Articles by Sridhar Krishna
Bill Clinton says he has learned a lesson
The Former US President admits that his remarks during campaigning for his wife Hillary provoked a verbal duel between her and her main Democratic rival Barack Obama.
Updated on Feb 09, 2008 11:06 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
LeT, others will attack India, says US
The US Intelligence believes that Pakistan-based LeT and Kashmir-focussed insurgent groups will plan and execute "attacks" in India.
Updated on Feb 06, 2008 10:48 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
NRI surgeon donates $1 mn to JCC
The neurosurgeon announces the donation to the Jackson Community College to establish up a scholarship for the financially backward students.
Updated on Feb 05, 2008 02:04 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US presidential campaign enters make-or-break phase
Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as well as Republican John McCain launch their last frenzied day of campaigning to swing voters in their favour ahead of Super Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 04, 2008 09:01 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Tight 'Super Tuesday' for Clinton, Obama
Pollsters predict a tight race between democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and a formidable lead for old Republican warhorse John McCain ahead of the crucial 'Super Tuesday'.
Updated on Feb 04, 2008 03:14 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US says it expects some fraud in Pak elections
The US expected "some fraud" in Pakistan's upcoming polls but was doing everything it can to ensure as fair an election as possible, says a top Bush administration official.
Updated on Jan 30, 2008 10:52 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush moots int'l fund to promote clean energy sources
US President George W Bush favours a new global deal on cutting greenhouse gases which "gives none a free ride."
Updated on Jan 29, 2008 02:17 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Kennedys endorse Obama in Prez race
Edward Kennedy has endorsed democratic dark horse Barack Obama for the US presidency saying the country can turn "a new page" under his inspiring leadership.
Updated on Jan 29, 2008 02:13 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Youth charged in Abhijit Mahato's killing held without bail
A 19-year-old youth, charged with the killing of Indian graduate student Abhijit Mahato, has been ordered held without bond.
Updated on Jan 26, 2008 06:46 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'Resignation of Burns will shift N-deal focus'
The surprise retirement of Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns, will take "some of the focus away" from the accord but his continuation as Special Envoy will help in its early conclusion, experts said.
Updated on Jan 25, 2008 01:32 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Senator wants US Congress to pass N-deal before India
A senior Republican lawmaker has suggested that the US Congress "look at" passing the 123 Agreement for civil nuclear cooperation between New Delhi and Washington to give a fillip to the UPA government's efforts to pass it in the Indian Parliament.
Updated on Jan 09, 2008 08:35 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Zardari says Pak govt befitted from Bhutto's death
Benazir Bhutto's husband and PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari has said that the Pervez Musharraf regime had the most to gain from the former premier's death.
Updated on Jan 01, 2008 11:31 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US offers help to Pak in killing probe
The Bush administration, however, makes it clear that Pakistan has not asked it for any assistance.
Published on Jan 01, 2008 10:39 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'India was ready to sign CTBT if it was non-discriminatory'
US documents reveal that then PM Indira Gandhi was keen to pursue N-energy programme for peaceful purposes.
Updated on Dec 22, 2007 03:42 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US irked at new climate deal
Major developing nations like India and China should be set emission targets just like developed ones, the US says.
Updated on Dec 17, 2007 02:07 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Indians held for human trafficking
The United States federal jury charges nine Indians for their alleged roles in a major international alien smuggling racket.
Updated on Dec 15, 2007 09:10 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US is ready for N-deal regardless of timing
The US also says regardless of the outcome or the timing of the agreement, Washington will continue to expand its relations with India.
Updated on Dec 06, 2007 12:45 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Bush says Iran remains a danger
President George W Bush says the latest US intelligence report shows the need to be vigilant about Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Updated on Dec 05, 2007 03:03 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
India ready to play 'due role' in Mideast
India has offered to play its "due role" in strengthening the forces of stability in the region.
Updated on Nov 28, 2007 05:18 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US reacts cautiously to appointment of caretaker Pak PM
The US has reacted cautiously to the appointment of a caretaker prime minister by beleaguered Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.
Updated on Nov 16, 2007 02:50 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Nuclear weapons not under threat: Pentagon
Top Pentagon officials have said that the security of Pakistan's nuclear weapons is not under threat despite the current political crisis.
Updated on Nov 16, 2007 11:06 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US rejects Musharraf's arguments for imposing emergency
The US has said it does not agree with President Pervez Musharraf's assertion that imposition of emergency in Pakistan was necessary.
Updated on Nov 15, 2007 03:28 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
President Bush asks Musharraf to lift emergency
Bush says Musharraf must start democratic process by suspending the emergency and shedding his uniform.
Updated on Nov 14, 2007 11:29 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Negroponte to head to Pakistan
US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte will head to Pakistan this week to press for lifting of emergency in the country.
Updated on Nov 14, 2007 11:00 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
US says it wants more from Musharraf
US insists that the General needs to fulfill his promise to doff uniform and roll back emergency.
Updated on Nov 09, 2007 03:49 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Diwali festivities honoured in US
The US House of Representatives pass a resolution recognising the "religious and historical significance" of the festival.
Updated on Oct 30, 2007 11:07 AM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
'Nuke deal important part of Indo-US relationship'
Expressing commitment to the Indo-US nuclear deal, the US has said the historic agreement is an important part of the bilateral relationship and is beneficial to both countries.
Updated on Oct 25, 2007 02:24 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
India committed to IPI gas pipeline: FM
Chidambaram further adds, "it is a commercial negotiation, a commercial matter and should be dealt with as a commercial matter".
Updated on Oct 23, 2007 12:33 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
No plans to impose capital controls: FM
Chidambaram says, "there is no turbulence. It was an instant reaction by fund managers that some kind of restrictions are being placed on investments by FIIs".
Updated on Oct 23, 2007 12:07 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington
Nuclear deal: US says too early to close the book
The continuing uncertainty over fate of the nuclear deal fails to disappoint the Bush administration, says an aide.
Updated on Oct 23, 2007 05:36 PM IST
PTI | Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington