Verma, who was born in 1968 to an Indian immigrant, grew up in Pennsylvania. He attended a private college on a US Air Force scholarship. H...

President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he had nominated Richard Verma as the deputy secretary of state for management and resources.

"The breadth and depth of his experience and vision will make him a potent leader in protecting and promoting American interests and values...

Sumona Guha was named as Senior Director for South Asia, while Tarun Chhabra was named to become Senior Director for Technology and Nationa...

Till December, he was a senior vice-president focused on India and South Asia market for Albright Stonebridge Group, a Washington DC based ...

The South Asian nation of more than 200 million people devalued its currency in December and raised taxes in October to curb rising imports.

"That review recognised the need for fully coordinated action across US agencies in responding to hostage situations and to the military."

Richard will replace Nancy Powell, who resigned in March after a damaging row over treatment of diplomat Devyani Khobragade over visa fraud...

India and the US are working "more broadly" and "closely together" than ever before, Andie De Arment, Cultural Affairs Officer, US Consulat...

"As India enters an important transitional period, it's an enormous asset to have someone with his extensive foreign policy experience in t...

"We know his appointment comes at a crucial time in our bilateral relations with India, and I believe Rich will act as a superb bridge betw...

Verma served as assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs at the State Department in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2011.

A low-key Washington insider, Verma is known more for accomplishing his task than talking big - a favourite Washington pastime.

With over two decades of senior foreign policy experience, Verma is a skilled and accomplished professional who will make an excellent amba...

Verma served on active duty in the US Air Force from 1994 to 1998 and received the Meritorious Service Medal & Air Force Commendation Medal.

As PM Modi travels to the US for his first summit meeting later this month, one of the more glaring absences is that of a US ambassador to ...

A global body of insurers today said India should speed up reforms in insurance sector, which would help in attracting more foreign funds.