US calls on China to release Panchen Lama

IANS | May 19, 2026 10:45 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) The United States has called on China to immediately release the Panchen Lama, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important spiritual figures, marking 31 years since his disappearance at the age of six.

Adani case closure a booster for India-US economic ties: USISPF

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:55 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) The resolution of the legal matter involving Adani Enterprises Ltd removes a major distraction from the growing India-US economic partnership, and could pave the way for fresh Indian investments in the United States, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said on Monday.

Green steel may save India $1 trillion in coal imports: Report

IANS | May 19, 2026 9:46 AM

Washington, May 19 (IANS) India’s shift towards green steel production could help the country avoid nearly $1 trillion in long-term coking coal import costs and strengthen its position in future export markets, according to a new study released by the India Energy and Climate Center (IECC) at the University of California, Berkeley.

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.