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April 8, 2026 12:43 PM

Foreign Secretary Misri on three-day visit to Washington DC for talks on India–US ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is currently on a three-day visit to Washington DC from April 8 to 10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, welcomed Misri to Washington DC on Wedneday. In a post on X, Kwatra wrote: “Welcomed Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Washington, D.C. His visit offers an opportunity to review with our U.S. partners the full breadth of the India–U.S. partnership and to advance discussions acros...

August 25, 2025 9:57 AM

US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say

U.S. National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington D.C. as part of what President Donald Trump said was his crackdown on crime, will begin carrying weapons on Sunday night, two officials said. The exact number of troops who would carry their weapons was fluid, but they will either carry their M17 pistols or M4 rifles, according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to discuss the matter. Hundreds of unarmed National Guard troops have been in ...

June 15, 2025 9:51 AM

After day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through D.C.

President Donald Trump's long-sought military parade rolled though the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary was marred by a day of violence and discord. In the hours before the parade began, hundreds of thousands of Americans marched and rallied in streets in cities from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, protesting Trump's actions while in office, in the largest such actions since his return to power in January. Earlier in the d...

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.�...