Bipartisan support on security, defense important dimension in India-US ties: Vivek Lall

Washington: Bipartisan support and cooperation on security and defense is the most important dimension of India-US partnership, a top Indian American defense leader said amidst presidential transition. In an interview with PTI, Dr Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, said “One of the most important strategic partnerships of the 21st century is…

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Resolution introduced in US senate to designating Dec 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day

Washington: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal chemical disaster, three Senators have introduced a resolution to designate December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day. Introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and Peter Welch, the resolution recognises the 40-year effort of the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster in…

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US imposes sanctions on 35 entities, vessels for transporting Iranian oils

Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels, including two from India, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries. The two India-based entities are Vision Ship Management LLP which manages and operates the PHONIX, and Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited. Entities and vessels from the United Arab Emirates, China,…

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Bangladesh interim govt has absolute obligation to protect its Hindu minority: US Congressman

Washington: An influential US lawmaker on Tuesday said the interim Bangladeshi government has an absolute obligation to protect the minority Hindu community in the country after the fall of the democratically-elected Sheikh Hasina-led government earlier this year. Over the weekend, Hindus from Bangladesh organised a rally at the White house demanding release of Chinmaya Das…

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Biden admin approves sale of USD 1.17 billion worth helicopter equipment to India

Washington: The Biden Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related ones at an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion. The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to deter current and future threats by upgrading its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency…

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia today

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia today on a two-day visit to participate in the “One Water Summit”, the Foreign Office said. A joint initiative of Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, the summit aims to promote global cooperation and a coherent international approach towards water resource management…

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