Arul Louis- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a high-level segment of the UN conference to combat desertification on Monday with a “good” announcement on efforts against the phenomenon that is a threat to climate, according to the top UN official dealing with it. The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat […]
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Modi to visit US in September for UN Climate Summit, community meeting in Houston
Arul Louis (IANS)- When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the US in September for the Climate Action Summit convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, he is expected to visit Houston to attend a massive Indian diaspora rally, according to a source familiar with the preliminary planning. While his participation in the climate summit […]
Indian tariffs on US products ‘no longer acceptable’: Trump
IANS- US President Donald Trump again hit out at India over the issue of tariffs on Tuesday, less than a fortnight after he discussed the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan and both agreed to address the issue. Trump’s attack in a tweet came just as trade officials of the two countries […]
US commerce head expects economic reforms with Modi’s ‘strong, decisive mandate’
Arul Louis- Congratulating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his “strong and decisive mandate”, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that Washington looked forward to working with him “to address our mutual trade opportunities, and investment potential”. Speaking at the India Ideas Summit of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington on Thursday, he […]
US Welcomes Modi’s Comment on Inclusivity says He and Trump Enjoy Good Chemistry
indica News Bureau- Welcoming the post-election statement of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on inclusivity, the United States on Thursday said that India-US relationship is headed for a positive trajectory under Modi 2.0 as the two leaders enjoy personal chemistry. “We certainly welcome Prime Minister Modi’s post-election statements that have emphasized inclusivity that no one […]
More than nine in 10 NRIs supported Modi FIIDS
indica News Bureau- As many a 93.9 percent of Non-Resident Indian (NRI)s living in the United States supported the re-election of the Narendra Modi led government during the recently concluded general elections according to a survey carried out by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) FIIDS said where the questions were mostly […]
BJP promises to make India 3rd largest economy by 2030
IANS- Declaring its aim to make India the third largest economy in the world by 2030, the BJP on Monday promised to promote investment-driven growth to build a “New India” and make it a $10 trillion economy by 2032. “We aspire to make India the third largest economy in the world by 2030. This implies […]
How a chance meeting with PM inspired this Grammy winner to dedicate music to environment
IANS- A chance meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2015 in New Delhi inspired Bengaluru-based Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej to dedicate his life and music to the cause of environment. Since then, Kej, who has represented India on global fora, performing at venues including the United Nations General Assembly in New […]
‘Feeling good to be back home’: IAF pilot Abhinandan after released by Pak
indica News Bureau- Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was captured by Pakistanis on February 27 after his MiG-21 crashed in Pakistani territory, has returned to India on March 1. Dressed in a blue coat, grey trousers and white shirt, he was received by senior Border Security Force officers at 9:21 […]
‘Modi has laid the foundation for the next 25 years’: John Chambers
Ritu Jha – John Chambers, Chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has been honored with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award conferred by the Government of India, in 2019. Known as a leading figure in technology and a speaker and mentor, he has also been a great advocate of India […]