Air Quality Data Information
U.S. Mission India NowCast Air Quality Index The U.S. Embassy and Consulates’ air quality monitors measure airborne fine particulate matter (commonly referred to as PM…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
As we head into the New Year, we are updating the December 21 Security Message to add popular tourist destinations such as resorts, beaches and…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
As we head into holiday season, please be reminded that recent Indian media reports indicate ISIL’s desire to attack targets in India. The U.S. Embassy…
U.S. and India Search for WWII American Airmen
The U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) recently completed a mission in India to locate the remains of servicemen missing since World War II. …
Remarks by Ambassador Richard R. Verma at the inaugural plenary of Indo-Asia Connectivity for Shared
Kolkata | December 14, 2016 (As prepared for delivery) Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to be here in Kolkata, the “City of Joy.” When…
Secretary Kerry’s statement on the Nomination of Rex Tillerson
I congratulate Rex Tillerson on his nomination as Secretary of State. The State Department will continue to provide our full support for a smooth transition,…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Cyclone Vardah
The U.S Consulate General in Chennai cautions U.S. citizens that Cyclone Vardah is expected to make landfall near Chennai, between Mahabalipuram and Nellore, tomorrow afternoon…
U.S. – India Defense Relations Fact Sheet, December 8, 2016
Today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited India for the third time since becoming Secretary of Defense, for his seventh meeting with Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar.…
U.S. Consulate Names Winners of Third Annual Short Film Festival on Women’s Safety and Empowerment
Mumbai: The short film A Broken Toy, written and directed by Shivam Sharma, won the grand prize at the December 8 short-film contest on the…
India-United States Joint Statement on the visit of Secretary of Defense Carter to India, December 8
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter made an official visit to India at the invitation of Raksha Mantri Shri Manohar Parrikar today, marking the seventh…
Remarks by DCM MaryKay Carlson at the Smart Cities Workshop, December 8, 2016
Good morning. Thank you to the organizers of this impressive workshop. I know a lot of hard work went into putting together such a great…
Readout of Secretary Carter’s Meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout Today Secretary Carter met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his final trip to India…
U.S. Consulate Mumbai and Mumbai University Launch Security Studies Certificate Course
Mumbai – Recognizing India’s expanding leadership role in regional and global security, the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai and Mumbai University today jointly launched a new…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Operations, December 6, 2016
The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will continue to operate with reduced staffing on December 7, 2016, and has temporarily suspended appointments for routine services…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Death of Chief Minister Jayaraman Jayalalithaa
Apollo Hospital announced that Chief Minister Jayaraman Jayalalithaa passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:30 p.m. Many businesses in Chennai are closed and…
Statement by Ambassador Richard R. Verma on the Death of the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
On behalf of the United States, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and the people of Tamil Nadu…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: United States Consulate General Chennai
The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will operate with reduced staffing on December 5, 2016, and has temporarily suspended appointments for routine services to U.S. citizens and visa…
U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Agartala for the first time
Agartala: December 2, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visited Agartala, Tripura for the first time on December 2-3 as part of his five-state travel to…
U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma visits Nagaland for the first time
Kohima, December 1, 2016 On his maiden visit to Nagaland, the U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma arrived in Kohima on December 1, which is Nagaland’s…
