Us State Department
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Brazil denies visas to two US officials ahead of October presidential election
World | Jul 26, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTBrazil has denied visas to two US State Department officials ahead of its October presidential election. The move comes amid growing diplomatic tensions over election integrity, trade disputes and relations between the Lula and Trump administrations.
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US urges Americans to 'immediately leave' over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel
World | Mar 03, 2026, 05:24 AM ISTWith no sign of the conflict abating, US President Donald Trump said operations are likely to last four to five weeks but that he was prepared "to go far longer than that."
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US suspends visa processing for applicants from 75 nations; Pakistan, Russia and Iran among listed
World | Jan 14, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe suspension is scheduled to take effect on January 21 and will remain in place till further orders. Officials say visa processing will not resume until the reassessment has been completed.
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'India remains a strategic partner, engaging in frank dialogue': US State Department amid tariff row
World | Aug 08, 2025, 07:51 AM ISTWhen asked whether China and other BRICS nations are leading efforts to push back against US trade policies, the US State Department responded that its dialogue with India "will continue".
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'PM Modi has full support': US State Department amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
World | May 02, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTThe US State Department has reiterated Trump administration's support to India amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack that took 26 innocent lives.
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'The only thing...': US State Department reacts to Khawaja Asif's 'dirty work for US' remark
World | Apr 30, 2025, 12:09 PM ISTIndia-Pakistan tensions: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to hold discussions with Indian and Pakistani counterparts. In a statement, the State Department said that Washington is reaching out to both India and Pakistan "regarding the Kashmir situation”.
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Has Trump won the credit war? State Department hails President-elect's 'critical' role in Gaza deal
World | Jan 16, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTThe US State Department has said that President-elect Donald Trump's team played a critical role in brokering ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. Earlier, Trump and Biden engaged in claiming credits for the ceasefire deal.
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Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department flags 'grim' security landscape
World | Dec 16, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTThe US state department report says that concerns continue to remain regarding madrassas, which fail to comply with registration and funding documentation laws, some of which continue to promote ideologies that could lead to violent extremism.
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'India not...': US's first reaction amid soaring diplomatic tensions over Nijjar's killing
World | Oct 16, 2024, 07:17 AM IST"We have wanted to see India take the allegations seriously and cooperate with Canada's investigation. However, they have chosen an alternate path," the US State Department said over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing row.
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Bangladesh unrest: 'Respect democratic principles,' says US ahead of interim govt formation
World | Aug 08, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTAmid ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, is set to be sworn in on Thursday (August 8).
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Bangladesh: 'Deeply concerned about continued reports of violence,' says US
World | Aug 07, 2024, 07:59 AM ISTThe US State Department spokesperson said that it was concerned about the incidents of violence in Bangladesh including, against members of religious and political groups and law enforcement officials.
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Pakistani journalist raises Kanwar Yatra row, US State Department responds
World | Jul 25, 2024, 11:29 AM ISTThe state governments in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand passed a directive for shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra to display their names. The Supreme Court imposed an interim stay on the directives, saying the owners need not show their name or identity.
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US calls on India to 'utilise' relationship with Russia to urge Putin to end 'illegal' Ukraine war
World | Jul 16, 2024, 12:09 PM ISTUS concerns over India-Russia relations heightened after PM Modi's recent meeting with Putin, where he promised to strengthen relations with Moscow in trade, economy and investment. Washington has called on India to find a lasting peace to the two-year-long conflict in Ukraine as per the UN Charter.
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'Matter for Indian people to decide': US State Dept refrains from commenting on Lok Sabha results
World | Jun 14, 2024, 09:56 AM ISTThe US State Department refrained from commenting on the results of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, asserting that electoral matters are for the Indian people to decide. This comes after a Pakistani journalist questioned the representation of Muslims in the Indian parliament.
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'We expect accountability': US State Dept on media report of India's involvement in Pannun case
World | May 01, 2024, 06:40 AM ISTA report by the Washington Post named an Indian intelligence officer who was directly involved in the foiled assassination plot of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. India has rejected the report as making "unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter."
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US finds Israeli military units responsible for 'gross violations' of human rights before Gaza war
World | Apr 30, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTThe US found five units of Israeli forces responsible for "gross violations" of human rights before the Gaza war, four of which are undergoing "remediation". However, the US has not barred any of the units from receiving military assistance.
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US imposes sanctions on China, Belarus based firms for supplying missile applicable items to Pak
World | Apr 20, 2024, 03:05 PM IST"The United States is committed to strengthening the global nonproliferation regime by taking action to disrupt procurement networks supporting proliferation activities of concern, " the State Department said.
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Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets senior officials in Washington, reviews India-US strategic ties
World | Apr 13, 2024, 12:24 PM ISTForeign Secretary Kwatra met US State Department Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell as well as other senior officials. These discussions were largely on the growing defence and commercial ties between India and the US.
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'We strongly oppose any...': US recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory amid China's claims
World | Mar 21, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTIndia has repeatedly rejected China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh, which Beijing claims as Zangnan or South Tibet. India has opposed China's move to assign 'invented names' to the state and rejected its 'absurd' claims after PM Modi's visit there.
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US says it's 'concerned' about CAA, is closely monitoring implementation in India
World | Mar 15, 2024, 09:39 AM ISTThe US Department of State said it was closely monitoring the implementation of CAA in India, asserting that respect for religious freedom is among fundamental democratic principles. The Indian government notified the rules for the implementation of the contentious Act on March 11.