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‘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

Bihar voter list revision is not anti-democratic—India can’t let illegals influence polls

Since all non-NDA Opposition parties seem united in demanding a cancellation of Bihar’s SIR, it’s safe to assume they fear their own vote bank stands to lose the most.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.