US Houses passes bill to boost airport security, reduce lines
The House passed an aviation bill aimed at boosting airport security, reducing screening lines and refunding fees to passengers whose luggage is lost or arrives late.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Modi the most effective leader India has had: US Senator McCain
US diplomacy wants improvement in relations between Pakistan and India.
Jul 09, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
India downplays US Senate rejecting bill recognising it as 'global strategic and defence partner'
India on Thursday downplayed the US Senate rejecting a key amendment recognising the country as "global strategic and defence partner", saying it would be "premature" to speculate about its final content.
Jun 16, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
US Senate approves enhanced military cooperation with India
The Senate bill, as passed, asks the Secretary of Defence to ensure that the India-US co-operation are at a level appropriate to enhance engagement between the militaries of the two countries.
Jun 16, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
India downplays US Senate rejecting bill on special status
India Thursday downplayed the US Senate rejecting a key amendment recognising the country as "global strategic and defence partner", saying it would be "premature" to speculate about its final content.
Jun 16, 2016, 11:49 AM IST
US Senate passes $800 mn Pakistan fund
The Senate version authorised $800 million under a provision called the `Pakistan Security Enhancement Authorisation`.
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US Senate fails to recognise India as "global strategic and defence partner"
The US had recognised India as a "major defence partner" in a joint statement issued after PM Modi held talks with President Barack Obama
Jun 15, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
Know why no one took selfies with PM Narendra Modi at the US Capitol
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at the US Capitol for a good four hours on Wednesday, no one took selfies with him!
Jun 09, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
Senate passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
The Saudis, who deny responsibility for the 2001 attacks, strongly object to the bill.
May 18, 2016, 01:58 AM IST
Senate obligated to vote on Supreme Court nominee: Barack Obama
Obama made the claim today in an online video interview about his stalled nomination of US Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland.
May 17, 2016, 03:45 AM IST
US Senate asks Maldives to rectify 'injustice' to Nasheed
The US Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Maldives to rectify the "injustice" meted out to its former president Mohamed Nasheed and all other "political prisoners".
Apr 08, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
US Senate votes for expanded sanctions on North Korea
The US Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to tighten economic sanctions on North Korea, seeking to punish the reclusive Asian nation for its provocative recent nuclear test and rocket launch.
Feb 11, 2016, 07:20 AM IST
Antim Baazi: US Senate May Cut H1B Visa Quota
US may implement new visa policies of cutting H1B visa quota affecting the IT sector. Strategise on the expected backlash.
Dec 09, 2015, 19:44 PM IST
Pakistan Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif meets top US Senators
Pakistan Army chief meets top US Senators, discussed the regional security, Afghanistan and action against terrorists.
Nov 20, 2015, 03:02 AM IST
H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate
Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the "abuse of the system" over a scheme they claim has gotten away from its original intent.
Nov 11, 2015, 12:15 PM IST
US Senate passes cybersecurity bill despite privacy concerns
Ignoring privacy concerns, the US Senate Tuesday passed the cybersecurity bill that is being considered a critical step forward in addressing cyber threats.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:39 AM IST
US Senate passes bill to push sharing of information on hackers
The US Senate has passed a bill aimed at improving cybersecurity by encouraging companies and the government to share information about threats. It took six years to win approval.
Oct 28, 2015, 04:16 AM IST
Last bid to kill Iran nuclear deal blocked in US Senate
U.S. Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal for a third time, securing perhaps the greatest foreign policy win of President Barack Obama`s six years in office and clearing the way to implement the accord.
Sep 18, 2015, 05:49 AM IST
US Senate Democrats block move to derail Iran nuclear deal
A Republican-backed measure to derail the Iran nuclear agreement was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, in a major foreign policy victory for Democratic President Barack Obama.
Sep 11, 2015, 03:39 AM IST
US Senate votes to grant Obama fast-track power on trade deals
Attention now turns to the House of Representatives, where opposition is deeper to granting the president power to negotiate trade deals that can be approved or rejected by Congress but not amended.
May 23, 2015, 08:20 AM IST
