India-US strategic dialogue to set new milestones: Krishna
June 3rd, 2010 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 3 (IANS) India and the US will hold their first strategic dialogue here Thursday with External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna expecting a very positive outcome from the ... Read more...
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Defence, counter-terrorism key focus of India-US strategic dialogue
June 1st, 2010 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 1 (IANS) India and the United States begin their first strategic dialogue Wednesday with both sides keen to move beyond symbolism to concretise cooperation in areas ranging ... Read more...
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Krishna to address US high-powered industry meet
May 30th, 2010 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 30 (IANS) Indian External Affairs S. M. Krishna will deliver a keynote address at the US-India Business Council's (USIBC) 35th Annual General Meeting to share India's vision for the US-India ... Read more...
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US chamber plugs for technology partnership with India
April 13th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The US Chamber of Commerce Tuesday pitched for greater US-India partnership in technology innovation, infrastructure development and production of cleaner energy.
"Let's collaborate on innovation. Let's partner on ... Read more...
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India, US ties proposed against cyber terrorism
March 31st, 2010 - 9:28 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 31 (IANS) India has suggested close partnership with the US in cyber security, particularly against cyber terrorism, as the two countries take their economic and technological collaboration to ... Read more...
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Boeing executive to help find investment opportunities in India
March 2nd, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has named Shephard W. (Shep) Hill, a senior Boeing executive, as a director to help provide strategic direction for US and ... Read more...
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Renewable energy expert named to USIBC board
December 18th, 2009 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Robert L. Nelson Jr, a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a leading international law firm based in Washington, has been elected to the board ... Read more...
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‘India, US close to settling nonproliferation assurance issue’
December 7th, 2009 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India and the US are near to settling differences over certain contentious regulations of the US Energy Department, which sought "nonproliferation assurance" from New Delhi to take ... Read more...
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India asks US, world to stay the course in Afghanistan
November 24th, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) Amid reports of declining support for the war in Afghanistan in the US, India has asked the international community to stay engaged in the ... Read more...
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India warns world against premature exit in Afghanistan
November 24th, 2009 - 2:48 am ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said India and the US can do much more to expand security cooperation and warned the US and international community ... Read more...
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Indian economy to reach nine percent within two years: Manmohan Singh
November 24th, 2009 - 12:33 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday boosted the forecast for India's economic growth, saying he expected growth to get back to around nine percent within ... Read more...
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Economic reforms will continue in India, says Manmohan Singh
November 24th, 2009 - 12:29 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov. 23 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday assured that economic reforms being carried out by India will continue.Addressing business leaders of India and the ... Read more...
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India, US to sign MoU on energy security and climate change
November 24th, 2009 - 12:25 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov 23 (ANI): Addressing a select gathering of Indo-US business leaders here, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh said on Monday that New Delhi plans to sign with ... Read more...
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Allowing foreign investment to private defence suppliers will benefit US, India: PM
November 24th, 2009 - 12:23 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov 23 (ANI): To involve Indian and American industries in enhancing investment flows between both countries, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said that Indian private ... Read more...
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A fully operational nuke deal will open large commercial opportunities for US: PM
November 24th, 2009 - 12:21 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov 23 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said that the civil nuclear cooperation agreement between India and the United States should be seen as ... Read more...
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PM’s visit to US will set a new course in Indo-US economic ties: Nooyi
November 10th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Prior to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington later this month, Indra K. Nooyi, chairperson of Pepsico today said that the leaders of both India ... Read more...
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CII, US-India Business Council announce healthcare initiative
November 6th, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the US-India Business Council (USIBC) Friday announced a joint partnership in the field of healthcare under the banner "Coalition for ... Read more...
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India, US hope to set up body to promote partnerships in education
October 31st, 2009 - 10:36 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) India and the United States have started a dialogue to put in place a formal arrangement to promote partnerships between their institutions of higher learning ... Read more...
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Green India mission matches technology to Indian needs
October 25th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC) Monday launches its first annual Green India Executive Mission, with a delegation headed for India representing some of the world's leading ... Read more...
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India will not be deal-breaker in Copenhagen: Environment minister
October 3rd, 2009 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) Assuring the developed world that India would not be the deal-breaker in Copenhagen, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has asked the rich nations to be less "evangelical" ... Read more...
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India’s allotment for nuclear parks hailed
September 30th, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Eyeing India's estimated $100 billion nuclear pie, a US-India trade group has hailed reservation of two sites for US commercial nuclear technology as a "significant step" toward implementing ... Read more...
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US executive mission to sell green technologies to India
September 23rd, 2009 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) Executives from leading US clean energy and environmental companies will visit India next month to identify commercial opportunities for clean and green US technologies in India.The ... Read more...
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Allow patents for incremental innovation of medicines: Study
August 26th, 2009 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India should give patents to improved variants of existing medicines as it will help people access variety of drugs at a competitive price, said a new study ... Read more...
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It’s a ‘never-before’ opportunity for defence deals with India: US business
July 21st, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 21 (IANS) Eyeing high-value deals with India, including the over $10 billion contract for 126 multi role fighter aircraft, the main business lobby for India said the ... Read more...
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India’s allotment of two nuclear sites welcomed
July 17th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 17 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has welcomed India's reported identification of two "greenfield" nuclear sites for commercial development by US firms as "a significant step" on ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton arrives in India July 17
July 15th, 2009 - 10:39 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 15 (IANS) The contours of "an enhanced US-India strategic partnership" offering solutions to the challenges of 21st century will top US Secretary of State Hillary ... Read more...
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India Inc has contributed $105 bn to US economy: Anand Sharma
June 18th, 2009 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 18 (IANS) Indian firms have contributed $105 billion (Rs.5.25 lakh crore) to the US economy between 2004 and 2007 apart from creating 300,000 jobs, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma ... Read more...
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US-India relationship is a good-news story: Hillary
June 18th, 2009 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 18 (IANS) The US-India relationship is "a good-news story" that's "going to get even better," says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton."In a world where, let's admit it, ... Read more...
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Clinton asks India to back Pakistan’s efforts to combat terror
June 18th, 2009 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 18 (IANS) Two days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh talked tough with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hoped that India and ... Read more...
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Washington-Delhi should emulate Manhattan-Mumbai, Boston-Bangalore ties
June 18th, 2009 - 10:49 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 18 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says official ties between Washington and New Delhi needed to catch up with growing people-to-people and economic linkages that ... Read more...
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Clinton vows ‘dramatic expansion’ of India-US ties (Lead)
June 18th, 2009 - 10:08 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 18 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has vowed to usher in a new era of relations with India with a "dramatic expansion" in ties in ... Read more...
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Obama administration committed to deepening ties with India: Clinton
June 18th, 2009 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Wednesday declared that the Obama administration was "clearly committed to furthering and deepening relationship with India in every way ... Read more...
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Anand Sharma in US to boost India-US trade ties
June 17th, 2009 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma is all set to hold a series of meetings with top Obama administration officials to renew the dialogue ... Read more...
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CII to discuss bilateral trade with US officials
June 16th, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A delegation of Indian chief executives, headed by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Venu Srinivasan, will visit the US this week to build on bilateral economic ... Read more...
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Anand Sharma to attend USIBC meeting at Washington
June 15th, 2009 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 15 (ANI) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma, will be leaving tonight for USA to attend the US-India Business Council (USIBC) meeting at Washington.Sharma will be ... Read more...
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