Richard Verma
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Defence relationship between India, US 'stands on its own'
India | Oct 18, 2015, 08:15 PM ISTChennai: The defence relationship between India and US "stands on its own" and the impact of this association from a strategic point of view besides others is to "increase peace and stability and prosperity," a
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US welcomes India's pledge to cut GHG emission
India | Oct 05, 2015, 10:09 PM ISTNew Delhi: The US today welcomed India's recent pledge to reduce its greenhouse emission intensity by upto 35 per cent and increasing its non-fossil electricity generation capacity and said the targets build on the already
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Indo-US relations at new level with PM Modi's visit: Richard Verma
India | Sep 03, 2015, 07:40 AM ISTGuwahati: Indo-US relations have reached a new level with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the USA, America's Ambassador to India Richard Verma said on Wednesday."The Indo-US relations have reached a new level with Prime
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US "strongly supports" India's bid for permanent seat in Security Council
World | Sep 02, 2015, 07:11 PM ISTGuwahati: The US "strongly supports" India's bid for a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council, its Ambassador to India Richard Verma said here today."Based on the statement of President Obama, the US strongly
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Strong US-India ties mean secure, prosperous world: US envoy
India | Aug 21, 2015, 05:12 AM ISTLucknow: US Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Thursday said strengthening of India-US relations will have a lasting and positive boost for global peace, security and prosperity.On his second day of visit to Uttar Pradesh,
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Richard Verma meets UP CM Akhilesh Yadav; discusses developing Allahabad as 'smart city'
India | Aug 20, 2015, 02:19 AM ISTLucknow: US Ambassador to India Richard Rahul Verma on Wednesday met Chief MinisterAkhilesh Yadav and said an American delegation would soon meet the state officials for a detailed discussion on developing Allahabad as a smart
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US reiterates support to India's UNSC claim
India | Aug 15, 2015, 07:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, has reiterated he US stand that it supports India's claim for inclusion in expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC).According to a report published in 'The Hindu', Verma
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US committed to supporting India's clean water, sanitation: Richard Verma
India | Aug 13, 2015, 04:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: US Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Thursday said his country is committed to extending its support in initiatives for clean water and sanitation and to help realise India's call. He lauded Sulabh International
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Indian companies helping US economy recover and grow: Richard Verma
Jun 23, 2015, 04:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indian companies are helping American economy to recover and grow with new investments and innovation which makes US very optimistic about bilateral ties with India, US Ambassador to India Richard Verma said today."I
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Yoga Day: A terrific, relaxing event, say foreign diplomats
India | Jun 22, 2015, 02:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: "How did I do?" asked US envoy Richard Verma smiling at the end of the International Yoga Day event on Rajpath, adding: "It was terrific, it was very relaxing."Verma was among over 200
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Indian students bring US, India closure: Richard Verma
India | May 28, 2015, 01:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: US Ambassador Richard R. Verma on Thursday said Indian students played an important role in helping build closer ties between the two countries."You are doing this for maybe your individual career pursuits, but
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India-US trade would rise to USD 500 bn: Ambassador
May 21, 2015, 10:16 PM ISTJalandhar: The bilateral trade between India and the US is expected to increase to USD 500 billion from the current USD 100 billion, US Ambassador to India Richard Verma said today. Verma said that India and
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Rijiju to Richard : Shouldn't overreact where govt is following law
India | May 08, 2015, 11:04 AM ISTNew Delhi: Commenting upon the remark made by US ambassador Richard Verma, Minister of State (Home Affairs) Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday said, “one should not overreact on a subject where government has not gone
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US Ambassador Richard Verma warns of 'chilling effect' of crackdown on NGOs
India | May 07, 2015, 09:40 AM ISTNew Delhi: The US ambassador to India Richard R Verma on Wednesday said that the Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi-led government's recent actions on curbing activism might have "chilling effects" on charity organisations run on foreign
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US praises India's role in helping quake-hit Nepal
India | Apr 28, 2015, 05:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: US today praised India's leadership role in helping earthquake-hit Nepal and persons of different nationalities stranded in war-ravaged Yemen.“India has demonstrated its global leadership in recent weeks, first in Yemen and now in
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Chadar sent by Obama offered at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
India | Apr 20, 2015, 08:51 PM ISTAjmer: A red-coloured chadar (holy cloth) sent by US President Barack Obama was today offered at the shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisty here on the occasion of 803rd Urs of the revered Sufi saint. Today
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No developed-developing countries divide on climate change
World | Apr 20, 2015, 04:43 PM ISTNew Delhi: Ahead of the UN climate talks in Paris later this year, the US today said there is no divide between developed and developing nations on the issue of climate change and emphasised the
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Determined to make Delhi world-class city: Kejriwal
National | Apr 09, 2015, 06:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: Identifying pollution, solid waste management and traffic as major challenges facing Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said his government was looking for "ideas and partnership" to transform the capital into one of
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India-US partnership in a new 'strategic plus' phase, says Richard Verma
World | Mar 30, 2015, 04:58 PM ISTWashington: Asserting that India-US strategic partnership has moved into a new "strategic plus" phase, US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, says the two countries are focused on finding creative, realistic ways to move forward."I believe
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US supports India's aspiration to become leading power: Richard Verma
World | Mar 28, 2015, 07:55 PM ISTWashington: America welcomes India's constructive leadership on global challenges and supports its aspiration to become a leading power, a top US diplomat said."As India's strategic plus partner, we support India's aspiration to become a leading