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US Defence Secretary Austin hails ties with India, says they are based on 'common vision and values'
World | June 01, 2024 16:34 ISTAustin said that relations between the US and India enjoy a good momentum and will gradually pick up speed, highlighting their cooperation in developing armoured vehicles. India and the US are also key partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Russia, Germany, and UK urge restraint amidst rising tensions in the Middle East
World | April 12, 2024 9:48 ISTAmid escalating tensions sparked by an Iranian threat to strike Israel, Russia, Germany, and Britain have called for restraint in the Middle East. This comes after an airstrike on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus claimed the lives of a top Iranian general and six other military officers.
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US Defence Chief Austin discharged from hospital, Pentagon says 'he will work from home'
World | February 14, 2024 6:40 ISTThe Pentagon said that the doctors advised US Defence Chief Austin to work from home before returning to the office later this week. It said that Austin's home has "full access to the unclassified and classified communications systems necessary to perform his duties".
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US-led international coalition conducts strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
World | February 04, 2024 8:21 ISTThe ongoing attacks by the Houthis, totaling over 30 since mid-November, presented an international challenge that requires collective action and a united front against Houthi aggression.
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Biden unaware till Tuesday
World | January 10, 2024 13:45 ISTThe Department of Defence waited three days to inform the White House that Austin was hospitalised in ICU for "an elective medical procedure". Even Austin's own deputy was kept in the dark, as the secret hospitalisation sparked a furious backlash, especially from Republicans.
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US: Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin faces ire for concealing hospitalisation from White House
World | January 08, 2024 11:13 ISTThe 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit on New Year's Day after experiencing severe pain following a still-undisclosed elective medical procedure. His whereabouts were not disclosed to the White House for three days, even his deputy.
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Five US crew members killed after military chopper crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea
World | November 13, 2023 9:06 ISTThe US European Command said that all five crew members aboard the ill-fated military helicopter were killed after it went down during an air refuelling mission. The USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is also operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
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India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Defence Secy Lloyd Austin reaches Delhi, receives Guard of Honour | WATCH
India | November 09, 2023 15:37 ISTAustin last visited India on June 2023 when he held a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will reach India tomorrow to co-chair the dialogue alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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India-US 2+2 Dialogue: White House calls New Delhi 'key strategic partner' ahead of Austin's visit
World | November 09, 2023 12:34 ISTUS Defence Secretary will visit India on November 9 and 10 for the upcoming 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi, announced the Ministry of Defence. US State Secretary Antony Blinken will arrive tomorrow to co-chair the dialogue with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar.
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Blinken, Lloyd Austin to visit New Delhi on Nov 10 for India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
World | November 08, 2023 13:54 ISTThis would be the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate. Both sides will take stock of contemporary regional issues and exchange views about shared priorities on cooperation.
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American soldier entered North Korea 'willingly and without authorisation': US Defense Secretary
World | July 19, 2023 11:06 ISTAustin asserted that he was "absolutely foremost concerned" about the welfare of Travis King, who is currently detained in North Korea, and that the US is closely monitoring and investigating the situation.
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NSA Doval meets US' Austin; vow to boost defence ties to counter China's footprint in Indo-Pacific
India | June 05, 2023 18:07 ISTDuring the meeting, the US side stated that India and Washington's global strategic partnership has continued to rapidly grow. India-US partnership is the cornerstone of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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NSA Doval meets US' Austin; vow to boost defence, aerospace ties to counter China's footprint in Indo-Pacific
News | June 05, 2023 18:56 ISTUS Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met in the national capital where the duo discussed Indo-Pacific, and cooperation in specific niche technologies in maritime, military and aerospace domains.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin
India | June 05, 2023 11:43 ISTThe US Defence Secretary arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for the co-development of military hardware.
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week during his four-nation trip | DETAILS
World | May 26, 2023 13:24 ISTAfter completing his trip to Singapore, US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III will visit India where he will be meeting with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders.
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After Biden, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin tests COVID positive second time despite two boosters
World | August 16, 2022 7:41 ISTLloyd Austin said his last in-person contact with US President Joe Biden was on July 29. Biden too had contracted COVID-19 twice within a span of few days.
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Rajnath Singh holds talks with US counterpart at Pentagon during US visit
India | April 11, 2022 23:47 ISTUS State Department Blinken will also hold a meeting with Jaishankar before the 2+2 dialogue. The last 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the two countries was held in October 2020 in New Delhi.
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Vladimir Putin now has full range of options in Ukraine: Lloyd Austin
World | January 29, 2022 8:59 IST“While we don’t believe that President Putin has made a final decision to use these forces against Ukraine, he clearly now has the capability,” Austin told.
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tests COVID positive
World | January 03, 2022 10:38 ISTAustin specified that the last time he met with US President Joe Biden was on December 21 and the last time he visited the Pentagon was on Thursday.
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US Defense Secy speaks with Rajnath Singh, condoles CDS General Rawat’s death
India | December 14, 2021 8:19 ISTLloyd Austin conveyed his condolences in a telephonic conversation with Rajnath Singh.
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