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Trump picks basketball team owner Tilman Fertitta as US ambassador to Italy

Trump said Fertitta is an “accomplished business” with a “long history of giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic initiatives”.

Tilman Fertitta is also the chairman and owner of Landry's, a company overseeing hotels and restaurants across the US. (X/@TilmanJFertitta)

world news

Published on Dec 22, 2024 07:44 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Who is Elise Stefanik? 6 facts about new US ambassador to United Nations

Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, has been a long-time Donald Trump supporter and has been critical of the UN's role in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

US President-elect Donald Trump greets US Representative Elise Stefanik in New Hampshire. (AFP file)

world news

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:25 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Who is Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India's next ambassador to US? 10 things about him

Earlier on July 15, Vikram Misri succeeded Kwatra as India's foreign secretary.

Ambassador Kwatra is an IFS officer from the 1988 batch and has taken over the position which has been left vacant after Taranjit Sandu, retired in January 2024.

india news

Published on Jul 19, 2024 01:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti cheers India's Blind Cricket Team in Bengaluru

cricket

Published on May 25, 2024 06:20 PM IST

PTI |

'US-India ties reaching new heights': Garcetti upon completing a year as envoy

A former mayor of Los Angeles, Garcetti was confirmed as the US Ambassador to India on March 15, 2023.

india news

Updated on May 13, 2024 10:04 PM IST

PTI |

Biden administration faces pressure to release Prince Harry's visa application

“They should release Harry’s immigration records to the American people,” the Heritage Foundation said

Prince Harry's visa application under scrutiny over drug use(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Apr 16, 2024 12:07 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Unacceptable red line: US ambassador Garcetti on Pannun case; threats to India

Eric Garcetti said American system protects free speech “for better or for worse” while responding to threats issued by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. (AP/FILE)

india news

Updated on Apr 01, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Playing it forward: R Sukumar interviews jazz legend Herbie Hancock

He's unfazed by the potential of AI. Once an engineering student, he has a soft spot for technology. His focus now, he says, is to pass the baton he was handed.

At the American Center, New Delhi. ‘I was young once, and I made mistakes. But musicians didn’t just put me (down); they showed me how it was done. So now it’s my turn to be the kind of grandfather of the music,’ he says. (HT Photo: Paroma Mukherjee)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 10:49 PM IST

ByR Sukumar, Sunetra Choudhury

US confronted Pakistan on ISI’s role in Uri attack: Ex-envoy

The US confronted then Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif with evidence of the ISI's role in the 2016 Uri terror attack, according to a new book.

Former high commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, has released a new book (HT)

india news

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi

'Will remind US ambassador to open consulate in Bengaluru soon': EAM Jaishankar

During PM Modi's visit to the US, it was announced that the US would open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya during a discussion on his book 'Why Bharat Matters' in Bengaluru.(PTI)

cities

Published on Jan 06, 2024 09:39 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visits Hornbill Festival in Nagaland

Eric Garcetti took to X to share his experience from the festival. He also added that he will be coming back to the festival next year.

Eric Garcetti at Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. (X/@USAmbIndia)

trending

Published on Dec 03, 2023 01:21 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

US ambassador meets Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri and more, roots for India’s WC win

US ambassador Eric Garcetti presented a signed bat legendary cricketers Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Roger Binny, Jimmy Amarnath, Kirti Azad and Ravi Shastri.

US ambassador Eric Garcetti presented a signed cricket bat to legendary cricketers who were a part of the team that lifted the trophy for the first time. (X/@USAmbIndia)

trending

Published on Nov 18, 2023 05:30 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

US envoy Eric Garcetti dances to SRK’s Chaiyya Chaiyya during Diwali celebration

The video shared on X shows US Ambassador Eric Garcetti grooving to the popular Bollywood song featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora.

US envoy Eric Garcetti dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s Chaiyya Chaiyya at an event. (X/@satnamsandhuchd)

trending

Published on Nov 12, 2023 02:46 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Watch: US embassy in India celebrates Diwali, ambassador Garcetti shares video

Eric Garcetti shared a video in which officials of the US embassy were seen shaking a leg while songs played in the background.

Eric Garcetti dances amid Diwali celebrations at US embassy in Delhi

india news

Published on Nov 12, 2023 01:05 PM IST

BySreelakshmi B | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

US Ambassador to India manages visa counter in New Delhi to meet applicants

The official X handle of the US Embassy in India shared a video capturing Garcetti's interactions with individuals.

Eric Garcetti meting applicants. (X/@ US Embassy in India )

trending

Published on Nov 07, 2023 11:04 AM IST

ByVrinda Jain

US envoy Eric Garcetti visits Durga puja pandal in Delhi, perfoms dhunuchi naach

He was given a traditional welcome at the pandal with aarti and tilak on the forehead.

lifestyle

Published on Oct 22, 2023 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Analytics

Conveyed our concerns, says India on US envoy’s PoK visit; counters Garcetti too

Arindam Bagchi responded to US envoy Eric Garcetti citing the Kashmir visit of US diplomats from Delhi for G-20 meetings, saying the two situations are not equivalent

india news

Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:12 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Kashmir issue to be resolved by India and Pak, not 3rd party: Eric Garcetti

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti was responding to questions on US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome’s multi-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti at the 0th Indo US Economic Summit on Tuesday (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

india news

Updated on Sep 26, 2023 08:08 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Morning briefing: US envoy on Nijjar killing intel, and all the latest news

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out

Canadian pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead in the town of Surrey in British Columbia in June. (File image)

india news

Published on Sep 24, 2023 08:52 AM IST

ByNisha Anand

Bill Richardson, ex-US diplomat who freed Americans held by Saddam Hussein, dies

Bill Richardson, who also served as governor of New Mexico and the US energy secretary, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday night

Former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson(AP)

world news

Published on Sep 03, 2023 06:38 AM IST

AFP |

Chinese hackers compromised US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns' email account

The latest report adds to similar incident which involved the breach of email account of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo by Chinese hackers, last week.

US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns(AFP)

world news

Published on Jul 21, 2023 06:38 AM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

'Chennai, you have my heart': US envoy relishes South Indian dishes at TN Bhavan

The video shows Eric Garcetti seated at a restaurant, eagerly relishing an array of aromatic dishes from the rich and diverse South Indian cuisine.

Ambassador of the United States Eric Garcetti.

india news

Published on Jun 14, 2023 05:45 PM IST

ByKanishka Singharia

‘Ajit Doval, an international treasure…’: US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti

The envoy also expressed admiration for the strong foundation between the United States and India.

india news

Published on Jun 13, 2023 10:57 PM IST

ANI |

First signs of thaw in US-China ties, but road to normalcy is uphill

The resumption of formal bilateral dialogue has been accompanied by deepening friction and sustained suspicion

It is important to temper expectations of what can be achieved from this new round of engagement. (AP)

opinion

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 06:55 PM IST

ByManoj Kewalramani

Daily brief: US envoy Garcetti calls on Jaishankar to discuss bilateral ties

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar discussed bilateral relations and regional issues at a meeting with US ambassador Eric Garcetti.((Twitter/DrSJaishankar))

india news

Published on May 25, 2023 09:01 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘Enormous progress in relationship’: US ambassador Garcetti calls on Jaishankar

US ambassador Eric Garcetti said in a tweet after meeting external affairs minister S Jaishankar that he is committed to enhancing the India-US relationship

india news

Updated on May 25, 2023 11:03 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Need to keep climate change in check, says US envoy

Addressing the media, with the Gateway of India in the backdrop on a hot and sultry day, Garcetti said that he believes in three C’s — City, Climate and Culture. He added that governments needed to make sure the water is clean, the air is clean, and that green space is created for the children.

Mumbai, India – May 17, 2023: United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti addresses the media at, Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on May 18, 2023 01:01 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Evening Brief: Decision on new Karnataka CM by tomorrow, says Congress

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge offers sweets to Siddaramaiah during celebrations after the party's win in Karnataka Assembly elections, as state unit chief DK Shivakumar looks on. (PTI)

india news

Updated on May 17, 2023 05:06 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Shah Rukh Khan hosts US envoy at Mannat, he calls him 'superstar'

US envoy Eric Garcetti visited Shah Rukh Khan at Mannat. Calling the actor a 'superstar', Eric said that they spoke about Hollywood and Bollywood.

Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan and US envoy Eric Garcetti at Mannat.

entertainment

Published on May 17, 2023 11:01 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti visits Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram

Garcetti had earlier posted a video on his Twitter recounting his visit to the MaharasthraBhawan in Delhi.

Ambassador of United States to India Eric Garcetti spins the charkha during his visit to the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram.(PTI)

india news

Updated on May 15, 2023 04:22 PM IST

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Trump said Fertitta is an “accomplished business” with a “long history of giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic initiatives”.

Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, has been a long-time Donald Trump supporter and has been critical of the UN's role in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Earlier on July 15, Vikram Misri succeeded Kwatra as India's foreign secretary.

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti cheers India's Blind Cricket Team in Bengaluru

A former mayor of Los Angeles, Garcetti was confirmed as the US Ambassador to India on March 15, 2023.

“They should release Harry’s immigration records to the American people,” the Heritage Foundation said

Eric Garcetti said American system protects free speech “for better or for worse” while responding to threats issued by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

He's unfazed by the potential of AI. Once an engineering student, he has a soft spot for technology. His focus now, he says, is to pass the baton he was handed.

The US confronted then Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif with evidence of the ISI's role in the 2016 Uri terror attack, according to a new book.

During PM Modi's visit to the US, it was announced that the US would open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

Eric Garcetti took to X to share his experience from the festival. He also added that he will be coming back to the festival next year.

US ambassador Eric Garcetti presented a signed bat legendary cricketers Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Roger Binny, Jimmy Amarnath, Kirti Azad and Ravi Shastri.

The video shared on X shows US Ambassador Eric Garcetti grooving to the popular Bollywood song featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora.

Eric Garcetti shared a video in which officials of the US embassy were seen shaking a leg while songs played in the background.

The official X handle of the US Embassy in India shared a video capturing Garcetti's interactions with individuals.

He was given a traditional welcome at the pandal with aarti and tilak on the forehead.

Arindam Bagchi responded to US envoy Eric Garcetti citing the Kashmir visit of US diplomats from Delhi for G-20 meetings, saying the two situations are not equivalent

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti was responding to questions on US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome’s multi-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out

Bill Richardson, who also served as governor of New Mexico and the US energy secretary, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday night

The latest report adds to similar incident which involved the breach of email account of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo by Chinese hackers, last week.

The video shows Eric Garcetti seated at a restaurant, eagerly relishing an array of aromatic dishes from the rich and diverse South Indian cuisine.

The envoy also expressed admiration for the strong foundation between the United States and India.

The resumption of formal bilateral dialogue has been accompanied by deepening friction and sustained suspicion

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

US ambassador Eric Garcetti said in a tweet after meeting external affairs minister S Jaishankar that he is committed to enhancing the India-US relationship

Addressing the media, with the Gateway of India in the backdrop on a hot and sultry day, Garcetti said that he believes in three C’s — City, Climate and Culture. He added that governments needed to make sure the water is clean, the air is clean, and that green space is created for the children.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

US envoy Eric Garcetti visited Shah Rukh Khan at Mannat. Calling the actor a 'superstar', Eric said that they spoke about Hollywood and Bollywood.

Garcetti had earlier posted a video on his Twitter recounting his visit to the MaharasthraBhawan in Delhi.

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