Indian Prime Minister Denies Discrimination During US Press Event
International
Indian Prime Minister Denies Discrimination During US Press Event
2023-06-23 21:20:52
by Kennedy Thomason

WASHINGTON — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied claims of discrimination in India during a news conference at the White House Thursday.  “There is absolutely no discrimination,” he said in Hindi. Modi has faced criticism around subduing the Indian press... Read More

New Venture, Led by Indian Firm, to Invest up to $1.5B in Solar in Colorado
Renewable Energy
New Venture, Led by Indian Firm, to Invest up to $1.5B in Solar in Colorado
2023-06-23 17:55:11
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A new venture backed by Vikram Solar Ltd., one of the largest solar module manufacturers in India, is set to invest up to $1.5 billion in new manufacturing facilities in Colorado and an as-yet undisclosed state in the... Read More

Taxes Slow India’s Solar Power Rollout but Boost Manufacture
Renewable Energy
Taxes Slow India's Solar Power Rollout but Boost Manufacture

BENGALURU, India (AP) — In May last year Fortum India, a subsidiary of a Finnish solar developer, won the bid for a solar power project in the state of Gujarat. The project was due to be completed three months ago... Read More

Biden in Asia: New Friends, Old Tensions, Storms at Home
Geopolitics
Biden in Asia: New Friends, Old Tensions, Storms at Home

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden hopes to use his visit to Asia to confirm his belief that long-standing friendships can afford to become even friendlier — and pay dividends. He opened the trip in South Korea on... Read More

India’s Military Chief, 12 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash
International
India's Military Chief, 12 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s military chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, and 12 others were killed Wednesday in a helicopter crash in southern Tamil Nadu state, the air force said. It said in a tweet that the helicopter "met with a... Read More

Indian American Groups Press White House on Vaccines for India
Foreign Affairs
Indian American Groups Press White House on Vaccines for India
2021-05-26 23:27:42
by TWN Staff

The United States' leading Indian American civic and political organization, IMPACT, has launched what it describes as a seven figure campaign to compel the Biden administration to rush COVID-19 vaccines to India and help the country build its own vaccine... Read More

Biden Administration Pledges Aid to India as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Foreign Affairs
Biden Administration Pledges Aid to India as COVID-19 Cases Surge
2021-04-27 18:34:00
by Reece Nations

NEW DELHI — President Joe Biden vowed to help Prime Minister Narendra Modi secure medical resources to help India combat the rampant spread of COVID-19 during a diplomatic call on Monday, affirming the United States’ support for its ally after... Read More

U.S. Looks To Support Clean Infrastructure In India, Bangladesh
Geopolitics
U.S. Looks To Support Clean Infrastructure In India, Bangladesh
2021-04-12 23:11:22
by Daniel Mollenkamp

Last week and over the weekend, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with officials from the governments of India and Bangladesh to talk about strategies for improving climate resilience and adapting to climate change. Kerry emphasized recent... Read More

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