by the Ganga Aarti and wrote on social media, "The Ganga Aarti

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - A meeting between the U.S. and India on a probe into a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist on American soil was productive, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on October 16 adding Washington was

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - India has signed a $4 billion deal with the US to buy 31 Predator drones and setting up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for them in India. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the acquisition of

Photo: Reuters India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York (AI119) was diverted to New Delhi on October 14 following a specific security alert. The aircraft, with 239 passengers on board, made an emergency landing

Photo: The Indian High Commission building in Ottawa. Photo:Reuters/Blair Gable OTTAWA, (REUTERS, ANI) - Canada expelled six Indian diplomats after a police investigation found that Indian government agents were involved in a “campaign of violence” against dissidents in the North American

Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) -An Indian government committee investigating Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot against a prominent activist in the United States will meet U.S. officials in Washington this week, the State Department said on October 14. The

NEW DELHI, (Reuters, ANI) – India has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and several other diplomats from Canada following the Trudeau government saying they were linked to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, early media reports said

VISAKHAPATNAM, (ANI) - As part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, navies from India, Australia, Japan, and the United States have been engaged in collaborative activities since October 9 here, in Andhra Pradesh, under the coordination of the Eastern

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 12 met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Vientiane in Laos. Modi, who on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of India and the University Grants Commission, has launched an innovative virtual mentoring series, “MARG: Mentoring for Academic Excellence and Research Guidance.” This program

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Canada has reaffirmed its unwavering stance on India’s territorial integrity, marking the first explicit statement since tensions arose between the two nations last year following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing

Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on October 3 to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals

Photo:YouTube WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, highlighted the need for mutual respect and boundaries in international diplomacy, particularly between democracies, during a recent discussion on India-US relations at the Carnegie Endowment office in Washington, DC. During his fireside

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The US has acknowledged claims made by Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on accusations of alleged mismanagement of $400 million received by Pakistan in loans and aid from the World Bank, meant for

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)  – Secretary of State Antony Blinken met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here and held discussions that revolved around what is now a deepening bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar - on his first visit to the US capital since the

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The US Mission to India opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travelers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students. The recently released new slots will help hundreds of thousands of Indian applicants take timely interviews, facilitating

OTTAWA, (ANI) - Canadian MP Chandra Arya has criticised a petition seeking a fresh inquiry into the bombing of Air India Flight 182 of 1985 to determine the involvement of any "foreign intelligence", alleging that it promotes "conspiracy theories" of

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has welcomed India's decision to open two Consulates in Boston and Los Angeles in and termed it an "important step forward." He posted, "Excited to see the U.S. & India achieving

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on September 23, highlighted the "close friendship" between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, calling it pivotal in strengthening ties between the two nations. He described Modi

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Affirming support for the reformation of United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that the United States has long endorsed permanent seats in the council

WILMINGTON, DE (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22 gifted rare pieces of silver craftwork, and a Pashmina shawl to President Joe Biden, and First lady Jill Biden. The antique silver hand-engraved train model gift to Biden features a

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque 1 CLAYMONT, DE (REUTERS) - Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States expanded joint security steps in Asia's trade-rich waters as outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden hosted counterparts from the Quad grouping established due to shared

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