U.S. ambassador marches in Warsaw Pride parade, sending message to NATO ally
The U.S. is also seen as a guarantor of protection to the LGBTQ+ community Key Points
The HinduNew US envoy may get love from Jaishankar but should beware of Amit Shah
One of the predecessors of Eric Garcetti got a royal cold shoulder from then BJP chief Amit Shah after he raised human rights issue during Narendra Modi 1.0. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIt is an embarrassment not to have a US ambassador to India, says Senator Warner
Senator Mark Warner, who was part of a Congressional delegation to India last week, said that Indians also raised the issue of the absence of an ambassador at this important time. "I think that the message was relayed. I think our acting Charles affair is doing a good job," he said. Key Points
India TodayMadhya Pradesh govt drops Everest climber Megha Parmar as ambassador
Mountaineer Megha Parmar was dropped as a state ambassador of the Beti Bachao Beti Padho programme on May 10. The development came a day after she joined the Congress party. Key Points
India TodayUS ambassador indulges in Maharashtra's culinary delights
Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India was recently seen relishing Maharashtrian cuisine. He shared a video on his social media. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan Times
Eric Garcetti sworn in as U.S. ambassador to India
Eric Garcetti was officially sworn in as the U.S. ambassador to India on March 24 by Vice President Kamala Harris during a ceremonial event in Washington, ending a protracted hiatus of over two years to fill the key diplomatic position. Key Points
The HinduWho is Eric Garcetti, the new US ambassador to India
Garcetti, a Joe Biden loyalist, was seen as one of the Democratic Party's rising stars until about five years ago. However, the last years of his nine-year-long Mayoral tenure were rocked by scandals, which cost him a job in the Biden cabinet and almost derailed his ambassador bid. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBTS' RM becomes public relations ambassador for Ministry of National defense
BTS singer RM has been appointed as the public relations ambassador for Ministry of National Defense. Proud fans are too happy for him. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAlia Bhatt heads to Seoul for Gucci event, rocks all-denim look at airport
Alia Bhatt was spotted at the Mumbai airport Sunday night as she arrived in a top to bottom denim look for her flight. She will attend a Gucci event in Seoul. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe meaning behind the blue ribbons worn at the Oscars
The ribbons were made by Knotty Tie Co., which the agency says provides employment, training and education to refugees resettled in the Denver area. Key Points
The Indian Express
Eric Garcetti confirmed as U.S. ambassador to India after 20-month fight
The former Los Angeles Mayor's nomination was pending before the U.S. Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Mr. Biden Key Points
The HinduIndia-US trade likely to top USD 200 billion this year, says ambassador Garcetti
The envoy asserted that US President Joe Biden in the past had emphasized that trade between India and America should rise to the level of USD 500 billion given the potential for expansion. Efforts are on achieve this goal, said the ambassador who took charge of his new diplomatic assignment last year. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian ambassador meets 8 former Navy personnel on death row in Qatar
In October, a Qatari court gave a death sentence to eight Indian Navy veterans. New Delhi described the ruling as "deeply" shocking and filed an appeal, which was accepted. Key Points
Business TodayEx-US diplomat arrested in Miami for allegedly acting as a Cuban agent
Former US ambassador arrested in Miami by FBI on charges of acting as a covert agent for Cuba. The diplomatic career is under scrutiny. Key Points
Hindustan TimesGunmen in Iran kill nine Pakistanis days after tit-for-tat missile strikes
Unidentified gunmen killed nine Pakistani workers in a restive southeastern border area of Iran. The victims were Pakistani laborers who lived and worked at an auto repair shop. Three others were wounded in the shooting. The Pakistani ambassador called for Iran's cooperation in investigating the incident. Key Points
Economic Times
Protest outside Swedish embassy in Baghdad after Quran burning incident in Sweden
The protest comes after a man burned a Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm Wednesday. Following the incident, the Iraq Foreign Ministry summoned Sweden's ambassador. Key Points
ThePrintJapanese ambassador travels in Mumbai local, explore markets
The Japanese ambassador, Hiroshi Suzuki, is in Mumbai and exploring the city. He has shared pictures from his adventures in Mumbai. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian envoy to U.S. Sandhu discusses deepening bilateral partnership with new U.S. ambassador to India
The meeting took place soon after Mr. Garcetti was sworn in on Friday, as the next U.S. envoy to India. Key Points
The HinduSafran ready to transfer tech for making fighter jets in India: Indian ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf
India's ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, provided insights into the ongoing discussions between India and Safran regarding the Shakti jet engine deal. The focus is to align the engine specifications with India's future fighter jet requirements. The deal aims to go beyond technology transfer and delve into design, metallurgy, and other critical elements. Safran has expressed willingness for 100% technology transfer. Key Points
Economic Times'Not about strategic concerns, it's about human concerns': US envoy Eric Garcetti on Manipur violence
'I don't think it's about strategic concerns, it's about human concerns. You don't have to be an Indian to care when children or individuals die in this sort of violence. We know peace as a precedent for so many good things,' said US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti Key Points
Firstpost
Joe Biden administration makes renewed push to send Eric Garcetti as U.S. ambassador to India
Eric Garcetti hearing scheduled for Senate Foreign Relationship in the new Congress for February 28, with busy Indo-U.S. diplomatic calendar ahead. Key Points
The HinduAriana Madix readies for Broadway debut with 'Chicago'
The 38-year-old actress is set to take on the iconic role of Roxie Hart, previously embodied by Gwen Verdon and Ann Reinking. This eight-week limited engagement at the ambassador Theatre, scheduled between January 29 and March 24, marks a significant milestone for Madix. Expressing her excitement on Live with Kelly and Mark, she described it as a dream come true and expressed disbelief that such an opportunity had become a reality. Key Points
Economic TimesAlia Bhatt named Gucci's first Indian Global Ambassador, will make first appearance at Gucci Cruise 2024 show in Seoul
Alia Bhatt is the first Indian Global ambassador of Gucci. She will make her appearance as their ambassador at the Gucci Cruise 2024 show in Seoul next week. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Best biryani I’ve ever had’: Japan ambassador raves over Lucknow’s biryani
“Every Indian state has its own biryani version. Do try,” wrote an X user after Japan ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki declared Lucknow’s biryani as the best. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian team boycotts Thai representatives at WTO talks
India Business News: Indian team boycotts Thai representatives at WTO talks. A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Get the latest updates on the boycott and diplomatic tensions. Key Points
Times Of India
Relationship with Virat Kohli to continue: Puma India
Puma reaffirmed its partnership with Virat Kohli by dismissing reports suggesting Kohli's contemplation of terminating his 8-year-old deal as brand ambassador. Karthik Balagopalan, Managing Director of Puma India said that the association remains intact. Puma enlisted Kohli as its brand ambassador in 2017, sealing a deal estimated to be approximately Rs 110 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesWest clashes with Russia and Iran at UN over Tehran's uranium enrichment and drones for Russia
The United States and its Western allies clashed with Russia and Iran at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday over Tehran's advancing uranium enrichment and its reported supply of combat drones to Moscow being used to attack Ukraine. Key Points
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