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February 19, 2025 9:30 AM

Kash Patel moves a step closer to FBI directorship

Kash Patel moved a step closer to becoming the first Indian American to head the FBI with the US senate narrowly voting on a procedural measure to advance his nomination for a full vote of confirmation. The US Senate, which must confirm the nomination, voted 48-45 along party lines to open debate on the nominee, starting the countdown for 30 hours of discussion before Patel is expected to receive final approval Thursday. Patel, who is 44 years old, has been one of the most controvers...

January 21, 2025 9:17 AM

Great honour to represent India at Trump inauguration ceremony: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it was a "great honour" to represent India at the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump. Sharing the pictures of the inauguration ceremony on X, he wrote, "A great honour to represent India at the inauguration ceremony of @POTUS President Donald J Trump and @VP Vice President JD Vance in Washington DC today." His attendance underscores the importance of India-US relations and the global diplomatic ties shared between the two nati...

January 20, 2025 8:51 PM

India and Japan strengthen bilateral ties in Washington DC meeting

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on January 19, in Washington, DC. This meeting was their second in-person interaction, following their previous discussion during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy in November 2024. Minister Jaishankar shared the update on X, saying, “Good to meet with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan. Reviewed the progress in our bilateral cooperation. Also discussed developments pertaining to Quad.�...