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Record student visas to Indians last year, number likely to cross this year: US Embassy
American universities attract a large number of Indian students, and last year, the US consular team in India issued over 1,40,000 student visas -- higher than for any other country setting a record for the third year in a row.
America will send Indian astronaut to International Space Station by year-end: US envoy
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, announced that America plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the end of 2024. He also mentioned that the NISAR project, a joint mission between NASA and ISRO, is likely to be launched by the year's end. Garcetti highlighted the potential for India and the US to collaborate in research and emerging technologies. He praised India's cost-effective lunar mission, Chandrayaan 3, and expressed optimism about addressing outstanding issues in civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
"New India comes into your home and kills you": Pak UN envoy brings up "targeted assassinations" in homeland, elsewhere
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has made a bold statement on a global platform, calling "new India" a dangerous entity. He cited alleged targeted assassinations in Pakistan and elsewhere, quoting reports of India's Prime Minister Modi boasting about India's ability to enter homes and kill. This comes amid claims in a British newspaper of India carrying out assassinations inside Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two countries. India has dismissed these claims as absurd, emphasizing its commitment to investigating any evidence presented.
"India asking for evidence so that Canada can conclude its investigation" says Indian envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma
The Indian High Commissioner in Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, stated that India seeks "specific and relevant" evidence in the case of the killing of designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar to assist Canada in concluding the investigation. Despite differences, Verma urged a focus on convergence in India-Canada relations, emphasizing the importance of business ties.
India remembers victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, leaders reaffirm pledge to fight terrorism
Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis along with other leaders and officers paid floral tributes at the martyrs' memorial on the premises of the Police Commissioner Office in south Mumbai. The governor also met the family members of the policemen who lost their lives in the November 2008 attacks.
"India was convicted even without...": Indian envoy response to Canada on Nijjar killing probe
Urging Canada to release evidence to back up its allegation in connection with the killing, the Indian envoy maintained that New Delhi would look into anything "very specific and relevant" is communicated to them to back up Justin Trudeau's allegations.
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You can now book your US visa appointment without any wait time
The US Consulate General Mumbai has announced that it has cleared the visa backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing applicants to schedule their immigrant visa interviews within the standard time frame. The consulate aims to process at least one million visas by 2023 and will invest in expanding visa operations to streamline the process.
One in every five US student visas issued in 2022 was for India
The US mission in India held its seventh annual student visa day countrywide with consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai interviewing almost 3500 Indian student visa applicants.
Visa interviews for Indian students to be increased by 30 per cent this summer: US envoy
During his visit to Aurangabad, Hankey held meetings with members of industries. He also visited Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and interacted with students.
'Truth is the most dangerous thing.' 'The Kashmir Files' critique takes a diplomatic turn as Israeli envoy slams IFFI jury, Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri respond
Nadav Lapid said he was "shocked and disturbed" to see the film being screened at the international film festival.
India's efforts to sanction perpetrators of 26/11 attacks blocked for 'political reasons': UN envoy Ruchira Kamboj
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, said terrorism continues to pose a "grave threat" to international peace and security, as ISIS and al-Qaeda affiliated and inspired groups, particularly in Asia and Africa, continue to operate and target civilians and security forces.
US envoy, Novovax CEO hail role played by India and SII during COVID-19 pandemic
The delegates noted the critical role played by US-India cooperation in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health challenges. They welcomed the partnership between Novavax and SII on vaccine development and manufacturing and appreciated how this alliance increased global access to safe, effective, and affordable COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Preetha Rajaraman, HHS Health Attache, and FDA Country Director Dr Sarah McMullen were also present during the visit.
India has first-hand experience of crime syndicates venturing into terrorism, getting 'state hospitality' in neighbouring country: envoy
Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts' chaired by China on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said links between terrorism and organised crime need to be addressed.
India has first-hand experience of crime syndicates venturing into terrorism and getting state hospitality in neighbouring country': Envoy
Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts' chaired by China, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said links between terrorism and organised crime need to be addressed.
Hope special meeting on counter-terrorism to be held in India in October further strengthens multilateral efforts: UN official
India is currently the Chair of the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for the year 2022 and will host diplomats of the 15-nation UN body, including the US, China and Russia, in October for a special meeting on counter-terrorism.
Biden nominates Indian-American diplomat Rachna Sachdeva Korhonen as his envoy for Mali
A career member of the US Foreign Service, Korhonen currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Executive Director of the combined Executive Offices of the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
3 US lawmakers demand probe into Pak's envoy Masood Khan's terrorist links
Pakistan last month said that the US government has approved the nomination of Khan as its Ambassador to Washington, days after a prominent US Congressman urged President Joe Biden to reject his diplomatic credentials and termed him a "bona fide terrorist sympathiser."
Leading US Congressmen writes to Attorney General seeking probe against Pakistan's new envoy's terror links
Masood Khan has also worked with groups such as the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), whose subsidiary, PAKPAC, has worked closely with Friends of Kashmir. APPNA itself has been described by Imran Khan as Pakistan’s “most powerful” lobbying group in the United States, the Congressmen pointed out.
Foreign missions, envoys condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise, hail her as 'Nightingale Of India'
In a tweet, the US Embassy in India said, "We join India in paying tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed today at the age of 92. History will mark her contribution to India's music in golden words."
German warship docks in Mumbai, welcomed by Indian Navy; envoy stresses on free sea routes
Another important part of the vessel's mandate was to provide support to international maritime security missions like 'Operation Sea Guardian' in the Mediterranean Sea and 'Atlanta' in the Arabian Sea. The ship helped enforce the UN administered arms embargo against Democratic People's Republic of Korea prior to its journey through the South China Sea. It also participated in joint naval exercises with partners such as India, Australia and Japan, the embassy added.
Pakistan minister says Afghan envoy's daughter wasn't kidnapped; urges her to join probe
His statement came a day after the police in Islamabad said that they have found no evidence that Silsila Alikhil, the 26-year-old daughter of Afghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil, was abducted from the capital city, an incident that has triggered a major diplomatic row between the two neighbouring nations.
Pandemic did not stop India from economic reforms; US businesses can benefit from it: Indian envoy
"The pandemic has not stopped India from undertaking some bold economic reforms.Almost every sector, barring a few, have been opened for FDI under automatic route, and with limits above 51 per cent," he said.
Covid Diplomacy: Envoys across continents narrates mammoth repatriation exercise; lauds MEA
India based diplomatic missions from across continents have so far been able to repatriate around 40,000 nationals since mid-March with active support from MEA and other authorities in what can be described as one the biggest evacuation exercises in human history in recent decades.
Ireland an alternative to UK for Indian firms eyeing EU base post Brexit: Irish envoy
Post Brexit, Ireland can be a suitable alternative to the United Kingdom for Indian businesses looking at having a base in the European Union (EU), the Irish envoy here said on Saturday.
Rafale with Indian colours to be delivered in Sept: French envoy A Ziegler
The first Rafale with Indian colours will be delivered to the Indian Air Force this September, says A Ziegler.
No pressure on India to buy F-16 fighter jets from US: Envoy
United States Consul General in Mumbai Edgard Kagan said India has purchased more than USD 15 billion worth of American defence materials and the US is "very proud" of the expanding defence ties between the two countries.
Indian students half of China's in US varsities, says envoy
He, however, said that the figure on the number of students going to the US during this academic session is expected to be released soon.
F-16 sale to Pakistan 'part of legacy announcement': US envoy Richard Verma
Islamabad needs to act against terror groups operating on its soil, the US envoy maintained. "More action needs to be taken by Pakistan on terror groups. Safe havens need to be eliminated."
Number of Indian students visiting US is on the rise: US envoy
The number of Indian students visiting the USA has been rising every year as indicated by rising visa applications processed by the American embassy in India, a senior US envoy said.
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