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Florida, April 11 US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Saturday that Washington and New Delhi will closely work together across key sectors, including trade, defense, and energy.Speaking on X after his meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Florida, Gor said, "It was a pleasure to...

Washington, April 11: India and the United States expanded cooperation on energy, critical technologies, and defense during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meetings with senior US officials this week, signaling closer strategic alignment.On the final day of his hectic three-day engagements...

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics during a meeting with the Director of the US security agency, FBI, Kash Patel, in Washington yesterday. The Indian Embassy in the US announced this via a social media post.Mr. Misri is...

Washington, April 8 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri launched the India-US Trade Facilitation Portal here on Wednesday as the two countries aim for a bilateral trade target of USD 500 billion.Misri, who is on a three-day visit to the US, launched the portal at a virtual event that was attended...

Rahul Gandhi targeted the ruling LDF in Kerala and the BJP, alleging that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is in partnership with individuals who "attack minorities" in other parts of the country.Addressing an election gathering, Gandhi reiterated his allegations of a BJP-LDF understanding and...

Lucknow, April 3 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the BJP was blaming the Iran-Israel conflict for a range of domestic issues and said such claims were an attempt to hide policy failures.Responding to a question on the impact of the West Asia situation on...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being a "coward" who handed over the country's energy security to the US and signed a trade deal that was "unfair" to farmers in order to protect...

Nazira (Assam), Apr 1 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that "only one family is looting" everything in the state.Addressing an election rally here in support of Leader of the Opposition and party candidate for Nazira...

Washington, April 1 – US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said he met with President Donald Trump at the White House, adding that the US leader "deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India!". This signals continued focus on ties with New Delhi.Gor shared details of the meeting...

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on March 24th was solely between the two leaders. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made this statement in response to reports claiming that tech...

Washington, March 28 Billionaire Elon Musk participated in the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week, the New York Times reported.Trump had called Modi to discuss the war with Iran on Tuesday, the first interaction between the two...

Washington, March 27 The ongoing conflict in the Gulf could weaken America's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns for partners like India as military resources and attention shift away from Asia, senior former US officials warned.The official said the crisis is already...

Washington, March 24: During a visit to the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Massachusetts, Congressman Jim McGovern engaged with community members in a moment that organizers described as both symbolic and historic.The visit to the temple in Ashland on March 21 marked, organizers said, the first time a...

Washington, March 19 – The ongoing US military operations involving Iran are straining India’s energy security and testing its diplomatic balance, according to Lisa Curtis, a former White House official for South Asia, who said that New Delhi is navigating a complex and increasingly volatile...

New Delhi, March 14 – A message from US President Donald Trump expressing admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was read out at the India Today Conclave 2026 by American far-right activist and Trump loyalist Laura Loomer on Saturday.In the message, the US President reportedly...

New Delhi, March 11 The Congress on Wednesday demanded a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis that has led to energy shortages, saying the people of the country deserve to know the truth.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the energy crisis is deepening in the...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships, aiming to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. According to a top White House official, this move underscores that America's allies in India are "reliable partners"...

Washington, March 10 – US tariffs imposed on India in 2025 triggered a "crisis of trust" between the two countries and slowed momentum in the Quad partnership, according to a report released by Democratic members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.The report states that the steep...

Bengaluru, March 9 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, alleging that India’s sovereignty and independent decision-making are being compromised due to the Central government’s handling of relations with the US.In a strongly...

New York/Washington, March 9 The US has urged India to buy Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to "alleviate" concerns about supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.However, the move, he...