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In Eric Garcetti, the Biden admin may finally get an ambassador to India

US President Joe Biden nominated Eric Garcetti for the post of ambassador to India in July 2021, but the Senate has held up his confirmation

It is an embarrassment not to have a US Ambassador to India, says Senator

The absence of a US Ambassador to India for more than two years now is an embarrassment, a top Democratic Senator said Thursday, floating the idea of an "equally qualified" candidate if the current nominee Eric Garcetti is not able to get enough votes for a Senatorial confirmation. Garcetti, 52, a former Mayor of Los Angeles, was nominated by President Joe Biden for US Ambassador to India in July 2021. His nomination was not brought to the Senate floor for a vote as the ruling Democratic Party did not have enough support to get him through. "It is an embarrassment that we say this is one of the most valuable relationships in the world, and yet we've not appointed an ambassador," Senator Mark Warner, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, told PTI when asked about the issue. Warner, who was part of a Congressional delegation to India last week, said that Indians also raised the issues of the absence of an ambassador at this important time. "I think that the message

Garcetti well-qualified to serve as US Ambassador to India: White House

Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is well-qualified to serve as the US Ambassador to India, the White House said Thursday. The statement comes days after influential senator Chuck Grassley opposed Garcetti's nomination as he faces an allegation of sexual harassment by one of his staff members. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, however, told reporters at her daily news conference that a diplomat in India is a priority. As you know, this is a priority and continues to be a priority for us. Mayor Garcetti is well-qualified to serve in this vital role, she said. Grassley's remarks on the Senate floor came amidst the White House intensifying its efforts to push Garcetti in the position which has remained vacant for nearly two years. India currently chairs G20, resulting in scores of diplomatic activities between the two countries, and the Biden administration wants to have its envoy in New Delhi at the earliest. Garcetti, who served as the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles f

US will be key partner in creation of new India: Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu

The US will be a key partner in the journey of India in the next 25 years as the country aspires to ascend to new heights of prosperity, Taranjit Singh Sandhu said

US Senator lifts hold on ambassadorial nominee confirmation to India

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley had put a hold on Garcetti's nomination, saying that his staffers are conducting an investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against one of his employees

Garcetti's handling of sexual harassment case imperils his India envoy job

The White House has continued to stand by the nomination of Garcetti, 51, who served as co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign.

Senate approves Eric Garcetti's nomination as US Ambassador to India

The Senate Committee has approved LA Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination as US Ambassador to India

Newsmaker: US Ambassador-Designate Eric Garcetti and the agenda for India

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (50) had to face searching questions from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when it debated his nomination as ambassador to India.

Explained: Challenges for Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to India

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been selected by President Biden to serve as ambassador to India. What challenges will he face with regard to the situation in Afghanistan and the ongoing tensions between India and China on the LAC? How will aspects of India's domestic politics impact Garcetti's work? Watch the video to understand the challenges facing Garcetti.

Newsmaker: Meet Eric Garcetti, Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to India

A one-time vice-presidential candidate is likely to have a closer relationship with the US president unlike some past residents of Roosevelt House

Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as his envoy to India

US President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as his ambassador to India. If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India's Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration. Early this week, Juster was appointed as distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Announcing the nomination along with several other ambassadors, the White House said Eric M Garcetti has been the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles since 2013, following 12 years as a member of the City Council, including six as Council President. As Mayor, Garcetti oversees the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere, the largest municipal utility in the country, and one of the busiest airports in the world. He led LA's successful bid to return the summer Olympic Games to American soil for the first time in three decades. He currently chairs LA Metro, the country's second-busiest transit agency, which is building or extending 1

Biden expected to nominate LA Mayor as US ambassador to India: Reports

President Joe Biden is expected to nominate Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, a trusted political ally, as America's next ambassador to India, according to media reports

US President Joe Biden to make formal announcements on ambassadors soon

US President Joe Biden is expected to soon make formal announcements on several ambassadorial positions, the White House has said.

Biden considering naming LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as Ambassador to India

US President Joe Biden is considering naming Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as Ambassador to India

New US envoy to United Nations gets red carpet welcome from Russia

Noting Thomas-Greenfield''s decades as a US diplomat, he said "it''s always easier to interact with professionals"

India-US defence, security ties stronger than ever: Ambassador Sandhu

"Our defence and security ties are stronger than ever before," Sandhu told PTI in a recent interview

India defence ties stronger than ever, last four years stand out: US envoy

Juster underlined the unprecedented increase in the two militaries' ability to operate together

Ex-US Ambassador to India Richard Verma joins Mastercard as executive VP

In this capacity, Verma will oversee the company's public policy, regulatory affairs and litigation teams around the world, Mastercard said in a statement

$350-mn US Consulate office complex in Hyderabad to be ready next year

US Ambassador reviews progress of the facility, announces completion of a US-funded restoration of 17th century Qutb Shahi Tombs, visit Tata-Lockheed unit