25 July 2008: As George Bush urges India to push ahead with a highly controversial civil nuclear deal corruption allegations have only heightened suspicions on the subcontinentIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been under US pressure to endorse a controversial nuclear power deal
US President George W Bush has urged India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to push ahead with a controversial deal on nuclear power between the two countries in the wake of a key confidence vote in New Delhi.
The issue has divided opinion as supporters argue it is the only way to keep pace with the energy demands of India's fast-growing economy. But many remain deeply suspicious of a deal they fear will cede too much influence to America. More >>>
