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Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Topic: US-India

‘Good friends talk’, US will continue to flag treatment of Muslims in India, says top diplomat

US Deputy Secretary Richard Verma said Washington DC would not hesitate to bring up the issue with New Delhi as part of the two countries’ bilateral dialogue.

Global confidence in Biden lowest, Indians’ faith in US President plummets since last yr — Pew survey

However, this year, twice the number of Indians are confident Biden will do the right thing in world affairs than those who aren't. 42% have same confidence in his predecessor Trump.

‘Not many vibrant democracies in world than India’: White House applauds people voting in India

White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby passed the comment while addressing a news conference in Washington.

US doubles down, says ‘closely monitoring’ Kejriwal’s arrest, ‘freezing’ of Congress bank accounts

This came just hours after India summoned a senior American diplomat over earlier remarks by the US State Department about Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest.

‘US soil being used for terrorist activities against India’: Indian Americans tell FBI, DoJ

In a meeting with federal agencies, the community leaders expressed concern over increasing hate crimes against Hindus and the law enforcement's ability to take any action.

Wife of Indian student attacked in Chicago writes to EAM Jaishankar — ‘such attacks becoming common’

Syed Mazahir Ali, 35, was robbed by 4 unidentified assailants Tuesday. His wife says Indian students abroad 'need better protection. At least 5 have died in US over past one month.

US consular team processes record high 1.4 million visas for Indians in 2023, wait time down by 75%

The US Embassy & Consulates in India say Indians now represent 1 out of every 10 US visa applicants around the world. 2023 saw 60% increase in demand for visas.

Jaishankar on two-day visit to Iran, amid US-UK airstrikes against Tehran-backed Houthi rebels

Jaishankar's visit also comes weeks after India-bound MV Chem Pluto was struck by drones, allegedly of Iranian origin, and MV Saibaba with 25 Indian crew was attacked by Houthis.

US Democrats are divided on Modi. Biden cancelling Republic Day visit is proof

Joe Biden’s approval of Narendra Modi has come at a political cost. The US President’s proximity to India’s PM is concerning to the Democratic Party.

Biotech in India-US initiative iCET can aid access to & availability of drugs — Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

iCET, an initiative to develop critical and emerging technologies, has just brought biotech & other digital infra within its ambit. Biocon founder was speaking at Global Technology Summit.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.