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Key Outcomes of Narendra Modi's US visit

October 2, 2014

A joint editorial released by India and US highlighted the following developments in the bilateral relationship of the two countries:- Indo- US Investment Initiative Establishment of an Indo- US Investment Initiative led by the Ministry of Finance on the Indian ..

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Yudh Abhyas 2014 concludes at Ranikhet

October 2, 2014

The Indo-US defence exercise titled Yudh Abhyas concluded near Ranikhet. The exercises, which commenced on September 17, were conducted in both Chaubbatia and Ranikhet. This edition of Yudh Abhyas, which lasted a total of 14 days, is the 10th of ..

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Key points from 'Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go'

October 2, 2014

The ‘Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go’ vision statement speaks of strengthening the strategic partnership between India and USA. This statement was released during PM Modi’s visit to Washington DC to meet President Obama. The statement expressed the following ..

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Prime Minister announces Lifetime Visas for PIOs, Visa on Arrival for US visitors

September 29, 2014

In his speech addressing Indian-Americans at Madison Square Garden, PM Modi announced lifetime visas for PIOs (Persons of Indian origin). In additional reforms, he said that PIO card holders staying for a long term will not have to report at ..

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Special 301 Report: Section 3(D) of the Indian Patent Act opposed by the US

July 30, 2014

The US has taken exception to India’s level of protection provided to Intellectual Property as it brought the “Special 301 Report” for the year 2014 which classifies India as a “Priority watch list country”. The reports mentions US concerns based ..

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India-US Malabar naval drill not aimed at containing China: US

July 26, 2014

The US has clarified that the annual India-US bilateral “Malabar” naval exercise which started in the Asia Pacific region is not aimed at containing China and that the exercise would strengthen the US naval presence in the Pacific Ocean region ..

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R K Pachauri calls Shopping Malls “energy guzzlers”

July 9, 2014

Noted environmentalist and, Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) R K Pachauri termed shopping malls as “energy guzzlers” and said they are not suited to the Indian environment. Pachauri, who is also chairperson of the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel ..

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India denies patent to US pharmaceutical firm Abraxis BioSciences' anti-cancer drug "Abraxane"

June 24, 2014

The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has denied a patent on US firm Abraxis BioSciences’ anti-cancer drug ‘Abraxane’. The application was rejected on the grounds that the drug lacked invention, not being patentable and insufficient. While rejecting the patent IPO took into account Section ..

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Finance Ministry: Withdrawal of fiscal stimulus programme in US will not affect much the foreign investments into India

May 6, 2014

The Finance Ministry has tried to lessen fears that the withdrawal of fiscal stimulus programme in the US will affect foreign investments into India. A report by the Finance Ministry alleviates the fears saying India is an attractive destination with its ..

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US-Japan joint statement highlights importance of trilateral dialogue with India

April 27, 2014

A joint statement between Barack Obama (US) and Shinzo Abe (Japan) in Tokyo (Japan) has spotlit a trilateral dialogue between Japan, India and the US for “peace and economic prosperity in the Asia-Pacific and around the globe“. Such a trilateral ..

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