Sridhar Krishnaswami In Washington

Stories by Sridhar Krishnaswami In Washington

USIBC optimistic about security in India

USIBC optimistic about security in India

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2008

In a bid to restore investors' confidence after Mumbai terror attacks, the US-India Business Council has presented an optimistic assessment of the security situation in India, saying it is committed to doing trade with the country.

26/11: US keeping close watch on developments

26/11: US keeping close watch on developments

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2008

"I have been in contact with our ambassador in India, with Indian military leaders, and I am grateful for the very measured response that India has demonstrated. We have not done anything significantly different from the Pacific Command in terms of military presence or posture in the wake of the terrorist attacks," a top Pentagon official said.

Pak needs to follow up on promises: US

Pak needs to follow up on promises: US

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2008

"I think the steps that we've seen Pakistan take are good steps. They're promising steps. We hope they get followed up," Assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher said in Beijing last week, according to a transcript released today by the State Department.

Pentagon hails Pakistan's action against LeT

Pentagon hails Pakistan's action against LeT

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2008

Describing the steps taken by Pakistan in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks as great, a top Pentagon official has held that many more such steps would be taken by Islamabad.The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has said that there is a strong desire for justice on the part of the people of India and he is 'grateful for the restraint shown by the country'.

US hopes for a 'shift' in Pakistan's approach

US hopes for a 'shift' in Pakistan's approach

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2008

The United States has said that it will be good if Pakistan shifts to a tougher approach towards the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the prime suspect in the Mumbai terror attacks."We're continuing to follow the reports. What we are looking to see, if there's going to be a shift in Pakistan into how they deal with the LeT," White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said.On the reports of arrests of some suspects in Pakistan, Perino said, "We are following those reports very closely."

State sponsors of terror are accountable: Bush

State sponsors of terror are accountable: Bush

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2008

United States President George W Bush has warned that State sponsors of terror are as guilty as the terrorists and will be held accountable, and acknowledged that terrorists continued to pose "serious challenges" as evidenced by the Mumbai terror attacks

India, Pak nuclear arsenals safe, says US

India, Pak nuclear arsenals safe, says US

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2008

"Obviously, these are two nuclear powers. Whenever you are dealing with terrorism in countries that are nuclear powers, it is always -- it creates a heightened concern. Obviously, the Pakistani government has enormous challenges -- financially, politically, from terrorists," US Defence Department Spokesman Geoff Morrell said. "We see no reason at this point to have any concern with regards to the security of either country's arsenal," he added.

Menon discusses Mumbai terror attacks in US

Menon discusses Mumbai terror attacks in US

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2008

Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on Wednesday met with the officials of the United States administration to discuss the issues related to the terror attacks in Mumbai that had claimed around 200 lives, including foreigners.Menon called on the Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns during his two-day visit to Washington.Menon's visit was planned ahead of the terror attacks in India's financial capital.

US sends top defence official to India

US sends top defence official to India

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2008

The United States has sent its top defence official to India to find out the culprit behind the Mumbai terror attacks that had claimed over 200 lives, including Americans, last week.Defence Secretary Robert Gates has confirmed that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen is on his way to India or already there."But the truth is most of the people who were killed were Indians. And so it's important that we find out who did it," he said.

No reason to believe Pak involved: US

No reason to believe Pak involved: US

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2008

With tensions mounting between Islamabad and New Delhi over the Mumbai terror attacks, the White House has said it is yet to confront evidence of Pakistan government's involvement and trusts it to cooperate in the investigation.

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2008

Pakistan must give absolute and transparent cooperation to India in the investigations into the Mumbai terror attacks, United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday.

Obama promises to get US budget in shape

Obama promises to get US budget in shape

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2008

US President-elect Barack Obama today promised to do whatever possible to revive stalled economic growth in the short run and insisted that there is no question of being in any danger of an environment of "over-reach".

Pakistan gets $7.6 billion rescue fund

Pakistan gets $7.6 billion rescue fund

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2008

In its first intervention in Asia since the beginning of the current financial crisis, the IMF has approved a $7.6 billion rescue fund for Pakistan that will support the country's economic stabilisation programme.

Breakthrough in WTO talks possible: US official

Breakthrough in WTO talks possible: US official

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2008

Although countries like India and Brazil were not part of the just concluded Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, there is a commitment from leaders of the two nations to see the Doha Round modalities done by the end of this year, Dan Price, assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs, said in a briefing en route to Andrews Air Force Base at the conclusion of the APEC meeting in Peru.

Sino-Pak nuke cooperation will need NSG approval

Sino-Pak nuke cooperation will need NSG approval

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2008

The US position is that cooperation on the construction of two new reactors, Chasma III and IV, would be inconsistent with the commitments China made at the time of its adherence to Nuclear Suppliers Group guidelines in 2004.

Indian-American group asks Sonal to come clean

Indian-American group asks Sonal to come clean

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2008

Concerned over reports of United States President-elect Barack Obama's transition team member Sonal Shah's links with right-wing Hindu groups, some Indian-Americans have expressed fear that it might possibly influence the US policies towards India

Sonal Shah on 'digital' Obama's technology team

Sonal Shah on 'digital' Obama's technology team

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2008

President-elect Barack Obama's Transition Team has announced leaders for a series of Policy Working Groups for the Presidential Transition, which includes Indian-American Sonal Shah of Google, who will craft the incoming administration's high tech policy priorities.Shah heads Google's philanthropic arm, Google.org's global development efforts, and has a lengthy resume on international development issues.

IMF chief moots early warning system for economies

IMF chief moots early warning system for economies

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2008

Favouring a 'new Bretton Woods Agreement', International Monetary Fund chief Dominque Strauss-Kahn has said an early warning system to detect impending dangers to the world economy must be put together by international financial expertise.

I am not out of the race, says McCain

I am not out of the race, says McCain

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2008

"In order for McCain to win, he's got a very steep hill to climb. He's got to win all of the toss-up states, 64 electoral votes. Then he needs to strip away Ohio and Indiana with 31 electoral votes to get him to 252. And then he needs to either win Colorado and Virginia, which gets him to 274, or win one of them plus Pennsylvania, which would get him to 282 or 286. It's a steep uphill climb," said Karl Rove, the 'architect' of President Bush's electoral wins in 2000 and 2004.

'US' India policy part of emerging economies'

'US' India policy part of emerging economies'

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2008

Introduced by the tycoon Lakshmi Niwas Mittal at the World Steel Association, the top administration official argued that the international system is changing and hence 'great,large countries' would have to be accommodated in that global framework.