US mission in India tops global investment push

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) The US Embassy in New Delhi has attracted $20.5 billion in new investments into the United States this year, making it the top-performing American diplomatic mission globally in promoting investment, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.

Trump pushing new Boeing deal with India: US envoy

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:44 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is personally backing efforts to deepen commercial ties with India, including a new Boeing deal that is close to completion, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.

Trump calls PM Modi 'friend,' committed to stronger India-US ties: Gor

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:38 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a friend" and remains deeply committed to strengthening ties with India, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, describing the personal rapport between the two leaders as an important asset in advancing the bilateral relationship.

India-US ties stronger than critics claim, says US Ambassador Gor

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) The India-US relationship remains on a strong footing despite public speculation to the contrary, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, citing expanding cooperation in trade, defence, technology and people-to-people ties.

India now an 'indispensable anchor': Vinay Kwatra

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India has evolved from being merely an important global partner to becoming an "indispensable anchor" of the international order, driven by sustained economic growth, trusted partnerships and technological transformation, India's Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra said.

India-US trade deal in final stretch: Sergio Gor

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) The proposed India-US trade agreement is in its "last one or two per cent" and negotiators are working to resolve the remaining issues, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, expressing confidence that the deal would soon be concluded after nearly 18 months of negotiations.

India gains as US firms de-risk China: USISPF

IANS | June 30, 2026 1:08 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is emerging as a key beneficiary of American companies' efforts to reduce their dependence on China, with the shift gathering pace "in a very, very quiet manner", US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President Mukesh Aghi said on Monday.

US Postal Service unveils new Diwali stamp for 2026

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:53 PM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled a new Diwali Forever stamp for 2026, featuring a colourful rangoli created by Indian-born artist Sangita Bhutada, renewing one of the country's most significant recognitions of the Hindu festival and the growing Indian-American community.