In the statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the remarks were “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste”. The reaction from India came hours after the United States’ embassy in New Delhi issued a clarification on the matter.

The rape and murder of the daughter of a senior IRS officer in Delhi has sent shockwaves through the capital, raising fresh concerns over public safety. During the probe, police have recovered various clues along with a complaint of stolen money of a significant amount. These clues were crucial.

The Delhi to Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor is about 800 km long. Its construction will provide Gautam Buddha Nagar with another railway link.