"We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian national Gopi Krishna Dasari in a robbery shooting at Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX," expressed Consul General Manjunath, extending condolences to Gopikrishna's family. The Consulate is in contact with local relatives and, in collaboration with Indian associations, is assisting in the repatriation of Gopikrishna's remains to India after fulfilling local formalities, including autopsy and obtaining death certificates.

A senior US official has stated that the administration has engaged with many countries, including India, on the importance of equal treatment for members of all religious communities.

The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, had recently named a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer in connection with the alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil last year.

"We are going to be working with universities like Virginia Tech and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to create a curriculum on infrastructure resilience, offer certification courses for infrastructure management, and support research focused on infrastructure resilience," stated Samantha.

The US is not sending any election observers to India but is eager to continue to deepen and strengthen its cooperation with partners in India, the State Department has said.

The report alleged that the ‘opaque and unpredictable’ nature of India’s application of quantitative restrictions has affected the ability of US exporters to access the market.

By adopting decarbonising pathways, Garcetti said, India could add a millions of jobs in the next 20 years. "I guarantee you, the quicker we do this (decarbonising), the more job opportunities there will be. India will do it first and foremost, for herself," the US Ambassador stated.

Chambers began by expressing his optimism about India's potential for growth, citing the country's large pool of educated engineers and its entrepreneurial spirit as key factors. He emphasized the importance of nurturing startups and small businesses, stating that innovation and entrepreneurship will be crucial for India to maintain its economic momentum.

Puri elucidated on India's vision for energy security, showcasing the remarkable progress made in diversifying energy sources and lessening reliance on conventional fuels. He also explored the partnership between the United States and India within this domain, by highlighting the mutual benefits and shared objectives driving collaboration forward.

Shipping vessels are avoiding the Red Sea route for transit between US/Europe and Asia after Yemen-based Houthi militants targeted them in solidarity with the Palestinian state

"Scientists are eager to study the movement of the earth's surface to understand the processes that could trigger earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides", said Deepak Putrevu, science co-lead NISAR ISRO