India, a very important partner: US Congressmen

India, a very important partner: US Congressmen Washington: Describing India as a very important partner of the US, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has said that India-US strategic partnership offers a pillar of stability amidst many uncertainties - political, security and economic - facing the world today. Members of Congressional Hispanic Caucus said this during a dinner hosted in their honour by the Indian Ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao, on Tuesday. Those who attended included Congressmen Ruben...
09:47 AM, Mar 22, 2012

US: Indo-origin candidate faces racist attack

US: Indo-origin candidate faces racist attack Chicago: Raja Krishamoorthi, a Democratic Congressional candidate of Indian-origin for Illinois' newly created district, has come under apparent racist attacks from Tea Party bloggers for protesting against an event organized by them. Krishamoorthi,(38), one-time advisor to President Barack Obama, encountered unexpected attacks after his appearance at the TeaCon 2011 Convention last autumn. Tea Party groups from around the country gathered for the TEACON 2011 convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, an event...
04:47 PM, Jan 19, 2012

Five-member US delegation to visit India

Five-member US delegation to visit India Washington: A high-level Congressional delegation, led by Senator Mark Warner, will be visiting India on Saturday, during which it will discuss a range of bilateral issues, including business, trade and defence. The five-member delegation also includes Senators Michael Bennet and Tom Udall; and Representatives Joseph Crowley and Cedric Richmond. While Warner is co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, Crowley is co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus in the House of...
08:45 AM, Jan 06, 2012

Cong dismissive of US Congressional report on Modi

Cong dismissive of US Congressional report on Modi New Delhi: Congress was on Monday dismissive of a US Congressional report suggesting the 2014 Lok Sabha polls could turn out to be a direct contest for Prime Ministership between Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. "I have not perused any such report and even if any such report exists, I do not wish to dignify it with a response," party spokesman Manish Tewari told reporters. His remarks came close on...
10:21 PM, Sep 14, 2011

India has Islamist terrorist threat: CRS

India has Islamist terrorist threat: CRS Washington: There is a dangerous growth of indigenous Islamist terrorism in India despite New Delhi's reluctance to openly acknowledge it, a Congressional report has said, adding leading such group is Indian Mujahideen. "Despite New Delhi's reluctance to openly acknowledge the fact, India also has its own indigenous Islamist terrorism threat," the report said. "The newly emergent 'Indian Mujahideen'(IM) group, widely believed to be an offshoot or pseudonym of the Students...
10:29 AM, Sep 14, 2011

By jailing Anna govt looked undemocratic: CRS

By jailing Anna govt looked undemocratic: CRS Washington: Several scams have seriously dented the image of Congress-led UPA government and positioned opposition BJP in better place for the 2014 elections, and by jailing Anna Hazare the government looked both "inept and undemocratic", a Congressional report on India has said. "By jailing Hazare, the government looked both inept and undemocratic, and united a wide range of otherwise reluctant actors in support of Hazare's movement," said Congressional Research Service...
08:52 AM, Sep 14, 2011

Pak credibility suffered serious blow: report

Pak credibility suffered serious blow: report Washington: Pakistan's credibility has suffered a "serious blow" in the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden at a compound near its premier military academy in Abbottabad, where the dreaded terrorist had been living for years, a Congressional report has said. The location and circumstances of bin Laden's killing have "exacerbated Washington's long-held doubts about Pakistan's commitment to ostensibly shared goals of defeating religious extremism, and may jeopardise future...
04:50 PM, May 07, 2011

Pak improving N-weapons: US report

Pak improving N-weapons: US report The report says Pakistan can increase circumstances to attack India. ...
12:34 PM, Sep 05, 2009

Pak began N-programme after '71 defeat: US report

Pak began N-programme after '71 defeat: US report Pakistan used uranium enrichment technology. ...
11:46 AM, Jun 01, 2009

Gurgaon boy invited for Obama's swearing-in

Gurgaon boy invited for Obama's swearing-in Kuber Singh invited by US-based Congressional Youth Leadership Council. ...
12:56 AM, Dec 07, 2008

Hillary-Obama face-off at US presidential debate

Hillary-Obama face-off at US presidential debate New Delhi: The encounter between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils was more like a four-point clash at the Uppal Stadium, and Delhi's only answer to the in-form, blowing hot Deccan bowling was the Nawab of Najafgarh. Virender Sehwag played an innings which will go a long way in deciding Delhi's fate in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League. But matters of such magnitude and burden are zipped up...
03:28 PM, Jan 22, 2008

Keep away from Dalai Lama function: Govt to ministers

Keep away from Dalai Lama function: Govt to ministers New Delhi: The missing fizz from Indian skipper MS Dhoni's usually resplendent willow – though still not at a point to lose sleep over – has firmed up his critics' grips over their swords that they may draw out any moment and allege Ranchi dude's 'Midas' touch a covering fire for his silent willow. The paint boils on a winning team's portrait are difficult to decipher, let alone be evened...
01:00 PM, Nov 03, 2007

Deal is $100-bn opportunity: US lobby

Deal is $100-bn opportunity: US lobby US Chamber of Commerce says nuclear agreement would lead to opening of Indian markets for American firms. ...
03:11 PM, Dec 09, 2006

Powerpuff girls rule US political scene

Powerpuff girls rule US political scene It was women power all the way at the US mid-term polls suggesting that this is just a sign of things to come. ...
02:49 PM, Nov 11, 2006

Democrats dominate polls in US

Democrats dominate polls in US Democrats continue to dominate national polling two days before the US Congressional elections. ...
08:30 PM, Nov 05, 2006
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