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Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 19:53 IST
FBI Director Kash Patel and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extend Independence Day greetings to India.
Kash Patel
US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on Friday extended greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day. Patel posted a reply on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s X post on Independence day celebrations, saying, “Happy Independence Day India."
Earlier today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also wished the country, saying that the “historic relationship" between the two countries is consequential and far-reaching, and pledged to work together to address modern challenges.
“On behalf of the United States, I extend our congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 15," he said.
“The historic relationship between the world’s largest democracy and the world’s oldest democracy is consequential and far-reaching. Our two countries are united by our shared vision for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Our partnership spans industries, promotes innovation, pushes the boundaries of critical and emerging technologies, and extends into space," he added.
India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day on today with full patriotic fervour. The day commemorates the nation’s freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule, which finally came to an end in 1947.
Who Is Kash Patel?
Kash Patel, a staunch Trump loyalist, has a background in both defence and intelligence. Born in 1980 in Garden City, New York, to Gujarati Indian immigrant parents, Patel’s career has been closely tied to Trump’s political rise.
After completing his law degree at Pace University, Patel initially struggled to land a prestigious law firm job. Instead, he spent nearly nine years as a public defender before joining the US Justice Department.
Patel soon gained national attention for his role in the committee’s investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. He was instrumental in drafting the controversial “Nunes Memo," which accused the FBI of abusing surveillance powers in its investigation into the Trump campaign.
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...
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First Published:August 15, 2025, 19:53 IST
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