Monika Joshi In Washington, DC

Stories by Monika Joshi In Washington, DC

US lawmakers slam govt agency for turban checks

US lawmakers slam govt agency for turban checks

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2007

Close on the heels of a blistering missive by Congressman Tom Lantos, warning the TSA not to indulge in religious profiling of Sikhs several other lawmakers, both in the House and Senate, have also slammed the agency.

India powers South Asia growth: World Bank report

India powers South Asia growth: World Bank report

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2007

The rankings are based on 10 indicators of business regulation that track the time and cost to meet government requirements in business start-up,operation, trade, taxation, and closure.

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2007

Benazir, who pledged to turn over A Q Khan to IAEA if she comes to power, also called on the US to fund international monintoring team to make sure Musharraf doesn't rig the elections.

Iran-India pipeline will become a reality: FM

Iran-India pipeline will become a reality: FM

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2007

Stressing the deal is underway, Chidambaram said India has not yet resolved the price of the gas.

US Congressman pushes for N-deal

US Congressman pushes for N-deal

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2007

Joe Wilson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has exhorted India-Americans to support the deal

'US Congress fears of Indo-Iran ties exaggerated'

'US Congress fears of Indo-Iran ties exaggerated'

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2007

"Some of the fears are exaggerated," and added, "some of the training turns out to be sort of cadet level. Some exchanges don't lead to a lot. I think we just need to have a realistic sense of what this is," Boucher added.

123 agreement is the N-deal: Boucher

123 agreement is the N-deal: Boucher

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2007

A senior Bush administration official refused to be pinned down on whether the bilateral 123 civil nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States supersedes the Hyde Act.

'US must alleviate trust deficit'

'US must alleviate trust deficit'

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2007

Nambiar co-sponsored by the Aspen Strategy Group and the Confederation of Indian Industry, acknowledged that there was no question that "the defence realationship between the two countries is one of the strongest pillars."

'N-deal shouldn't be litmus test for Indo-US ties'

'N-deal shouldn't be litmus test for Indo-US ties'

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2007

"The N-deal is not only the highest visible symbol of cooperation between India and the United States, it represents a new turn -- it is a very special cooperation."

Carter's remarks: Lobby  happy

Carter's remarks: Lobby happy

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2007

The attack comes as a shot in the arm for lawmakers to vote the 123 Agreement down when it ultimately comes up for a vote in Congress

Turban checks: US lawmaker raps govt agency

Turban checks: US lawmaker raps govt agency

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2007

Since the new policy was instituted August 4, more than 50 such incidents have been reported across the country.

Baltimore to host Indian art exhibition

Baltimore to host Indian art exhibition

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2007

It showcases contemporary Indian art works from well-known collections in the region and opened September 6.

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2007

John Edward said if the US had actionable intelligence about imminent terrorist activity and Pakistan refused to act, the US will.

'Military ties enhanced Indo-US friendship'

'Military ties enhanced Indo-US friendship'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

'The relationship between India and the United States has always been one that seemed obvious -- that seemed like a no-brainer and seemed like it's something that should have happened a generation ago.'

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

However, all of these moves have been thwarted by the opponents of the deal who have prevailed on the Manmohan Singh government to put a hold on operationalising the deal until their concerns are alleviated.

Indo-Iran ties worrisome: Senators

Indo-Iran ties worrisome: Senators

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Citing some media reports, the letter described the development as "troubling matters" in the context of 123 agreement with India

India is base of stability in S Asia: Pentagon

India is base of stability in S Asia: Pentagon

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Senior Pentagon official says South Asia is India's region and the US has no intention of muddling over there

'Pak is epicentre of terror; Osama's there'

'Pak is epicentre of terror; Osama's there'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Retired Lieutenant General J F R Jacob has said that if it is true that he needs medical care, then Pakistan is the place where he is getting it.

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

Dozens of children were released from the facility as a result of the litigation and as a result of the deal.

US denies hand in Musharraf-Bhutto talks

US denies hand in Musharraf-Bhutto talks

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

The deputy spokesman was non-committal on the US's position on whether Musharraf should step down from his army post.