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India well placed to face, address emerging challenges: Amb Sandhu

India is now well placed to face and address emerging challenges and complexities, both locally and internationally, the country's top diplomat here said on Tuesday. India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu made the remarks after unfurling the national flag at India House at a ceremony attended by a large number of Indian-Americans. "Since the time of independence, we have overcome great odds, and today, India stands tall as a shining example of democracy, and pluralism, and as a bright spot in the global economic landscape, Sandhu said. "Our achievements and our global standing are built on the relentless efforts of all our citizens, on the zeal of India's youth, and on determined political leadership. It comes as no surprise that India is now, the world's 5th largest economy, 3rd largest tech startup base, that over 80% Indians have bank accounts, and over 99% have a unique digital identity, he said. "We're creating a new university every week, and 2 new colleges every

US-India relationship has never been so stronger, says Congressman Khanna

The US is going to continue to expand its engagement with India to make it one of the most important relationships of the 21st century, influential US Congressman Ro Khanna said on Monday. Currently on a visit to India, the Indian-American lawmaker said deeper cooperation between India and the US in areas of critical technologies and defence would be beneficial not only for the two countries but for the globe. Khanna and Congressman Michael Waltz, the two co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, are leading a Congressional delegation to India. "The India-US relationship has never been so stronger. It is building on defence cooperation, economic cooperation, technology cooperation, cooperation on climate," Khanna said. The Congressman also described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the US as very successful. "The prime minister's visit to the United States was a success. President (Joe) Biden comes here (India) in September. We a

US Independence Day: Envoy Garcetti raises toast to US-India Dosti

The US ambassador to India recalled his visit to Ahmedabad and said that it is still the best visit he ever had since he came to India

US lawmakers travelling to India to be present during PM Modi's address

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers are travelling to India to participate in the Red Ford address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 among other things, according to an official statement. The bi-partisan Congressional delegation is led by Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Congressman Michael Waltz. The two are co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans. The lawmakers will visit Red Fort where the Prime Minister will address the nation on August 15th, India's Independence Day. They will meet with business, tech, government, and Bollywood leaders in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi and visit Raj Ghat, a historic memorial dedicated to Gandhi, the media release said. Khanna and Waltz will be joined by Congressmen Deborah Ross, Kat Cammack, Shri Thanedar, and Jasmine Crockett along with Rich McCormick and Ed Case. For Congressman Khanna, this is history coming full circle. His grandfather Amarnath Vidyalankar was an Indian freedo

US lawmakers to declare Aug 15 national day of Celebration of 2 democracies

Led by Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar, a group of US lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to declare India's Independence Day as a National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies. The resolution expresses the belief that the strong partnership between the United States and India, rooted in shared democratic values, will continue to advance global democracy and foster peace, stability, and prosperity for all nations. Introduced byThanedar and co-sponsored by Congressman Buddy Carter and Brad Sharman, the resolution seeks to declare August 15, India's Independence Day as the National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Official State Visit to the United States on June 22, anchored the United States and India in a new level of trust and mutual understanding based on common interests and shared commitments to freedom, democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, and respect fo

PM Modi thanks US for returning over 100 rare, ancient Indian artefacts

"I would like to thank the US Government for returning these items, which testify to our proud heritage. Even during my visit to the US in 2016 and 2021, many similar artefacts were returned to India"

India, US collaboration has extended to new initiative: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, specific commitments were made with regard to Micron Technology, Lam Research and Applied Materials

PM Modi's trip was 'most extraordinary' visit in the history: Garcetti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic state visit to the United States last month was the "most extraordinary" visit in the history of this bilateral relationship, America's Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Thursday. "We've had some very large moments in the past... But this was probably the deepest and widest agenda of not just aspirations, but real deliverable things for our economy, for defence, the four Ps as I call them, peace, prosperity, the planet and the people that we represent," he said. Prime Minister Modi last month travelled to the US on his maiden state visit during which he held wide-ranging talks with President Joe Biden. Modi also addressed the joint session of the US Congress, becoming the first Indian leader to do so twice. "It was the most extraordinary visit, I think, certainly in the history of US-India relations, Garcetti told PTI in an interview. Since the historic state visit, he noted, there has been no let up. "Both my colleagues in India have

US working with India on co-producing extended-range artillery: Pentagon

The US is working with India on proposals to co-produce extended-range artillery and infantry vehicles to meet its operational requirements along its border with China and address its "coercion and harassment", a top Pentagon official said on Thursday. The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over-three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh. This is part of the unprecedented steps being undertaken by the Biden administration to enable its allies and partners to contribute to deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region, said Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, in prepared opening remarks for his Congressional hearing on China. The hearing is taking place at a time when relations between the US and China have been hit badly amid disputes over human rights, access to technology, China's territorial claims in the South China and East China seas and threats against self-governing Taiwan. Pentagon, he said, is supporting

First Solar to invest billions of dollars in India's solar panel production

During PM Modi's visit to the US, both nations pledged to establish investment platforms to attract international private finance and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects in India

India's role critical in combating spread of synthetic drugs: US envoy

Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): Stating that India is a global leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, US special envoy Uzra Zeya said that New Delhi's role is critical in combating the spread of synthetic drugs.US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights made the remarks at the 4th US-India Counternarcotics Working Group meeting here in Washington.Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu also said that India and the US are working to expand the scope of bilateral cooperation in drug policy."Translating vision into action! Delighted to join opening session of India-US Counter Narcotics Working Group in #WashingtonDC. Important discussions ahead as we consolidate bilateral cooperation in drug policy and work to expand its scope as guided by PM @narendramodi & President Joe Biden @POTUS," the Indian envoy said on Twitter.Addressing the session, Uzra Zeya said, "Prime Minister Modi's official state visit reaffirmed that the US-India

US' relationship with India stronger than ever: WH after PM Modi's visit

America's relationship with India is stronger than ever, the White House said Wednesday nearly a month after the historic Official State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States. "The visit last month was extremely successful and important. The relationship with India is stronger than ever and, as you know, we announced a range of key deliverables, some of them are being implemented," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily news conference. "We have remained very optimistic as it relates to our long-term future and relationship with India. And we believe that's going to continue," Jean-Pierre said. Responding to another question on the I2U2 the new grouping that includes the US, India, Israel and the UAE she said this is already deepening those partnerships among four countries. "Those four countries and beyond and evidenced by existing projects and initiatives. There is still a strong future with I2U2, and so we're really ...

India-US defence relationship robust, increasing in scope: US General

Describing India as a strategic partner to the United States, a top American general has told lawmakers that the India-US military-to-military relationship is robust and increasing in scope and sophistication. "India is a strategic partner to the United States. Our military-to-military relationship is robust and increasing in scope and sophistication," General Charles Q. Brown told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "If confirmed, my strategy would be to continue to bolster the Major Defence Partnership with India by expanding our existing bilateral military-to-military dialogues and defence industrial and technology cooperation," Brown said in written response to a question. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or "Quad" with the US, Japan, India, and Australia as its members is designed to uphold the international rules-based order, ensure freedom of navigation, promote democratic values, improve

India, US notify WTO about mutually resolving four trade disputes

India and the US have informed the WTO that they have mutually resolved three more trade disputes, in line with the commitment made by the two countries last month. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has already issued a similar communication on July 17 with regard to one of the six disputes. Notification for the remaining two would also come on the WTO website. The two nations have already communicated to the WTO about mutually resolving all six disputes. In three separate notifications to the WTO, the two countries have asked the Geneva-based body to terminate these disputes. "The parties confirm their agreement that the panel report...may not be adopted by the DSB (dispute settlement body), as through their mutually agreed solution the dispute has been terminated," one of the communications of the WTO said on Tuesday. The six disputes include three initiated by India and as many by the US. These disputes are Indian complaint against the US with regard to the imposition of ...

We have been working to return art that needs to be in India: Garcetti

The envoys remarks come at a time when more than 105 antiquities, spanning a period from 2nd-3rd Century CE to 18th-19th Century CE, are being repatriated to India by the American authorities

India, US mutually resolve all 6 trade disputes at WTO following PM's visit

India and the US have mutually resolved all six trade disputes pending at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in line with the commitment made by the two countries during the US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month, an official said. The official said that both countries have informed the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) about the resolution of all the pending disputes. The WTO has already issued a communication with regard to one of the disputes related to the imposition of additional customs duties by India on 28 US products. The official added that the remaining five communications would also be issued by the WTO. "The United States and India are pleased to notify the DSB (dispute settlement body), in accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that the parties have reached a mutually agreed solution to the matter raised in this dispute," according to a communication of the WTO dated July 17. The

India, US to boost ties, look for alternatives to fund energy transition

India and the US on Monday committed to strengthening bilateral ties and actively pursue the G20 agenda, which includes taking coordinated action to deal with climate change and look forward to alternate mechanisms to fund energy transition. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting here. Sitharaman, in her statement, expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and looked forward to new investment opportunities through alternate investment platforms for renewable energy. The US and India's collaboration spans across a range of economic issues, including commercial and technological collaboration, strengthening supply chains, and catalysing the clean energy transition, Yellen said. "In particular, we look forward to working with India on an investment platform to deliver a lower cost of capital and increased private investment to speed ..

Modi's visit to US sparked unprecedented partnership for prosperity: USIBC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to the US last month has sparked an unprecedented partnership for prosperity and security, US-India Business Council said on Thursday. "Prime Minister Modi's visit to the United States has paved the way for a new era of collaboration between India and the US, bolstering partnerships across multiple domains that will drive prosperity and security for both nations and their global allies," USIBC president Atul Keshap said. With an unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, innovation, and addressing global challenges, the US-India partnership has reached unparalleled depths and scope, he said in a statement. The recent visit of Modi to the US was remarkably successful, fostering a strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries. "Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the US bestowed the highest honour by arranging for President Biden and Mrs. Biden to meet with the PM throughout his entire stay in Washington

India, US should work together to challenge China's aggression: Congressman

'I have a lot of respect for India and tremendous accomplishment India has done India and United States need to work strongly together to challenge the aggression from China,' Thanedar said

US, India withdraw 6 trade disputes: Will this bonhomie sustain over time?

India and the US, despite their robust diplomatic ties, have quibbled on trade issues over the years and across administrations