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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.


India-US sign agreement on triangular cooperation for global development

India and the United States have signed a Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development.


India-U.S. sign guiding principles on triangular cooperation

India and the United States have signed the Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development.


U.S. pledges $100,000 for Cyclone Hudhud relief efforts

Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens expressed condolences on behalf of the American people to those affected by Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.


U.S. pledges $100K for Cyclone Hudhud relief efforts

Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens expressed her condolences to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha affected by Cyclone Hudhud.


US pledges $100K for Cyclone Hudhud relief via USAID

Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens has conveyed condolences from the American people to those in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha affected by Cyclone Hudhud.


U.S. Consulate General Mumbai celebrates Diwali with special holiday lights

For the first time since moving to the Bandra Kurla Complex in 2011, the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai is marking the Diwali festival with special holiday lights displayed around the Consulate.


U.S. Consulate Mumbai sends Diwali greetings to western India

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai extended Diwali greetings to friends and colleagues in western India.


U.S. Consulate sponsors citizen journalism workshops for youth in Ahmedabad

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai sponsored two "Citizen Journalism" workshops for young people in Ahmedabad on October 18-19.


U.S. Consul General opens new business corner in Pune

On October 20, 2014, U.S. Consul General Tom Vajda inaugurated a new American Business Corner in Pune.


Kolkata group secures US grant to preserve Bengal's folk music

A Kolkata-based organization, Banglanatak dot com, has been awarded a grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2014.


Kerry praises Nobel winners Satyarthi and Yousafzai for child rights advocacy

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 has been awarded to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai, recognized for their significant contributions to children's rights. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry extended his congratulations to the laureates,...


U.S. Consulate launches leadership challenge for Indian college students

On September 25, 2014, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai announced the launch of "The Kickst’art Challenge: Empowering Students with Leadership Lessons," a six-month mentoring initiative designed to empower young Indian college students.


U.S. Embassy congratulates India on successful Mars mission

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi has extended its congratulations to India and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for their successful Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).


U.S. Consulate General extends Navratri greetings to western India

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai has extended greetings to those across western India who are beginning the Navratri festival celebrations.