White House: Khalistani Plot Charges Won't Affect US-India Ties
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Charges by US Justice Dept of India's hand in alleged plot to kill Khalistani extremist Pannun will not affect Washington's strategic ties with New Delhi, says White House
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US Secretary of State Blinken says US takes allegations and investigation very seriously, welcomes probe launched by India
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Conversations between Washington and New Delhi on alleged plot were happening at highest levels during recent leader visits
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Biden personally raised issue with Modi; US sent top intelligence officials to New Delhi to discuss matter
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US inclination to take India at its word that plot was not officially sanctioned, citing sloppiness vs sophistication of top Indian security officials