US Senator's Bill proposes limited exemption for India under CaatsaRepublican Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill to exempt India from Caatsa sanctions for Russian equipment purchases. It also proposes mi...
26 Jul, 2024, 11.44 PM IST
Indian envoy discusses US-India strategic ties with Chairman of US House Armed Services CommitteeAn 11-term Republican lawmaker from Alabama, Rogers is considered to be a China hawk and has consistently taken a tough stance on China. In...
01 Dec, 2023, 10.18 AM IST
China expresses "resolute opposition" to U.S. defense act - statementIt charged that the $858 billion military spending measure, which authorised up to $10 billion in security assistance and fast-tracked weap...
24 Dec, 2022, 12.09 PM IST
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna introduces standalone bill in US House for CAATSA waiver to IndiaThe Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) is a tough US law that authorises the US administration to impose sanct...
07 Sep, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
Congress seeks Pentagon briefing on India US cooperation in Western Indian OceanThe conference report on National Defense Authorisation Act or NDAA 2020 identified five topics to be covered in the briefing, including a ...
11 Dec, 2019, 10.33 AM IST
US Congress paves way for waivers from sanctions for IndiaThe Senate passed the John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (NDAA) by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 87 ...
02 Aug, 2018, 11.17 AM IST
Congressional conference report paves way for CAATSA waiverCAATSA waiver though general in nature is intended at preventing US sanctions on India, which is planning to buy five S-400 Triumf air defe...
24 Jul, 2018, 12.06 PM IST
Washington upgraded strategic-plus relationship with Delhi: US CongressThe conference believed that "any long-term strategy for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region must include continued engagement with allies and par...
12 Jul, 2018, 05.17 PM IST
US defence bill pledges $900 million aid to PakistanThe bill limits the overall amount available for reimbursement to $1.1 billion, of which $900 million is available for reimbursement to Pak...
03 Dec, 2016, 12.22 PM IST
Foreign Investors buoyed by Indian investment: USIBC to Barack ObamaAsserting that India has demonstrated an "increased willingness" to address concerns of the industry while balancing its domestic interests...
25 May, 2016, 08.58 AM IST
US House of Representatives passes anti-Pakistan measure, ignoring White House objectionAs a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama administration must certify that Pakistan has met conditions before releasing ...
21 May, 2016, 12.59 AM IST
Bill introduced to enhance US maritime in Asia Pacific regionThe bill authorises the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance for the purpose of increasing maritime security and domain awareness for...
28 Apr, 2016, 04.12 PM IST
US sending warship to South China Sea a "dangerous" move, China warnsIn October, USS Lassen, a guided missile destroyer, sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island China is building in the Spratly Islands.
31 Jan, 2016, 03.28 PM IST
Spending bill passed by US Congress to eliminate government shutdown threatThe US Senate has passed the US 1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that eliminates the threat of another government shutdown.
17 Jan, 2014, 11.45 AM IST
Barack Obama signs bipartisan budget deal, defence billObama put his signature on the legislation and praised the National Defense Authorization Act that allows accelerated repatriation of detai...
27 Dec, 2013, 09.52 AM IST
- No cut in $ 700 million civilian aid to Pakistan: US
The clarification came after a Congressional panel agreed to freeze USD 700 million in aid to Islamabad, linking it to Islamabad's efforts ...
14 Dec, 2011, 11.10 AM IST
- US House passes defence spending bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a defense spending bill that would authorise USD 696 billion in military programmes, including U...
13 Dec, 2007, 09.59 AM IST