The Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had a “productive meeting” with his Indian counterpart, ahead of a policy speech on U.S.-India defense ties. Before the talks Wednesday in New Delhi, the Pentagon said Panetta and Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony would discuss strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. The U.S. defense chief […]
US, Indian Defense Chiefs Hold ‘Productive’ Talks
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
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US, Indian Defense Chiefs Hold ‘Productive’ Talks
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 3:29 am (UTC-5)
The Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had a “productive meeting” with his Indian counterpart, ahead of a policy speech on U.S.-India defense ties. Before the talks Wednesday in New Delhi, the Pentagon said Panetta and Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony would discuss strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. Panetta is closing a […]
Panetta Tells India to Play More Active Role in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has urged Indian leaders to take a more active role in Afghanistan after arriving in New Delhi Tuesday for two days of talks aimed at expanding defense ties. At the beginning of his first visit to India as defense secretary, Panetta met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and National […]
US Wants India to Play Greater Role in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will encourage India to take a more active role in Afghanistan, as he meets with officials to discuss regional security and defense relations. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi for two days of talks with Indian officials. U.S. defense officials say there is a risk that “the tensions […]
US Wants India to Play Greater Role in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will encourage India to take a more active role in Afghanistan, as he meets with officials to discuss regional security and defense relations. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi for two days of talks. He is scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, National Security Adviser […]
US Wants More Active Role for India in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
((new lede & graf 3, edits graf 2) U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will encourage India to take a more active role in Afghanistan, as he meets with officials to discuss regional security and defense relations. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi for two days of talks. He is scheduled to meet with […]
US Defense Chief in India for Security Talks
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is in India for two days of talks focusing on regional security and defense relations between the two countries. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi, and is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon, and Defense Minister, A.K. Antony. The Pentagon says the talks […]
Indian PM to Meet with Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi
Posted May 29th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets Tuesday with Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as he wraps up his three-day visit to strengthen trade and investment links between the two Asian neighbors. Prime Minister Singh met with Burmese President Thein Sein on Monday. The two leaders signed about a dozen trade and investment agreements, […]
Indian PM in Burma to Boost Trade, Investment
Posted May 28th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is in Burma in an effort to strengthen trade and investment links between the two Asian neighbors. Mr. Singh met with Burmese President Thein Sein in the administrative capital, Naypyitaw, after a formal welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace. The two signed about a dozen trade and investment agreements, including […]
Bollywood Star Banned From Cricket Stadium
Posted May 18th, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
Indian authorities have banned Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan from a cricket stadium in the western city of Mumbai after he got in an argument with security guards. The Mumbai Cricket Association announced the five-year ban on Friday and condemned the the actor’s behavior. MCA President Vilasrao Deshmukh said Khan “without any provocation, hurled abuses […]
