But there is also a point of potential friction in ties with India: the human rights issues as perceived by some in the US, which is a touchy issue for the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At that hearing, Garcetti said, “Respect for human rights and strong democratic institutions are key elements of our …

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New Delhi, March 13. The United States and India are partnering together to solve some of the world’s toughest development challenges, including climate change, health access and equity, and inclusive economic growth. From March 11-15, US Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) of the Bureau for Asia, Änjali Kaur, is visiting India …

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Both sides reaffirm commitment towards further strengthening bilateral defence relationship New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence of Australia Mr Richard Marles on March 9. Both the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment towards further strengthening the bilateral defence relationship. The telecon was reflective of the …

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New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met an American Jewish Committee (AJC) Delegation led by Mr Ted Deutch in New Delhi on March 7. The meeting was warm and cordial. Defence Minister recalled his previous meeting with AJC in USA many years ago and commended the good work being done by AJC in building bridges …

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New Delhi. The foreign ministers of Quad countries have reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment for a free and open Indo-Pacific and said it strongly supports the rule of law, sovereignty, territorial integrity and peaceful settlement of disputes, in comments seen as an oblique message to China. After External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State …

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