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Cap on US H-1B work visa reached

Cap on US H-1B work visa reached

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it has reached the cap on Congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B work visas, the most sought after by Indian professionals.

Left Afghanistan to avoid bloodshed: Ashraf Ghani

Left Afghanistan to avoid bloodshed: Ashraf Ghani

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

From now on, the Taliban will be responsible for the "honour, wealth and preservation" of Afghanistan's people, Ghani said.

Indian guilty of attack on US firm servers

Indian guilty of attack on US firm servers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

An Indian computer programmer was convicted on Wednesday by a federal jury of planting a virus on Fannie Mae computer servers to destroy the US mortgage giant's data. Rajendrasinh Babubhai Makwana, 36, of Maryland faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for December 8.

Our secrets are safe: Indian security experts on US snooping

Our secrets are safe: Indian security experts on US snooping

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Has the spy program PRISM given the United States access to India's secret documents? The question has been on everyone's mind ever since details about the National Security Agency's controversial surveillance program broke out. Vicky Nanjappa speaks with security experts who tell him that snooping is an age-old practice that every country does and would continue to do it.

Pep Talk From the Stars!

Pep Talk From the Stars!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

In these tough times, Bollywood stars have some good advice for you!

Rupee hits 2-month low against dollar on US rate hike fears

Rupee hits 2-month low against dollar on US rate hike fears

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Rupee hits 2-month low against dollar on US rate hike fears.

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of Internet data

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of Internet data

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

It wants action against Internet companies for sharing information with foreign authority.

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of internet data

PIL filed in SC on US surveillance of internet data

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The issue of the United States National Security Agency monitoring internet data of India has reached the Supreme Court with a PIL filed seeking its direction to the Centre to initiate action against internet companies for sharing information with foreign authority in "breach" of contract and violation of right to privacy.

'No WikiLeaks impact on US public opinion'

'No WikiLeaks impact on US public opinion'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Over 69 percent of Americans believe that the Afghanistan war is important to their national security, with 36 percent of those saying it is very important.

Attack on US consulate; 12 dead

Attack on US consulate; 12 dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Mamata warns BJP over ED summons to nephew

Mamata warns BJP over ED summons to nephew

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

"If you show us (threaten us with) ED, we will also send proof against BJP leaders to the agency. A section of BJP ministers and leaders is hand in glove with the coal mafia. They even stayed at hotels run by them during elections," she said.

India alarmed at Uncle Sam snooping on us via Net

India alarmed at Uncle Sam snooping on us via Net

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The cyber security dialogue between India and the US is coordinated by the National Security Councils in both countries.

Ranbaxy got FDA raps on US facilities under Daiichi, too

Ranbaxy got FDA raps on US facilities under Daiichi, too

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The company was indicted for violations at one of its US facilities in 2009, even after Daiichi Sankyo took over as majority shareholder in 2008.

'Rishabh's level of maturity has gone through the roof'

'Rishabh's level of maturity has gone through the roof'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting says it will take a very good player to knock Rishabh Pant off the Indian team.

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

India to take on US if labelled 'poor' in IPR laws

India to take on US if labelled 'poor' in IPR laws

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Adverse IPR report expected this week;Poor labelling could take fight to WTO

Another BJP leader criticises Covid handling in UP

Another BJP leader criticises Covid handling in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Criticising the handling of the COVID-19 crisis in Uttar Pradesh, a ruling party leader has claimed that at least 10 people died in every village during the second wave as no lessons were learnt from the first one.

Dance for Astad!

Dance for Astad!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Astad Deboo's dancers pay the legendary dancer a lovely tribute on his 74th birth anniversary.

Pak warns of terror stike on US embassy

Pak warns of terror stike on US embassy

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Pakistan intelligence agencies have warned that militants may use an explosives laden vehicle to target the US Embassy in Islamabad. According to an intelligence report, two stolen vehicles, one of an army officer and the other owned by the Pakistan Navy, are likely to be used in the terror attack.

BPO: Impact on US cos minimal

BPO: Impact on US cos minimal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Time to resolve tensions, move on: US on ties with India

Time to resolve tensions, move on: US on ties with India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

The United States has said that it was time to get past the recent tensions with India and both the countries should move on.

PIC: New India map on US website sparks controversy

PIC: New India map on US website sparks controversy

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Triggering a fresh controversy, the US State Department has now posted a new map of India which reflects the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir with dotted lines, thereby projecting it as a disputed territory.

'Stop Loss' orders on US Army

'Stop Loss' orders on US Army

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

US soldiers in units headed for Afghanistan and Iraq cannot quit the force.

Lata Mangeshkar: What My Mother Taught Me

Lata Mangeshkar: What My Mother Taught Me

Rediff.com9 May 2021

'The first thing that I learnt from my mother was to never , never ever, tell a lie.'

13 US soldiers, 60 Afghans killed in ISIS attacks in Kabul

13 US soldiers, 60 Afghans killed in ISIS attacks in Kabul

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The terrorist attack was carried out by ISIS gunmen, General Kenneth Franklin McKenzie, Commander of the United States Central Command, told reporters at a Pentagon news conference on Thursday, hours after the terrorists opened gunfire at American soldiers standing outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.

10-yr-olds make card for late Mom

10-yr-olds make card for late Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Readers tell us why they will always treasure their moms.

Batting coach Rathour assesses India's failure with bat

Batting coach Rathour assesses India's failure with bat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'When you are playing cricket, you will have lean phases as a batsman, so you need to get through them, you need to keep working hard and keep getting your processes right, and as a support staff we are helping them to do that.'

Nooyi on US-India Business Council Board

Nooyi on US-India Business Council Board

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The US-India Business Council announced the appointment of Indra K Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, to its Board of Directors. The USIBC is a business advocacy organisation representing 250 of the largest US companies investing in India and two dozen of India's largest global companies, it said in a statement.

'Why would Taliban want to spite India?'

'Why would Taliban want to spite India?'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'We can't be outliers. We can't be bystanders. We have to be players.' 'The Taliban also need India to balance the winners in this game.'

India set to take on US over probe into IPR laws

India set to take on US over probe into IPR laws

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

To deny visa to trade officials planning to scrutinise country's trade and industrial practices.

Shrimp exporters hopeful on US anti-dumping review

Shrimp exporters hopeful on US anti-dumping review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

This review will examine the details of import of shrimp to the US between February 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.

House decision on US envoy next week

House decision on US envoy next week

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The committee, headed by senior Congress MP V Kishorechandra Deo, will meet on that day after Speaker Somnath Chatterjee referred the issue to it following a hue and cry by members who demanded the envoy's recall, sources said.

PM holds surprise interactive session with Class 12 students

PM holds surprise interactive session with Class 12 students

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Joining the online interaction organised by the education ministry, Modi asked them how they are feeling following the cancellation of the board exams in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and what are they planning to do now.

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an "undisputed victor" of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, according to a British media report.

Don't pin any hopes on us in future: Sena tells BJP

Don't pin any hopes on us in future: Sena tells BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Shiv Sena on Monday ruled out rapprochement with former ally Bharatiya Janata Party saying the ruling party has "shattered the hopes of the people" after what transpired during the trust vote in Maharashtra assembly.

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

China would avoid giving the impression of taking sides with Pakistan in its dispute with the US on the question of action against the Haqqani network, says B Raman.

Navy warship thwarts pirate attack on US tanker

Navy warship thwarts pirate attack on US tanker

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

An Indian Navy warship on Monday successfully repulsed a pirate attack on a United States-owned tanker in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia coast. MT Nordik Spirit, the tanker owned by the Nordik Shipping Company, was sailing in the Gulf of Aden at approximately 3 pm when the pirates made an attempt to hijack it and fired at the crew members. The warship flew out its helicopters with marine commandos and on seeing it, the pirates gave up their hijack attempt on the tanker.

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'In the short term, we may see some disruptions due to Covid, but in the medium-to-long term, we should keep an eye on US inflation and 10-year bond yields.'

I would still lose sleep on US Immigration Bill: Nasscom chief

I would still lose sleep on US Immigration Bill: Nasscom chief

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Last year, Nasscom hired influential lobbyist, public relation and law firms to plead the case of Indian firms with Congressmen.

United Phosphorus  up on US deal

United Phosphorus up on US deal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

United Phosphorus' awesome recent run continued today as it sprang a solid 13.8% to Rs 278.80 in early trades. It had even hit Rs 287.90 barely as trading commenced today.