US envoy

India key part of US President Joe Biden's allocation plan of 25 million COVID-19 vaccines: Envoy TS Sandhu

The Indian Ambassador to the United States said that US has announced the removal of the Defense Production Act, which means no more priority supply will now be required.

Jun 04, 2021, 08:43 AM IST

Ken Juster as the new US ambassador to India: Senate to vote this week

A crucial Senate Committee will vote on Trump administration's ambassadorial nominee to India -- Ken Juster -- later this week, paving the way for a full Senate confirmation of the old India hand, who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Oct 24, 2017, 13:34 PM IST

American Envoy's #SareeSearch on Twitter for I-Day has won our hearts

 Recently, US envoy MaryKay Carlson embarked on a special saree search on Twitter.

Aug 15, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

Pakistan diplomat in United States laughed at for saying Islamabad has no safe sanctuaries for terrorits

Pakistan's top diplomat in the US was laughed at by a Washington audience when he repeatedly insisted that there are no safe sanctuaries for terrorists in Pakistan and that the Taliban leader, who reportedly died in a hospital in Karachi, never left Afghanistan.

Jun 08, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

No political solution in Syria with Assad in power: US envoy

US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has said there can be no political solution to the conflict in Syria until President Bashar al-Assad is in power.

Apr 09, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

Can't allow 'bad actors' to have nuclear weapons: Nikki Haley

"Bad actors" cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons at the cost of those trying to maintain peace and safety, US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley has said as she voiced opposition to a UN conference negotiating a legally-binding instrument to prohibit such weapons.

Mar 28, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hails US veto of Palestinian as Libya envoy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday hailed the US veto of a Palestinian to be named UN envoy to Libya, saying the world body failed to give equal consideration to Israelis.

Feb 12, 2017, 19:17 PM IST

M777 howitzer deal a major boost for our defence ties with India: US envoy Richard Verma

"This deal marks a major step forward in the US-India defence relationship and supports jobs in both our countries," Verma was quoted as saying in the statement.

Dec 01, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

India trashes China's criticism of US envoy's Arunachal visit

"The US Ambassador visited Arunachal Pradesh, a state which is an integral part of the country to which he is accredited," Vikas Swarup said.

Oct 24, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

India has much to offer in terms of innovative solutions: US envoy

US Ambassador to India, Richard R. Verma, today said India has much to offer the world in terms of innovative solutions to development challenges that affect base of the pyramid populations both here in the country and around the globe.

Apr 15, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

Sedition row reflective of India's diversity: US envoy

US Ambassador to India Richard Verma said on Monday diversity of speech and thought was one great hallmark of both the US and India.

Feb 22, 2016, 22:36 PM IST

F-16 sale to Pakistan 'part of legacy announcement': US envoy

Verma's comments came a day after the Obama administration notified the US Congress of its decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan worth nearly USD 700 million.

Feb 14, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Russian airstrikes boost Islamic State in Syria, says US envoy

The US envoy to the coalition against Islamic State said on Wednesday that Russian airstrikes in Syria are boosting the militant group because of the toll they are taking on U.S.-backed opposition fighters.

Feb 11, 2016, 00:08 AM IST

Pressure on Pak to crack down on terror has to be kept up: US envoy

The pressure on Pakistan to crack down on terrorism has to be kept up and the US remains strongly engaged with India to tackle the menace which is affecting regional peace, US Ambassador Richard Verma said on Thursday.

Jan 28, 2016, 23:20 PM IST

India, US moving into 2016 with ambitious agenda: US envoy

Describing 2015 as a transformative year in US-India relations, US Ambassador to India Richard Verma has said they are moving into 2016 with optimism and an ambitious agenda for the future.

Dec 31, 2015, 00:47 AM IST

'Strong Obama-Modi relationship helped seal Paris deal'

A "strong and productive relationship" between President Obama and PM Modi helped seal a historic deal at the Paris climate change conference, says a US official.

Dec 23, 2015, 11:57 AM IST

Think before speaking: Thai deputy PM to US envoy

Reacting to remarks by the US envoy here about the military rule in Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday advised ambassador Glyn Davies to think carefully before speaking.

Nov 30, 2015, 16:57 PM IST

India worst affected by TB : US ambassador

India's success rate was 66 percent in fighting TB as per the statistical data of 2013. 

Nov 20, 2015, 23:14 PM IST

India-US trade at $103 bn, can reach $500 bn: US envoy

Addressing the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Verma said the goal of $500 billion is achievable.

Jun 06, 2015, 14:54 PM IST