US witnesses 1 million new COVID-19 cases in last week

The United States witnessed a surge of roughly a million new COVID-19 cases in the past week, as it passed 11 million confirmed cases on Sunday, according to figures tabulated by Johns Hopkins University. As the world neared 55 million total confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic, health officials around the US are […]

US offers F-18 fighter jets to India for Naval requirement

Seeking to develop further closer ties with India, the United States of America (USA) has offered its F-18 naval fighter jets for the Indian Navy’s requirements of combat jets for its aircraft carriers. The Indian Navy had a few years ago expressed interest in the acquisition of 57 naval fighter aircraft for operations from its […]

India-US sign defence pact BECA at 2+2 ministerial dialogue

India and the United States on Tuesday signed the much-awaited Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), which is the last of four foundational agreements for strengthening defence ties, allowing the militaries of the two countries to share geospatial information, high-end military technology and classified satellite data on defence-related issues. Defence ministry’s Additional Secretary Jivesh Nandan […]

United States recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian Territory

The United States on Thursday said that it recognises Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Indian territory and strongly oppose China’s assertion on the territory. “For nearly six decades, United States has recognized Arunachal Pradesh is Indian territory. We strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by incursions, by military or civilian incursions […]

India overtakes Brazil to become 2nd worst coronavirus-hit nation as cases reach 42 lakh

India has surpassed Brazil to become the second worst coronavirus-hit nation on Monday, with a record spike of 90,802 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the overall tally past 42 lakh mark. With 4,204,614 infections, India is nearly 70,000 cases ahead of Brazil and also has the fastest-growing caseload. However, the United States, with […]

India-US relations are no longer just another partnership, it is far greater, closer relationship: PM Modi

Sharing stage with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India-US ties are no longer just another partnership, but is a far greater and closer relationship. “India-US relations are no longer just another partnership. It is a far greater and closer relationship. One is ‘land of the free’ the other […]

Trump signals ‘very big’ trade deal with India before US presidential elections

President Donald Trump has signaled that a “big trade” deal might not be on the agenda during his visit to India next week, saying that he is saving “a very big” US-India deal for later. “We can have a trade deal with India, but I am really saving the big deal for later, maybe before […]

US President Donald Trump to visit India on February 24 and 25

US President Donald Trump will visit India from February 24-25, White House announced on Monday (local time). “President @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS will travel to India from February 24-25 to visit Prime Minister @narendramodi! The trip will further strengthen the U.S.-India strategic partnership & highlight the strong & enduring bonds between the American & Indian people,” […]

US Senate acquits Donald Trump of impeachment charges

United States President Donald Trump was acquitted of all charges by the US Senate in the impeachment trial here on Wednesday. First, in a 52-48 vote, the US president was found not guilty of the charge of abuse of power. Then again he was acquitted of the second impeachment article: obstruction of Congress with 53-47 […]