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NEW DELHI (ANI) - US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on August 18 shared his delight and said that he is excited to elevate India-US relations during his tenure as today he completed 100 incredible days as the US ambassador

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is participating in the two-day G20 Health Ministers’ meeting in Gandhinagar. Secretary Becerra will emphasize that the US' partnership with India is one of the most consequential

MUMBAI (ANI) – A US court on August 17 denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16 met an eight-member Congressional delegation from the US. He said after the meeting that strong bipartisan support from the US Congress is instrumental in elevating ties between both nations. "Glad to

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – The world observed Elephant Day on August 12 to raise awareness about the preservation and protection of the largest land mammals. A top Indian Canadian conservationist says India has miles to go when it comes to

NEW DELHI (ANI) - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on August 16 met a US Congressional delegation and discussed the transformation underway in India. The two sides exchanged views on advancing the bilateral partnership between India and the US. They discussed

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India and the US have held wide-ranging discussions on cross-border payments issues including G20 payments roadmap, India’s United Payments Interface platform, and the Federal Reserve’s implementation of the Fed Now payments system. The meeting was held on

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The US State Department has said that PTI chief Imran Khan's arrest was Pakistan's internal matter. "Cases against Imran Khan and other politicians in Pakistan are an internal matter," US State Department's spokesperson said. The spokesperson added: “We

TORONTO, Aug 7 (IANS) Following the recent appearances of pro-Khalistani posters threatening Indian diplomats in Canada, authorities said law enforcement has been “engaged” to ensure their safety and security. Despite New Delhi registering strong protests, an anti-India campaign continues in Canada

KOLKATA (ANI) - Colonel Douglas Hess, the US Army Attache in India, addressed the US-India Defense Conclave on July 4, stressing the need for historic challenges to be met with unprecedented cooperation among common allies. The aspiration of a free

MEXICO CITY, (IANS) - Six Indians were onboard a passenger bus, which plunged into a 164-foot-deep hillside in the western Mexican state of Nayarit early Aug 3, killing 17 people and injuring 23 others. A source from Nayarit's firefighting service said

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Geeta Rao Gupta is on a week-long visit to India to highlight and advance the American government’s gender equality policy priorities in the region and around the world. Gupta, who commenced

CHENNAI (ANI) - Christopher W. Hodges assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America in Chennai, the US Embassy said in a statement. Hodges assumed the position on July 31. After assuming charge, he said, “I’m honored to

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - India's permanent ambassador to United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has assumed the chair of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development and stressed its crucial role in addressing social challenges. “India takes immense pride in

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - In a bid to address the concerning surge in heart disease cases among South Asians across the United States, Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Joe Wilson have introduced the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - In a move that could benefit Indians, the US Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will hold a second random lottery selection from the previously submitted H-1B visas for fiscal 2024. In March this year,

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Nuclear and space are two strategic sectors in which India and the US agreed to work together recently. While the two countries will work on the development of next-generation small modular reactor technologies for domestic and export markets,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a telephonic conversation, reaffirming the US-Pakistan partnership with a focus on democratic principles and respect for the rule of law. Secretary Blinken stressed that these values

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry, who arrived in India on July 26 on a five-day visit, met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Both the leaders discussed climate agenda and other related issues. “Very good meeting,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Americans are more likely to have a favorable opinion of the United States than of any other place, a Pew Survey, posted on July 19 showed. Nearly nine-in-ten Indian adults say this, including 56%

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) – The United States has voiced its profound concern over distressing reports of viral videos showing two women paraded naked in Manipur, in a sexual assault case that has triggered widespread outrage in India. The assault, during which

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Eric Garcetti was very clear from the very start what kind of ambassador he will be in India: someone who will not hesitate to rise to the defense of human rights and democracy. And that's what he

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A committee of the US Congress said that it was particularly concerned about foreign drug inspections conducted in India and China. In a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert M. Califf, Chair of the

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Uzra Zeya, the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, highlighted India's pivotal role as a global leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and its critical contributions to combating the spread of synthetic

GANDHINAGAR (ANI) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed appreciation for India's leadership during its G20 Presidency and its demonstrated leadership on debt issues. Speaking at a press conference in Gandhinagar after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Yellen

NEW DELHI (ANI) - The US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial meeting took place in New Delhi, emphasizing the growing importance of bilateral energy cooperation and clean energy engagement between India and the United States. Both nations recognized the achievements

JAKARTA, (IANS) - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 14 met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting here. Both leaders followed up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The United States Congressional Senatorial Committee passed a significant resolution on July 13, declaring Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. The resolution was introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The US will welcome the role that India or any other country could play in helping achieve a "just and lasting peace" while recognizing Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller

CHENNAI, (IANS) - US Navy Salvor has docked at the Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) shipyard at Kattupalli here for voyage repairs. The ship arrived at the shipyard on July 9. According to the US Consulate General Chennai, USNS Salvor is the

Photo : Photo:@NetTibet NEW DELHI (ANI) - Amid soaring tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has firmly opposed the meeting of the Biden administration's top official on human rights, Uzra Zeya, with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, here. Strongly

OTTAWA (ANI) - Reacting to allegations that the Canadian government is soft and reluctant to act against pro-Khalistan gatherings and terrorists in the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada has "always taken serious action against terrorism and we always

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A delegation of 15 American teachers on July 5 visited the Delhi government-run Rajkiya Sarvodaya Kanya Bal Vidyalaya in West Vinod Nagar area of east Delhi. They were part of the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classroom program

TORONTO, (IANS) - Slamming the recent pro-Khalistan poster labeling Indian diplomats as 'killers", Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya warned on July 5 that snakes in Canada's backyard are "raising their heads and hissing", in an apparent reference to the rising Khalistani

OTTAWA (ANI) - Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on July 4 said that her country is in close contact with Indian officials considering some "unacceptable" posters that have appeared in Canada, regarding a protest planned for July 8, which bears

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The US said it “strongly condemns” reported vandalism at the Indian consulate in San Francisco. Details of the incident were apparently reported by a local television channel. “The US strongly condemns the reported vandalism and attempted arson against the

OTTAWA, (IANS) - A total of 7,528 study permit applications from India were rejected by the Canadian authorities between January 2018 to May 2023 over misrepresentation, involving false or altered documents, according to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. Beginning this year, a total of 595 of these

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has removed India from the list of countries that need attention over the impact of armed conflicts on children following steps taken by the nation to mitigate the situation. “In view of

By YASHWANT RAJ WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - US lawmakers, pushing legislation that seeks to fast-track the sale of arms and weapons to India with the same speed as those meant for close allies, have stopped talking it up as a “NATO

Photo: @JeniferRajkumar NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially declared Diwali as a school holiday aimed at honoring the city's South Asian, Indo-Caribbean, Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities. On June 26, Mayor Adams made the announcement

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Less than a week after the US and India issued a joint statement in which the two nations vowed to stand together to counter global terrorism, the Department of State said that Washington has been consistent

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The harassment of Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his joint presser with President Joe Biden last week on religious rights and free speech, is "unacceptable", the White House

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Although 'China' was not categorically mentioned during the whole state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States, there was a 'strong' signal sent to Beijing, in a quiet and subtle way, Ellen Nakashima

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interaction with members of the Indian American community at the Ronald Reagan Centre here, said he was grateful that the United States government decided to return more than 100 Indian

Photo : PM Modi and VP Kamala Harris By Navneet Chugh On June 23, Vice President Kamala Devi Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a State Department luncheon in his honor,

Photo : @RepEdCase WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to allay concerns in the US Congress about India's position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine by reiterating his public and direct message to Russian President Vladimir Putin:

Photo : The A Capella group from UPenn, Penn Masala entertained at the state dinner. Photo Credit @anandmahindra India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – US President Joe Biden expressed his delight in hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an official State

WASHINGTON DC (IANS) - Micron Technology on June 22 announced it will set up a new $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in Gujarat, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian American President, and

By YASHWANT RAJ WASHINGTON, DC - US President Joe Biden on June 22 welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House, underscoring the need for the two countries to work together as "two great nations, two great friends and two

WASHINTON, DC (IANS) - A bipartisan duo of US senators will introduce legislation this week proposing to add India to the NATO Plus group of American allies, disregarding opposition from New Delhi. Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat who chairs the India