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US pays heavy price for decision behind its virtual condoning of B'desh genocide

1971 War: US continues to pay heavy price for its virtual condoning of B'desh genocide

The US realpolitik had taken a 180-degree turn in 1971 but continues to pay a heavy price for the decision that drove it to virtually condoning the genocide in Bangladesh by Pakistani troops.

Dec 15, 2021

India-US Military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' starts with Kabaddi [Watch]

It is to be noted that the "Yudh Abhyas" is the two militaries' longest-running cooperative military training and defence cooperation initiative.

Oct 17, 2021

PM Modi to visit US, meet Prez Biden on four-day trip; transcript of Foreign Secy's special briefing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the United States this week to attend first QUAD in-person meet and address the UNGA.

Sep 22, 2021

India and US agree to deepen strategic ties to contain 'Dragon'

The trip of US secretary Defence has come days after Quad held a formal meeting of the head of its states

Mar 20, 2021

US Defence Secy to visit India to discuss partnership

On the heels of the Quad summit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit India next week to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as Washington focuses on China as an emerging threat, according to a Pentagon official.

Mar 14, 2021

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India may escape US sanctions for buying Russian S-400 missile defense systems

The US had earlier warned that the deal could prompt a sanction imposed on India under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

Nov 22, 2019

India-US to hold second round of 2+2 talks in December, eye major defence signing

New Delhi hosted the first round of the talks last year where the two countries signed the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA).

Nov 14, 2019

Sushma Swaraj: More than 2 lakh stranded NRIs brought back to India since 2014

According to Sushma Swaraj, bringing "balance into imbalanced relationship" was India's diplomacy, which is carried out by giving importance to the national interests.

Nov 28, 2018

India's S-400 missile system acquisition brings Pakistan, China closer

After signing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), India is also in the process of acquiring dedicated strike drones from the US.

Oct 10, 2018

Here's why US will benefit by not punishing India for buying Russia's S-400 missile system

Lobbyists in Washington are trying hard for unbiased implementation of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) but the Trump administration has sought waiver clause in CAATSA specifically for India.

Oct 8, 2018

Indonesia earthquake, tsunami: Death toll rises to 832; 2.4 million people affected

A shopping mall turned into rubble and the large dome of a mosque collapsed in the coastal city of Palu, home of 350,000 people.

Sep 30, 2018

Why signing COMCASA is a win-win situation for both India and US

With COMCASA in place, both India and US will be on a common plane to detect and nullify any Chinese mischief, or any other common threat, much faster than before.

Sep 7, 2018

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US administration devises agenda for inaugural 2 + 2 dialogue with New Delhi

India-US defence cooperation has seen an exponential rise with the sale of a number of defence equipment including Hercules-CJ130 aircraft and sale of Apache attack helicopter.

Aug 23, 2018

US upgrades India's trade status, move to provide boost for Indian military

The US has upgraded India's trading status to STA-1, allowing for high-tech defence and non-defence equipment to be sold more easily without the need for licenses.

Jul 31, 2018

India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue scheduled for September 6 in New Delhi

The twice-deferred meeting was earlier scheduled to take place in Washington on July 6 but was cancelled due to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea for previously unscheduled meetings. The first 2+2 meeting was to take place in April.

Jul 20, 2018

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