Senate Confirmation Hearing for Kenneth Juster

Kenneth Juster, President Trump’s choice for Ambassador to India, queried on trade, human rights at Senate hearing

Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kenneth Juster pledged, if confirmed as Washington’s top diplomat in Delhi, he will work to “advance the strategic partnership with India, a relationship that is critical to our national security and economic interests”, he said. Continue reading Kenneth Juster, President Trump’s choice for Ambassador to India, queried on trade, human rights at Senate hearing

US-India Business Council

Vice President Joe Biden: Our Goal is to be India’s Best Friend

On the eve of the integral India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue and just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden has declared: “Our goal is to be India’s best friend”. Continue reading Vice President Joe Biden: Our Goal is to be India’s Best Friend

Diwali at US State Department

US Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts First-Ever Diwali Celebration at State Department

US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted the first-ever Diwali celebration at the State Department. It was a testament to the growing popularity of the festival of lights in America and the rising clout of the Indian-American community. Continue reading US Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts First-Ever Diwali Celebration at State Department

Donald Trump Addresses Anti-Terror Rally in Edison

Donald Trump: India and the US “are going to be best friends”

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told a large Indian-American crowd in Edison, New Jersey: “I am a big fan of Hindu and I am a big fan of India. Big, big fan. Let me start by stating right up front that if I’m elected president, the Indian and Hindu community will have a true friend in the White House. That I can guarantee you”. Continue reading Donald Trump: India and the US “are going to be best friends”

Diwali on Capitol Hill

First Ever Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill – A Resounding Success

The first ever Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill underscored the immense importance that bipartisan members of Congress accord to India-US relations and their keen recognition of the flourishing Indian-American community. Continue reading First Ever Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill – A Resounding Success

Prime Minister Modi at Arlington National Cemetery

Prime Minister Modi Begins Washington Visit by Honoring the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

Prime Minister Modi began his Washington visit on a solemn, powerfully symbolic note, by laying wreaths at the Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi Begins Washington Visit by Honoring the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

Prime Minister Modi Addresses US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s Address to Congress Draws Multiple Standing Ovations, Sustained Applause

Prime Minister Modi received a remarkable welcome on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, where he addressed a joint session of the US Congress – a welcome befitting the leader of the world’s largest democracy and underscoring the immense importance US lawmakers accord to bilateral ties. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi’s Address to Congress Draws Multiple Standing Ovations, Sustained Applause

President Obama in India

President Obama, Prime Minister Modi Bond Over Tea and More

Bonding over ‘Chai pe Charcha’ (conversation over tea) and a walk-cum-talk on the sprawling lawns of Hyderabad House following intensive discussions, President Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi emerged after some three hours to address a packed press conference. Continue reading President Obama, Prime Minister Modi Bond Over Tea and More

Prime Minister Modi Addresses USIBC Reception

Prime Minister Modi Addresses American Business Leaders in DC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to US business leaders was clear and concise: Come, invest in India; the queue will get very long. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi Addresses American Business Leaders in DC