Arul Louis

Arul Louis

About Arul Louis

The author a New York-based journalist, is a non-resident Senior Fellow of the Society for Policy Studies

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Blinken to meet Jaishankar, to discuss China and Indo Pacific challenges

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to “reaffirm our vitally important strategic partnership” when they are in Australia for a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad next week, according to Daniel Kritenbrink, the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific

Russian invasion of Ukraine would have implications for India, says US on India's UN vote

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would also have implications for India and Washington has been in touch with New Delhi at different levels on the tense situation on their border, according to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price

Pakistan a 'strategic partner' of US; partnership 'wrong term' for China's ties with Pakistan, says US official

Pakistan is a "strategic partner" of the United States while 'partnerships' may be a “wrong term” to describe China's relationship with Pakistan, according to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price

Seeking to balance rival interests over Ukraine, India calls for diplomacy that upholds 'legitimate security'

India called for deescalating the tensions around Ukraine through a diplomatic solution that addresses “legitimate security interests of all” as the United States and Russia clashed in the Security Council on Monday

India says onus on Pakistan to create a "conducive atmosphere" for dialogue; warns it will take 'firm, decisive steps' against cross-border terrorism

India has warned Pakistan it will continue to act firmly and decisively against cross-border terrorism and any meaningful dialogue can only take place bilaterally in a terror-free atmosphere

There should be no justification for terrorist acts, says India; civilian population and infrastructure cannot be made targets

If civilians are to be protected in urban conflicts, the international community should take an unequivocal stand against terrorism and oppose attempts to justify it, India has told the UN Security Council

IMF projects India's growth rate at 9% - highest among major economies

India's economy is projected to grow by 9 per cent in the next fiscal year, retaining its position as the fastest-growing major economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported on Tuesday citing its expectations of higher investments and consumption due to credit growth and better financial sector performance

US Supreme Court to consider challenge to university 'reservations' affecting Indian Americans

The US Supreme Court has decided to consider a challenge to the affirmative action programmes at its universities reopening an issue that adversely affects Indian American students

Guterres reiterates 'good offices' on Kashmir which India has rejected; highlights ‘dire situation’ in Afghanistan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his offer of “good offices” to resolve the Kashmir issue which India has rejected in the past as New Delhi considers the dispute with Pakistan a bilateral matter

Kamala Harris will be running mate in 2024, assures Biden, scotching speculations about her

Responding to swirling - and often motivated - rumours and media speculation about her political future, US President Joe Biden declared categorically that Kamala Harris will be his running mate  on the eve of their completing the first year in office