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  'PM Modi has full support': US State Department amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

  World | May 02, 2025 10:55 IST

  The 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 | April 30, 2025 12:09 IST

  India-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 | January 16, 2025 14:46 IST

  The 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 | December 16, 2024 16:49 IST

  The 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 | October 16, 2024 7:17 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 | August 08, 2024 7:43 IST

  Amid 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 | August 07, 2024 7:59 IST

  The 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 | July 25, 2024 11:29 IST

  The 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 | July 16, 2024 12:09 IST

  US 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 | June 14, 2024 9:56 IST

  The 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 6:40 IST

  A 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 | April 30, 2024 11:59 IST

  The 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 | April 20, 2024 15:05 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 | April 13, 2024 12:24 IST

  Foreign 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 | March 21, 2024 10:19 IST

  India 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 | March 15, 2024 9:39 IST

  The 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.

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  US-India drone deal approved after 'painstaking discussions' on Pannun foiled murder case: Senator

  World | February 03, 2024 13:59 IST

  US Senator Ben Cardin, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concerns on the timing of the sale amid concerns about the alleged murder-for-hire plot. He approved the deal after the Biden administration assured him that India was investigating the case.

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  US-India ties among most consequential, drone deal to ensure enhanced maritime security: Biden admin

  World | February 02, 2024 11:56 IST

  The statement by the US State Department comes after the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India on Thursday. Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu is retiring from foreign service after a distinguished career spanning over three decades.

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  'We will continue to engage with...': US declines role in 'choosing' leaders of Pakistan

  World | December 12, 2023 19:29 IST

  US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the US does not play a role in "choosing" the leaders of Pakistan and said that Washington will continue to engage with the Pakistani leadership. Former PM Imran Khan earlier accused the US of playing a role in his ouster.

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  US State Secy Antony Blinken, Defence Secy Austin to visit India for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

  World | November 02, 2023 8:04 IST

  US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will be accompanying Blinken during his visit to India. The US delegation will meet with top Indian leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, and others, to discuss several key issues.