Strengthening Regional Ties: U.S. Consulate Backs Educational Initiatives for Enhanced Indo-Pacific Understanding Bengaluru, November 20, 2024: U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges launched the Indo-Pacific curriculum (IPC) at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru on Thursday November 19, 2024. The Indo-Pacific Circle (IPC), Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS), Christ University, and the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) jointly developed the curriculum, which was funded …
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By U.S. Mission India | 20 November, 2024 | Topics: Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, June 10: The Assistant Chief of the Indian Naval staff Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna, Senior Defense Official and U.S. Defense Attaché Rear Admiral Michael Baker, and Christ University Vice Chancellor Rev. Dr. Jose CC inaugurated the “Partners in Progress” symposium jointly organized by Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and Christ University, Bengaluru, with support …
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By U.S. Mission India | 11 June, 2024 | Topics: Bengaluru, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Ambassador Also Visits the Science Gallery Bengaluru and Meets Visually Impaired Cricket Team Bengaluru, May 25: This week, U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Bengaluru to meet with space sector business leaders and entrepreneurs to spotlight robust economic and commercial relations between the United States and India that will, transform the coming century, from …
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By U.S. Mission India | 25 May, 2024 | Topics: Bengaluru, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Chennai Christopher Hodges at WEConnect “Empowering Inclusion – Advancing Sustainable Value Chains Summit” on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. Good morning, everyone. It is a real pleasure to be with all of you this morning at the concluding summit for a nationwide, throughout India, set of summits. Elizabeth [WeConnect …
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By U.S. Mission India | 27 February, 2024 | Topics: Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Students get insights on U.S. Higher Education at the Fair Mangaluru, February 15: The United States government showed students how to pursue their higher education dreams at the many U.S. university campuses at educational fairs in Manipal, Mangaluru, and Surathkal on February 14 and 15. The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s …
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By U.S. Mission India | 15 February, 2024 | Topics: Bengaluru, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, February 9: The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. Commercial Service in India, and U.S. Consulate General Chennai will host a series of free U.S. higher education fairs in Bengaluru, Manipal, Mangaluru, Kochi, and Coimbatore from February 12-20. U.S. Consul General Chennai Christopher Hodges highlighted that the United States remains the top host …
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By U.S. Mission India | 12 February, 2024 | Topics: Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Students engage with NASA-ISRO Officials Bengaluru, November 29: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson encouraged students during an event entitled, “Reaching for the Stars: A Conversation with NASA and ISRO,” at Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum (VITM) in Bengaluru on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The event, jointly organized by the U.S. government and VITM, aimed to …
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By U.S. Mission India | 29 November, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru: Students and parents interested in learning about opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States are invited to participate in an in-person fair with U.S. university representatives. EducationUSA at Yashna Trust, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, will host a fair from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September …
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By U.S. Mission India | 30 August, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, August 17: On his first official visit to Bengaluru, U.S. Consul General Chennai Christopher W. Hodges is meeting with government officials, scientists, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to underscore the United States and India’s strong economic and commercial ties. As part of his visit, he participated in the 30th anniversary celebrations of the U.S. Commercial …
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By U.S. Mission India | 18 August, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, June 1: Two decades ago, NASA launched Mars Rover Opportunity to search for signs of ancient water on the Red Planet. Today, the full-scale model replica of the Opportunity has landed at the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technical Museum (VITM) in Bengaluru to inspire the next generation of scientific innovators and space explorers. U.S. Under …
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By U.S. Mission India | 2 June, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Media Note Bengaluru, April 26: Advancing the ever-expanding U.S.-India technology partnership, the U.S. Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) and U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) hosted a U.S.-India Space Technology Industry Workshop on Export Controls from April 24 to 25 in Bengaluru. The workshop, attended by over …
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By U.S. Mission India | 26 April, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Media Note: On Tuesday, February 14, the United States Air Force (USAF) expanded its lineup for Aero India 2023 with the arrival of two B-1B Lancers after a journey to India from their temporary duty location at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The B-1B Lancer, a supersonic heavy bomber, is a truly remarkable aircraft, capable of carrying …
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By U.S. Mission India | 14 February, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Media Note: The United States Air Force’s (USAF) newest fifth-generation fighters – the stealthy, supersonic, multirole F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter – will make their debut at Aero India 2023. After a journey from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, United States, the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will impress crowds with a …
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By U.S. Mission India | 13 February, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Press Releases, U.S. & India
U.S. Mission India’s Press Conference ahead of Aero India 2023 Sunday, February 12, 2023, Bengaluru (Remarks as Prepared for delivery) - Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Ambassador A. Elizabeth Jones - Jedidiah P. Royal, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs - Major General Julian C. Cheater, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs - Rear Admiral Michael …
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By U.S. Mission India | 13 February, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru (India), February 12: Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru on the eve of Aero India 2023, the head of the U.S. delegation to Aero India, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Ambassador A. Elizabeth Jones, said the size of the U.S. delegation, impressive USA Partnership Pavilion that will open Monday, and growing diplomatic and security cooperation over the last year “show that the U.S.-India strategic partnership is one of our most consequential relationships.” “India and the …
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By U.S. Mission India | 12 February, 2023 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, January 29: United States participation in Aero India 2021 is another example of the deepening defense and strategic partnership between the United States and India. Don Heflin, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, will lead a high-level delegation of U.S. Government officials and defense industry representatives to the event. “I am pleased to head this year’s U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission India | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, February 2: The United States is committed to strengthening its partnership with India and deepening military-to-military relationships and cooperation. The full spectrum of the high-level U.S. delegation to Aero India 2021 with over 100 delegates reaffirms our commitment to the U.S.-India defense and security partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru …
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By U.S. Mission India | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India
Bengaluru, March 5: United States Science Envoy for Space, Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden, Jr., is visiting Bengaluru, March 6-7, 2019, to promote U.S.-India space cooperation. The former U.S. Space Shuttle Commander and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator is conducting meetings with government officials, academics, students, and civil society. Maj. Gen. Bolden said in …
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By U.S. Mission India | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & India
United States Consulate General Chennai, India Demonstration Alert for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala (February 16, 2018) Location: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, India; state-wide Event: On February 16, 2018, the Supreme Court will deliver a final verdict on appeals filed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala regarding the dispute over the …
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By U.S. Mission India | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Security & Emergency Messages
United States Consulate General Chennai, India Demonstration Alert for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations and Strike in Karnataka (January 25, 2018) Location: Karnataka, India; state-wide, but particularly affecting Bengaluru (Bangalore) Event: A general strike has been organized throughout Karnataka for January 25, 2018, regarding a dispute over water resources with the neighboring state of Goa. Protests have …
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By U.S. Mission India | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Bengaluru, Chennai, Security & Emergency Messages
