Narendra Modi calls Joe Biden, discusses coronavirus crisis, climate change, bilateral ties

The prime minister also congratulated Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

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· Nov 18, 2020 · 08:00 am

S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discuss ‘destabilising actions’ in Ladakh

US State Department Spokesperson Cale Brown said that the two leaders also discussed efforts to control the coronavirus pandemic and the Afghan peace process.

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· Aug 07, 2020 · 09:20 am

Two US legislators tell India that close relations between Delhi, Washington needed to counter China

But Eliot Engel and Michael T McCaul also wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that the situation in Kashmir has not yet normalised.

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· Aug 06, 2020 · 01:00 pm

H-1B visa: Joe Biden says he will revoke suspension if elected as US president

Biden said India was a ‘natural partner’ of the US and strengthening ties between the two countries would be a matter of high priority for him.

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· Jul 02, 2020 · 01:45 pm

US to investigate India, other countries for levying taxes on digital services provided by its firms

India will reportedly oppose the move as it believes it has not violated multilateral rules.

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· Jun 03, 2020 · 12:35 pm

Dismayed by White House ‘unfollowing’ Modi, Kovind on Twitter, says Rahul Gandhi

A White House official said its Twitter handle ‘typically follows’ the accounts of officials from host countries during a presidential visit briefly.

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· Apr 30, 2020 · 09:13 am

Donald Trump says he may ‘never feel excited again about a crowd’ after going to India

Calling India a country of ‘great love’ and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a ‘great leader’, the US president added that his trip was a worthwhile experience.

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· Mar 01, 2020 · 04:54 pm

‘Democratic traditions unite US and India,’ says Mike Pompeo after Donald Trump’s visit

Acting Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice G Wells hailed Trump’s visit, and said ‘excellent progress’ had been made for US-India relations.

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· Feb 28, 2020 · 08:36 am

India-US reaffirm ties, ask Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used to launch terror attacks

Donald Trump reasserted United States’ support to India for permanent membership on a reformed United Nations Security Council.

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· Feb 26, 2020 · 11:32 am

‘Very inspiring’: Melania Trump after attending ‘happiness class’ in Delhi government school

The US first lady said she was inspired to see that students begin their day by practising mindfulness and connecting with nature.

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· Feb 25, 2020 · 05:52 pm

Agreed to start negotiations on ‘big trade deal’ with US, says Modi after talks with Trump

The American president said the primary focus of his discussions with Modi had been to form a bilateral economic relationship that would be fair and reciprocal.

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· Feb 25, 2020 · 02:15 pm

Donald Trump, Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral partnership, trade deal today

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh turned down an invite to the state banquet organised in honour of Trump’s first visit to India.

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· Feb 25, 2020 · 08:44 am