Lalit K Jha And K J M Varma

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In Putin and Russia, Xi sees counterweight to US, Nato influence: White House

In Putin and Russia, Xi sees counterweight to US, Nato influence: White House

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2023

The statement by John Kirby, national security council coordinator for strategic communications at the White House, came as Putin hosted the Chinese leader.

Japan PM's Ukraine visit overshadows Xi-Putin talks, upsets China

Japan PM's Ukraine visit overshadows Xi-Putin talks, upsets China

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2023

Beijing was caught by surprise as Kishida, who was on an official visit to New Delhi from March 19-21, entered Poland from India using a secretly chartered plane instead of the standard government aircraft, Japanese TV channel NHK reported.

Did US provide real-time intel to India on Chinese 'incursion'?

Did US provide real-time intel to India on Chinese 'incursion'?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2023

The US provided crucial intelligence to the Indian military last year that helped it successfully tackle the Chinese "incursions".

Khalistani protestors first tried to set fire to Indian consulate in San Francisco

Khalistani protestors first tried to set fire to Indian consulate in San Francisco

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday made an attempt to set on fire India's consulate in San Francisco, with senior Indian diplomats informing their American counterparts that they anticipate more such protests by anti-national elements in the coming weeks.

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2023

Released by secretary of state Antony Blinken, the annual human rights reports of the state department is a mandatory requirement of the US Congress giving details of human rights status in countries across the world.

Xi in Moscow for talks with Putin to 'end Ukraine war'

Xi in Moscow for talks with Putin to 'end Ukraine war'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2023

Ahead of his crucial talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that his peace plan to end the raging Ukraine war takes into account the 'legitimate' concerns of all parties and reflects the broadest common understanding of the international community.

Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin from March 20-22

Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin from March 20-22

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2023

Speculation is rife that Xi is likely to make an attempt to initiate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2023

The former Los Angeles mayor's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Biden.

Eric Garcetti another step closer to becoming envoy to India

Eric Garcetti another step closer to becoming envoy to India

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

President Joe Biden's close aide Eric Garcetti is set to be confirmed as US ambassador to India after the Senate on Wednesday voted on the cloture motion limiting debate on his nomination, reflecting that the ruling Democratic Party has enough votes for his selection for the top post.

Grace period for retrenched H1-B workers to be extended to 180 days

Grace period for retrenched H1-B workers to be extended to 180 days

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

A presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to extend the grace period for H1-B workers, who have lost their jobs, from the existing 60 days to 180 days so that the workers have enough opportunities to find a new job or other alternatives. "The immigration subcommittee recommends the Department of Homeland Security and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to extend the grace period for H1-B workers, who have lost their jobs, from 60 days to 180 days," Ajay Jain Bhutoria, member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, said on Tuesday. In his presentation, Bhutoria highlighted the significant challenges faced by H1-B workers laid off from their jobs.

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

The resolution also pushes back against People's Republic of China (PRC) claims that Arunachal Pradesh is PRC territory, which is a part of the PRC's increasingly aggressive and expansionist policies.

Chinese dragon breathes fire over N-submarine deal by AUKUS

Chinese dragon breathes fire over N-submarine deal by AUKUS

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2023

China on Tuesday angrily denounced the nuclear-powered submarine deal announced by the US, UK and Australia, saying the pact violates the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the three countries are travelling "further down the dangerous and wrong path."

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2023

President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to build China's military into a "Great Wall of steel" to protect its sovereignty and developmental interests as he sought a bigger role for Beijing in global affairs, days after brokering a Saudi Arabia-Iran detente, regarded as a diplomatic coup.

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2023

On Friday, Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 people to the advisory committee, which provides overall policy advice to the United States trade representative on matters of development, implementation, and administration of the US trade policy.

Eric Garcetti moves a step closer to becoming US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti moves a step closer to becoming US ambassador to India

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2023

Garcetti's nomination is pending before the US Congress since July 2021, when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by President Joe Biden.

We support dialogue, but...: US on India-Pak relations

We support dialogue, but...: US on India-Pak relations

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2023

The United States supports a constructive dialogue and meaningful conversation between India and Pakistan, the Biden administration said Thursday reiterating that it's for New Delhi and Islamabad to decide on the nature of that dialogue.

Chinese Parliament endorses Xi for historic 3rd term

Chinese Parliament endorses Xi for historic 3rd term

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2023

Xi is widely expected to continue in power for life.

Biden proposes over $25 bn spend in Indo-Pacific to out-compete China

Biden proposes over $25 bn spend in Indo-Pacific to out-compete China

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2023

This includes over $15 billion of proposed investment in the infrastructure sector in the Indo-Pacific and $9 billion for shoring up American defence in the region.

Conflict between India, Pak, China likely: US intel

Conflict between India, Pak, China likely: US intel

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2023

It also noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to Pakistani provocations.

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2023

'No Cold War should be reignited and no Ukraine-style crisis should be repeated in Asia'