News for '-on-us'

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The United States identified LeT as one of the largest and most active terrorist organisations in South Asia.

24 New Cars To Hit The Road In 2022

24 New Cars To Hit The Road In 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'Some of the launches may get deferred due to the semiconductor shortage, which is unlikely to get resolved before the second half of 2022.'

Clarification on US visa process

Clarification on US visa process

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

The American Embassy on Wednesday said the Visa Facilitation Service will be the sole provider of visa services to applicants for US visas throughout India from next month.

Mexico slaps tariffs on US exports

Mexico slaps tariffs on US exports

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

The Mexican government said on Monday it would slap tariffs on 90 US industrial and agricultural products in retaliation of a Congressional action which ended the programme giving Mexican trucks access to US highways. The 2009 Omnibus appropriations Bill, passed by the Congress, terminated the project between the two countries.

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The two company spent about over Rs 3.15 crore.

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

These 22 farm bodies were among 32 farmer organisations in Punjab which participated in the over-a-year-long protest against the three central farm laws.

Jindal on US security panel

Jindal on US security panel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

The subcommittee met for the first time on Wednesday for a classified briefing focusing on the prevention of nuclear terrorism.

FBI thwarts 'IS-inspired' lone wolf attack on US Capitol

FBI thwarts 'IS-inspired' lone wolf attack on US Capitol

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

An American national, who had earlier tweeted his support to ISIS, was arrested on charges of plotting to attack the US Capitol, the seat of the Congress, and kill government officials.

QUOTES: Obama vs Romney on US foreign policy

QUOTES: Obama vs Romney on US foreign policy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

In the crucial third and last encounter between the two, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney fought fiercely over the topic of the future of foreign policy of the United States

Film no excuse for 'attack' on US: Obama

Film no excuse for 'attack' on US: Obama

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

President Barack Obama on Tuesday invoked the words of Mahatma Gandhi in his address to the United Nations General Assembly as he remembered United States envoy to Libya who was killed in violent protests that erupted in the aftermath of an anti-Islam film, saying the 'crude and disgusting' video was no excuse for an 'attack on America'.

Was commando-style attack on US consulate planned?

Was commando-style attack on US consulate planned?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The events in the coming days and weeks may take a course similar to what happened in the Islamic world after the publication of caricatures in a Danish newspaper in September 2005, notes B Raman.

'Tag of defending champions will put added responsibility on us'

'Tag of defending champions will put added responsibility on us'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Hoping to make the final cut after being named in the 30-man probables list for the 2015 World Cup, Karnataka batsman Robin Uthappa has said that he would love to open the innings for India.

India, China on US trafficking watchlist

India, China on US trafficking watchlist

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The Indian government does not fully comply with the minimum standards for elimination of trafficking, it said but conceded that New Delhi is making "significant efforts" to fight bonded labour.

Indra Nooyi's views on US Prez

Indra Nooyi's views on US Prez

Rediff.com22 May 2008

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi's efforts to promote equality of women in business goes way beyond designing a maternity deal, but when it comes to choosing the American President she says only the best will do regardless of gender or race.

ASK ANU: 'Relationship is damaging my inner peace'

ASK ANU: 'Relationship is damaging my inner peace'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In her weekly column, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'What pleasure do politicians get by keeping innocents in jail?'

'What pleasure do politicians get by keeping innocents in jail?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'What do they gain from making the lives of three children miserable?' 'What do they gain from making a wife cry day and night?'

Sensex, Nifty at new highs on US growth, Japan stimulus

Sensex, Nifty at new highs on US growth, Japan stimulus

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The NSE Nifty, comprising 50 shares, breached the 8,300-mark for the first time to hit a new lifetime high of 8,330.75.

Indian hospitals thrive on US patients

Indian hospitals thrive on US patients

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

More US health insurers are slashing costs by sending policyholders overseas for pricey procedures

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'If this (victory) remains a beautiful memory in a dark moment or if instead it becomes a symbol of rebirth depends only on us.'

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

Sam Bahadur introduces us to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Pakistan has refused to budge from its position seeking a United States apology for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air strike that killed 24 of its soldiers last year, saying this is necessaryfor ending a six-month blockade of vital supply routes for foreign troops in Afghanistan.

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A surge in international oil prices may translate into an increase in the retail selling price of petrol and diesel in India as oil companies face extreme margin squeeze, sources said. Petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for 12 days but now the international rate surge is exerting pressure. Current prices of petrol and diesel in the international market are higher by around $4-6 per barrel as compared to average prices during August. However, no increase in retail prices has been affected by oil companies so far, sources said.

Check out Barbie dolls modelled on Osaka

Check out Barbie dolls modelled on Osaka

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'It's such an honor to be a part of the Barbie Role Model series'

Ladakh Standoff: Return To Status Quo Unlikely, But...

Ladakh Standoff: Return To Status Quo Unlikely, But...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Through the past 18-month period, peace has prevailed in the disputed border regions, which was immensely helpful in the difficult situation that the country was passing through, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'During the course of these two years, as new people have joined, we have no mental picture to associate with them and hence, have little connection with them.'

Will ICC allow Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup?

Will ICC allow Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Afghanistan's participation in next month's T20 World Cup is becoming a matter of intrigue after Taliban's takeover of the strife-torn country.

Sensex dips 224 points, Nifty below 8,600 on US rate hike concerns

Sensex dips 224 points, Nifty below 8,600 on US rate hike concerns

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

This was the biggest single-day fall for the benchmark index since August 10 when it had fallen by 310 points.

Don't dump on US!

Don't dump on US!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Nifty slumps 4% on US stimulus, capital control fears

Nifty slumps 4% on US stimulus, capital control fears

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The declines also tracked the Indian rupee, which fell to a record low as central bank measures to tighten capital outflows and curb gold imports were seen as unlikely to prop up the currency and could even spark further selling if they spook foreign investors.

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Hackers believed to be working for the Chinese military breached the United States government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees.

Assam, Meghalaya look to solve border row in 6 areas by year end

Assam, Meghalaya look to solve border row in 6 areas by year end

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Addressing a joint press conference in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma said border committees set up earlier to hammer out solutions will submit their reports by November 30.

Indian drugmakers to pay higher facility fees on US hike

Indian drugmakers to pay higher facility fees on US hike

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The US laws authorise the drug and health watchdog to assess and collect user fees for certain applications and supplements for human generic drug products

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of their historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games.

Mumbai's Ponda on US revenue service council

Mumbai's Ponda on US revenue service council

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Ponda is currently director of the firm's tax department, which is among the six finalist law firms nationwide for Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010 in Taxation Law.

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Infosys on Friday said it is in discussion with clients for a contingency plan to ensure business continuity in the event of the US immigration reforms bill becoming a law.

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.

It is not actually snooping: Khurshid on US surveillance

It is not actually snooping: Khurshid on US surveillance

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday defended the vast US surveillance programme under which India is the fifth most tracked country, saying, "It is not actually snooping".

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

IT industry body Nasscom said it is quite hopeful the final contour of the bill would be much more balanced than it is at present.

Study abroad advice on US universities

Study abroad advice on US universities

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Sree Sreenivasan, one of the 20 most powerful south asians in America, answers questions about studying in the US. As dean of students at Columbia's journalism school, he interacts intimately with university students.