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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Ties with India 'global strategic partnership,' not 'zero sum’ game with Pakistan, says US

Describing the US engagement with India as a “global comprehensive strategic partnership,” the State Department has reiterated Washington's policy of a de-hyphenated relationship with India and Pakistan, saying it is “not a zero-sum” game

Neera Tanden, Indian-American cabinet nominee accepts defeat; Biden promises another job

Neera Tanden, who had alienated politicians on all sides, has withdrawn her nomination for a cabinet position, but US President Joe Biden has promised her another job that will not need Senate approval

Biden appoints Indian-American director of White House Military Office

US President Joe Biden has appointed Maju Varghese, who was the COO of his election campaign, as his deputy assistant and the director of the White House Military Office

Another Indian-American Biden nominee runs into confirmation problems

With the nomination of the Indian-American cabinet nominee Neera Tandon deadlocked, the focus is now on Vanita Gupta, who is soon to face the Senate for confirmation as the third highest-ranking official in the US Justice Department

Have Chinese hackers infiltrated India's power sector?

A cyber intelligence company says it has found that hackers linked to China have infiltrated power systems and ports in India in a “show of force” and they have the ability to create disruptions

Myanmar’s envoy to UN dramatically defies military regime, denounces coup

In a dramatic show of defiance Myanmar's Permanent Representative Kyaw Moe Tun has denounced his country's military regime before the UN General Assembly and declared he would fight for democracy

Indian environment expert Ligia Noronha appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Indian environment and economics expert Ligia Noronha as an assistant secretary-general and the head of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) New York office

Biden to ensure high-skill immigration; to benefit Indian, South Asian professionals

US President Joe Biden, who has ordered an end to his predecessor Donald Trump's ban on issuing green cards and work visas, is committed to ensuring that highly skilled workers can get permanent residence, according to his Spokesperson Jen Psaki

UN leaders welcome India, Pakistan ceasefire commitment

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir have welcomed the joint statement by India and Pakistan reaffirming their commitment to upholding the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Kashmir

US condemns cross-border terrorism, welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

The US condemns terrorists infiltrating the Line of Control (LoC) and expects Pakistan to play a “constructive role” in Kashmir, according to State Department spokesperson Ned Price