U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Indian-American lawyer Richard R. Verma to a top diplomatic position in the State Department. Verma has been appointed as the deputy secretary of state for management and resources.&nbsp;

"Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Richard R. Verma to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources," read the announcement by the White House.&nbsp;

Verma is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard. As for his diplomatic credentials, he has previously served as the U.S. ambassador to India and assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs during former president Barack Obama's tenure.&nbsp;

Additionally, the 54-year-old has served as national security adviser to Democrat senator Harry Reid.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The White House enlisted Verma's achievements in the notification after the confirmation of the nomination.&nbsp;

"He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served on active duty as a Judge Advocate. He earned a BS at Lehigh University, a JDcum laude at American University, an LLM. with distinction at Georgetown University Law Center, and a PhD at Georgetown University."

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If confirmed by the US senate, Verma&nbsp;will stand to become the highest-ranking Indian-American in the State Department - a feat that will look even more glittering on the shining CV of the Indian diaspora.&nbsp;

Indiaspora, a non-profit that brings together diaspora Indians together to build a collaborative community, commented on the nomination and said the Biden administration had made an inspired decision.&nbsp;

“In nominating Ambassador Verma to this very senior state department role, President Biden and Secretary&nbsp;Blinken&nbsp;have made an inspired choice.”

For his services, Verma has received&nbsp;Distinguished Service Medal and Meritorious Service Meda from the State Department and US Air Force respectively.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Indian-American lawyer Richard R. Verma to a top diplomatic position in the State Department. Verma has been appointed as the deputy secretary of state for management and resources.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Indian-American lawyer Richard R. Verma to a top diplomatic position in the State Department. Verma has been appointed as the deputy secretary of state for management and resources. "Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Richard R. Verma to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources," read the announcement by the White House. Verma is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard. As for his diplomatic credentials, he has previously served as the U.S. ambassador to India and assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs during former president Barack Obama's tenure. Additionally, the 54-year-old has served as national security adviser to Democrat senator Harry Reid. The White House enlisted Verma's achievements in the notification after the confirmation of the nomination. "He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served on active duty as a Judge Advocate. He earned a BS at Lehigh University, a JDcum laude at American University, an LLM. with distinction at Georgetown University Law Center, and a PhD at Georgetown University." Read more: Biden names two Indian-Americans to key jobs If confirmed by the US senate, Verma will stand to become the highest-ranking Indian-American in the State Department - a feat that will look even more glittering on the shining CV of the Indian diaspora. Indiaspora, a non-profit that brings together diaspora Indians together to build a collaborative community, commented on the nomination and said the Biden administration had made an inspired decision. “In nominating Ambassador Verma to this very senior state department role, President Biden and Secretary Blinken have made an inspired choice.” For his services, Verma has received Distinguished Service Medal and Meritorious Service Meda from the State Department and US Air Force respectively. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US President nominates Indian-American Richard Verma to top diplomatic post in State Department

Top U.S Democrat Richard Verma slams Pakistan

US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, who was appointed by the Obama administration will reportedly demit office before US President-elect Donald Trump&#39;s inauguration on January 20.

The 48-year-old, who is first Indian-American to to be appointed as US envoy to India, will not be given any &quot;grace period&quot; beyond Trump&#39;s inauguration day, PTI reported.

In a break from tradition, Trump&#39;s transition team has decided not to give any grace period beyond inauguration day to US envoys who are political appointees of President Barack Obama.

The unusual decision by the transition team could also mean that some of the top US embassies around the world will be left without an ambassador for months, as Trump replaces them with new appointments.

Sources told PTI that Verma will quit the post before January 20.

Verma had played a key role in the passage of the US India civil nuclear deal in the Congress and is a strong advocate of closer Indo-US ties.

The US ambassador may prolong his stay in capital New Delhi in a private capacity for a few more months so that his children can complete their current academic year, PTI reported.

Verma assumed charge as the 25th American Ambassador to India in 2015. The US has one of its largest missions in the world in India. He succeeded Nancy Powell, who resigned in March 2014 in the backdrop of a diplomatic row over the treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the US.

The former assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs is also a veteran of the US Air Force, where he served on active duty as a judge advocate.

(WION with inputs from PTI)

 
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Richard Verma, who is first Indian-American to to be appointed as US envoy to India, will not be given any 'grace period'

US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, who was appointed by the Obama administration will reportedly demit office before US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. The 48-year-old, who is first Indian-American to to be appointed as US envoy to India, will not be given any "grace period" beyond Trump's inauguration day, PTI reported. In a break from tradition, Trump's transition team has decided not to give any grace period beyond inauguration day to US envoys who are political appointees of President Barack Obama. The unusual decision by the transition team could also mean that some of the top US embassies around the world will be left without an ambassador for months, as Trump replaces them with new appointments. Sources told PTI that Verma will quit the post before January 20. Verma had played a key role in the passage of the US India civil nuclear deal in the Congress and is a strong advocate of closer Indo-US ties. The US ambassador may prolong his stay in capital New Delhi in a private capacity for a few more months so that his children can complete their current academic year, PTI reported. Verma assumed charge as the 25th American Ambassador to India in 2015. The US has one of its largest missions in the world in India. He succeeded Nancy Powell, who resigned in March 2014 in the backdrop of a diplomatic row over the treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the US. The former assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs is also a veteran of the US Air Force, where he served on active duty as a judge advocate. (WION with inputs from PTI)

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US President nominates Indian-American Richard Verma to top diplomatic post in State Department

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