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'Motivated, biased': India rejects US govt report on religious freedom
India Friday rejected its criticism it in a US State Department report on religious freedom, saying it is unfortunate that "vote bank politics is being practised in international relations". External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the observation on India in the report is based on "motivated inputs and biased views". The annual report on international religious freedom, released by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, alleged that attacks on members of the minority communities, including killings, assaults, and intimidation, took place in India throughout 2021. "We have noted the release of the US State Department 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom, and ill-informed comments by senior US officials," Bagchi said. "It is unfortunate that vote bank politics is being practised in international relations. We would urge that assessments based on motivated inputs and biased views be avoided," he added. Bagchi was responding to media queries on the report "A
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Rajnath Singh exhorts companies to join India's 'Make for World' drive
During his US visit, the minister said he received a positive response from American leadership for co-development, co-production and investments in research and industry in India
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Revived trade policy forum stepping stone for India-US trade agreement
Both nations hope to reach some kind of understanding to resolve issues pertaining to agriculture, non-agriculture goods, services, investments, over the next six to eight minths
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India, US aim for specific Trade Policy Forum outcome by mid 2022
Bilateral trade between both nations expected to surpass $100 billion mark
India, US set to revive Trade Policy Forum after four years
US Trade Representative says priority is to iron out market-access restrictions
Upcoming USTR visit: Chance for India and US to fix thorny bilateral issues
While the agenda for Katherine Tai's visit has not yet been disclosed, the two sides are likely to discuss issues on market access, including tariffs, by reconvening India-US Trade Policy Forum
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India and US launch a hydrogen task force in clean energy push
India-US strategic partnership was revamped after Biden administration took charge
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Officials brief US lawmakers on America's Covid-19 assistance to India
US lawmakers urge the Biden administration to make the military available to bring additional urgent medical supply donations to the country
Biden will prioritise defence partnership with India: Obama-era official
Biden was an early supporter of the India-US relationship and his administration will continue to prioritise the defence and security partnership with New Delhi, Barrack Obama-era administration said
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Trump's India visit: Pradhan, US energy secy discuss strategic partnership
The meeting was attended by the US and Indian energy firms
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With Trump, often symbolism is the substance, says Ashley J Tellis
He tells Aditi Phadnis India will not be able to put off crucial trade and other decisions in its dealing with the US much longer
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Trump visit: Flyers in Ahmedabad told to reach airport 3 hours prior
In a statement, the airport authority asked passengers travelling on that day to keep three hours in hand before scheduled departure of their flights
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Trump visit: Uncertainty continues to loom over Ahmedabad itinerary
No confirmation on visit to Sabarmati Ashram amid speculation that it will be given a miss
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Best of BS Opinion: Trump's India visit, coronavirus outbreak, and more
Why aren't more economists coming back to put down roots in this country?
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Deal or no deal: Trump flip-flops keep all guessing ahead of India visit
On Wednesday, the US president had said a comprehensive trade agreement with India would take much longer to finalise
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India hitting US very hard on trade; will 'talk business' with Modi: Trump
President Trump and First Lady Melania are scheduled to travel to Ahmedabad, Agra, and New Delhi on February 24 and 25
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US has a 'very good' relationship with India, says Donald Trump
Trump, during his meeting with Modi in New York in September, said the two countries are working on a trade deal.
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India, US working on framework for sharing of classified defence technology
The framework will also prescribe specific measures for ensuring safety and security of sensitive technology and classified information when shared with Indian firms