NEW DELHI — India and the U.S. have decided to increase their military ties in the coming years, as they discuss ways to expedite pending defense deals between the two countries.

BUDGET PRESSURE: Budget reductions over the last three years are hurting the U.S. military’s ability to respond to the nation’s security strategy

NEW DELHI — India and the U.S. are working towards finalizing defense deals worth $2.5 billion as U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visits the