India-US launch innovative agriculture programme to address global challenges
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday launched the second phase of the Feed the Future India Triangular Training Programme, bringing specialized agriculture training to 1,500 agricultural professional across Africa and Asia.
Gadkari visits Tesla in US, Offers to promote JV with Indian Automobile Sector for electric vehicles
San Francisco, July 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping Nitin Gadkari visited Tesla factory near San Francisco in USA on Friday and offered to promote joint ventures between the global leaders in electric car manufacturing and the Indian automobile companies with a view to introducing pollution free road transport in India, especially commercial and public motor ehicles.
China says 'door open' to admit non-NPT nations to NSG
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): In a recent development, China has said that "door is open" to admit non-NPT (Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty) countries like India to join the elite club of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) This June, we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries’ strong commitment to equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) citizens.
India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA
Washington, June 8 (IBNS) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders reviewed the deepening strategic partnership between the United States and India that is rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, universal human rights, tolerance and pluralism, equal opportunities for all citizens, and rule of law. They pledged to pursue new opportunities to bolster economic growth and sustainable development, promote peace and security at home and around the world, strengthen inclusive, democratic governance and respect for universal human rights, and provide global leadership on issues of shared interest.
We will continue to work together in the future: Obama says after meeting Modi
Washington, June 7 (IBNS): Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said both India and his nation will work together in future.
Washington, June 7 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the US after completing his visit to Switzerland.
Plane skids off runway in US, 6 killed
New York, Mar 6 (IBNS): A plane from Atlanta skidded off a runway at New York City's LaGuardia Airport while landing during a snowstorm, injuring 6 on Thursday, reports said.
US, India share commitment for a secure Afghanistan
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): As President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined in their 2015 Joint Statement, the United States and India share the commitment for a secure, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan.
NY's only Ebola patient cured, released from hospital
New York, Nov 12 (IBNS): A New York-based doctor who contracted the virus while treating Ebola infected people in West Africa was declared cured and discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, media reports said.