STATE DEPARTMENT
Watch: Fiery exchange at US State Dept briefing over 'Assange's actions put people in danger' remark
The day WikiLeaks founder and whistleblower Julian Assange walked free after signing a plea deal with the United States, the US State Department termed his actions for which he pleaded guilty as putting the lives of people, especially Washington's al...
US flags minority persecution in India, Blinken says concerning
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over the increasing anti-conversion laws, hate speech, and demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority faith communities in India. He made these remarks during the release of the annual State Department report on ...
US Religious Freedom Report 'Biased and Misrepresentative'; driven by votebank consideration: MEA
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 soc...
US on Lok Sabha polls 2024: Indian elections largest exercise of electoral franchise in history
The United States said Thursday that Indian elections are the largest exercise of electoral franchise in the world. "We celebrate the election that happened in India; it was the largest exercise of the electoral franchise in any country anytime in history...
'India can speak': US responds to Pakistani journo on Australian journalist's Visa row
Once again, a Pakistani journalist raked up India’s internal matter at the US State Department press briefing. US rebuked the Pakistani reporter's allegations of India denying an Australian journalist's visa renewal. Avani Dias, the South Asia Bureau Chief of Aust...
US commends India on 'successfully completing massive electoral exercise', hopes for 'continued close partnership'
US commended India on completing the world's largest electoral exercise - 2024 Lok Sabha polls spread over 44 days starting from April 19-June 1, and hoped for "continued close partnership" between the two countries after NDA's third co...
Victoria Nuland, US State Department official and critic of Russia's war in Ukraine, to step down
Victoria Nuland, the third-ranking official at the State Department and a determined advocate of tough policies toward Vladimir Putin's Russia, will retire this month after more than 30 years of government service.Victoria Nuland, US State Department of
Israel-Hamas War: US optimistic of Gaza ceasefire, State Dept. spox says 'deal still achievable'
On March 6, the US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the obstacles in the talks to achieve a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are not insurmountable, and they believe a deal can be reached.Israel-Hamas War: US optimisti
US State Department on Pannun case: 'Want full investigation from India...'
US State Dept on April 03 reiterated the US stand on the alleged assassination plot of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. US also asked India to conduct a full investigation into the alleged assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Pannun. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is an Indian-design
'US can use a magic wand...': Journalist grills Matthew Miller on American aid to Israel
The United States said Monday an Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages in return for a pause in fighting remained possible and would have "tremendous" benefits, after a deadly Israeli operation freed two captives.'US can use a magic wand...': Journalist grills Matt
United States on Russia-Ukraine war over further aid: 'No Magic Pot Of Funding', says State Department
In a daily State Department press briefing, spokesperson Matthew Miller makes a significant statement about sending additional aid to Ukraine. The United States affirmed its solidarity with Kyiv but indicated that its funding sources have been depl
Did Pakistan consult US before bombing in Iran? US State Spokesperson answers
The US State Department Spokesperson evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran. Here's what he saidDid Pakistan consult US before bombing in Iran? US State Spokesperson answers
US reacts to PM Modi, Rajnath Singh's 'Ghar me ghus ke marenge' remarks: 'Encourage India, Pak...'
The US has encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday. Asked whether the Biden administration is concerned about Prime Minister Narendra Modi
US reacts to reports of India carrying out killings in Pakistan: 'We're not going to get in the middle'
The US on Monday said it has been following reports accusing India of conducting targeted killings in Pakistan and said it encourages the two countries to find a solution through talks.US reacts to reports of India carrying out killings in Pakista
US State Dept. on Nikhil Gupta case: We oppose transnational oppression anywhere in the world
The US State Department responds to the indictment of an Indian national in an alleged foiled assassination plot in the US. In a press briefing, spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the US opposes transnational oppression anywhere in the world and takes
US clarifies on question of being vocal over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest but staying silent on Pakistan
The US department of state on Wednesday denied being pro-Kejriwal tilt in their stand and said that everyone should be treated with consistent rule of law and human rights. US state department spokesperson Mathew Miller was accused of being biased as
'External imputation completely unacceptable': MEA reacts to US diplomat's remarks on Kejriwal's arrest
Stating that India is proud of its "robust and independent" democratic institutions, the Ministry of External Affairs called the remarks by US State Department on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as "unwarranted", adding that any
US ‘concerned’ about CAA notification in India, spox says ‘closely monitoring’ its implementation
The United States on Thursday said it is concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in India and is closely monitoring its implementation. We are concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on March 11, S
US speaks on Arvind Kejriwal again, mentions Congress' frozen accounts
Washington DC (US): The United States Department of State on March 27 talked about the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and shared that the US follow these actions closely. On March 17, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US’ top diplomat objecting to rema
Israel-Hamas War: Reporter and US Spokesperson clash over forceful displacement of Gazans, watch!
During a press briefing on the Israel-Gaza conflict, U.S. Department of State's Spokesperson Matthew Miller listed out some principles on how the future of Gaza should be. Following this, Miller gets into a spat with a Journalist. WatchIsrael-Hamas War:
Israel-Hamas conflict: Journalist cites Gandhi at U.S. State Dept briefing over Human Shields in Gaza
US State Dept spokie grilled over the war in Gaza. Vedant Patel was asked about definition of 'Human Shields' in the Gaza war, In response, the spokie said that Hamas was using Palestinians as 'Human Shields'. The scribe responded saying Mahatma Gan
Israel-Hamas war: US asks Netanyahu govt to distinguish between Hamas and Palestinian civilians
The United States has called on the Israeli government to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians as Israel escalates its response to a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7th. In a press briefing on Tuesday, US State Department Pri
US citizens leave Gaza through Rafah border crossing into Egypt for first time since war began
A number of American citizens left the Gaza Strip through Egypt on November 01 as part of an initial group of foreigners allowed to exit the besieged territory, the US State Department said.US citizens leave Gaza through Rafah border crossing into Egypt fo
US-India drone deal holds 'significant potential' for strategic technology cooperation: Matthew Miller
The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its "significant potential" to advance strategic technology cooperation. The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit last year,
We support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern: US State Dept
Recently Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif proposed direct dialogue with 'neighbour'. However, PM Sharif seems unmindful of the economic strife his nation is going through. He put down a few conditions for talks with the 'neighbour'. Now US State Department is promoti
US State Dept on Nikhil Gupta case: Will wait for results of India's probe into plot to kill Khalistani separatist
The United States has said it will wait to see the results of the investigation announced by India concerning allegations of the involvement of an Indian official in a plot to assassinate a Khalistani separatist in the US. "We have note
Trump Jan 6 indictment explained: Ex-US President pleads not guilty in 2020 election probe
Donald Trump has been charged by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government and witness tampering. It’s the third criminal case brough
Khalistani radicals attempt arson at Indian Consulate in San Francisco
A group of Khalistan radicals on July 2 set Indian Consulate on fire in San Francisco. The fire was suppressed quickly by the San Francisco Fire Department. No major damages or staffers were harmed. Local, state and federal authorities have been notified. The US Department of Sta
US State Department on India-Canada diplomatic standoff: ‘Not going to speak publicly’
Washington DC (US): US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller reacted on India-Canada diplomatic standoff. He refrained himself from commenting on recent diplomatic rift between India and Canada. He said, “One of the practices I'm going to continue to try to
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