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Jaishankar, Blinken discuss potential of economic corridor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken held discussions on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and its potential to generate high-standard infrastructure investments, the US State Department said in a statement.

2023-09-29T01:29:30.176276+00:00 IST

Jaishankar participates in discussion on critical, emerging tech

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday participated in a discussion on India-US collaboration on critical and emerging technology, aimed at creating resilient supply chains.

2023-09-28T23:42:43.638166+00:00 IST

“Something dangerous happening in America”: Joe Biden

Issuing blunt new warnings about his predecessor Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House, US President Joe Biden cited “potential threats” to the country’s democracy, stating that something “dangerous” is happening in America.

2023-09-28T23:03:07.994662+00:00 IST

“They can speak for themselves…”: US on Indian response on Canada

During the press briefing, State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller was asked whether the issue of Canadian allegations will be raised during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s meeting with his US counterpart Antony Blinken.

2023-09-28T21:51:26.602735+00:00 IST

Ramaswamy vows to end "birthright citizenship" for immigrants

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy reiterated a 2015 proposal by former President Donald Trump of ending the birthright citizenship in the US, The Washinton Post reported on Thursday.

2023-09-28T21:28:48.282426+00:00 IST

Chinese hackers stole 60,000 US State Department emails

The Chinese hackers breached multiple US governments and stole around 60,000 emails from senior State Department officials in May this year, CNN reported citing a Senate staffer.

2023-09-28T20:59:29.059285+00:00 IST

US: EAM Jaishankar meets counterpart Antony Blinken for talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington DC, and the two leaders affirmed hope for positive outcomes from the bilateral talks.

2023-09-28T20:26:18.649508+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Tai, discusses India-US trade ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and discussed the expanding trade and economic relationship between India and the US.

2023-09-28T19:46:48.967052+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar, US NSA Jake Sullivan meet in Washington DC

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

2023-09-28T14:54:37.530261+00:00 IST

US "disappointed" by Solomon Islands PM's absence from Summit

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) gathered at the White House, where US President Joe Biden urged leaders to "recommit to each other".

2023-09-28T14:23:39.723432+00:00 IST

Republican presidential debate ends with Trump as front-runner

As per CNN, the seven GOP contenders in Wednesday (US local time) night’s showdown at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California provided a handful of memorable moments, including former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley unloading what often seemed like the entire field’s pent-up frustration with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

2023-09-28T06:28:55.605547+00:00 IST

US Mission to India surpasses one million Visas in 2023

The US Mission to India has reached and surpassed the goal to process one million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023. 

2023-09-28T06:16:06.453860+00:00 IST

US State Secretary launches Global Music Diplomacy Initiative

The Global Music Diplomacy Initiative aims to leverage public-private partnerships to create a music ecosystem that expands economic equity and the creative economy, ensures societal opportunity and inclusion, and increases access to education.

2023-09-28T04:31:45.626042+00:00 IST

India clearly one of most important voices and champion of Global

Lauding India's support for emerging economies in the southern hemisphere and calling it as one of the most important voice and champions of the global south, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, said that the foundation sees India's ability to be a “global leader.”

2023-09-28T03:37:23.900740+00:00 IST

US: EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington DC; set to meet Blinken

Jaishankar arrived from New York in DC. He will be meeting his US counterpart Antony Blinken during his visit along with White House officials, members of the US administration, business leaders and think tanks.

2023-09-28T00:39:44.178059+00:00 IST

US: Biden administration announces visa-free travel for Israelis

By November 30, Israeli nationals should be able to enter the US without a visa, according to an official. They may remain for up to 90 days as part of the programme. The US Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security jointly announced the inclusion of Israel into US' Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

2023-09-27T21:35:53.980589+00:00 IST

'Narratives by international media on Manipur hold no ground'

A Christian social activist from Mizoram, Alinery Lianhlawng, told the United Nations that the narratives peddled by the international media on Manipur violence hold no ground and India’s northeast region has rich ethnic diversity.

2023-09-27T21:21:08.770180+00:00 IST

There's hardly anybody...supporting Khalistan: Sant Singh Chatwal

Indian-American businessman Sant Singh Chatwal said that more than 99 per cent of the Sikhs love India, and there is a very small number who support Khalistan, adding that those extremist elements who are talking about the issue have never ever been to Punjab.

2023-09-27T21:20:22.211725+00:00 IST

US: 4th ‘World Cultural Festival’ to celebrate diverse cultures

World Cultural Festival 2023, a global celebration will be taking place in Washington, DC, showing cultural performances across different countries and providing platforms for artists to showcase their talent.

2023-09-27T20:08:46.978732+00:00 IST

American soldier who crossed into North Korea, back in US custody

Travis King, the young American soldier who crossed the border on foot from South Korea into North Korea in July, was back in US custody, Voice of America reported on Wednesday.

2023-09-27T20:07:17.108385+00:00 IST

India-Canada row didn’t come up in Jaishankar, Blinken meeting

US State Department on Wednesday informed that the India-Canada diplomatic standoff regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar didn’t come up during last week's meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

2023-09-27T19:52:53.031052+00:00 IST