Washington, April 22 (IANS) Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) H.R. McMaster has underscored the urgency of strengthening US-India energy cooperation, saying that current global tensions highlight India’s need for long-term energy security. McMaster, who served as the national security advisor to President Donald Trump in his first term, said the energy crisis in the aftermath of the Iran war situation mirrors earlier disruptions during the Ukraine war.“This is very similar to the ene…
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Washington, April 21 (IANS) Nuclear power and natural gas could anchor the next phase of India-US energy cooperation, as both countries look to cut costs, diversify supply chains and strengthen long-term energy security, according to a US-based expert.“There are plenty of opportunities right now,” said Dinsha Mistree, from the Hoover Institution of the prestigious Stanford University, pointing to nuclear energy as “very critical” for future collaboration between India and the United Stat…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s role in Nepal’s progress will become increasingly crucial as the Himalayan nation prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status in November 2026, a new report has said.Completion of connectivity projects and the full realisation of the Agreement for Long Term Power Trade will reduce Nepal’s trade deficit with India, the report from East Asia Forum said.While Nepal aims to strengthen manufacturing capacity and boost exports to ensure a “smoo…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday said he had a “productive interaction” with US Secretary of State Wright and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi, focusing on the future of US‑India energy cooperation. The meeting comes in the backdrop of India’s historic passage of the Sustainable and Holistic Advancement of Nuclear Technology and Infrastructure (SHANTI) Bill, which paves the way for expanded civil nuclear collaboration.Ambassador…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada gains huge leverage from the complementary nature of both country’s economies, a new report has said.The report from Asian News Post highlighted that India’s fast‑growing consumer market, strength in services sector and manufacturing push pairs perfectly well with Canada’s resource base, advanced research and clean‑technology expertise.This complementary nature creates a natural b…
Dhaka, April 7 (IANS) The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said that Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s “goodwill visit” to India starting later in the day is expected to lay an “important foundation” for elevating the areas of cooperation between both countries to more productive and sustainable levels in the future. Rahman, said the ministry, will participate in the Indian Ocean Conference scheduled to be held in Mauritius on April 10-12, 2026 and, en route, make a stopover in New Delhi….
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With a new Strategic Energy Partnership on the table after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, India and Canada now have a chance to turn climate diplomacy into hard infrastructure across solar, hydrogen, wind, and low‑carbon LNG which has the potential for setting a model for North–South energy cooperation, according to an article. India has committed to 500 GW of non‑fossil power capacity by 2030, which requires adding another 40–50 GW of clean…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday hailed the trade deal between the two nations and said that the new announcements “herald an exciting new phase in our partnership”.This came as India and the US reached a trade deal on Monday.Taking to X, the Indian Ambassador said, “A big WIN for a consequential partnership under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. India and USA announce a trade deal creating vast new opp…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that ‘Made in India’ products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent, as US President Donald Trump said India and the United States had reached a trade deal.PM Modi posted on X that it was “wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today”.“Delighted that ‘Made in India’ products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf o…
Washington, Feb 2, (IANS) President Donald Trump on Monday said that India and the United States had reached a trade deal, outlining key elements after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he described as “one of my greatest friends.”In a detailed post on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement would immediately reduce the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, calling it a major shift in bilateral trade ties linked to energy cooperation …