Indo Us Ties

US midterm elections 2018: Early results likely 6 November midnight; key races to watch as Donald Trump stokes immigration fears

The US midterm elections on 6 November close by 7 pm EST and early results should begin trickling in by midnight when we'll likely know if Democrats have been able to flip the 435 member US House. Here's your bucket list of key races and polls to watch before a high stakes election spiked by Donald Trump's fiery rhetoric stoking immigration fears.

US midterm elections: If Democrats flip the House, what does it mean for US foreign policy and India? 'Very bullish' is dominant theme

Long time US foreign policy watcher and president of the International Republican Institute Daniel Twining remains “very bullish” on the US India relationship (despite the current misalignment on trade) even if the Senate and the House pull away in two different directions after the US midterm elections on 6 November.

India-US nuclear deal: All you need to know about the landmark agreement

The India-US nuclear deal was initiated in 2005, after nearly 30 years of US-imposed sanctions since India tested its first nuclear weapon (1974).

Donald Trump administration has very positive view of Indo-US ties: S Jaishankar in Washington

The Trump Administration has a "very positive view" of the Indo-US relationship and a lot of interest in taking the ties forward, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said on Saturday after his wide-ranging talks with senior cabinet members and top officials.

S Jaishankar meets US NSA HR McMaster, discusses bilateral ties, counter-terrorism

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar has met US National Security Advisor Lt Gen H R McMaster and discussed counter-terrorism, bilateral relations and ways to take Indo-US ties forward.

Donald Trump's Doctrine: What would president-elect's South Asia policy look like?

As Donald Trump gets ready to take the short flight south, leaving Trump Tower for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it’s important to realistic assess what his foreign policy might look like, particularly in regard to India.

Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump, says he appreciates his 'friendship towards India'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on being elected US President, saying he looks forward to working with him closely to take Indo-US ties to a new height

US Senate fails to pass key pro-India amendment days after Modi's visit

The Senate has not passed a key amendment necessary to modify its export control regulations with respect to India.

US calls Modi's visit an 'important opportunity' for strengthening bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US provided an "important opportunity" to assess how the Indo-US partnership can help address global challenges.

'It's not an arms race': US downplays Pakistan's fear of India's entry into NSG

Reacting to Pakistan's opposition to India becoming a member of the NSG, the US said it is not about an arms race, but about civilian use of nuclear energy.