Indo-us Ties
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Awaiting outcome of India’s inquiry into alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist, says United States
‘Washington takes the allegations seriously and expects New Delhi to do the same’, a US State Department spokesperson said on Monday.
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India has always been an open society: S Jaishankar rejects Joe Biden’s ‘xenophobia’ remark
On Wednesday, the United States president said that India, Japan, China and Russia were ‘xenophobic’ countries that did not welcome immigrants.
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US President Joe Biden counts India among ‘xenophobic’ nations that do not welcome immigrants
The president was making a broader statement and respects the country’s partners, the White House clarified.
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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RAW officer allegedly involved in alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist identified by Washington Post
The operation had been cleared by Samant Goel, then the chief of India’s foreign intelligence agency, the newspaper alleged.
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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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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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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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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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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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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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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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The Field
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals