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From Nehru, Rajiv, vajpayee to PM Modi: A comparison of speeches of Indian PMs at US Congress
National | Jun 11, 2016, 04:07 PM ISTFrom Nehru to Modi, let's take a look take at the highlights and the context under which all the 6 Indian Prime Ministers addressed the US Congress.
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US Congress speech: Where 'Bolne Waala Pradhan Mantri' spoke less than the ‘silent PM’
National | Jun 10, 2016, 01:34 PM ISTModi’s use of words during his address to the US Congress was lesser as compared to Manmohan Singh’s speech to the American Congress on July 19, 2005.
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Number of Indian-American lawmakers likely to increase in US Congress
World | Jun 09, 2016, 02:31 PM ISTWashington: US Congress may witness a surge in the number of Indian-American lawmakers , including its first Senator, after the US general elections in November, the results of the primary election season have indicated. Three
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Top 10 quotes from PM Modi's historic address to US Congress
World | Jun 08, 2016, 11:09 PM ISTWashington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his historical address at the joint session of the US Congress at Capitol Hill said the need of the hour for both the nations is to deepen their security
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Terrorism incubated in India's neighbourhood, says PM Modi
World | Jun 09, 2016, 01:12 AM ISTIn an apparent reference to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the US Congress on Wednesday, said that ‘terrorism is being incubated in India's neighbourhood’.
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US Congress initiates move to block $450 million aid to Pakistan
World | May 06, 2016, 01:01 PM ISTIn a significant development, the US Congress has initiated a move to block $450 million aid to Pakistan.
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PM Modi to address joint session of US Congress on June 8
National | Apr 29, 2016, 07:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by United States House of Representatives speaker Paul Ryan to address a joint meeting of the US Congress on June 8. Ryan sent an invitation to
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Saudi warns US of economic consequences,if Congress passes 9/11 bill
World | Apr 17, 2016, 01:20 PM ISTNew York: Saudi Arabia has warned Obama administration and US Congress that it will sell off hundreds of billions of dollars in assets the kingdom holds if lawmakers go ahead with a bill that would
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US lawmakers push for India’s inclusion in APEC forum
World | Mar 25, 2016, 05:02 PM ISTContending that an economically prosperous India will be beneficial to the strategic goals of the US in Asia, a group of influential American lawmakers have introduced a legislation asking the Obama administration to help India join the APEC forum.
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Amid growing Indian caucus, US Congress stalls F-16 sale to Pak: Report
World | Jan 12, 2016, 01:11 PM ISTIslamabad: Amid growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill, US Congress has stalled a planned sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad.Now it has become a routine see strong attacks on Pakistan and its
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Modi apprises Obama of IT industry concerns over proposed US visa law
National | Dec 17, 2015, 12:05 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared with US President Barack Obama the concerns of Indian IT industry and professionals on the proposed legislation in the US Congress relating to popular H 1B and
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Nuke deal with Pak ill-timed, counterproductive: US Congress told
World | Dec 08, 2015, 10:40 AM ISTWashington: Pursuing a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan is not only unrealistic, poorly timed, and unwise, but also counterproductive to the US' national interest in the near term, a leading South Asia expert on terrorism
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Tough-talking Hillary Clinton says she persuaded India to back Iran sanctions
World | Sep 10, 2015, 12:59 PM ISTWashington: Outlining how as America's top diplomat she persuaded energy-hungry countries like India to back sanctions against Iran, Hillary Clinton says she would be willing to use force to keep Tehran from getting the bomb."Here's
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Netanyahu to press case against Iran's nuclear program in Congress speech
World | Mar 01, 2015, 07:30 PM ISTIsrael: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed to Washington on Sunday to press his case against an emerging deal on Iran's nuclear program in a contentious address to the U.S. Congress, which he said he
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India, US moving in the right direction: Tulsi Gabbard
India | Jan 04, 2015, 08:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: Noting that there were "challenges" that needed to be overcome to further strengthen ties between India and US, Congressperson Tulsi Gabbard on Saturday said both the nations have a great opportunity to work
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US Congress member Tulsi Gabbard calls on Modi
National | Dec 18, 2014, 06:24 AM ISTNew Delhi: Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American in the US Congress, on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their second meeting in over two months."Discussed several issues with @TulsiGabbard during our meeting today,"
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Pentagon report, a manifestation of Pakistan terror support: India
India | Nov 04, 2014, 07:14 PM ISTNew Delhi: India today described Pentagon's report that Pakistan was using militant groups as proxies to counter the superior Indian military a manifestation of growing acknowledgment globally of the extent of the neighbouring country's involvement
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Obama's Democrats face tough luck as Americans off to polls
World | Nov 04, 2014, 01:32 PM ISTWashington: As Americans headed for the polls on Tuesday, pundits predicted that Republicans would likely snatch the Senate to leave President Barack Obama facing an opposition controlled Congress in his last two years in office.The
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IMF chief promises 'belly-dance' if US endorses reforms
World | Oct 10, 2014, 11:54 AM ISTWashington: Frustrated with the US Congress's refusal to vote through crucial reforms at the International Monetary Fund, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has promised a show if they do -- a belly dance.The reforms, which aim
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Modi to meet Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu American in US Congress
India | Sep 24, 2014, 11:18 PM ISTNew Delhi/Washington: Among the host of high profile personalities to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his New York visit will be a US politician of especial interest - Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American