US President Barack Obama

PM Modi in New York: As it happened Monday

In New York, PM Modi and President Barack Obama decided to "further refine" the Indo-US strategic partnership while pushing ahead with cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, defence, economy and climate change.

Sep 29, 2015, 05:42 AM IST

US House narrowly passes spending bill, averts government shutdown

The US House of Representatives averted a government shutdown on Thursday, narrowly passing a $1.1 trillion spending bill despite strenuous Democratic objections to controversial financial provisions.

Dec 12, 2014, 11:01 AM IST

Obama commends Modi's leadership on reaching WTO agreement

In Myanmar, where Obama met briefly the Prime Minister on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Nay Pyi Taw described Modi as a man of action.

Nov 14, 2014, 09:51 AM IST

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

India and the US have decided to set up a high-level working group on intellectual property to sort out the contentious issues which have been hampering investments.

Oct 01, 2014, 21:10 PM IST

Oil prices firm on Iraq tensions

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was up 31 cents to USD 107.14, while Brent crude gained 35 cents to USD 115.16 in mid-morning trade.

Jun 23, 2014, 09:56 AM IST