Paris pact was unlikely without India's leadership: US
The historic climate change agreement in Paris may not have been possible if it was not for the leadership shown by India in making some "substantial commitments", the White House said today after Prime Minister Modi's meeting with US President Barack Obama.
Jun 08, 2016, 04:01 AM IST
Obama, bound for Vietnam, seeks to turn old foe into new partner
Four decades after a war with Vietnam that deeply divided opinion in America, Obama aims to boost defense and economic ties with the country's communist rulers.
May 22, 2016, 21:12 PM IST
Modi to visit US from June 7; will address American Congress
Obama and Modi will discuss economic growth, climate change and clean energy as well as security and defense cooperation during the June 7 meeting.
May 20, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
Obama denounces Russia's 'aggressive' military stance in Europe
"We are united in our concern about Russia's growing, aggressive military presence and posture in the Baltic-Nordic region," President Obama said.
May 13, 2016, 23:57 PM IST
Know why British Queen banned Obama’s choppers from landing on royal lawns
The Queen called Obama’s bevy of choppers “over the top”, meaning the Secret Service had to rethink their plans to land about six aircraft in the 300-year-old gardens of her main residence.
Apr 24, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
Obama urges Britain not to leave EU
Obama's opinion on the EU debate is a boost to the campaign of British Prime Minister David Cameron in favour of the country staying in the EU.
Apr 22, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
IS 'madmen' would gladly use nukes, Obama warns summit
The threat of terrorists of using nuclear material in a "dirty bomb" -- or even obtaining an atomic weapon -- has loomed large over the nuclear security summit.
Apr 02, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Obama, Castro hold groundbreaking Cuba talks
Obama, meeting Castro for only the third time for formal talks, was the first US president in Cuba since 1928.
Mar 21, 2016, 21:38 PM IST
Obama promises human rights talk with Castro
US President Barack Obama , who visits Cuba in a week, promised dissidents he would directly discuss human rights issues with their president, Raul Castro , in a letter published Sunday.
Mar 14, 2016, 08:56 AM IST
Obama to honour 6 Indian-Americans researchers
Six Indian-Americans are among a talented group of 106 scientists and engineers who will be honoured by US President Barack Obama with a prestigious award, the highest US government prize for young independent researchers.
Feb 19, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
Baloch nationalists protest in front of White House
Demanding an end to Pakistan's "forceful" occupation of Balochistan , hundreds of Baloch- Americans and leaders from this restive Pakistani province held a peaceful protest in front of the White House to seek US intervention and deployment of NATO troops in the region.
Feb 13, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
It is a time of concern and fear for Muslims across US: Barack Obama
In his first visit to a mosque inside the US, Obama referred to the recent political rhetoric against Muslims in the country, where Christians are in majority, and said that the Americans cannot be silent bystanders to bigotry against any faith.
Feb 04, 2016, 01:07 AM IST
Obama offered to help Joe Biden financially during son's illness
Vice President Joe Biden said President Barack Obama offered to give him money to help with expenses after his son Beau was battling cancer.
Jan 12, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Assad needs to leave for stability in Syria: Obama
Obama said the long-term US goal was to to stabilise lawless regions so that IS does not have any safe haven.
Dec 19, 2015, 06:25 AM IST
US President Barack Obama pledges to destroy ISIS in address
U.S President Barack Obama called the mass shooting in California an "act of terrorism" and pledged to destroy ISIS.
Dec 07, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
PM Modi now has over 16 mn followers on Twitter
Since the time Narendra Modi was sworn into office on May 26, 2014, he has added 11.9 million followers.
Nov 21, 2015, 02:27 AM IST
Indian-American Swati Dandekar nominated Asian Development Bank's Executive Director by Barack Obama
Indian-American politician from Iowa Swati Dandekar has been nominated as Executive Director to Asian Development Bank with ambassadorial rank by US president Barack Obama.
Nov 20, 2015, 06:13 AM IST
US House passes stringent legislation to pause Syrian refugee programme
The bill, which seeks to impose more stringent security provisions on already robust screening of Iraqi and Syrian refugees, was voted 289 in favour to 137 opposed.
Nov 20, 2015, 01:43 AM IST
Police deploy Katy Perry to disperse APEC protesters
Philippine police deployed Katy Perry pop songs to disperse protesters at an Asia-Pacific leaders' summit
Nov 19, 2015, 16:57 PM IST
US, Saudi leaders to meet after Paris attacks
US President Barack Obama will hold talks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman today, a US official said, as world leaders seek a united response to the Paris assaults claimed by Islamic State jihadists.
Nov 15, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
