IANS- More than a dozen missiles of unknown type on Wednesday hit the Al Asad airbase in central Iraq, where numerous US troops are stationed, in what appears to be the first retaliatory strike by Iran in the wake of the US drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Gen. Qasem Soleimani last week […]
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Modi conveys India’s concerns over Iran issue to Trump
IANS- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to US President Donald Trump concerns over tensions in the Persian Gulf related to Iran, saying “instability” in the region affects India in “many ways” besides the energy aspect. The two leaders agreed that they and their officials will continuously remain in touch to ensure that the […]
Indo-US trade gap: New Delhi needs to step on the gas
indica News Bureau – The spurt in India’s oil and gas imports from the US will help bring down trade imbalances, boost bilateral ties and instill confidence in Washington that New Delhi is keen to address its trade deficit issues, a senior government official said. India, which imported oil and gas worth over $3 billion […]
Indian American Congressman backs Trump on Afghan pullout
indica News Bureau – Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has supported President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out troops from war-ravaged Afghanistan – a latest in series of abrupt changes to US military policy. “I support a responsible withdrawal of American military forces in Afghanistan. If we hope to end the security challenge posed […]