US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said that the friendship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “real,” adding that while the two leaders may disagree …
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Ram Madhav Says India–U.S. Trade Talks Progressed After Separating Geopolitics, Deal Near Completion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readRam Madhav, president of the India Foundation, a New Delhi–based policy think tank, and an executive member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), said trade and tariff negotiations between India …
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OFIC Urges Canada to Fast-Track CEPA Talks as British Columbia Trade Mission Arrives in India
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readAs trade engagement between India and Canada gathers momentum, the Overseas Friends of India Canada – Ottawa (OFIC) has written to the Government of Canada urging it to accelerate negotiations …
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Consulate General of India in Seattle Hosts World Hindi Day Kavi Sammelan with Community Poets
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOn the occasion of World Hindi Day, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with Mahila Kavya Manch (MKM), Seattle, organized a special “Kavi Sammelan” (poetry recital) on …
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America’s volatile foreign policy is forcing India to revisit its own priorities. Domestically, the Modi government seems intent to move faster on domestic reforms to buttress growth that is ordinarily fueled by commercial ties …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readAmbassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She …
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Trump Administration Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Citing Sovereignty and Cost Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities, following a review conducted by the …
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CHCC India Mission Gains Momentum as BC Premier Prepares Trade Visit to Strengthen Canada–India Economic Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readA British Columbia delegation will visit India from January 12 to 17, with stopovers in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh. It will be the first visit by a Canadian …
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India – the country dubbed as Bangladesh’s doula during its nascence – has suffered a strategic setback due to recent monumental political transformation along its eastern border. This unavoidable fallout …
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Canada Marks Tamil Heritage Month as Culture Minister Highlights Community’s Contributions and Cultural Legacy
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada’s diversity is reflected in the many communities across the country, reinforcing its identity as a multiethnic and multicultural society. These communities contribute to Canada’s cultural fabric by celebrating festivals …