Avoid protectionism, Indian envoy tells US

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 18:54

India's Ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the "stifling effects" of protectionism as it is retrogressive and hinders economic growth and development in the age of globalisation.

Take India-US business ties to next level: Indian envoy

Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 10:40

With India focused on developing itself as a global hub for innovation, New Delhi wants the business community to explore new ways to advance India-US trade and investment ties to the next level.

India, Virginia state agree to boost trade ties

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 11:14

Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao and Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell have agreed to take concrete measures to forge greater trade and investment ties between India and the state.

IT industry a key constituent in Indo-US ties: Rao

Last Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012, 22:22

The Indian IT industry is a key constituent in the growing Indo-US relationship, India`s top diplomat in Washington Nirupama Rao has said.

Nirupama Rao meets Mayor of Washington DC

Last Updated: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 09:00

Indian envoy to US, Nirupama Rao, met the Mayor of the District of Columbia Vincent Gray during which he sought more Indian investment.

India for mobility of skilled workers with US: Rao

Last Updated: Thursday, March 8, 2012, 22:52

India is keen to work on a framework to increase the mobility of skilled workers with the US to tap the full potential of bilateral ties, a top Indian diplomat has said, as she warned against "voices of protectionism" in America.

India for mobility of skilled workers with US: Rao

Last Updated: Thursday, March 8, 2012, 18:36

India is keen to work on a framework to increase the mobility of skilled workers with the US, a top Indian diplomat has said.

`Nikki Haley epitomizes achievements of Indian Americans`

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 00:38

India on Thursday stepped up efforts to deepen its economic ties with the American state of South Carolina.

Take pride in Indian-Americans achievements: Rao

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 13:09

Nirupama Rao described "HomeSpun" as a celebration of the accomplishments and success of the Indian-origin community in the US.

Indian cos invested $26 bn in US in last 5 years: Rao

Last Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012, 13:10

Indian companies have invested more than USD 26 billion in the US in the last five years and the IT companies employ more than one lakh people in that country, New Delhi's top diplomat in Washington has said.

‘Talk of war’ not a solution to Iran issue: India

Last Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:58

Rao said as a near neighbor, and its only surface access to Central Asia and Afghanistan, engagement with Iran is of relevance and meaning to India.

India, US to boost global strategic ties

Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 11:13

India and the United States have agreed to continue efforts to consolidate upon the "tremendous progress" made in strengthening the India-US global strategic partnership.