Prime Minister Modi Addresses US Congress

Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint meeting of the US Congress was punctuated with multiple standing ovations and frequent applause by the audience. The Indian diaspora could barely contain their excitement and chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Long live Mother India), cheers, whistles and claps were heard throughout the hour-long speech. Continue reading Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

President Trump's India Visit

President Trump sidesteps questions on India’s citizenship law even as violent clashes erupt in Delhi

Wrapping up a two-day whirlwind visit to India, President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on India’s controversial and contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) making it abundantly clear that it is an internal matter of the Modi government. Continue reading President Trump sidesteps questions on India’s citizenship law even as violent clashes erupt in Delhi

President Trump's India Visit

President Trump’s India visit demonstrates “strong and enduring ties” between the two countries: White House

Trump administration official: “India has a strong foundation of democracy. It is a country rich in religious, linguistic and cultural diversity” and “the birthplace of four major world religions”. Continue reading President Trump’s India visit demonstrates “strong and enduring ties” between the two countries: White House

India-US Relations

India’s envoy to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, presents credentials to President Trump

Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu said, “The United States and India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder and face all the problems whether it is on the terrorism front or on the Jihadi culture which is invading the world over”. Continue reading India’s envoy to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, presents credentials to President Trump

US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

Mike Pompeo has muted response to India’s amended citizenship act

Addressing reporters at the State Department following the 2019 US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, “We care deeply and always will about protecting minorities, protecting religious rights everywhere”. Continue reading Mike Pompeo has muted response to India’s amended citizenship act

US-India Business Council

Google CEO Sundar Pichai conferred with 2019 Global Leadership Award

Sundar Pichai, the Indian-American chief executive of internet giant Google, was conferred with the Global Leadership Award at the India Ideas Summit and 44th Annual Meeting of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) held in Washington, DC. Continue reading Google CEO Sundar Pichai conferred with 2019 Global Leadership Award

India-US Relations

Mike Pompeo touts advancing “special partnership” with India, ahead of visit

Referring to the popular BJP election slogan, ‘Modi hai toh mumkin hai’ in the context of ironing out trade differences, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo professed, “Modi makes it possible”. Continue reading Mike Pompeo touts advancing “special partnership” with India, ahead of visit