Indo-us Ties
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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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Trending
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This holiday season, who’s ‘Uninvited’ from Goa?
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‘Finding a long-term solution’: More farmers turn to ‘natural farming’ amid climate change challenge
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Latest Manipur killings confirm long-dormant Meitei insurgency is seeing a revival
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Memoir: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter recalls the family’s first few days in Rashtrapati Bhavan
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The Yemenese film about abortion that grabbing attention – and its Indian connections
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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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Video
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Watch: British PM Rishi Sunak, Dutch PM Mark Rutte get locked out of Sunak’s residence briefly
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Watch: Members of new K-Pop boy group Ampers&One cover ‘Chaleya’ song ‘Jawan’
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Watch: Huge audience sings along to ‘Shauq’ with singer Swanand Kirkire in Delhi
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‘You cannot invoke martyrs to ask for votes,’ says TV anchor. Panelist plays PM’s speech in response
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Watch: Fashion show turns Manchester street into runway for models in the rain
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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 Reel
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The Yemenese film about abortion that grabbing attention – and its Indian connections
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Start the week with a film: ‘Somewhere’ is a sensitive look at an actor’s empty life
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Mining town-set film ‘Whispers of Fire and Water’ is an immersive experience
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In Ken Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’, a solidarity that transcends differences
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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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US says its warship conducted ‘innocent passage’ through India’s Exclusive Economic Zone
The US reiterated that its Freedom of Navigation Operations were consistent with international law.
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India conveys its concern to US after warship conducts exercise near Lakshadweep without consent
The Ministry of External Affairs said that the concerned ship was monitored continuously while transiting from the Persian Gulf towards the Malacca Straits.
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US Navy conducts freedom of navigation patrol near Lakshadweep Islands without India’s permission
The country said that New Delhi’s requirement of prior consent for military exercises or maneuvers in the area was ‘inconsistent with international law’.
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The Field
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: Netherlands beat Argentina on penalties to win fifth title
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Pro Kabaddi League: Bengal Warriors pick up comprehensive win; Haryana Steelers pip Dabang Delhi
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IWL 2023-24: East Bengal open campaign with win over Sports Odisha
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England tour of India: Saika Ishaque, Shreyanka Patil spur hosts to consolation win in final T20I
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: NorthEast United FC and Hyderabad FC play out draw