india-us relations

New Delhi, March 9 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that the BJP claims to help the OBCs, but in reality, their government has given nothing to the backward classes, urging the women workers of his party's OBC Department to convey this message to the people.Gandhi also said that the...

Lucknow, March 9 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday that, given the prevailing "wartime conditions" in the Middle East, India's priority should be to deliberate on key issues related to national security, foreign policy, and the safety of its citizens stranded abroad.In a...

New Delhi, March 9 – As Parliament reconvened for the second phase of the Budget Session, Congress MPs intensified their criticism of Om Birla, backing the Opposition's no-confidence motion against the Speaker.Congress MP Mallu Ravi said the motion was brought because Opposition members were...

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on March 8, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that US President Donald Trump is a "dictator" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his "slave," criticizing the BJP-led government over its stance on the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis, trade deals with the USA, and...

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on March 8, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that US President Donald Trump is a "dictator" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his "slave," criticizing the BJP-led government's stance on the Middle Eastern crisis, trade deals with the USA, and tariff issues...

New Delhi, March 8 – It's easy to criticize. It's even easier to find fault and voice opposition. Indian opposition parties have always been adept at this – and in many ways, it's essential for a healthy democracy. However, there are times when history unfolds, when decisions are strategic and...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the foreign policy of the central government, alleging that India's global standing was being "compromised" and the Centre had "failed" to respond firmly to remarks by senior US officials on India's economic...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the foreign policy of the central government, alleging that India's global standing was being "compromised" and that the Centre had "failed" to respond firmly to remarks by senior US officials on India's...

The US has given India permission to purchase Russian oil that is currently on ships in waterways, aiming to ease supply shortages globally amid the West Asia conflict."The world has ample oil supplies. Yesterday, the Treasury Department authorized our allies in India to begin buying Russian...

New Delhi, March 6 The Left questioned the Centre on Friday over the US' announcement of a "waiver" to Indian refiners for purchasing Russian oil, calling it a "humiliation" of sovereign India.In a statement issued here, the CPI(M) said the country has not faced such a "grave national...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday that it was "outrageous" that India should appear to require US approval for decisions like oil imports.India's sovereignty is not subject to foreign "approval", Vijayan said in a post on the social media...

Chennai, March 6 Mariana L Neisuler has taken over as the United States Consul General in Chennai, the US Consulate General said here on Friday.Neisuler, who assumed the role on March 2, will be responsible for strengthening US-India relations in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu...

New Delhi, March 6 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been accused of surrendering to foreign forces, presented a counter-argument on Friday to deflect criticism of the crude oil deal. It also shared "instructions" from two former US Secretaries of State, including Hillary Clinton...

New Delhi, March 6 The government will use all policy tools and support measures to help domestic exporters cope with the ongoing crisis in West Asia, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.He said that the government has set up an inter-ministerial group to look into the...

New Delhi, March 5 The United States will work with India to ensure that its short- and long-term energy needs are met, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Thursday, amid concerns over disruptions in the flow of crude oil following the crisis in West Asia.Global oil and gas...

New Delhi, March 5 – The pressure tactics of the Donald Trump administration have triggered a change in what was a strengthening India-US relationship, according to an article in a prestigious journal.Indian leaders initially assumed that the United States would prioritize their partnership as...

Jaipur, March 5 Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Thursday that the ongoing conflict in West Asia should end soon and urged the Indian government to uphold its tradition of diplomatic neutrality while taking a clear stance on developments affecting its strategic region.Pilot said...

New York/Seattle, March 5 In a first, a bust of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled in the US state of Montana, as authorities emphasized that the ideals of nonviolence espoused by him are much needed in the current world order.Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, along with Consul General of India...

Kolkata, March 4 Veteran Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy criticized the Centre's response to the West Asia situation and the role of the United States on Wednesday, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "deliberately maintaining silence" in order not to displease US President Donald...

New Delhi, March 2 The Congress on Monday quoted remarks made by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the US in 2005, describing the Iraq invasion as a "mistake," and said a government that stands up for its beliefs as well as its people's interests is also one that is respected across the...