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US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

No H-1B visa caps for data localisation: US State Department

No H-1B visa caps for data localisation: US State Department

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

International companies usually store data on global servers and the requirement to store data locally would require them to make an additional investment. But policymakers in India believe storing data locally would help monitor and conduct investigations if the need arises.

India-US sign key pact on sharing intelligence on terror

India-US sign key pact on sharing intelligence on terror

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

India and the United States on Thursday signed a key pact for exchange of intelligence on terror on a real time basis that include biographic information of known and suspected terrorists.

Indian companies to pay $4,000 more for H-1B visa fee

Indian companies to pay $4,000 more for H-1B visa fee

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Indian IT firms - which have to incur an additional burden of about $400 million annually - have called it "discriminatory".

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

The president, however, implied about declaring a national emergency if the Congress did not approve a funding for the wall by February 15.

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

This is a culmination of the joint investigation carried out by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security.

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

It's not just wrong. It's dumb. Mr President, would America really be greater without us?" he asked in a tweet.

The 'Indiana Jones' who is returning our past to India

The 'Indiana Jones' who is returning our past to India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A group of concerned individuals as the India Pride Project and the support of one man dubbed America's Indiana Jones has resulted in the return of India's heritage back to the country, says Vijay Kumar.

US Senators introduce legislation to cut H1B visas by 15,000

US Senators introduce legislation to cut H1B visas by 15,000

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

US Senators introduce legislation to cut H1B visas by 15,000.

Britain keen to improve security cooperation with India

Britain keen to improve security cooperation with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Britain is keen to improve cooperation with India and other Asian countries in the fields of security and intelligence, a senior UK minister has said.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

US lawmakers reach agreement to avert another shutdown over wall funding

US lawmakers reach agreement to avert another shutdown over wall funding

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Senate and House negotiators from both parties did not comment on the details of the deal, saying the staff is still working on last-minute logistics.

Melania's 'I really don't care' jacket on trip to migrant children sparks outage

Melania's 'I really don't care' jacket on trip to migrant children sparks outage

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

US President Trump, in an apparent attempt to deflect the criticism over his wife's attire, tweeted that the jacket Melania wore "refers to the Fake News Media".

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Trump to repeal many of Obama's actions on day one: Top aide

Trump to repeal many of Obama's actions on day one: Top aide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

He did not specify which executive actions Trump will repeal.

US, European security officials worry about Sochi-related attacks

US, European security officials worry about Sochi-related attacks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Intelligence agencies believe attacks by militants during the Sochi Winter Olympics are highly likely, but will probably be aimed at "softer" targets elsewhere in Russia, such as public transportation or other civilian venues, US and European officials said.

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

A health care worker from the United States of America has been diagnosed with Ebola after treating a patient who died of the deadly disease last week, sending officials scrambling to find the "breach in protocol" that resulted in her infection - the first case contracted on American soil.

Fake call centre scam mastermind arrested in Mumbai

Fake call centre scam mastermind arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The scam, which operated since 2013 through at least half a dozen call centres in Thane, targeted at least 15,000 US-based tax payers, who were allegedly conned by Indian tele-callers.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

CHAIN MIGRATION must end now, Trump had tweeted ion November.

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per cent to 57 per cent.

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The H-1B issue specifically did not figure in the talks, with Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar telling reporters that there was a lot of discussion with business leaders and the two leaders about the digital partnership when asked about whether H-1B visa issue figured in the talks.

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The six satellites will be launched on PSLV-C29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh on December 16, 2015.

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies have been indicted for interfering in the 2016 US presidential election through social media propaganda.

USCIS sued for tweaking H-1B duration

USCIS sued for tweaking H-1B duration

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'USCIS has been making arbitrary rules for over eight years, it's our top priority to set things right.'

US apologises after SRK is detained at Los Angeles airport

US apologises after SRK is detained at Los Angeles airport

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was again "detained" at an United States airport, the third time in seven years that he has been stopped by US immigration officials at the country's airports. However, outrage over the incident prompted US Ambassador to India Richard Rahul Verma to apologise on behalf of his government.

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

An Indian-origin priest has been sentenced to 25 years of supervised probation and faces deportation for sexually molesting a 12-year-old girl in the United States state of Minnesota, local media has reported.

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Scaramucci, 53, put in his papers just hours after General Kelly (retired) was sworn by Trump as the new White House Chief of Staff.

'68% of counterfeit goods seized in US come from China'

'68% of counterfeit goods seized in US come from China'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

In 2013, Chinese counterfeit and pirated goods seized in the US accounted for a total value of $1.1 billion, representing 68 per cent of all such goods seizures by the Customs and Border Protection, the US Department of Homeland Security said on Monday in its annual report.

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'There's a lot of confusion. It started because the President's tweet was all-encompassing.' 'It has been watered down over the last few days though to more narrow classes of immigrants.'

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mateen wrote, "America and Russia stop bombing the Islamic State," and, in his final post, "In the next few days you will see attacks from the Islamic State in the USA."

PM Modi receives artefacts worth Rs 668 cr that were stolen and smuggled to US

PM Modi receives artefacts worth Rs 668 cr that were stolen and smuggled to US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

"For some, these artefacts may be measured in monetary terms but for us this is beyond that. It's a part of our culture and heritage," the prime minister said at the ceremony held at the Blair House.

US delegate Boitano comes out as gay ahead of Sochi

US delegate Boitano comes out as gay ahead of Sochi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

"I am many things: a son, a brother, and uncle, a friend, an athlete, a cook, an author, and being gay is just one part of who I am," said Boitano, the 1988 Olympic gold medallist in a statement. "First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance.

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The lawsuit has been filed by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.