india-united states relations

Congressman Tom Suozzi has been appointed the Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a position that places the New York lawmaker in a key leadership role in Capitol Hill's engagement with India. The announcement was made by Caucus Chairman Ro...

New Delhi, March 27 Congress Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi, reacting to the government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, said on Friday that any form of relief should be welcomed, provided it is appropriate and timely.Speaking to reporters, Singhvi said: "I welcome...

US President Donald Trump has stated that the relationship between India and the United States will continue to strengthen in the years to come. The US Embassy in India shared this quote from President Trump on its social media, where he says that only he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are the...

New Delhi, March 27 – The United States Embassy in India highlighted remarks by US President Donald Trump on Friday, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader who "gets things done," while expressing confidence that the relationship between the two countries will strengthen in the coming...

Washington, March 26 India's Deputy Chief of Mission in the US, Namgya Khampa, met Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to discuss further strengthening collaboration in defense, trade, and investment.Khampa met the Democratic Congresswoman from Maryland, who is a member of the House Armed Services...

New Delhi, March 24 India's role is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as to ensure a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday, outlining a broader vision for deeper defense ties between the two sides in...

New Delhi, March 16 India categorically rejected on Monday a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which called for linking Washington's security assistance and bilateral trade to improvements in New Delhi's record on religious freedom.In its report, USCIRF...

New Delhi, March 11 Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in a ceremony held at Lok Niwas on Wednesday.Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sandhu in the presence of Chief...

New Delhi, March 11 Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in a ceremony held at Lok Niwas on Wednesday.Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya of the Delhi High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sandhu in the ceremony attended by Chief...

New Delhi, March 11 Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi said on Wednesday that the Centre is taking steps to ensure that people do not face difficulties due to disruptions in gas supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.“As the war continues in the Gulf region, involving...

Patna, March 9 – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Yadav criticised the Union government's foreign policy stance on Monday, stating that a country like India should not need permission from any other nation to decide its energy needs or trade policies.In a post on...

New Delhi, March 8 As the conflict in West Asia strains the global oil supply chain, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is working with the world's largest oil producers, consumers, and refiners to maintain stability in the energy markets."The United States is...

New Delhi, March 2 – US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, who is currently on an official visit to India, is scheduled to meet with top Indian officials and discuss regional security and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific."Welcome to India...

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated today that India and the United States should move towards a structured India-Delaware partnership in advanced bio-manufacturing. During a meeting with the visiting US delegation led by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer in New Delhi, Dr Singh...

Washington, February 28 – Indian diplomats and senior US leaders held a series of meetings this week across the United States, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation.In Bismarck, the Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, met North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and...

New Delhi, February 20 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India in the coming months, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday.The ambassador also stated that the India-US trade deal is expected to be finalized soon.Gor also described the Quad coalition as an important grouping for...

New Delhi, February 13 Recent issues in India-US relations have included the imposition of higher tariffs by the United States on India's exports and changes implemented by the US in its visa regulations, which have affected students and professionals, the government informed Parliament on...

New Delhi, February 12 India said on Thursday that its joint statement with the US remains the basis for a proposed interim trade agreement, and that the amendments in a White House fact sheet reflect the shared understandings.The fact sheet, released by the White House on Monday, triggered a...

February 12, New Delhi – New Delhi announced on Thursday that India had received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace and is reviewing it.The proposed Gaza Board of Peace, initiated by President Trump in late January, has received mixed reactions.Israel has joined...