US Congress passes defence bill to amend law to give waivers to 'strategic partner' India
The Senate passed the conference report on the National Defense Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (NDAA) by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 87 to 10.
Aug 02, 2018, 12:57 PM ISTUS Congress bats for a 'forward-looking' strategy to better defence ties with India
The Pentagon has been asked by US Congressional leaders to develop a "forward-looking" strategy to form an enduring defence relationship with India.
Nov 10, 2017, 11:04 AM ISTUS House passes anti-Pakistan measure, ignoring White House objection
Ignoring objections of the White House, the Republican majority House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorisation Act which blocks USD 450 million aid to Pakistan for failing to take action against the dreaded Haqqani network.
May 20, 2016, 13:18 PM IST