Tag: India-US ties
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US corporate sector hails Union Budget, calls it ‘attractive’ for foreign investments
However, a few termed the budget as cautious and asserted that it was not going to alleviate the current state of trade tensions between the US and India.
July 6, 2019 -
‘Friend’ India under pressure, but Tehran ready to protect its energy security: Iran
The remarks by Iran's Ambassador to India come a week after US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo hailed India for cutting off oil imports from Iran.
July 3, 2019 -
US Senate passes provision to give India same status as ‘NATO ally’
The National Defense Authorisation Act or NDAA for the fiscal year 2020, that contained such a proposal was passed by the US Senate last week.
July 2, 2019 -
‘Will do what’s in our national interest’: Jaishankar on US sanctions over Russian arms deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US-India partnership is reaching new heights with cooperation in the defence and other sectors and a common vision for free and open Indo-Pacific.
June 26, 2019 -
Mike Pompeo meets PM Modi; terrorism, S-400 deal, H-1B visas, trade likely to be discussed
Pompeo's visit comes ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and PM Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, which will be held in Japan's Osaka on June 28-29.
June 26, 2019 -
Ahead of Pompeo’s visit, India expects US to grant waiver on S-400 deal with Russia
Diplomatic sources say that S-400 is an issue, a matter of concern for the US but the deal cannot be set aside as India has a long-standing relationship with Russia.
June 25, 2019 -
Donald Trump ends India’s preferential trade status, to be effective from June 5
Trump said India has not assured the US that it will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets.
June 1, 2019 -
Russian S-400 missile deal will have serious implications on Indo-US defence ties: Trump admin
India and Russia signed a $5 billion S-400 air defence system deal in October last year.
May 31, 2019 -
Trump decision to end India’s preferential trade status ‘done deal’, says US official
Donald Trump had in March informed the US Congress about his intent to terminate the designation of India as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalised System of Preferences programme.
May 31, 2019 -
Bill introduced in US Congress aims to put India on par with NATO allies
It would send a powerful signal that defence sales to India should be prioritised according to US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, which had worked on this important legislation.
April 12, 2019 -
Boost to India’s firepower as US approves sale of 24 MH-60R helicopters
In a strategy dubbed by Indian and US observers as the 'string of pearls,' China has made use of a growing number of naval bases in the Indian Ocean, most notably the Gwadar port it is developing in India's historic rival Pakistan.
April 3, 2019 -
Donald Trump says will end India’s preferential trade status as it ‘fails’ to provide market access
Trump's letter to the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi could be seen as a major setback in India-US bilateral relationship, in particular in the arena of trade and economy.
March 5, 2019 -
India, US to hold first ‘2+2 dialogue’ on Sept 6 in Delhi
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis would travel to India for the dialogue.
July 20, 2018 -
India, US to share information on terror groups, individuals
The two sides also discussed international efforts to counter threats posed by foreign terrorist fighters
March 28, 2018 -
India biggest strategic opportunity for US: Pentagon
India is the “biggest strategic opportunity” for the US with New Delhi showing more openness to strengthen bilateral security ties, a top Pentagon commander has said, underlining a mutual desire for global stability and support for the rules-based international order. Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of the US Pacific Command also told members of the Senate …
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March 16, 2018 -
Sushma Swaraj meets US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who is on his first visit to India in his official capacity. “Strengthening strategic partnership. EAM @SushmaSwaraj welcomes US Secretary of State Tillerson, his first India visit as Secretary of State,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. EAM @SushmaSwaraj and …
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October 25, 2017 -
‘US looks forward to completing Sea Guardian deal with India’
The Trump administration is looking forward to completing the deal for transferring unarmed Sea Guardian drones to India, a senior US official has said. The major decision to sell unarmed Sea Guardian drones was announced during the summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on June 26. The US “looks forward …
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October 24, 2017