2 plead guilty to trying to bribe US Army captain for road-building contract in AfghanistanAugust 7th, 2009 2 plead guilty to offering bribe in AfghanistanALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two men have pleaded guilty to offering a $1 million bribe to a U.S.
Indian army chief meets US military officialsJuly 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Indian Army chief, General Deepak Kapoor, has kicked off a dialogue with the top US military leadership with meetings focusing on the regional security situation. Kapoor Wednesday met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen and his counterpart in the US Army, Gen George W.
Indian army chief in US for high level talks (Lead, Changing dateline)July 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor arrived Monday in the US on a week-long visit for talks with top military officials including Defence Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. On his first visit to the US as the Indian Army chief, Gen.
Indian Army chief to discuss Af-Pak policy during US visitJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor Monday embarked on a five-day visit to the US, where he will hold discussions about the Af-Pak policy and regional security situation. Underscoring India's role in the strife-torn Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Kapoor will hold parleys on the issue with senior US military and defence officials.
Indian Army chief to visit US, will discuss Af-Pak policyJuly 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With India-US bilateral relations growing strategically in the light of the civil nuclear deal, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor will visit the US and hold discussions about the Af-Pak policy and regional security situation. Underscoring India's role in the strife-torn Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Kapoor will hold parleys on the issue with senior US military and defence officials.
Afghan Army Chief to visit India to strengthen strategic partnershipJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Afghan Army Chief General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi will be on a four day official visit to India from July 6 to July 9 in order to build up a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan and to strengthen strategic partnership. General Mohammadi will call upon his Indian counterpart General Deepak Kapoor and visit military installations in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune during his weeklong visit.
Bangladesh Air Force chief arrivesApril 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bangladesh Air Force chief Air Marshal S.M. Ziaur Rehman arrived here Thursday on a five-day official visit to India.
US seeks greater role for India in AfghanistanApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The US Wednesday sought a greater role for India in Afghanistan, at the same time saying it wouldn't pressurise New Delhi on its ties with Pakistan. 'What happens in Afghanistan depends on Pakistan.
Holbrooke meets CII chief mentorApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke met Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) chief mentor Tarun Das here on Wednesday. The Chairman of the U.S.
US must deny Pakistan army all aid: Brajesh MishraJanuary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The US should deny the Pakistani army all aid till it cooperates fully with the international community in controlling the Taliban in Afghanistan as well as in Pakistan, India's former national security adviser Brajesh Mishra said here Thursday. 'The Pakistan Army can't survive without aid and the economic support of the US,' Mishra said here at a discussion on 'Future directions of US' relations with India and the region'.
US interests not guiding India's Pakistan policy: AntonyJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday denied that US interests in Afghanistan were restraining India from taking military action against Pakistan over the Mumbai terror attack.
Indian Army commemorates 61st foundation dayJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Army commemorated its 61st Foundation Day Thursday by paying homage to martyred soldiers. Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshall Fali Homi Major paid floral tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate here.
India keeping all options open: Indian Army chiefJanuary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A war with Pakistan was the last resort but India was keeping all options open given its view that the 'perpetrators of 26/11' were from that country, Indian Army chief Deepak Kapoor said Wednesday. Stressing that Indian troops were ready, he said: 'We do feel that the perpetrators of 26/11 were from Pakistan.
Indian Army presence in Afghanistan can 'squeeze' Pakistan: ChiefJanuary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor, Wednesday agreed that Indian military presence in Afghanistan could give it some strategic depth against Pakistan. However, he added a decision in this regard has to come from the political leadership.
Concerned over Mumbai, Karzai arrives in India SundayJanuary 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Amid the deepening chill in India-Pakistan relations, Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrives here on a two-day visit Sunday to discuss counter-terror cooperation in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks. Karzai will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday to discuss the developments in the wake of the Nov 26 Mumbai carnage, in which India suspects the involvement of Pakistan-based elements and its official agencies.