Lalit K Jha And Yoshita Singh

Stories by Lalit K Jha And Yoshita Singh

Increase in hate speech against minorities in India concerning: US

Increase in hate speech against minorities in India concerning: US

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2024

India has previously rejected the US state department's annual human rights report on the country, saying they continue to be based on "misinformation and flawed understanding".

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2024

A United States court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

Pannun murder plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

Pannun murder plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2024

He is expected to be produced before a federal court in New York on Monday.

'400 paar slogan did a great disservice to BJP'

'400 paar slogan did a great disservice to BJP'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2024

'If all we do is keep on celebrating, then next time you might find that the BJP government is out of Maharashtra'

Modi is good for Pakistan too: Pakistani American bizman

Modi is good for Pakistan too: Pakistani American bizman

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2024

Pakistani-American businessman Sajid Tarar said like India, Pakistan also needs strong leadership to handle political instability and economic issues.

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Rediff.com   31 May 2024

Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former United States president to be convicted of a felony as a grand jury in New York found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

'Modi will win with largest majority ever recorded'

'Modi will win with largest majority ever recorded'

Rediff.com   25 May 2024

Ron Somers, founder and CEO of India First Group and the former President of leading business advocacy group US-India Business Council said that when Lok Sabha election results are declared on June 4, "I believe that Narendra Modi will win Parliament by the largest majority ever recorded in the country's history.

NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint ISS mission: Garcetti

NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint ISS mission: Garcetti

Rediff.com   25 May 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts, with the goal of mounting a joint effort to the International Space Station, a top American diplomat said Friday.

Days after Biden called India 'xenophobic', White House says...

Days after Biden called India 'xenophobic', White House says...

Rediff.com   18 May 2024

There are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, the White House has said, applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote.

Ro Khanna may throw his hat in the ring for presidency

Ro Khanna may throw his hat in the ring for presidency

Rediff.com   17 May 2024

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, 47, is headed towards running for presidency of the United States, his Indian American colleagues in the US House of Representatives believe.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com   14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

White House frequently serving golgappas to guests

White House frequently serving golgappas to guests

Rediff.com   14 May 2024

In the last year, it has been served at least a couple of times, the latest being the Rose Garden reception on Monday hosted by President Joe Biden to celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Rediff.com   14 May 2024

According to the plea agreement, Sai Varshith Kandula (20), of St Louis, Missouri, crashed a rented truck into the White House perimeter, and he was attempting to gain access to the White House to seize political power.

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Rediff.com   12 May 2024

Amardeep Singh, 22, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Waiting for...: US on India's probe into Pannun murder plot

Waiting for...: US on India's probe into Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com   7 May 2024

The United States is waiting to see the results of the Indian investigations on the murder allegations.

He was talking about...: White House on Biden's 'xenophobic' remark

He was talking about...: White House on Biden's 'xenophobic' remark

Rediff.com   3 May 2024

'He was making a broader point. Our allies and partners know very well that -- how much this president respects them'

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Rediff.com   2 May 2024

Biden has been under attack from his opponents and the Republican Party for his immigration policies as hundreds and thousands of illegal immigrants enter the United States every month.

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

Rediff.com   2 May 2024

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com   1 May 2024

India on Tuesday strongly rejected the claims, saying that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway.