Pro-Khalistan supotters protest(Photo: Twitter)

Canada's policy of giving a free run to South Asian separatists might boomerang on it

When the LTTE waged ethnic war in Sri Lanka with a base on Canadian soil, Sri Lanka could do nothing about it, as it was a small country facing a tough local challenge. But such would not be the case with India, a large country with considerable muscle power to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

US disinclined to jeopardize India ties over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist

It is obvious that the U.S. sees India as perhaps its most important strategic relationship not just in Asia but even globally in the context of an increasingly assertive China.

Nikki Haley: The doughy Indian American who is taking on Trump

Will American women respond to Nikki, count her as one of them, and make her the President of the USA, now or in 2028? 

'Global Indians' in the 21st century: Why Desis are the most prepared diaspora for the mad new world order

Given that Indian settlers are generally law-abiding citizens with a high focus on education and are positive contributors to the local economy they are considered a model minority group. India’s rising economic stature and the government of India’s regular engagement with the diaspora have raised the diaspora’s stock within the host nation.

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India, US to expand defence and strategic cooperation to new areas as leaders share concerns over Russia-China 'links'

'As the Indian military emerges as a more jointly integrated force, the 2+2 Ministerial advanced initiatives that will allow the U.S. and Indian militaries to work more seamlessly together across all domains of potential conflict, from the seas to cyberspace,' the statement said

India, US to sign space MOU during 2+2 meeting Monday

But before the 2+2 meeting, President Joe Biden will hold a virtual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at which the Russian invasion of Ukraine will figure, according to the White House

Biden to hold virtual summit with Modi on Monday before US-India 2+2 ministeria

The US has been trying to persuade India to join it in taking a harder line against Russia

Afghan refugees face growing harassment and violence in Iran

Zaman Sultani, a South Asua researcher, told Radio Liberty, ‘It is horrible, disgusting, and heartbreaking to see videos of how inhumanly Afghan migrants and refugees are being treated in Iran.’

Biden expects Ukraine to be ‘a central’ item in India-US 2+2 discussions; White House denies warning India on oil imports

Biden expects that Blinken and Lloyd “will continue driving forward our work with India and our shared goals in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world”, Psaki said, recalling last month’s virtual summit Biden had with Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Scott Morrison of Australia and Fumio Kishida

EU expresses ‘deep concern’ over ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, asks Taliban to reverse restrictions

EU lawmakers also deplored the steadily deteriorating situation of women and girls in Afghanistan since the Taliban's return to power in 2021

US stresses renewed commitment to Indo-Pacific, defence partnership in 2+2 ministerial with India

The two parallel announcements - from the Pentagon and State Department - did not make any mention of the Ukraine situation, which is the pre-occupation of the US and a point of difference with India, which has stayed neutral frustrating Washington

US hopes for 'policy alignment' with India on Russia: Test of 'alignment' on Thursday at UNGA

There’s an element of misinformed obsession reflective of what can be described as the racially differentiated approach of the US mainstream media to sanctions and India

US issues Level-3 advisory for Sri Lanka, asks them to 'reconsider' travel plans, citing unrest

The US travel advisory mentioned the ongoing nationwide protests amid economic hardships and long-scheduled and unscheduled power cuts. It, however, maintained the protests have largely remained peaceful

Russia ties will be high on agenda of India-US 2+2 ministerial

The US has offered to help India with its energy needs and also in diversifying its defence needs to lessen the dependence on Russia

President Biden standing by nominee for ambassador to India; envoy to Pakistan cleared by Senate

Garcetti's nomination was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which held a hearing in December on his nomination and heard his testimony and questioned him

Seven Pakistanis killed in mine accident in Oman; four still missing

Over 1.7 million Pakistani workers are employed in the Gulf countries in sectors like construction, mining, and agriculture

US enhances India funding to support 'role as regional leader', combat growing authoritarianism

"The funding increase for India supports India's role as a regional leader by increasing clean energy and other climate programming. Funds will also advance investments in the digital economy," said the State Department's portion of the budget

Indian-American Puneet Talwar appointed US Ambassador to Morocco

Yet another Indian American has been named as ambassador by US President Joe Biden

Biden appoints India-born health expert as top official for Covid response; four Indian Americans now at helm of US healthcare system

A Bihar, India-born global health expert has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the White House position of overseeing the nation's response to the Covid pandemic