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From forests to frontlines, a global chorus rises. Guardians of the Wild - the anthem of the International Big Cat Alliance - celebrates those protecting big cats and the ecosystems they sustain. #IBCASummit2026

One Planet. Seven Big Cats. One Future. The world comes to India for the IBCA Summit 2026! We are uniting to secure the legacy of these majestic creatures for generations to come. 🗓️ June 1-2, 2026 📍 Bharat Mandapam & Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi #IBCASummit2026

Another attempt to export terror across the Line of Control was thwarted today by India’s armed forces. India continues to face the threat of cross-border terrorism. A year after the heinous #PahalgamTerrorAttack that claimed 26 innocent lives, our resolve remains unwavering. India will continue to deter, defeat, and respond firmly to terrorism in all its forms. Zero Tolerance for Terrorism.

Consul General @srikar_koppula visited the University of Colorado Boulder @CUBoulder on May 11, 2026, for an engaging conversation with students, faculty, and university leadership on India-U.S. ties in education, research, and technology. The event brought together Chancellor Justin Schwartz @Chancellor_JS; Ann Schmiesing, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives; Keith Molenaar, Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science @KeithMolenaar; Vijay Khatri, Dean, Leeds School of Business; Peter Hamlington, Chair, Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering; and Debanjan Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, for a wide-ranging exchange on deepening the #India-U.S. academic partnership and the opportunities it holds for students, researchers, and institutions on both sides. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @EduMinOfIndia

On May 11, 2026, Consul General @srikar_koppula met with Kimball Edwards, CEO of Digantara U.S., at @GovofCO’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The discussion focused on Bengaluru-based @Digantarahq’s growing presence in the U.S. market, emerging opportunities in #space surveillance and missile defense, and the broader role #India’s #tech sector can play in advancing bilateral space and security partnerships. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS

My remarks at the exhibition ‘From Shunya to Ananta’ at the @UN, showcasing India’s contribution to mathematics twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Consul General @srikar_koppula was honored to call on Denver Mayor Mike Johnston @denversmayor on May 11, 2026. The conversation explored opportunities to deepen India-Denver ties across trade, investment, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy

Consul General @srikar_koppula was honored to meet with Dr. Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) on the sidelines of the @sipec_stanford India Conference, exchanging perspectives on the India-U.S. partnership and the shared priorities shaping it.

In his opening remarks at the @sipec_stanford India Conference 2026 – “India-US at the Crossroads” on May 10, Consul General @srikar_koppula described the India-U.S. partnership as “one of the most consequential partnerships of the 21st century” at a time when the world is navigating AI disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, energy security challenges, and climate change. Consul General outlined #India’s emergence as a global hub for manufacturing, semiconductors, and AI-driven industries, underpinned by Digital Public Infrastructure, including #UPI, that is transforming governance and financial inclusion at scale. He highlighted the deepening India-U.S. collaboration across deep tech, space, and frontier technologies, the acceleration of global companies investing and scaling operations in India, and the country’s growing prominence as a destination for GCCs, R&D, and startup innovation. He also pointed to India’s MANAV (human-centric AI) framework and the India AI Mission, focused on building inclusive, ethical, and large-scale AI capabilities for public good. The conference convened innovators, policymakers, scholars, and students across the India-U.S. corridor featuring speakers such as Dr. Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor), MP, Lok Sabha; Vinod Dham (@vinoddham), venture capitalist and Father of the Pentium Chip; K. Annamalai (@annamalai_k), former BJP President, Tamil Nadu; Dr. Arvind Panagariya (@APanagariya), Chairman, 16th Finance Commission of India; and Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya), MP, Lok Sabha. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @GoI_MeitY @EduMinOfIndia

Nation First Duty Above Comfort! PM @narendramodi gave 7 important appeals to strengthen India during challenging global times prioritize work from home wherever possible, reduce fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, cut down cooking oil usage, move towards natural farming and reduce unnecessary gold purchases. A collective spirit of responsibility can make India stronger and more self-reliant. #LeadershipOfPMModi

Advanced Agni missile with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle) system was successfully tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on 08th May 2026. The missile was flight tested with Multiple payloads, targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in Indian Ocean Region.

Great to join @IndBagchi for a fireside chat today at the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum @scsp_ai We focused on the outcomes of the AI Impact Summit hosted by India and the ongoing cooperation between 🇮🇳 and 🇺🇸 in technology and innovation moving towards resilient and trusted supply chains for defining the future of global technology landscape. The 'US-India Booth' at the SCSP Expo is a perfect example of this collaboration in action!

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Addressed the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur. Urged the Commanders to stay future-ready amid geopolitical uncertainties. Congratulated the military leadership on the first anniversary of ‘Operation Sindoor’. Ops Sindoor is a testament to the swift and precise action of the Indian Armed Forces. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Consul General @srikar_koppula was pleased to meet Praveen Neppalli Naga, (@praveenTweets), CTO, @Uber. Discussions centered on Uber's expanding operations in India, the technology and innovation underpinning its growth, and avenues for continued collaboration. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS

On 6 May 2026, Consul General @srikar_koppula met Jeetu Patel (@jpatel41), President and Chief Product Officer, @Cisco, at the Consulate premises. Discussions covered Cisco’s growing operations in India as well as potential collaboration with Indian universities in skill development and training. Underlining on the new trends in the #Cybersecurity space especially in the age of #ArtificialIntelligence, they also discussed about the new products in Cybersecurity and network space, and solutions for critical infrastructure. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @GoI_MeitY

Consulate General of India, San Francisco, was pleased to be part of the Asia Pacific Heritage event at San Francisco State University (@SFSU), showcasing #Indian #handicrafts, #handmade jewelry, traditional clothing, artwork and tourism information, along with a scintillating #Bhangra dance performance by Riar Academy of Performing Arts (@riaracademy). It was heartwarming to see the appreciation from the audience, students and visitors for India’s rich culture and heritage. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS

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Consul General @srikar_koppula, in a special address at the seminar “Understanding the Indian Deep Tech Opportunity: Building the India–US Corridor” on 6 May, 2026, called India’s Research, Development, and Innovation Scheme a game changer. With a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore ($12 billion) over six years, the scheme is designed to channel long-term capital into #semiconductors, #space, #quantum, #AI, #biotech, and #advancedmanufacturing, while significantly boosting private sector participation in R&D. The event brought together deep tech founders, investors, corporate venture leaders, and policy professionals to explore the India-U.S. deep tech corridor, where public capital and over $2.5 billion in private commitments are converging to back #India's next generation of globally competitive technologies. Organized at TiE Silicon Valley facility in Palo Alto, the seminar featured speakers, including Dr. Nishith Desai, founder, Nishith Desai Associates (@ndalaw1989), and Anita Manwani, president, TiE Silicon Valley (@tiesv). @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @GoI_MeitY @IndiaDST