US removes LeT from terror list in key defence bill on Pentagon's request: Report
The US bill stipulates withholding half the amount from its Pakistan aid if it fails to take demonstrable action against terror groups.
Nov 20, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
Pentagon asked to identify larger role for India in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has been asked by a key Senate panel to identify ways so that India can play a larger role in providing increased and coordinated defence- related support to war-torn Afghanistan.
Jun 30, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
US defence bill pledges $900 million to Pakistan, but with conditions
The US National Defence Authorisation Act, or NDAA, for the fiscal year 2017 was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday.
Dec 03, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
India downplays US Senate rejecting bill recognising it as 'global strategic and defence partner'
India on Thursday downplayed the US Senate rejecting a key amendment recognising the country as "global strategic and defence partner", saying it would be "premature" to speculate about its final content.
Jun 16, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
US Senate approves enhanced military cooperation with India
The Senate bill, as passed, asks the Secretary of Defence to ensure that the India-US co-operation are at a level appropriate to enhance engagement between the militaries of the two countries.
Jun 16, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
US Senate to vote to bolster defence ties with India
A legislative amendment has been moved in the US Senate to bring the defence sales with India at par with America's close allies and NATO members.
May 27, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
US clears reimbursement fund for Pakistan for ''anti-terrorism efforts''
The United States Senate Armed Services Committee approved a proposal to set up a new fund to reimburse Pakistan for its efforts in the war against terror, which also delinks the country from Afghanistan.
May 25, 2016, 09:26 AM IST
Senate panel conditions $300 mn aid to Pakistan for action on Haqqani
A Senate panel has approved a legislation which blocks USD 300 million US military aid to Pakistan unless the Defence Secretary certifies to the Congress that Islamabad is taking "demonstrable" steps against the Haqqani terror network.
May 24, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
US lawmakers frustrated with Pakistan, approve move to put India at par with NATO allies
The US House of Representatives has okayed a bipartisan legislative move to bolster defence ties with India.
May 21, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Lawmakers move amendment bill to bolster Indo-US defence ties
The amendment has strong bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, as demonstrated by the fact that the House India Caucus Chairs (Congressmen Holding and Bera) sponsored it along with the Chair and Ranking Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel, respectively).
May 13, 2016, 07:36 AM IST
