Tag: India-US Relations

In a landmark move to enhance accessibility and efficiency of consular services, India has opened eight new Consular Application Centers across major U.S. cities—Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose. Announced by Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, this expansion will significantly benefit millions of Indian nationals and overseas citizens living in the U.S. by providing easier access to visa, passport, and OCI services. A new center in Los Angeles is also set to open soon. This initiative reflects India’s commitment to its diaspora and strengthens bilateral ties with the U.S. Community members and Indian organizations have welcomed the move, calling it visionary and impactful.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sharply condemned Donald Trump’s “dead economy” remark and warned of severe trade fallout if the US imposes steep tariffs on Indian goods. Urging strong resistance, Tharoor emphasized India’s economic resilience and the need for assertive diplomacy to protect national interests amid tense trade negotiations.

Congress MP Rajeev Shukla sharply rebuked former US President Donald Trump’s remark calling India’s economy “dead,” labeling it baseless and delusional. Defending India’s economic resilience, Shukla credited successive governments for landmark reforms and condemned Trump’s tariff threats and attempts to pressure India over its global trade partnerships.

Prime Minister Modi revealed in Bhubaneshwar that he declined Donald Trump’s personal dinner invitation during the G7 summit, choosing instead to return to Odisha for the sacred Mahaprabhu pilgrimage.