Within days of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington this month, and India's entry into Missile Technology Control Regime backed by President Barack Obama, New Delhi has sought to buy Predator drones from US-based General Atomics through the Foreign Military Sales program. – Defense News
Despite US support, India was unable to gain entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) at the June 23-24 Seoul plenary meeting because of Chinese opposition. However, analysts in India say the government will continue its push to join the elite club. – Defense News
- US, India mark new moment in relations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the United States this week with an eye toward squeezing some concessions out of the U.S., after he gave President Obama a big win by agreeing to sign the Paris climate agreement, and also agreed to an agreement to limit trafficking in wildlife. – Washington Examiner
Two years ago there were questions over whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could get a visa to enter the United States. Next week he visits Washington as one of President Barack Obama's closest international partners. - Reuters