India-US relations

September 22, 2024 4:45 PM

Strengthening India-US ties: Key takeaways from the meeting between PM Modi and President Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden of the United States held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at Biden's residence in Delaware on Saturday. The US president lauded PM Modi for his historic visit to Ukraine and his message of peace amid the war with Russia. The US also supported India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Key highlights from the meeting: Elevating India-US relations Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for President Biden...

US returns 297 antiquities to India as part of Cultural Heritage Agreement

The United States on Saturday returned 297 antiquities to India that were either stolen or trafficked from the country. The repatriation of these artefacts follows a Cultural Property Agreement signed in July 2024 between the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ministry of Culture. This agreement is part of the broader commitments made by U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect ...