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Kerry to attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit in India

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Ahmedabad, India, on January 10, 2015.


USAID partners with Chhattisgarh agency on renewable energy projects

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has entered into a partnership with the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) to promote off-grid renewable energy projects.


Richard Verma arrives in New Delhi as U.S. ambassador

The U.S. Mission to India has announced the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma in New Delhi on January 2, 2015.


Richard Verma assumes role as U.S ambassador to India

The U.S. Mission to India has announced the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma in New Delhi on January 2, 2015.


Richard Verma takes office as U.S ambassador to India

The U.S. Mission to India has announced the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma in New Delhi on January 2, 2015.


U.S.-India fruit festival brings American produce to Indian consumers

The California Table Grape Commission, Pear Bureau Northwest, and Washington Apple Commission are collaborating with Metro and Foodhall grocery chains to host a U.S. Fresh Fruit Festival in India.


American Library in Chennai to close for renovations starting January 20

The American Library at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai is set to close temporarily for renovation on January 20, 2015.


U.S. Consulate hosts PeaceTech Exchange in Mumbai for women's safety

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and Samhita Social Ventures, organized a "PeaceTech Exchange" event on December 6-7, 2014.


U.S. franchisors seek Indian partners during trade mission

Eleven U.S. franchisors are set to visit Mumbai on December 8, 2014, as part of a trade mission organized by the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS).


U.S. Consulate hosts short film festival promoting women's safety

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai hosted the finale of a short film festival focused on women's safety and empowerment.


Consul General Helen LaFave attends Nagaland's Hornbill Festival

U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visited Nagaland from November 30 to December 3, marking her second visit to the region this year.


U.S.-India strengthen ties through tech summit focusing on science collaboration

The United States and India are enhancing their collaboration in science and technology, following a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.


Consular officer visits Surat and Bardoli for education discussions

A consular officer from Mumbai visited Surat and Bardoli as part of International Education Month, engaging with approximately 900 students across five groups.


U.S.-India trade deal advances stalled WTO agreements

The United States and India have reached an agreement on measures aimed at resolving the deadlock in the World Trade Organization's (WTO) efforts to implement agreements from the December 2013 WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali.


U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue discusses corrosion prevention strategies

Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce for Global Markets, Arun Kumar, and Director-Americas Mugdha Sinha from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry co-chaired a roundtable discussion in Mumbai.


U.S.-India deal advances WTO trade facilitation agreement

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman has announced a significant agreement between the United States and India concerning the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).


Assistant Secretary Charles Rivkin's upcoming visit to India focuses on economic collaboration

The Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Charles Rivkin, is set to visit Mumbai and New Delhi in India from November 13 to November 20.


Sarah Sewall visits Nepal and India to discuss democracy and human rights

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall is set to visit Nepal and India from November 9-16, 2014.


Education USA Alumni Roadshow encourages US higher education among Indian students

The Education USA Alumni Roadshow has commenced its journey across four Indian cities, namely Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.


US joins 2015 Vibrant Gujarat Summit as partner country

The United States has announced its participation as a partner country in the 2015 Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit.