Indo-us Ties
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
Trending
-
Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
-
Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
-
Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
-
The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
-
Mine but not really mine: Why ‘owning’ digital items doesn’t feel the same
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
Video
-
Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
-
Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
-
Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
-
Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
-
Eco India, Episode 258: Is repurposing waste saving the environment from further degradation?
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
-
Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
-
Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
-
In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
-
‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
-
Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
-
‘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.
Scroll Staff
-
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.
Scroll Staff
-
‘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.
Scroll Staff
The Field
-
IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
-
Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
-
Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju – inexperienced, expected to fail, but the chosen Candidate
-
Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest winner in history of Candidates tournament
-
ISL 2024: Vikram Partap Singh bounced back from tragedy to reach great heights in breakthrough year