High-tech trade: India urges US to focus on R&D;, design (Lead)
July 11th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India Monday said its high-technology cooperation with the US has "underperformed" in commercial sectors, and called for increased focus on research and development, design, joint ... Read more...
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Removing FDI barriers in high-tech trade, US urges India
July 11th, 2011 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The US Monday pressed India to dismantle barriers to foreign direct investment and ease procurement processes to increase bilateral defence and high-tech cooperation."India has embarked ... Read more...
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Clinton to visit India, nuclear waiver, AfPak tops agenda
July 8th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Amid anxieties about new guidelines of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), India will press the US for the transfer of sensitive technologies to enable ... Read more...
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Pakistan indulging in illicit nuclear trafficking activities: ISIS
April 16th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 16(ANI): Pakistan remains an active procurer of nuke dual-use goods and continues with its illicit nuclear trafficking efforts despite publicly claiming to be a responsible nuclear nation, a leading US ... Read more...
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Industry lobby to promote defence, homeland security clusters
February 17th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) With India's first Defence Production Policy (DPP) explicitly favouring the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the security-related sector, a leading industry lobby will launch ... Read more...
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US removes ISRO, DRDO from export control list
January 25th, 2011 - 8:15 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Fulfilling a promise made by President Barack Obama in November, the US has removed nine Indian space and defence-related companies from the so-called Entity List ... Read more...
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India welcomes Obama support for UN seat: Krishna
November 19th, 2010 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Ten days after US President Barack Obama wrapped up his four-day visit to India, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday told parliament that New Delhi welcomed ... Read more...
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UNSC reform a long and complicated process: US
November 16th, 2010 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The US has sought to temper India's hopes of gaining a place on the international high table saying that while Washington is committed to it, ... Read more...
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Obama’s speech very satisfying: Congress
November 8th, 2010 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Congress Monday termed as "very satisfying" US President Barack Obama's speech in the Central Hall of parliament, saying it was for the first time Washington ... Read more...
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Obama Visit: Less to give, more to take?
November 6th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): As President Obama and accompanying American CEOs' reached Mumbai today, it is quite evident why he chose India's financial capital as his first stop.Unlike his ... Read more...
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Obama visit: India downplays differences, hopes for high-tech trade (Lead)
November 4th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Two days ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit, India Thursday sought to downplay differences over a host of persisting issues like outsourcing and a UN ... Read more...
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India ‘reasonably optimistic’ on high-tech exports
November 4th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Two days ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit, India Thursday said it was "reasonably optimistic" about the relaxation of US high-tech exports and its support ... Read more...
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‘India to discuss relaxation in US export control regime on dual use items with Obama’
November 3rd, 2010 - 8:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.3 (ANI): India is expecting a breakthrough on the issue of relaxation of US export control regime on dual-use items during the upcoming visit of the United States President, ... Read more...
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With eye on NSG, India stresses commitment to non-proliferation
November 2nd, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) With an eye on joining elite nuclear clubs like the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), India Tuesday underlined its strong commitment to non-proliferation, an issue that will ... Read more...
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US to reform high-tech export laws for India (Lead)
October 21st, 2010 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Ahead of US President Barack Obama's "historic" visit to India next month, the US Thursday signalled the easing of high-tech exports, saying it will reform "export ... Read more...
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US wants to expand military ties with India, eyes fighter deal
September 24th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Ahead of Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony's visit here next week, the US has said it wants to expand its military ties with India in ... Read more...
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US move to ease dual technology export control
August 31st, 2010 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) In a move that may benefit India, the United States plans to ease restrictions on selling products with military applications to foreign buyers as part ... Read more...
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Rajya Sabha passes bill to regulate foreign trade
August 9th, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Monday passed a bill to regulate foreign trade in certain goods and sensitive technologies and enable swift action in trade disputes.
Minister of Commerce and ... Read more...
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EU for ‘toughest ever’ sanctions against Iran
July 24th, 2010 - 5:01 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, July 24 (IANS) The European Union (EU) is all set to impose its "toughest ever" package of economic sanctions on Iran, a media report said Friday.
Legally binding measures to ... Read more...
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Krishna, Clinton discuss Obama visit, India-Pakistan talks
July 20th, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, July 20 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna met his US counterpart Hillary Clinton here Tuesday and discussed the Afghan situation, the recent India-Pakistan talks and the forthcoming visit ... Read more...
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India presses US to dismantle dual-use tech sanctions
July 14th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) With less than four months to go before US President Barack Obama's maiden visit to India, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon Wednesday pressed his US counterpart ... Read more...
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Canadian man convicted for attempting to export nuclear-related material to Iran
July 7th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 7 (ANI): The Ontario Court in Canada has convicted a 36-year-old man, Mahmoud Yadegari from Toronto of nine criminal and customs charges for attempting to export nuclear-related materials to Iran ... Read more...
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Israel agrees to ease Gaza Strip blockade
June 18th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, June 18 (ANI): Facing huge international pressure to overhaul its Gaza policy, Israel has agreed to ease its blockade of the Gaza Strip and to expand the inflow of materials for ... Read more...
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EU leaders vow to target Iran with extra sanctions
June 17th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 17 (DPA) European Union leaders endorsed a call to slap extra sanctions on Iran, adding to those decided upon last week at the UN Security Council, diplomats said at a ... Read more...
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Israel considers ‘loosening’ Gaza Strip blockade
June 17th, 2010 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, June 17(ANI): Israel is reportedly considering loosening its blockade of the Gaza Strip following sustained international pressure to end the siege of the territory.According to reports, the security cabinet- made up ... Read more...
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EU reaches deal on extra Iran sanctions, says Germany
June 15th, 2010 - 12:34 am ICT by IANS
Luxembourg, June 14 (DPA) The European Union has reached a deal on a package of sanctions against Iran on top of those decided last week by the United Nations Security Council, German ... Read more...
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Shanghai World Expo an opportunity for China to spy on US?
May 1st, 2010 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 1 (ANI): There could be more to China's enthusiasm about the World Expo than meets the eye according to current and former US officials, who claim the Expo provides ... Read more...
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Taiwan exporter arrested and charged with exporting missile components from the U.S. to Iran
February 5th, 2010 - 1:57 am ICT by BNO News
MIAMI (BNO NEWS) – A Taiwanese exporter was arrested on Wednesday on charges of illegally exporting missile components from the United States to Iran for its missile program, prosecutors said on Thursday.Yi-Lan ... Read more...
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Taiwan exporter arrested and charged with exporting missile components from the U.S. to Iran
February 5th, 2010 - 1:50 am ICT by BNO News
MIAMI (BNO NEWS) – A Taiwanese exporter was arrested on Wednesday on charges of illegally exporting missile components from the United States to Iran for its missile program, prosecutors said on Thursday.Yi-Lan ... Read more...
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India urges US to loosen high-tech export controls
January 14th, 2010 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Nearly two months after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington, India Thursday again pressed the US for removal of export controls on high technology and ... Read more...
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Sunflower genome to pave way for sustainable agriculture
January 13th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Researchers are creating a reference genome for the sunflower family that would enable the breeding of crops better suited to their growing environment and consumers tastes.The sunflower family ... Read more...
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Maruti launches multipurpose Eeco
January 7th, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Passenger car leader Maruti Suzuki Ltd Thursday launched its multipurpose vehicle (MPV) Eeco at an introductory price of Rs.2.59 lakh.
The MPV has been designed especially for Indian ... Read more...
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India seeks Obama’s reaffirmation of nuclear deal: Manmohan Singh
November 22nd, 2009 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) At his Tuesday summit with President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would seek "a positive reaffirmation" of his administration to carry forward their landmark ... Read more...
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No unilateral access under end-user pact, says US envoy
August 12th, 2009 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) US ambassador Timothy J. Roemer Wednesday allayed apprehensions in India over the defence equipment end-use monitoring pact, saying there is nothing in it that provides the ... Read more...
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Investigation of detained North Korean ship continuing
August 11th, 2009 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta has said that interrogation of the crew of a suspicious North Korea ship detained by Indian coastguards at Andaman and ... Read more...
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