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NEW YORK, NY (ANI)- India is participating in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD) here from February 10 to 14, led by Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development. India has highlighted its efforts

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the newly minted U.S. Director of National Intelligence, here, focusing on enhancing intelligence cooperation between India and the United States. Gabbard, the first Hindu American to hold the

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Congressman Shri Thanedar on February 11 highlighted tariffs as a significant issue ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump, stating that trade, bilateral ties, and immigration are among the key topics that need to

By Amit Kumar Sharma Renewed Indo-US relations are set to transform the travel landscape as we enter 2025. The main factor is the increasingly close ties between the two countries in trade, business, technology, and culture. With over two million Indians travelling to

BENGALURU, (ANI) – The US Embassy in India's Charge d'Affaires Jorgan K Andrews on February 10 inaugurated the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 underscoring the US' commitment to deepening defense and security cooperation with India.“I am happy to

NEW DELHI (ANI)- Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, said he had repeatedly warned during his 2024 campaign in Amritsar about the inevitable deportations of "illegal" immigrants from the US. Sandhu's comments on February 7 followed the

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed their commitment to the US-India Major Defense Partnership during an introductory call on February 6. The discussion focused on strengthening operational cooperation and advancing defense industrial and technological collaboration to

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI =- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States on February 12-13 for a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, marking his first visit since Trump’s second-term inauguration.  “Both energy and defense will be central topics during their talks. Tariff-related

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Illegal Indian immigrants deported by the US arrived on February 6 at the Ahmedabad airport here. A US military C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying deported Indian nationals had landed in Amritsar on February 5, carrying 104

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – A U.S. military aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals deported for illegal immigration landed in Amritsar on February 5, marking the first batch in a large-scale repatriation effort. The deportees included 33 individuals from Gujarat, 30

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The U.S. government's decision to freeze funding by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), spearheaded by Elon Musk, is expected to impact healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects in India. Musk, who has been

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC– A U.S. military aircraft carrying 205 Indian nationals deported for illegal entry has departed for India, marking the Trump administration’s farthest military transport of migrants, a U.S. official told Reuters on February 4. The C-17 aircraft took off

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India is swiftly making concessions to the United States as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government seeks to avoid a trade war under President Donald Trump’s second term, Bloomberg reported. In a series of rapid moves, New Delhi has

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House next week, a White House official confirmed on February 3. Reuters pointed out that the US is India’s largest trading partner and the trade

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India had the highest number of student visa overstays in the U.S. last year, with 7,000 Indian students staying beyond their permitted time, according to U.S. immigration expert Jessica M. Vaughan. In comparison, Brazil and

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - The Canadian government confirmed on January 28 that there had been foreign interference in its elections, including from China and India, it had had no impact on the final outcomes, but had eroded public trust in

KARACHI (ANI)- The United States has temporarily paused foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation, Geo News reported, citing an official at the US Consulate in Karachi. The decision, which follows an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, has brought numerous projects

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump stressed the importance of India increasing its purchases of American-made security equipment and working toward a fairer bilateral trading relationship during a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 27,

India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - U.S. President Donald Trump on January 28 criticized India, China, and Brazil as "tremendous tariff-makers," vowing that his administration would not allow these nations to continue imposing high tariffs on American goods. Speaking to House

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX – NASA astronaut Don Pettit, aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has shared mesmerizing photos of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, from a vantage point 400 km above Earth. The images, posted by Pettit on X,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Deportations of illegal immigrants in the U.S. have begun as part of what the White House described as the "largest massive deportation operation in history." The Trump administration announced that deportation flights are underway, with

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)-  External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has termed the 2023 attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco a "very serious matter," emphasizing India’s expectation for accountability. Speaking at a press conference here, on January 22, Jaishankar said, “The

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – Trying to tamp down the alarm bells that have been set off by news of Indian illegals being deported, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that New Delhi remains open to the "legitimate return" of Indian

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) – The new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed irregular migration concerns on January 21, the U.S. State Department said. The talks come as President Donald Trump, who took office on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - For years, both India and Indian Americans have focused on their community’s achievements, often sidestepping the complexities surrounding US immigration policies. However, with Donald Trump now in power, the repercussions of his administration's stance on immigration and

NEW DELHI (ANI) - In his farewell message, Eric Garcetti, the outgoing US Ambassador to India, reflected on the strong ties forged between the two nations during his tenure. As the 26th US Ambassador to India, Garcetti expressed deep gratitude

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to implement new rules aimed at modernizing and improving the H-1B and H-2 nonimmigrant visa programs. The rules will take effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, just

India – West News Desk BENGALURU -The United States has inaugurated its fifth consulate in India here. fThe ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Garcetti described

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month, to celebrate the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Tamil, one of the world’s oldest languages. Tamil

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- In a significant development for US-India relations, the United States has taken steps to enhance civil nuclear cooperation by removing three major Indian entities from its restricted list. The decision was announced on January 15, and it aims

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Enquiry Committee set up by the Indian government in response to information from US authorities to look into inputs provided by the US on an alleged plot to kill Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has announced plans to summon Meta officials after company owner Mark Zuckerberg’s comments about elections in India. Dubey called Zuckerberg’s statement “alarming”

NEW DELHI (ANI)- US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on January 13, praised the Indian diaspora and emphasized the deepening bond between India and the United States. He expressed that both nations are stronger when united, highlighting the importance of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. During his visit, Jaishankar is scheduled to

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India is looking forward to strengthening its economic relationship with the United States by engaging with the incoming Trump administration, India's trade minister Piyush Goyal told reporters here recently. "We are looking forward to a very deep and

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - As U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti’s term in India nears its conclusion, the former Los Angeles mayor delivered a poignant policy address at the Taj Colaba in Mumbai on January 9. Eric Garcetti, who described his time

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Anita Anand, a senior member of Canada's Liberal Party, has emerged as a key contender to succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister following his resignation on January 6, 2025. The resignation, which will prompt a leadership

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, on January 6 to discuss joint production and development of strategic technologies. The dialogue emphasized delivering “secure, reliable, and cost-competitive” solutions to address

NEW DELHI (ANI) – U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan concluded his tenure with a landmark visit to India, announcing a major breakthrough in U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation. Speaking at IIT Delhi during the session "The United States and India:

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The 2023 state visit to the United States of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to make headlines. This time it is about a standout gift to First Lady Jill Biden—a diamond worth an astounding $20,000.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India has categorically rejected claims made in two recent Washington Post reports, dismissing them as baseless and biased. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, accused the publication and its journalist of harboring

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As the Joe Biden administration nears the end of its four-year term, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit India next week. His trip comes as the U.S. prepares for the transition of

Photo:ICE India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, shows a significant rise in immigration enforcement actions and its affected Indian nationals. According to ICE, 2,647 Indian nationals are currently detained in U.S. facilities,

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - The diplomatic partnership between India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, known as the Quad, commemorated its 20th anniversary on December 25. The grouping, which was originally formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s deep admiration for Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President who passed away at 100 on December 29, is reflected in the special connection he shared with the country. In 1978, Carter’s visit to a

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The United States has issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians for the second consecutive year, including a record number of visitor visas. This highlights the strong demand for travel to the U.S. for tourism,

Photo: Department of State India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India's 2008 civil nuclear agreement with the United States stands as one of the biggest achievements of Manmohan Singh in his tenure as Prime Minister, in the realm of foreign policy. The deal,

ISLAMABAD (ANI) - The United States has imposed sanctions on four Pakistani firms for their alleged involvement in Pakistan's ballistic missile program. US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer expressed concerns about the growing sophistication of Pakistan's missile technology. Speaking at

Photo: Obama White Hous India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Even as tributes poured in from around the world from diplomats and leaders of various nations, Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in crucial discussions with senior American diplomats ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s upcoming visit. Misri, along with the Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, met with