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The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

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Who is Jahanzaib Ali, Pakistani 'journalist' known for asking motivated questions against India to US State Dept

On Thursday, a Washington-based ‘journalist’ named Jahanzaib Ali courted controversy after he raked up the dubious issue of ‘visa renewal rejection’ of Avani Dias by Modi governemnt. That's not… pic.twitter.com/5FIfM0Jvzd — ANI April 25, 2024 Contrary to his nefarious designs, the US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said, “The Government of India can speak to its own visa …

A political firestorm ignites between BJD and BJP over the Supreme Court’s verdict on the proposed Vedanta University in Puri. BJP National Spokesperson Samvit Bhare stated, “The state government’s violation of the law in the land acquisition process for Vedanta University has been proven by the Supreme Court verdict. The government illegally gave two rivers to Anil Agarwal’s company Vedant, …

Washington: The United States has “strongly” condemned the Myanmar military’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy, the US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Wednesday. He made the remarks in response to a question regarding the Myanmar military’s decision to dissolve political parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi-led National League …

‘The United States is extremely troubled that the Israeli Knesset has passed legislation rescinding important parts of the 2005 disengagement law,’ said State Department spokesman Vedant Patel Washington: The United States said Tuesday it was “extremely troubled” by the Israeli parliament’s vote in support of settlements, calling the move “provocative” and in violation of promises to ally Washington. “The United …

Who is Vedant Patel, the Indian-American who will replace Ned Price as US State Dept spokesperson?

Vedant Patel served as US president Joe Biden’s assistant press secretary and spokesperson before taking the lead role as the US State Department’s main deputy spokesperson. The report suggests Patel served as US President Joe Biden’s assistant press secretary and spokesperson before taking the lead role as the US State Department’s main deputy spokesperson, where he honed his management abilities …

Ned Price to step down as US State Department spokesperson; Vedant Patel to be interim spokesperson

Vedant Patel, who is currently the Deputy Spokesperson, would be the interim spokesperson. Ned Price’s replacement has not been announced yet Washington: Ned Price will step down as the spokesperson of the US State Department this month, and Indian-American Vedant Patel, who is currently the Deputy Spokesperson, will be the interim spokesperson. “This month, Ned Price will step down as …

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US diplomat Vedant Patel said that the charges against Alireza Akbari and his sentencing were politically motivated and his execution would be unconscionable Washington: The United States on Friday joined Britain in calling for Tehran to stand down on “possibly imminent” plans to execute an Iranian-British dual national accused of spying. US diplomat Vedant Patel said Friday that “the charges …

Vedant Patel becomes first Indian-American to hold daily U.S. State Dept. press conference

Vedant Patel, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, has created history by becoming the first Indian-American to hold the daily State Department news conference that his fellow colleagues said did with the utmost professionalism and clear communication. During his briefing, Mr. Patel covered topics ranging from Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine, negotiations around the JCPOA and …