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White House: Relationship with India “stronger than ever”
Stating that the India-US relationship is “stronger than ever”, the White House reemphasized on Wednesday that there is still a strong future with the I2U2 framework and the grouping is deepening partnerships between the member nations.
US Secret Service ends White House cocaine probe, says it is inconclusive
The US Secret Service has ended its investigation of cocaine discovered at the White House earlier this month. In a statement on Thursday, the Secret Service said that it had attempted to determine a suspect through fingerprints, DNA traces and video evidence, but had not been able to do so.
Lab tests confirm substance found at White House was cocaine
The lab testing for a white, powdered substance, found at the White House on Sunday, has come back positive, a spokesman for the Secret Service told CNN. Previous field testing revealed a positive result for cocaine, but the drug was submitted for additional investigation and testing, the Secret Service had said earlier.
White House condemns online intimidation of WSJ journalist Sabrina Siddiqui
It was inevitable in the current climate of social media toxicity and invective that the Wall Street Journal’s White House correspondent Sabrina Siddiqui would be harassed and intimidated online for asking an anodyne question of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Online harassment of Wall St Journal reporter ‘unacceptable’, says White House
The online harassment of Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his joint press conference with US President Joe Biden last week on religious rights and free speech, is “unacceptable”, the White House said.
Biden administration announces $42 bn high-speed internet program
The Biden administration has announced a more than $42 billion plan to expand high-speed internet access in the country. The White House said in a press release on Monday that more than 8.5 million households and small businesses are still in areas where there is no high-speed internet infrastructure, and millions more struggle with limited or unreliable internet options.
Who was the Indian-origin woman with President Biden’s daughter?
Soon after the White House released the guest list for the state dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google search began registering hits for Seema Sadanandan. And when she walked in with Ashley Biden, the US President’s daughter, Google searches for Sadanandan surged, with a spike late into the night and early morning.
Full transcript of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at the White House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Friends, today is a day that has special importance in the history of India-America relations. Our discussions today and the important decisions we have taken have added a new chapter to our comprehensive and global strategic partnership. They have given it a new direction and a new energy.”
Modi’s busy day in Washington, DC closes deals and opens doors
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden formally welcomed PM Modi to the White House, and exchanged gifts, the beginning of a day of intense and long meetings. Later, Modi called the meetings “a commitment to our partnership” and “together we shall demonstrate democracy matters and democracies deliver.”
World order taking new shape: PM Modi at White House
Noting that the world order is taking a new shape in the post-Covid era, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and the US are committed to working together for the global good and peace, stability and prosperity. Speaking at the White House lawns after the ceremonial welcome, PM Modi said the societies and institutions of both India and the US are based on democratic values and the two countries take pride in diversity.
PM Modi praises Indian American community at White House State dinner
Acknowledging the progress made by Indian Americans in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) said that they have played a significant role in further strengthening the inclusive society and economy of the US. During his speech at the State Dinner held at the White House,, PM Modi said, “Indian Americans have come a long way in the US and have always found a respectful place in America’s Melting Pot. Indian Americans have played a significant role in further strengthening the inclusive society and economy of the US.”
President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden welcome PM Modi at White House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed at the White House in Washington DC by United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The camaraderie between leaders was visible as they were seen laughing and were engaged in conversation during the welcome.
US is courting India for its growing economic clout: The Economist
The United States (US) is courting India for its growing economic influence and also considering the latter as an indispensable accomplice in their rivalry with China, according to The Economist, a British weekly magazine.
Prime Minister Modi to address a joint meeting of Congress on June 22
By Mayank Chhaya- For a leader who was barred from even visiting the U.S. for close to ten years until he became India’s Prime Minister in 2014, Narendra Modi has witnessed an extraordinary transformation in the way Washington views him. Emblematizing that transformation is not just his upcoming state visit to the nation’s capital on […]
Indian American Taral Patel announces bid for Texas county commissioner
Indian American Taral Patel, a former Biden-Harris presidential appointee, has announced his candidacy to serve as Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 3 in Texas. Patel, a 29-year-old former chief of staff to Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George, will run as a Democrat for the seat held by longtime Republican Commissioner Andy Meyers.
Indian-origin teen charged with threatening to kill Biden and Harris
An Indian-origin teen has been charged with threatening to kill President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in order to “seize power”, according to media reports quoting officials. Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, allegedly rammed a rented truck into White House House barriers on Monday night.
Truck rams into White House security barriers, Secret Service detains driver
The driver of a truck that rammed into the security barriers outside the White House has been detained, a Secret Service official said. The incident which occurred in Lafayette Square at about 10 pm on Monday triggered evacuations of nearby hotels, including the Hay Adams which is located about 236 metres from the White House, the BBC reported.
US-India partnership on steady trajectory, ties continue to expand in 2023: Report
The US-India partnership is on a steady upward trajectory as a result of Washington and New Delhi making a concerted effort to move past Cold-War differences and toward advancing Indo-Pacific synergies, according to an article in Comparative Connections, a triannual e-Journal of bilateral relations in the Indo-Pacific.
Rocketship India at TiEcon 2023
By Prakash Narayan- With over 3000 in-person attendees, 200 plus speakers and 250 plus volunteers TiEcon 2023 was held at the Santa Clara Convention Center from May 3 through 5. There were grand keynotes, entrepreneur programs and relevant, immersive content in several tracks that kept the audience engaged for the entire duration. Quite a […]
Indian American Neil Makhija wins Democratic nomination for Montgomery, PA county commissioner
Indian American attorney and educator Neil Makhija has won the Democratic nomination for Montgomery County Commissioner, inching closer to becoming the first Asian American to hold the top post in Pennsylvania state. Makhija had thrown his hat in the ring for the primary election on Tuesday for Commissioner of Montgomery County, which has one of the largest Asian-American populations in Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden meets Congressional leadership over debt ceiling
President Joe Biden on Tuesday met with congressional leaders in an effort to avoid a debt default. “This afternoon, President Biden hosted Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Speaker McCarthy, and Leader Jeffries in the Oval Office for a productive and direct meeting about the need to ensure America does not default on its debt for the first time in our history, and on a budget agreement that can reach his desk,” read the White House press release.
State Dept: Partnership with India is one of most consequential relationships
Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, on Monday highlighted the deepening partnership between Washington and New Delhi ahead of the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Biden picks Indian-American Neera Tanden as new domestic policy adviser
US President Joe Biden has picked Indian-American Neera Tanden to serve as Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor, following former Ambassador Susan Rice’s exit from that role.
Donald Trump nowhere near Republican nomination as donors show strong reservations
Major Republican donors gathered in Nashville, TN to pick and fund a candidate worthy of competing with incumbent President Joe Biden who is also seeking a second term in office. Although former President Donald Trump got top billing, he was nowhere near the dream of achieving the Republican nomination.