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Topic: Washington DC

‘India, US see each other as very desirable, optimal, comfortable partners’, says Jaishankar

External affairs minister addressed the Indian diaspora at the ‘Colors of Friendship’ event at India House in Washington DC.

North Korea silent on US soldier who dashed across military border

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the Pentagon had reached out to counterparts in North Korea, but Pyongyang has yet to respond to the incident.

Attacking Modi in US shows IAMC using Indian Muslims as pawns

Narratives propagated by the likes of IAMC often rely on select stories, and it is concerning that the Western media accepts them without delving into the ground realities

Pakistan just can’t get rid of its embassy building in DC. Now authorities declare it unsafe

The Building Enforcement Unit of the Department of Buildings Washington inspected the property and deemed it to be blighted.

‘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.

Indian journalist ‘attacked’ at pro-Amritpal protest in Washington, embassy condemns ‘wanton violence’

Journalist Lalit K Jha early Sunday claimed he was hit by a protester and shared a video of verbal abuse he faced outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC

Over $1mn raised through crowdfunding for family of Pakistani driver killed in US carjacking

Mohammad Anwar, a 66-year-old Uber driver, was killed in Washington DC last week. Two girls, aged 13 and 15, have been charged with his murder.

Don’t be under illusion that India is a top priority for US. We’re not the ‘I’ in CRIMEAN

No matter how much India yearns for US approval, not being an attention spot in Washington’s radar is a good thing.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.