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        • Christ (Deemed to University) Vice Chancellor Dr. Fr. Jose C.C. and U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges launched the Indo-Pacific curriculum titled ‘Regional Pedagogy for the Indo-Pacific’ in Bengaluru, on November 19, 2024, alongside other distinguished guests.U.S. Consul General Chris Hodges Unveils New Indo-Pacific Curriculum
        •  The United States and India Reach New Heights in Education Cooperation
        • Great Seal of the United StatesSpecial Online Briefing with Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Royce Bernstein Murray
        • Tamil Nadu Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, U.S. Consul General Chennai Chris Hodges, U.S. Embassy New Delhi’s Diplomatic Security Senior Regional Security Officer Christopher Gillis, Diplomatic Security Regional Security Officer (RSO) Chennai Scott Schonauer, and OSAC India - Chennai Chapter Private co-chair John Paul Manickam with other dignitaries and guests at the OSAC India’s Annual General Meeting in Chennai on Thursday, October 24, 2024.U.S. Consul General, Tamil Nadu IT Minister Open OSAC India’s Annual General Meeting in Chennai to Foster Public-Private Security Cooperation
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        • Tamil Nadu Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, U.S. Consul General Chennai Chris Hodges, U.S. Embassy New Delhi’s Diplomatic Security Senior Regional Security Officer Christopher Gillis, Diplomatic Security Regional Security Officer (RSO) Chennai Scott Schonauer, and OSAC India - Chennai Chapter Private co-chair John Paul Manickam with other dignitaries and guests at the OSAC India’s Annual General Meeting in Chennai on Thursday, October 24, 2024.U.S. Consul General, Tamil Nadu IT Minister Open OSAC India’s Annual General Meeting in Chennai to Foster Public-Private Security Cooperation
        • Text reading Press Release on a blue backgroundU.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Wraps Global Tour for World Mental Health Day
        • United States Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn (in the center) with U.S. Consul General Chennai Chris Hodges; Anna University Centre for Water Resources Professor Dr R. Saravanan; Anna University Centre for International Relations Director Dr Bhaskaran; and Anna University Registrar Dr J. Prakash, as she joins a roundtable on leveraging climate modeling to strengthen local resilience strategies, at Anna University in Chennai on Friday, August 23.U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State Jennifer R. Littlejohn Visits Chennai to Promote U.S.-India Environmental Collaboration
        • [L-R] Actor Kamal Haasan, U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, and U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges celebrate the 248th anniversary of U.S. National Day in Chennai on Thursday, July 18, 2024.U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti Presides Over 248th National Day Ceremony in Chennai, Emphasizes Flourishing United States-India Space Partners
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        • Great Seal of the United StatesU.S. Consul General Melinda Pavek’s Remarks at the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Event in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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Exercise Malabar 2024

Exercise Malabar 2024

Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

U.S.-India Cancer Moonshot Dialogue

U.S.-India Cancer Moonshot Dialogue

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U.S. and India Sign Cultural Property Agreement

  
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Christ (Deemed to University) Vice Chancellor Dr. Fr. Jose C.C. and U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges launched the Indo-Pacific curriculum titled ‘Regional Pedagogy for the Indo-Pacific’ in Bengaluru, on November 19, 2024, alongside other distinguished guests.

U.S. Consul General Chris Hodges Unveils New Indo-Pacific Curriculum

20 November, 2024 | Bengaluru, Press Releases, U.S. & India

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…

 The United States and India Reach New Heights in Education Cooperation

18 November, 2024 | Education, Press Releases

New Delhi, November 18, 2024:  The United States and India share a longstanding relationship in the field of education and continue to work together on…

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Special Online Briefing with Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Royce Bernstein...

30 October, 2024 | Press Releases

October 29, 2024 Moderator: It’s 5:30pm in India. I am going to give you the ground rules and introduce our guest speaker before turning over…

Tamil Nadu Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, U.S. Consul General Chennai Chris Hodges, U.S. Embassy New Delhi’s Diplomatic Security Senior Regional Security Officer Christopher Gillis, Diplomatic Security Regional Security Officer (RSO) Chennai Scott Schonauer, and OSAC India - Chennai Chapter Private co-chair John Paul Manickam with other dignitaries and guests at the OSAC India’s Annual General Meeting in Chennai on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

U.S. Consul General, Tamil Nadu IT Minister Open OSAC India’s Annual General Meeting in Chennai to Foster...

25 October, 2024 | Chennai, Press Releases, U.S. & India

Chennai, October 25:  U.S. Consul General Chennai Chris Hodges and Tamil Nadu Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan hosted the…

South Asia Clean Energy Forum Inaugural Session Unveils Initiatives to Accelerate Regional Clean Energy...

22 October, 2024 | embassy, Press Releases

Jaipur (Rajasthan) — The South Asia Clean Energy Forum, held from October 22 to 24 in Jaipur, is convening leaders from across the region to tackle…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, India

22 October, 2024 | Alert

Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, India (October 22, 2024) Location: West Bengal Event: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a “pre-cyclone watch” for Kolkata and…

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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Wraps Global Tour for World Mental Health Day

17 October, 2024 | Chennai, Press Releases

Chennai, October 12, 2024 – This week, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy traveled to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Dr. Murthy…

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Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Chennai, India

15 October, 2024 | Alert

Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Chennai, India (October 15, 2024) Location: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Event: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a “red…

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Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Chennai, India

14 October, 2024 | Alert

Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Chennai, India (October 14, 2024) Location: Tamil Nadu state and Puducherry. Event: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a…

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U.S. and India Awards Over $2 Million in Grants for Joint AI and Quantum Research to Advance Social...

11 October, 2024 | Press Releases

On October 10, Ambassador Eric Garcetti and Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technologies at the U.S. Department of State, hosted…

India hosts Australia, Japan and U.S. forces in Exercise Malabar 2024

10 October, 2024 | Press Releases

VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA – Australia, Japan, and U.S. forces joined the host Indian Navy for an opening ceremony to celebrate the launch of field-training exercise Malabar…

U.S. Department of State Hosts Quad Fellows in Washington

10 October, 2024 | Press Releases

The U.S. Department of State hosted 50 promising young scholars from Australia, India, Japan, the United States, and Southeast Asia at the second Quad Fellowship…

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Security Alert – U. S. Mission India (October 4, 2024)

4 October, 2024 | Alert

Location: India, countrywide Event: Due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and the anniversary of the October 7th attacks against Israel, the U.S. Mission advises U.S.…

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Secretary Raimondo and Minister Goyal Convene 6th U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue Meetings

4 October, 2024 | Press Releases

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal convened the 6th ministerial level meeting of the U.S.-India…

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Secretary Raimondo and Minister Goyal Co-Chair 2024 U.S.-India CEO Forum

3 October, 2024 | Press Releases

Today, the United States hosted the second in-person meeting of the U.S.-India Forum co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Minister of Commerce…

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U.S. Mission Releases New Appointments to Meet Visa Demand

30 September, 2024 | Press Releases

New Delhi – The U.S. Mission to India opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travelers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students.  The recently…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots

26 September, 2024 | Alert

Return your voted ballot now!   Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places.  Same-day, in-person voting is not available outside the United States.…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Celebrate Democracy This 4th Of July By Ensuring You Are Prepared To Vote...

26 September, 2024 | Alert

To vote in the November 2024 election, U.S. citizens overseas need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2024.  Whether you are…

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