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China Blocks Proposal Of US-India To List LeT Makki As Global Terrorist
In a move against US-India, China has blocked the move to list Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist at the UN Security Council. The Chinese government placed a technical hold. Notably, US-India proposed to list Makki under the UN Security Council sanctions regime, and circulated same to 15 members of the council’s Al-Qaeda and ISIL Sanctions Committee. The hold will be in effect for six-months… read-more
Tags: chinese government, US-India, UN Council, LeT Makki, Global Terrorist
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US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Pak Visit Doesn't Represent US: Official
After India slammed controversial US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for making a visit to the Pakistan-occupied region of Kashmir, a US official has clarified that her Pakistan visit does not represent the US. Derek Chollet, the Counselor to the US Secretary of State, has described it as just a personal, unofficial visit. The Democratic Party congresswoman has been on a four-day visit to Pakistan.
Tags: US-India, INDIA-US RELATIONSHIP, PoK, US Secretary Of State, India
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EAM Jaishankar Hits Back After 'Human Rights Abuses' Rebuke
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, reacted to the remark on 'human rights abuses' in India made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He said that India also has views about the human rights situation in other countries, including the United States. He also warned that India would not be reticent when it comes to human rights issues in the US, especially with regard to the Indian community.
Tags: External Affairs Minister, US-India, EAM S Jaishankar, Human Rights, human rights violation
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US State Secy Flags "Human Rights Abuses" In India
During a joint press briefing held with the Indian Defence Minister and the Foreign Minister, US State Secretary Antony Blinken expressed grave concern over what he sees as "human rights abuses" in India. He did not elaborate much, but he did single out government, prison and police officials as the perpetrators. Rajnath Singh, who was also present, did not comment on the unusual remarks made by the senior US diplomat.
Tags: US Secretary Of State, Biden Administration, US-India, US President, human rights violation
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Trump Honours PM Modi With 'Legion of Merit' For Lifting India-US Ties
Recognising PM Narendra Modi’s efforts on strengthening India-US strategic partnership, US President Donald Trump honoured him with the US' top honorary award, 'Legion of Merit'. The award also acknowledged PM Modi’s vision of India’s emergence as a global power. India’s ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu collected the award from US NSA Robert O'Brien at the White House. Reportedly, the US President confers this award to the heads of… read-more
Tags: Narendra Modi, Donald Trump, America, Legion of Merit, US-India
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India-US Tie Up for Mutual Strengthening of Defence Sector
In the third '2+2 dialogue' between India and the United States, diplomats of the countries signed 'Basic Exchange and Co-Operation Agreement' for the mutual strengthening of the defence sector. As per the pact, the countries will share 'high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information' for strategic purposes. The talks also held a discussion on handling issues with a common interest in the Indo-Pacific region… read-more
Tags: US-India, Defence Pact, Mutual Security, Information sharing
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