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Who is Ruja Ignatova? US State Dept offers $5m bounty for fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’
The US State Department has announced $5 million bounty for information that results in the arrest or conviction of Ruja Ignatova, the founder of OneCoin.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:52 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
‘Regularly working’ with India in probe: US on Gurpatwant Pannun plot
The remarks by US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel came after The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, named a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer in connection with the alleged plot to kill Pannun on American soil last year.
Updated on May 02, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Washington
Respect sovereignty: India shuns fresh US comments
The US state department on Wednesday doubled down on its call for fair legal processes in the context of Kejriwal’s arrest
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 07:31 AM IST
US statement on Kejriwal unwarranted, legal process driven by rule of law: MEA
US State Department's statement on the arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was unwarranted, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 04:55 PM IST
US reacts after India summons diplomat over remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest
The MEA summoned acting deputy chief of mission Gloria Berbena after a US state department official’s remarks on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:39 AM IST
India summons US diplomat over State Department's remarks on Kejriwal arrest
India summoned US acting deputy chief of mission Gloria Berbena to protest US state department’s call for a fair legal process for arrested CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 04:26 PM IST
‘Awful’: US netizens erupt in anger as State Department grants visa to Iran’s VP
Iran’s Vice President Ensiyeh Khazali on Sunday arrived in New York City to attend the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Published on Mar 11, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
Cuban dissident Roque named US 'Woman of Courage'
Cuban dissident Roque named US 'Woman of Courage'
Published on Mar 02, 2024 02:52 AM IST
AFP |
Israeli diplomat’s son Avraham Gil assaulted in Florida jail over sausage spat
Avraham Gil, the 19-year-old son of an Israeli official who was arrested for running over a police officer on his motorcycle, was attacked in a Florida jail.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
US State Dept cautions workers about ‘misgendering’ amid rising global conflicts
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken directed State Department workers not to use gendered terminology such as "mother," "father," and "manpower".
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 06:17 PM IST
Iran claims Antarctica; US State Department responds to safety challenge
Iranian Navy commander's claims of Antarctica's ownership destabilise the the Antarctic Treaty of 1959.
Published on Feb 15, 2024 07:39 PM IST
US calls for probe into Pakistan elections over ‘irregularities & fraud’ claims
The US asserted that it was looking for timely completion of the vote count and the declaration of poll results that reflect the will of the Pakistani people.
Published on Feb 10, 2024 06:37 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
US to award upto $10mn for info on Hive ransomware hackers; how do they operate?
The US State Department has announced upto $10mn reward for information that reveals the identity of the leaders of the Hive ransomware group.
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 10:01 PM IST
US State Dept clears sale of 31 MQ-9B drones to India
The US State Department has formally notified Congress of a possible sale of 31 MQ-9B drones to India, with an estimated cost of $3.99bn.
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 07:47 AM IST
Exclusive: US Congress green signals Predator drone sale to India
The US State Department is expected to notify the sale of 31 Predator armed drones to India in the next 24 hours.
Published on Feb 01, 2024 10:16 AM IST
US issues travel warning for Bahamas after 18 murders reported this month
The Bahamas has been placed under "Exercise Increased Caution" by the State Department, which claimed that gang violence was the cause of the rise in murders.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 04:29 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
Another Hindu temple 'attacked' with pro-Khalistan graffiti in California
Hindu American Foundation said it was in touch with temple leaders and contact with the Alameda Police Department and Civil Rights Division.
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
US State Department approves possible sale of Bell Helicopter support to Iraq
The Pentagon said Textron unit Bell Helicopter was the prime contractor for the weapon.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 01:16 AM IST
Reuters |
US monitoring India's next steps after SC declines to legalise same-sex marriage
India's top court declined to legalise same-sex marriage and left it to parliament to decide, stating that legislature is the right forum to rule on the issue.
Published on Oct 19, 2023 10:37 PM IST
Reuters |
I2U2 announces business coalition, invites private sector proposals
I2U2 grouping members, namely India , Israel, the US, the UAE, launched a uniquely structured I2U2 business coalition on Thursday to boost public-private partnership among each other
Published on Sep 22, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Prashant Jha, New York
Refrain from violence: US on Haryana communal clashes
In the wake of Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif’s comments on talks with India, the US state department spokesperson said that it advocates direct India-Pakistan dialogue
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 11:18 PM IST
Why there are no takers for Pak PM’s latest talk offer in Modi government
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif uses age old nuke flashpoint theory to force India on the dialogue table. New Delhi is simply not interested.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 11:47 AM IST
India-US tech ties can reshape global affairs
The US and India have some diverging views but are realizing the importance of collaboration in critical and emerging technologies.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 10:09 PM IST
Oxfam India planned to pressurise govt via institutions like EU: CBI FIR
The Central Bureau of Investigation registered the First Information Report (FIR) against the NGO and its office bearers over the alleged violation of the FCRA
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 02:18 PM IST
On India blocking BBC documentary on Modi, US says, ‘certainly a point we have…’
Rule 16 of the IT Rules, 2021 allow the government to order social media companies to take down content in several scenarios, including those cited by the government.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 12:35 PM IST
US cuts water supply for some states, Mexico as drought bites
More than two decades of well below average rainfall have left the river -- the lifeblood of the western United States -- at critical levels, as human-caused climate change worsens the natural drought cycle.
Published on Aug 17, 2022 08:09 AM IST
AFP |
Attacks on religious minorities in India occurred throughout 2021: US report
Released by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department, the report gives its own perspective to the status and violations of religious freedom across the globe and have separate chapters on each of the countries.
Updated on Jun 03, 2022 06:35 AM IST
PTI |
US state department likely to label Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism
The US earlier had announced to provide Ukraine with an additional 800 million US dollars' worth of military aid including heavy artillery as Washington anticipated a "wider assault" by Russia in eastern Ukraine.
Published on Apr 19, 2022 09:44 AM IST
ANI |
US waives in-person visa interviews in a bid to cut wait times
The consular officers will now be temporarily authorised to waive in-person interviews for nearly a dozen visa categories, including Persons in Specialty Occupations (H1B visas), visas for students, temporary agricultural and non-agricultural workers, student exchange visitors, as well as athletes, artists and entertainers.
Published on Dec 25, 2021 04:15 AM IST
Agencies | , Washington
Pakistan failed to prosecute terrorists, including Masood Azhar: US report
The State Department report stated that Indian security agencies are effective in disrupting terror threats and respond “in a timely manner” to the requests made by the United States.
Published on Dec 17, 2021 09:41 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
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