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'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pakistan's close ties with China and its lack of democracy and disregard for human rights will not be overlooked, said Haqqani, who currently is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute think-tank in Washington.

US receives 172,000 H1B visa petitions, lottery decides fate

US receives 172,000 H1B visa petitions, lottery decides fate

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

All advanced degree petitions not selected then became part of the random selection process for the 65,000 limit.

In India, it may be Rahul vs Modi in 2014: US Cong report

In India, it may be Rahul vs Modi in 2014: US Cong report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

As the debate on potential prime ministerial contenders for the 2014 elections picks up in India, a United States Congressional report says it might just turn out to be a direct contest between controversial Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Desi young man eyes US Congress

Desi young man eyes US Congress

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Rickey Gill, the young US Republican Congressional hopeful from California, speaks to Ritu Jha

US 'concerned' over battlefield nuke deployment by Pak

US 'concerned' over battlefield nuke deployment by Pak

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Nuclear Security Summit is being hosted by US President Barack Obama on March 31 and April 1.

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 election despite the US president's insistence that he did not, according to a media report.

Obama urges repeal of tax breaks for oil cos

Obama urges repeal of tax breaks for oil cos

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Obama has written a letter to the Congressional leadership to end subsidies.

Pak's support for terror groups obstacle in talks with India: US

Pak's support for terror groups obstacle in talks with India: US

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The United States has said it supports a direct dialogue between India and Pakistan as outlined in the Shimla Agreement

India is 2nd largest arms buyer from US

India is 2nd largest arms buyer from US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

In its latest report, "Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2002-2009", Congressional Research Service (CRS) said that Saudi Arabia was the leading developing world arms purchaser from 2002-2009, making arms transfer agreements totalling $39.9 billion during these years.

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

However, the Republicans are unlikely to opt for this, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.

US Congress 'stalls' sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

US Congress 'stalls' sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The move has now been stalled as lawmakers raised questions about the end use of the combat aircraft.

'Sale of F-16s to Pak in limbo'

'Sale of F-16s to Pak in limbo'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Diplomatic and Congressional sources tell Rediff.com that for all intents and purposes, the F-16 sale is dead.

Indian-American Democratic candidates up the ante

Indian-American Democratic candidates up the ante

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

With just over a month to go for the general election, the three top-tier Democratic Indian American candidates -- Manan Trivedi, Ami Bera and Raj Goyle -- have upped the ante against their Republican opponents with a chutzpah unprecedented in the annals of Indian-American Congressional campaigns.All three candidates are flush with campaign war chests in excess of $1 million and are strongly backed by the Democratic establishment.

US blocks military aid to Pak for 'unsatisfactory' action against Haqqani Network

US blocks military aid to Pak for 'unsatisfactory' action against Haqqani Network

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The United States blocked $300 million military aid to Pakistan as it failed to get a Congressional certification for "satisfactory" action against the dreaded Haqqani network, the Pentagon has said.

This year, Capitol Hill will light up for a special Diwali

This year, Capitol Hill will light up for a special Diwali

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Thanks to the indefatigable perseverance of Congressman Joe Crowley, New York Democrat and a long-time and time-tested friend of India and the Indian American community, the United States Congress will celebrate it's first-ever Congressional Diwali celebration on October 29 at 6 pm at the Rayburn House Building foyer on the first floor.

Sensex soars 266 pts as dovish Fed lifts global equities

Sensex soars 266 pts as dovish Fed lifts global equities

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Hero MotoCorp was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting 4.46 per cent. IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, SBI, M&M, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, HDFC and HDFC Bank too rose up to 3.63 per cent.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

'Floods can alter strategic dynamics in Pak'

'Floods can alter strategic dynamics in Pak'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The devastating flood, which had affected nearly 20 million people and engulfed over one-fifth of Pakistan, has the potential to affect the broad political and strategic dynamics in the country and the region, a Congressional report has informed US lawmakers.

When India and Pakistan almost resolved Kashmir

When India and Pakistan almost resolved Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

An agreement on Kashmir is coming sooner than anyone might think, an optimistic Pervez Musharraf had told top US Congressional leaders in 2007, informing them that India and Pakistan were on verge of a deal on the contentious issue, leaked cables from WikiLeaks show

Improve trade ties with India: US Senators to Pak

Improve trade ties with India: US Senators to Pak

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

A bipartisan US Congressional delegation, comprising of influential lawmakers who recently visited Pakistan and Afghanistan, have asked the leaders in Islamabad to focus on improving trade relationship with India and building people-to-people contact.

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

US President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the US and around the world and the new team announcement is a continuation of that work.

Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pak: US

Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pak: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Despite the military action taken by the Pakistani Army against the terrorist groups, the US remains concerned that Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pakistani territory, a Congressional report has said. 'Al Qaeda and Affiliates: Historical Perspective, Global Presence, and Implications for US Policy' was released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for US lawmakers on February 5.

US Congress to award medal to Dalai Lama

US Congress to award medal to Dalai Lama

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

The medal has been awarded to such prominent personalities as Sir Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II and Nelson Mandela.

UN postal agency issues special Diwali stamp

UN postal agency issues special Diwali stamp

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The background of the sheet features the United Nations Headquarters building illuminated with the message of "Happy Diwali" to celebrate the spirit of the festival.

Indian-American lawyer justifies Art 370, compares Modi to Lincoln

Indian-American lawyer justifies Art 370, compares Modi to Lincoln

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'I owe India an apology, as when she suffered the Mumbai Terror attack on November 26, 2008, when Jews and Americans were singled out for death by Pakistan based Terrorists, I joined in arguing for restraint. I was wrong'

US immigration bill to reduce deficit by $175 bn in 10 years

US immigration bill to reduce deficit by $175 bn in 10 years

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

It would increase economic growth for years to come.

 BP oil spill: Obama calls for new regulations

BP oil spill: Obama calls for new regulations

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

US President Barack Obama on Thursday called for new tougher regulations in the wake of the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, the worst environmental disaster in the American history.

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

US tells Pakistan it will have to fund F-16s itself

US tells Pakistan it will have to fund F-16s itself

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Given Congressional objections, we have told the Pakistanis that they should put forward national funds for that purpose," US State Department spokesman John Kirby said.

Pakistan ups nuke arsenals: Report

Pakistan ups nuke arsenals: Report

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Pakistan is making qualitative and quantitative improvements to its nuclear arsenal, which is primarily targeted towards India, and could increase the number of circumstances under which it would be willing to use atomic weapons, according to a US Congressional report.

'India, China rising as car consuming nations'

'India, China rising as car consuming nations'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The rise of China and India as car consuming countries and fall of major US automakers last year are candid reflections of the restructuring of the global auto industry, a Congressional report has said.

Zardari asks US to give drones to Pak forces

Zardari asks US to give drones to Pak forces

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

US drone attacks in Pakistani territory are undermining the war on terror, President Asif Ali Zardari told an American Congressional delegation on Thursday, asking Washington to provide the drone technology to his country's armed forces.

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Posts on pro-Trump and far-right online networks have called for protest action on a number of dates, including armed demonstrations in cities across the country on January 17 and a march in Washington DC on inauguration day itself.

Pak will buy F-16s from others if US fails to fund: Aziz

Pak will buy F-16s from others if US fails to fund: Aziz

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The two nations had agreed on $700 million deal under which Pakistan was to pay $270 million (Rs 179 crore) from its national funds to purchase eight F-16s while the US was supposed to finance the rest of the amount from its Foreign Military Financing fund.

Democrats endorse Indian American in CA fray

Democrats endorse Indian American in CA fray

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Indian-American Congressional candidate Dr Ami Bera on Tuesday became the sole Democratic to represent California's 3rd Congressional Distict, following the withdrawal of candidature by Bill Slaton from the Democratic primary.

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey states that Trump asked him on several occasions to publicly state that he was not under investigation.

Pak has 60 nukes, is building more: US report

Pak has 60 nukes, is building more: US report

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The latest report by Congressional Research Service -- a research wing of the US Congress that prepares reports for Congressmen - has confirmed the recent statements and media reports that Pakistan was expanding its nuclear arsenal.

Nancy Pelosi re-elected as Speaker of House of Representatives

Nancy Pelosi re-elected as Speaker of House of Representatives

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Pelosi, 80, secured 216 votes in a tight contest against Republican Kevin McCarthy, who got support from 209 Congressmen, after Democrats lost 11 seats in the November elections to command a narrower 222-212 majority.