India, US on same side on freedom: Envoy

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:42

The India-US relationship is defined by a pragmatic realisation that they are on the same side on eliminating forces threatening their freedom and development, Nirupama Rao said.

Normalisation of ties with Pakistan not easy: Rao

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:21

India has made "sincere efforts" to reduce trust deficit with Pakistan with which it has a history of complicated relationship, Nirupama Rao said.

India for cautious approach on talks with Taliban

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 10:58

India has sought a cautious approach on the US-backed peace talks with the Taliban.

India's purchase of Iranian oil drops; may drop further: Rao

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 08:54

India is second largest importer of Iranian crude oil after China.

Policy changes must for more women in science: Rao

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 16:39

Nirupama Rao on Thursday favoured policy interventions to encourage participation and retention of women in the science and technology sector.

India alert to growing military might of China

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 09:48

India remains alert to the growing military might of China, even as New Delhi has sought to strengthen its bilateral dialogue with Beijing.

India to deepen ties with Asia Pacific region

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 09:38

The Asia-Pacific region termed as the "center of gravity" for global opportunities, and New Delhi would deepen its engagement with the region.

‘Eco partnership bedrock of India-US relationship’

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 13:05

Indian Ambassador to Washington Nirupama Rao has marked nuclear energy and high technology as some of the new areas where the two countries can expand their cooperation.

`India, US ties can make world more secure`

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 12:23

The Indo-US strategic ties would make the world more secure as well as democratic.

Senate India Caucus to host reception for Rao

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 14:15

The powerful Senate India Caucus, which is the largest country specific Caucus in the US Senate, plans to hold a rare reception for the new Indian Ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao.