Former US Ambassador flags challenges in US-India ties amid trade, visa concerns

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:28 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma warned that recent trade disputes, visa restrictions and rising anti-Indian sentiment in the United States had created new strains in the US-India relationship, even as he described the partnership as one of the most consequential in the world.

US lawmaker hails Treasury settlement with Adani Enterprises

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:25 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) Republican Congressman Lance Gooden has welcomed the $275 million settlement between the US Treasury Department and Adani Enterprises Limited, calling it a “very positive step” for the India-US ties and accusing the previous Joe Biden administration of pursuing a politically motivated case against the Indian conglomerate.

India can’t avoid global responsibility: US Congressman

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:33 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) US Congressman Ro Khanna said India must increasingly act like a global power and take on greater international responsibilities as it rises economically and strategically on the world stage.

Congresswoman Deborah Ross pushes stronger India-US exchanges

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) Congresswoman Deborah Ross called for deeper educational, technological and cultural exchanges between India and the United States, arguing that stronger people-to-people ties were essential for the future of the bilateral relationship.

Ambassador Kwatra says India-US ties remain strong

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:12 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra pushed back against concerns over strains in the US-India relationship, asserting that ties between the two countries continue to enjoy strong bipartisan support and are expanding across trade, technology, defence and critical minerals.