Washington: The United States today said India is home to people of many faiths and will continue to encourage India to stick to its commitment to ensuring religious freedom for all. Referring to “some of the concerns” raised in the State Department’s annual report on global religious freedom, the State Department spokesperson also said that they will continue to closely monitor the status of religious freedom in all countries, including India.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that governments and non-governmental forces around the world harass, threaten and jail people on the basis of their religion, and even sometimes kill them.

Responding to a question on India not being included in the list, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said India is the world’s largest democracy and home to people of many religions.

People of many religions live together here. He said he has also taken note of some of the concerns raised in the annual report on global religious freedom in the context of India. The situation of religious freedom in all countries will be closely monitored, including India. “The Biden administration will continue to encourage the Indian government to stick to its commitment to ensuring religious freedom for all,” he said.

“As the world’s two largest democracies (the US and India), we are committed to a concrete plan on religious freedom. India had earlier rejected allegations levelled by foreign governments and human rights organisations that civil liberties in the country were gradually declining.

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United States: Coming down heavily on China, India told the UN Security Council meeting that it was “deeply regrettable” to stop a legitimate proposal to blacklist some of the world’s most dangerous terrorists. India said the double standards are tarnishing the credibility of the Security Council.

In June, China, a permanent member of the Security Council and a sympathiser of Pakistan, blocked a proposal by India and the US to blacklist Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee. Makki is a relative of US-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief and Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj said the practice of blocking a proposal without any explanation should end. She said there is a need for greater transparency, accountability and purpose for proper functioning of sanctions committees.

Speaking at a meeting chaired by China on “Threat to International Peace and Security by Acts of Terrorism”, Ruchira said when it comes to fighting international terrorism, all members of the Security Council should come together in one voice and take quick decisions at the earliest.

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United Nations: India will overtake China next year to become the most populous country in the world, According to a UN report.

The report also estimates that the world’s population will reach eight billion in November the current year. According to the report, china now has a population of 1.426 billion while india has a population of 1.412 billion. If the rate of birth continues to be the same, India’s population will rise to 1.668 billion in 2050, much higher than China’s 1.317 billion.

According to the World Population Prospects 2022, provided by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the global population has been growing at a slow pace since 1950. According to the latest data, the world’s population is expected to be around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. According to one estimate, the population during the 2080s could be around 10.4 billion, which could remain the same for 2100.

According to one estimate, the population during the 2080s could be around 10.4 billion, which could remain the same for 2100. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that this year’s World World Day (July 11) comes at a time when the world’s population will reach 8 billion. He said that everyone should also focus on the conservation of the earth so that the coming generations can also enjoy it.

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Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden said that only Russia will ve responsible for the death and destruction the attack that will bring, after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced to attack Ukraine.

Biden said that the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.

“The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable, ” he said.

Biden said that he will be monitoring the situation from the White House this evening and will continue to get regular updates from my national security team.

“I will meet with my G7 counterparts in the morning and then speak to the American people to announce the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security” he said adding that they will also coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the Alliance. Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine.

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New Delhi: The decisions taken at the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Washington on Friday would define the economic and security landscape of the next century, said a Joint Statement.

The two sides will build a strategic partnership and work together with regional groupings, including ASEAN and Quad, developing a trade and investment partnership, finishing the fight against the pandemic, scale up climate action, strengthen democratic values and enhance people-to-people ties, said a Joint Statement after the meeting, The Tribune reported adding that on climate change, Biden acknowledged the importance of finance as India plans to install 450 GW of renewable power by 2030. This will be done by the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) and the recently-launched Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue (CAFMD), said the Joint Statement.

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Washington: During the maiden in-person meeting with United States Vice President Kamala Harris at White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described India and America as “natural partners”.

During the meeting, the two leaders decided to further cement the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy, Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.

Glad to have met @VP @KamalaHarris. Her feat has inspired the entire world. We talked about multiple subjects that will further cement the India-USA friendship, which is based on shared values and cultural linkages, PM Modi wrote on his Twitter account.

He also met Japan PM on Thursday and said, “Japan is one of India’s most valued partners. I had an excellent meeting with PM @sugawitter on a variety of subjects that would further boost cooperation between our nations. A strong India-Japan friendship augurs well for the entire planet.”

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New Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Wednesday on an official visit to the US.
He will also meet President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris while attending first in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
It was Modi’s 7th visit ti US after assuming office in 2014.
Modi said that he would like to strengthen the Indo-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and consolidate ties with Japan and Australia during his visit.
“Landed in Washington DC. Over the next two days, will be meeting @POTUS @JoeBiden and @VP @KamalaHarris, Prime Ministers @ScottMorrisonMP and @sugawitter. Will attend the Quad meeting and would also interact with leading CEOs to highlight economic opportunities in India,”Modi wrote on Twitter.
He also wrote that grateful to the Indian community in Washington DC for the warm welcome. Our diaspora is our strength. It is commendable how the Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world.

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