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Afghan crisis, terrorism to figure prominently in Modi-Biden talks

The developments in Afghanistan, ways to stem radicalism, extremism and cross-border terrorism and further expansion of India-US global partnership will figure prominently in bilateral talks

PM Modi to visit US from Sept 22-26; Quad, UNGA, talks with Biden on agenda

PM Modi and President Biden expected to discuss ways to stem radicalisation and combat terrorism, says Foreign Secretary on Modi's visit

Talks on regional security, stability likely during PM Modi's visit to US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United States to attend the first-ever in-person Quad Leaders Summit to be hosted by President Joe Biden on September 24

Modi-Biden bilateral meet will strengthen India-US relation: White House

Biden will host Modi at the White House for their first bilateral meeting on September 24

US Vice-Prez Kamala Harris to meet PM Narendra Modi on September 23

US Vice-President Kamala Harris will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23, a day ahead of the maiden bilateral meet between him and President Joe Biden

US senator introduces legislation to boost India-US ties in clean energy

Given the shared threat of climate change and India's growing need for electricity, there is a strong case to be made for strengthening the US-India clean energy partnership, the senator said

India-US alliance to advance clean energy goals, says John Kerry

US special envoy launches Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue

John Kerry meets environment and power ministers, launches CAFM dialogue

The three focal points of the CAFM would firstly include a 'climate action pillar" which will develop proposals that can contribute to curbing emissions

Kerry visit marks India, US shifting gears for clean energy partnership

Strategic reserves, carbon capture, biofuels, and hydrogen enter Strategic Clean Energy Partnership between countries.

India, US sign pact for cooperation in development of air-launched UAV

India and the United States have signed an agreement for cooperation in the development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV), in yet another step to further expand bilateral defence and military cooperation. The defence ministry said on Friday that the Project Agreement (PA) for ALUAV was signed on July 30 under the overall framework of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI). The pact was signed between the Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence. The defence ministry described it as a significant step towards deepening defence technology cooperation between India and the US. "The Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence signed a Project Agreement (PA) for ALUAV under the Joint Working Group Air Systems in the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) on July 30," it said in a statement. The PA pact falls under the ambit of the Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) agreement between the two sides that was first .

Startups playing key role in enhancing India-US ties: Ambassador Sandhu

India has a unique startup ecosystem and there has been a significant push from the current government to encourage entrepreneurship, the country's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu said

India committed to work with US on clean energy: Environment minister

India stands committed to working with the US on clean energy, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday after a telephonic conversation with US SPEC John Kerry.

India-US ties more critical now in combating terrorism: Congressman Khanna

The strategic partnership between India and the United States is more critical than ever in containing the Taliban and preventing terrorism, an influential American lawmaker said Friday

Focus on its economy may've led US to put India deal on the back burner

Government officials said circumstances are now different, with a change in the administration in the US and President Joe Biden taking over in January

Foundational commitment to democracy basis of special India, US ties: Biden

Biden has said that the foundational commitment to respecting the will of the people through democracy continues to inspire the world and is the basis of the special bond between India and the US

US body hails Indian govt's move to withdraw retrospective tax law

US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Thursday applauded the Indian move to withdraw the retrospective law relating to tax on indirect transfers.

By 2030, India might lead the world in almost every category: Ex-US envoy

By 2030, India might lead the world in every category, a former top America's diplomat has said asserting that the two largest democracies of the world can do much together.

India, US renew global development partnership deal for 5 years

India and the US on Friday renewed for another five years a global development partnership agreement that provides for jointly offering assistance to their partner countries in areas of connectivity, trade and investments, healthcare and agriculture. Both sides signed the second amendment to the Statement of Guiding Principles (SGP) on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The SGP agreement was signed in November 2014 and the fresh amendment extended the pact's validity up to 2026. "Under the agreement, India and US will continue to offer capacity building assistance to partner countries in multiple sectors, focusing primarily on agriculture, regional connectivity, trade and investments, nutrition, health, clean and renewable energy, women empowerment, disaster preparedness, water, sanitation, education and institution building," the MEA said. The US embassy said the SGP between the US and India leverages the combined capacities of th

Army Chief General Naravane holds talks with senior US commander

General Clarke is on a three-day visit to India.

India-US partnership will be of even greater significance in future: Modi

India and the United States will be leaders in bringing the Covid-19 pandemic to an end, through Quad vaccine partnership that will bring vaccines to other countries across the region