Lalit K Jha And Aditi Khanna

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Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2024

An Indian student pursuing a double major at the prestigious Purdue University in the United States state of Indiana, who went missing on Sunday, has been confirmed dead, the university has said.

Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary; Haley vows to fight on

Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary; Haley vows to fight on

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

By winning the New Hampshire primary after the Iowa Caucus, Trump has made the strongest ever case to be the Republican party's nominee for the November presidential elections.

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

The VHP expressed its concerns and condemned the dissemination of "misleading information" regarding the construction of the temple alleged to be built atop a razed mosque.

DeSantis out, it's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire

DeSantis out, it's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signalled that he would largely bypass the New Hampshire primary next week and instead would focus on South Carolina where the Republican presidential primary is scheduled for February 24.

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses, heads for Biden rematch

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses, heads for Biden rematch

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

Trump's victory in his first election since his unusual exit in 2020 has also laid to rest any lingering questions about his hold over the GOP and the potency of his right-wing message.

Vivek Ramaswamy quits US presidential race, endorses Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy quits US presidential race, endorses Trump

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

Ramaswamy was a distant fourth with 7.7 per cent of the votes polled in the Iowa Caucus

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

The deployment of the UK's "most advanced naval capabilities" has been flagged by the UK ministry of defence as a "decisive step" in bolstering UK-India security ties.

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

The EU mission noted that political and campaign fundraising and financial expenditure lack transparency and effective oversight.

Missing Indian student found dead, UK police appeal for information

Missing Indian student found dead, UK police appeal for information

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

'Gurashman's death is being treated as unexpected, and while there is nothing to suggest it was suspicious, we will ensure our investigation is as thorough as possible to confirm this'

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2023

Congress members Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar released a joint statement after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden Administration on Gupta's indictment.

US reaches H-1B cap for fiscal year 2024

US reaches H-1B cap for fiscal year 2024

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2023

The US has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach a cap for the much-sought-after H-1B foreign work visas for the fiscal year 2024, a federal agency has announced. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

The relationship between the US and India has been very productive, in particular on the trade and technology front, and 2023 can be considered the best year historically for bilateral ties, according to a former top American trade official. Arun Kumar, an Indian-American, who served as the assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and director general of the US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) during the Obama administration, said this during an interview with PTI in Washington. "Looking back on 2023, it was a very productive year for the US-India relationship, by many accounts the best year historically," he said.

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

'We've said that we're glad that our Indian counterparts are taking it seriously and doing that. We want those responsible for these attacks to be held fully accountable, but I won't get ahead of an investigation that isn't complete'

'NIKKI=CORRUPT': Ramaswamy steps up attack against Haley

'NIKKI=CORRUPT': Ramaswamy steps up attack against Haley

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2023

Ramaswamy launched the volley of charges against the former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the UN in Arizona during the Republican Party's fourth presidential debate, which was attended by just four candidates, the other two being former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

US to wait for India's probe into plot to kill Pannun

US to wait for India's probe into plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2023

"We have noted at the most senior levels of this government the secretary of state has raised this directly with his foreign counterpart that we take this issue very seriously. They told us they would conduct an investigation," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference on Tuesday.

Indian student found dead in London's Thames river

Indian student found dead in London's Thames river

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2023

The Metropolitan Police discovered his body in the river Thames near the Canary Wharf area of east London on November 21 and was declared dead by paramedics.

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2023

India on Thursday described as a "matter of concern" the US charging the Indian national with conspiring to kill the Sikh separatist, and asserted that a high-level probe committee will investigate all aspects of the case.

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2023

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.