WWII plane crash: India to send back US soldiers' remains today
The excavated remains of soldiers and artefacts of a US Air Force B-24 bomber that had crashed in present-day Arunachal Pradesh during the World War II will be sent to the US on Wednesday, in what would be an emotional closure for the families of the fallen men.
Apr 13, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
We take terrorism emanating from Pakistan very seriously, we too have suffered: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said on Tuesday that what United States does with Pakistan is principally directed to counter-terrorism.
Apr 12, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
F-16 supplied to Pakistan to fight terror: Ashton Carter
The US in mid-February confirmed about supplying Pakistan eight F-16 fighter aircraft worth USD 699.04 million despite protests from India.
Apr 12, 2016, 17:36 PM IST
Parrikar, Carter visit naval base at Karwar, INS Vikramaditya
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
US Defence Secretary Carter to arrive in India today
United States Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will arrive in India today on his three-day visit to boost strategic ties between both nations.
Apr 11, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
US has 'whole global agenda' with India: Carter
The United States has a "whole global agenda" with India covering all issues while the relationship with Pakistan has to do with issues of terrorism and Afghanistan, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said on the eve of his three-day India visit.
Apr 09, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
India-US defence relationship 'strategic handshake': Ashton Carter
The defence relationship between India and the US has emerged as that of a "strategic handshake", Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said today on the eve of his second visit to India.
Apr 09, 2016, 01:43 AM IST
US for a closer, stronger defense ties with India: Ashton Carter
Carter has said that his proposed visit to India is expected to set "new milestone" in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Apr 06, 2016, 07:03 AM IST
NATO 'exploring possibility' of joining anti-IS coalition: US
NATO is considering joining the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said today.
Feb 12, 2016, 01:07 AM IST
Pentagon chief seeks more help in anti-Islamic State fight
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday sought more help from dozens of defence ministers from the US-led coalition against Islamic State jihadists, as Russia mounts its own air campaign in Syria.
Feb 11, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
'US to increase anti-IS funds 50 percent to USD 7.5 billion'
The United States will spend USD 7.5 billion -- a 50 percent increase -- to fund the fight against the Islamic State group, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Tuesday.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
US to spend $7.5 billion to fight Islamic State: Pentagon chief
The United States will spend $7.5 billion -- a 50 percent increase -- to fund the fight against the Islamic State group, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Tuesday.
Feb 02, 2016, 20:31 PM IST
Missing Marines from Hawaii helicopter crash dead: US
The 12 US Marines missing at sea when two helicopters apparently collided in Hawaii last week are dead, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter confirmed on Wednesday, paying tribute to them.
Jan 21, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
UN sanctions threat over North Korea nuclear test
The UN Security Council agreed on Wednesday to roll out new measures to punish North Korea after its shock announcement of a hydrogen bomb test triggered global concern and condemnation.
Jan 07, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
US Defense Secretary makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan for meetings with US troops and military commanders and Afghan officials.
Dec 18, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
Made mistake by using personal email: Ashton Carter
Carter said as Secretary of Defence, he does use e-mail very much.
Dec 18, 2015, 12:26 PM IST
Govt downplays Manohar Parrikar remarks on anti-ISIS operations under UN flag
India on Thursday downplayed remarks of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar that the country could undertake anti-ISIS operations under a UN flag if the global body adopts a resolution in this regard.
Dec 17, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
Now, US defense secretary engulfed in email scandal
The New York Times reported on Wednesday that it obtained 72 work-related emails that Carter sent or received from his personal email account.
Dec 17, 2015, 11:23 AM IST
US defense chief Carter makes surprise visit to Baghdad
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday for talks with US military commanders, seeking ways to intensify the fight against Islamic State militants.
Dec 16, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
`Manohar Parrikar's visit welcome sign of deepening India-US defence ties'
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's just concluded US visit during which he held wide-ranging talks on regional and global security issues besides discussing terrorism is a welcome sign of deepening bilateral defence ties, a top American lawmaker has said.
Dec 12, 2015, 09:51 AM IST
