Burns to visit Delhi, to discuss Manmohan Singh's visit to USOctober 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - U.S Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, William J. Burns, will arrive in India on Thursday for talks on promoting bilateral relations between the two countries.
Indian Army chief leaves for MyanmarOctober 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor Sunday embarked on a three-day visit to Myanmar in a bid to give fresh impetus to direct military-to-military ties with the eastern neighbour. "The army chief is on a three-day visit to Myanmar.
Indian Army chief to visit Myanmar SundayOctober 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor will Sunday begin a three-day visit to Myanmar to nurture direct military-to-military ties with the neighbour on the eastern flank. The Army chief will be on a three-day visit to Myanmar.
Army adopts new promotion policy for Major Generals and Lieutenant GeneralsAugust 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Army's new promotion policy earmarks officers of the rank of Major General and Lieutenant General to command or administrative streams. Under the policy, staff stream officers will perform only administrative tasks, while command stream officers will lead troops in field formations.
Krishna to discuss racial attacks on Indian students during Australia visitAugust 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna will undertake a five day visit of Australia from August 6 and is expected to discuss and express New Delhi's concern over alleged racial attacks on Indian students.
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.
EU foreign policy chief to visit PakistanJuly 19th, 2009 BRUSSELS - European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Javier Solana will visit Pakistan Monday for talks with the country's leadership, the EuAsiaNews reported Sunday. He will make a two-day stop in the country on his way to attend the Association of South-East Asian Nations' (ASEAN) regional forum meetings Wednesday and Thursday in Phuket in Thailand, EU officials said here.
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 receives guard of honour in New DelhiJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Afghan Army Chief General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, who is on a four-day visit to India, received guard of honour here on Monday. General Mohammadi met his Indian counterpart General Deepak Kapoor and discussed vital security issues, concerning both countries.
Afghanistan army chief arrives in IndiaJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Afghanistan National Army chief General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi arrived on a four day official visit to India Monday. He will be meeting senior military and defence officials and is likely to discuss issues like training of Afghan army officers.
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.
Army Chief visits ChileJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor will begin his four-day visit to Chile from today. During his official visit, General Kapoor will interact with senior military and civilian defence officials and discuss various contemporary defence related issues.
Russian land forces chief in IndiaMay 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Commander-in-Chief of Russian land forces, General Vladimir A Boldyrev, who is on a week-long visit to India, was given a guard of honour here on Monday. General Boldyrev received a guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
CIA chief Leon Penetta to visit New DelhiMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief Leon Penetta will arrive here tonight to discuss the security situation in South Asia. During his stay, he is scheduled to meet the National Security Advisor M K Narayanan and other senior security officials.
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.