Indo-us Ties
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US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India for $3.99 billion
The proposed sale ‘will improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability’, said Washington.
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After report about ‘stalled’ drone deal with India, US says it continues to discuss proposal
A report in ‘The Wire’ claimed that Washington held back the proposal till New Delhi investigated an alleged plot to kill a Sikh separatist.
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Democracy, human rights part of regular discussion with India, says US secretary of state
Antony Blinken made the comments after he was asked how rising Hindu nationalism in India might be tainting the country’s image of a pluralistic society.
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Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Joe Biden regularly engages with India on human rights issues, says White House
The statement was in response to a question if Narendra Modi’s visit to the US was ‘problematic’ when there were ‘obvious human rights concerns’ in India.
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India objects to United States F-16 jet equipment deal with Pakistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed New Delhi’s concerns in a call with Washington’s Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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I will actively bring up human rights, says US president’s nominee for India envoy
Eric Garcetti added that he intended to engage directly with civil society groups in the country.
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Video
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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US to terminate retaliation duties against India as it reaches agreement on digital tax
India and some other countries had imposed taxes on foreign digital services, which the US considered to be unfair to its big technology companies.
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India and US call for prosecution of 2008 Mumbai terror attackers
US President Joe Biden backed India on permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council and entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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Trade holds great significance in India-US ties, Narendra Modi tells Joe Biden
This was the first time that Modi and Biden met in person after the latter became the US president in January.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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‘Every democracy a work in progress’: US state secretary after meeting civil society groups in India
At the round-table, Antony Blinken reportedly discussed matters such as freedom of the press, farmers’ protests, anti-conversion laws and minority rights.
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated US ambassador to India
A close ally of President Joe Biden, he was the co-chair of his inaugural committee.
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‘Value partnership with India,’ says US on warship in Lakshadweep, insists it was routine operation
A destroyer ship of the US Navy had passed through India’s exclusive economic zone on April 7 without permission.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants