STATE DEPARTMENT

Some of them were better than others, of course. During my college days, we were fans of mirrorwork kurtas and shawls from Gurjari; the best Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees were from Mrignayani (Madhya Pradesh), Utkalika was a favourite haunt not onl...

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip to boost tourism in the state. Under the agreement, MakeMyTrip will serve as a strategic partner, providing insights into consumer trends, tourist pr...

The Commission shall make recommendations to the matters such as the principles governing the distribution between the State of Assam and the Panchayats and the Municipalities of the net proceeds of taxes and duties levied and collected, the measure...

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, stating, "We have noted the release of the US State Department’s report on international religious freedom for 2023. As in the past, the report is deeply biased, lacks an understanding of India's...

The United States announced sanctions on Thursday against shipping companies for transporting Iranian oil. The action was taken in response to Iran’s nuclear program actions, just before the presidential elections in Iran.

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, arrived in Australia after signing a plea deal with the US, ending a 14-year legal case. The US State Department criticized Assange for endangering lives, including diplomats and allies, by releasing unredacted cla...

Commerce and trade ministers from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea agreed to cooperate on AI safety, export controls, clean energy, and semiconductor supply chains. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of collaboration for...

Wikileaks demonstrated the immense power governments, even in liberal democracies, have over their citizens and the extent to which a state will go to protect that power. Assange made us confront the ease with which governments use 'national securit...

The US State Department’s press briefing was interrupted for a short while when its Spokesperson spotted a “rather large cockroach” on the wall near a reporter. The issue was resolved before the briefing continued.

Parts of Rajasthan experienced light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with the weather office forecasting continued precipitation on Friday. Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, and Udaipur divisions are expected to see rain and thunderstorms on Fri...

Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.

President Joe Biden's administration faced backlash for offering condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for human rights abuses and crackdowns on protests. The U.S. boycotted a U.N. tribute to Raisi, highlighting his cont...

As many as 10 people were killed as cyclonic storm Remal made landfall in Bangladesh's coastal area on Sunday night, according to State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman.

Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall in Bangladesh, prompting the evacuation of over 800,000 people. The storm crossed the West Bengal coast and caused casualties, emphasizing the need for sufficient cyclone shelter capacity.

An eight-person team at the State Department, informally dubbed "the firm," leads U.S. efforts to help countries targeted by China's economic pressure. Originating from a 2021 conflict with China over Taiwan involving Lithuania, the group, led by se...

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis left their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further inland as the low-lying nation prepared for the expected landfall of an intense cyclone, officials said. "Our plan is to evacuate hundreds of th...

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposed developing a QUAD satellite in partnership with India during his visit to ISRO. He met with Chairman S Somanath to discuss space cooperation and advanced technologies.

The Biden administration, through State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, has said that countries like India are being spoken to on the significance of equal treatment for all religious communities. This comes as a response to concerns raised ...

Retail sales in the United States were flat in April, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending. Overall sales held steady at $705.2 billion, with a 3.0% increase from a year ago.