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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

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national accused in an alleged murder-for-hire plot, has appeared for the first time before the trial judge as lawyers laid out the preliminary steps. Federal Senior Judge Victor Marrero set the next

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution on June 26, in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan and called for a "thorough and independent investigation" into interference claims in Pakistan's 2024 elections.

WASHINGTON, DC(ANI) - The US says it looks forward to the results of the investigation being conducted by India into the plot to kill India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on June 27. Asked about

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - India and the United States are now turning towards the Indian Ocean as their next frontier of cooperation across a wide suite of issues from trade to security, drawing upon the "trust and confidence" they have

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The U.S. State Department's 2023 religious freedom report on India, notes violent attacks on minority groups, especially Muslims and Christians, including killings, assaults, and vandalism of houses of worship. The report on international religious freedom released

NEW DELHI (ANI) - India and the US held discussions on the co-production of American Javelin Anti Tank missiles in India to meet the requirements of the Indian military. The discussions on the joint production of the missiles took place recently

Photo: File photo @DeputySecState WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The US should welcome more students from China, but to study the humanities rather than sciences, the second-ranked US diplomat said on June 24, noting that US universities are limiting Chinese students' access

Photo: REUTERS/Nathan Howard and Tom Brenner BALTIMORE, DE (ANI) - Three months after the MV Dali cargo ship lost power and crashed into a Bridge Disaster in Baltimore, eight crew members have left for India, with only a handful remaining on

TORONTO (ANI) - Canada's Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of two alleged Sikh Separatists supporters who sought to be taken off a no-fly list they were placed on in 2018. Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai, also

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS/DPA) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of expanding cooperation between the Western military alliance and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, amid a visit to North Korea by Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Putin's visit to North

Photo: @policiecz NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India on June 21 said that it has so far not received any request for providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused by the US authorities of having involvement in a murder-for-hire

Photo: @MukeshAghi India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - On June 18, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) held its Annual Leadership Summit, marking the first high-level US-India dialogue following India's recent elections. The summit focused on the ties between the US and

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Stating that India and the United States are expanding their space collaboration, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the US space agency is also working to advance the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) between the

Photo: REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - The family of the Indian man accused of plotting with an Indian government official to kill a Sikh separatist in the United States wants New Delhi's help to "get justice," a source close to

Photo: @SpeakerPelosi NEW DELHI (ANI) – A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation, led by Congressman Michael McCaul and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is currently visiting India to discuss issues related to Tibet. On June 19, they met with Prime Minister Modi. Prior

DHARAMSHALA (ANI) - Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi who is part of a US bipartisan delegation, which met with the Dalai Lama on June 19 launched a broadside against Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan

OTTAWA, (IANS) - The Canadian Parliament marked the first anniversary of the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar by holding a moment of silence in the House of Commons on June 18. India had put him on a list

DHARAMSHALA (ANI) - A US Congressional delegation visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Dharamshala on June 18. The delegation, which includes former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was received by officials of the Central Tibetan Administration at Kangra Airport. Republican Chair of

HOUSTON, TX (ANI) - Marking a significant milestone in the India-US space partnership and space exploration, the two countries concluded the Strategic Framework for Human Spaceflight Cooperation to deepen interoperability in space. They are working toward commencing advanced training for

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The White House on June 17 refrained from commenting on the plot to kill case with Nikhil Gupta having pleaded not guilty in a New York court. In a White House press briefing, National Security Spokesperson John

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – On June 17, a group of US senators submitted a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, voicing their concerns over the Indian government's alleged involvement in a thwarted plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist

Photo: @TeamPelosi WASHINGTON, D.C., (ANI) - A high-level US delegation, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is set to travel to India next week and meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, and top Indian officials. The Republican chair of the

BARI (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 14 met a host of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here in Italy. "It's always a pleasure

NEW YORK, NY (ANI/IANS) - Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen accused of participating in a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist by India, has pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal courthouse here. Gupta, who was extradited

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 17 assured the visiting US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan of deepening the India-US strategic partnership during his third term. "Met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. India is committed to

India-West News Desk LOUISVILLE, KY – In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Puja Tomar, 28, became the first-ever Indian to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) during UFC Louisville 2024 on Sunday. Tomar triumphed over Rayanne Amanda

NEW DELHI (ANI) - The US Mission to India has received skyrocketing demand for student visas, as the Indian consular team interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day on just one day on June 13. US

BRAMPTON, (ANI) - Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay on June 11 said that "promotion of violence" is "never acceptable" in Canada. The envoy's remarks came in the wake of a recent incident in Brampton, Canada, in which Khalistani