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Topic: US State Department

‘Championed reforms to empower workers’ — US State Dept honours activist Nikhil Dey

Dey, along with 10 others, was named International Anti-Corruption Champion (2023) for his role in mounting peasant & worker empowerment campaigns.

US sanctions 3 Chinese firms for ‘supplying materials’ to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme 

Pakistan reportedly has 170 nuclear warheads. US State Dept claims firms were 'materially contributing to proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery’.

‘Blind support’: US State Dept official quits over US arms transfer to Israel amid war with Hamas

New Delhi: A senior US State Department official has resigned from his post after eleven years of service, citing disagreement with the Joe Biden-led...

US approves $440 million worth of possible arms sales to Taiwan in two deals

Taiwan said the sales would boost the island's resilience against China's 'expanding threats of military & grey zone tactics', which it said has posed 'severe threats' to the country.

US State Dept religious freedom report red-flags India again, cites Bilkis Bano, flogging of Muslim men

In its response, the MEA said the report was based on 'flawed understanding' and that senior official's comments were 'motivated and biased'.

‘Violence never an acceptable form of protest’: US condemns pro-Khalistan stir outside Indian embassy

US committed to taking appropriate steps to protect diplomatic missions, said US State Dept deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel. He also condemned protesters' attack on Indian journalist.

‘Govt impunity, curbs on internet freedom, overburdened courts’ — US human rights report slams India again

Issues highlighted in US Dept of State's latest document for 2022 largely similar to those cited in previous report. Release of Bilkis Bano convicts, marital rape also find mention.

US supports ‘constructive dialogue’ between India & Pakistan, says State spokesperson Ned Price

In a US State Department press briefing, spokesperson Ned Price stated that US is a partner & is willing to support dialogue. However, the decision is to be made by the two countries.

A desi ‘autocade’ & ‘on the move’ meet with Lavrov — highlights from Blinken’s India visit

Asked whether he was enjoying his time in India, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his ‘only frustration’ was not being able to stay a bit longer.

US cites PM Modi in defence of immunity for Saudi Crown Prince over Khashoggi killing

US State Dept is defending immunity granted to Saudi Crown Prince. Declassified report had alleged he 'directly approved' killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.