‘Amazing moment’: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti speaks on India-US ties in Gujarat's Sabarmati
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Amazing moment’: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti speaks on India-US ties in Gujarat's Sabarmati

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti on Monday visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat. Wherever that is challenged, we stand together.” Ambassador of United States to India Eric Garcetti spins the charkha during his visit to the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram. "…Today, while so much has changed since I was 19 years' old, one thing that has not changed is the sense of connection I feel, not only to this place now and to the man who lived here with his family, but to the aspirations of the Indian people and the universal aspirations of all of us to live freely and to recognise the work of every human being," he said. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti had earlier posted a video on his Twitter handle recounting his visit to the MaharasthraBhawan in Delhi.

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Visas, 'Gazab UPI', Kadak Chai And More: US Envoy Gracetti's One-Year Recap Video Gets Internet Talking
7 months, 1 week ago

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News 18  

In a video that has wowed netizens, US envoy to India Eric Garcetti listed what all he and his staff have achieved over the past year after he took on the role. Ambassador Eric Garcetti May 13, 2024 The video begins just like any formal video that would mark a diplomat’s first year in a nation but with bits of …

‘US-India ties reaching new heights’: Eric Garcetti says as he completes one year as envoy
7 months, 1 week ago

‘US-India ties reaching new heights’: Eric Garcetti says as he completes one year as envoy

Hindustan Times  

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1 year ago

'It was complicated, now we're dating': Eric Garcetti on India-US ties

India Today  

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US ambassador Eric Garcetti meets ‘OGs of cricket, ’83 legends,’ roots for India’s World Cup 2023 victory
1 year, 1 month ago

US ambassador Eric Garcetti meets ‘OGs of cricket, ’83 legends,’ roots for India’s World Cup 2023 victory

Hindustan Times  

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US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti manages visa counter in New Delhi to meet applicants. Watch
1 year, 1 month ago

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti manages visa counter in New Delhi to meet applicants. Watch

Hindustan Times  

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Watch: US envoy Eric Garcetti greets applicants at New Delhi visa counter
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch: US envoy Eric Garcetti greets applicants at New Delhi visa counter

India Today  

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1 year, 1 month ago

Free from L.A., Eric Garcetti is reinventing himself in India

LA Times  

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Ties with India 'could get worse' due to Canada row, US envoy told team: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Ties with India 'could get worse' due to Canada row, US envoy told team: Report

India Today  

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told his team in the country that relations between India and the US "could get worse for a time" due to New Delhi's diplomatic spat with Canada, according to a report in Politico. According to an unnamed State Department official, Garcetti also said that "the US may need to reduce its contacts with Indian …

Did envoy Garcetti ask his team to reduce contact with India over Canada row? US refutes reports
1 year, 2 months ago

Did envoy Garcetti ask his team to reduce contact with India over Canada row? US refutes reports

India TV News  

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US envoy Eric Garcetti mesmerized by sunrise at Kanyakumari's coast: ‘Symphony of colours’
1 year, 2 months ago

US envoy Eric Garcetti mesmerized by sunrise at Kanyakumari's coast: ‘Symphony of colours’

Hindustan Times  

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PM Modi’s visit to the U.S. comes at a historic moment, says envoy Eric Garcetti
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s visit to the U.S. comes at a historic moment, says envoy Eric Garcetti

The Hindu  

As the dates for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States draw closer, officials from New Delhi and Washington are busy making the final arrangements for the strategic and defence agreements the two sides hope to sign or announce during the State visit. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti says the visit will be a historic one as U.S. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

‘International treasure..,’ US Ambassador Garcetti lauds NSA Ajit Doval

Live Mint  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Great time for Indo-US strategic relations: Ambassador Garcetti

Deccan Chronicle  

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India-US friendship important for the entire planet: Garcetti
1 year, 6 months ago

India-US friendship important for the entire planet: Garcetti

The Hindu  

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Shah Rukh Khan hosts US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti at Mannat home
1 year, 7 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan hosts US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti at Mannat home

The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bollywood debut? US Ambassador meets SRK, reveals what they discussed

Live Mint  

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US Ambassador Eric Garcetti meets Shah Rukh Khan at Mannat, asks 'time for my Bollywood debut?"
1 year, 7 months ago

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti meets Shah Rukh Khan at Mannat, asks 'time for my Bollywood debut?"

India TV News  

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Video | US ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti greeted warmly as he takes up post
1 year, 8 months ago

Video | US ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti greeted warmly as he takes up post

Hindustan Times  

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Balancing India-Russia Ties To Countering China Threat, New US Envoy Garcetti Will Have Hands Full
1 year, 8 months ago

Balancing India-Russia Ties To Countering China Threat, New US Envoy Garcetti Will Have Hands Full

ABP News  

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'I cannot wait to serve' says Eric Garcetti, the new US Ambassador to India
1 year, 8 months ago

'I cannot wait to serve' says Eric Garcetti, the new US Ambassador to India

India TV News  

Eric Garcetti during a ceremonial event on Friday officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris. He was nominated by president Joe Biden and his nomination was pending before the US congress since July 2021. Garcetti's nomination was pending since July 2021 Garcetti's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when …

Why Eric Michael Garcetti's appointment as Ambassador to India is a classic case of American supremacism
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Eric Michael Garcetti's appointment as Ambassador to India is a classic case of American supremacism

Firstpost  

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Garcetti sworn in as ambassador to India after two-year battle
1 year, 9 months ago

Garcetti sworn in as ambassador to India after two-year battle

LA Times  

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India welcomes confirmation of Eric Garcetti as U.S. Ambassador
1 year, 9 months ago

India welcomes confirmation of Eric Garcetti as U.S. Ambassador

The Hindu  

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1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: What Eric Garcetti's appointment as US ambassador means for India

Firstpost  

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Garcetti gets his India post, but fallout over scandal remains
1 year, 9 months ago

Garcetti gets his India post, but fallout over scandal remains

LA Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months

NPR  

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1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. Ambassadorial nominee Eric Garcetti nears last hurdle before confirmation

The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

Joe Biden administration makes renewed push to send Eric Garcetti as U.S. Ambassador to India

The Hindu  

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Nomination of Garcetti as Ambassador to India hits a dead end for Biden Administration
1 year, 11 months ago

Nomination of Garcetti as Ambassador to India hits a dead end for Biden Administration

The Hindu  

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Time to confirm ambassador to India, says top Indian-American Congressman
2 years, 1 month ago

Time to confirm ambassador to India, says top Indian-American Congressman

The Hindu  

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US needs to pick its India envoy
2 years, 2 months ago

US needs to pick its India envoy

Hindustan Times  

For the last 20 months, since Kenneth Juster left India in January 2021 after completing his tenure, the United States has not had an ambassador in India. It has happened even as top American leaders, from President Joe Biden downwards, don’t stop lauding the partnership with India as one of the most consequential of this century, spanning all domains. Considered …

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