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Bush sees India as strategic partner: Mulford

Bush sees India as strategic partner: Mulford

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

"The best is yet to come" in the relations between India and the US, Mulford said.

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

North Korea conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine on Saturday.

India blasts US over agri subsidies

India blasts US over agri subsidies

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

India on Friday attacked the United States over agricultural subsidies and trade liberalisation saying it was "not serious" about the matter and had failed to understand New Delhi's political concerns.

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'In the next three decades up to 2050 there will be three important players at the world level.' 'India, US and China will be playing a very important role globally as the largest economies in the world.' 'These three countries will have to interact with each other much more closely because what they do and what they decide will impact the entire world.'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'President Obama will make a historic visit to India in January, becoming the first US head of State to attend India's Republic Day and the only sitting US president to visit India twice.' 'There's little doubt the relationship has been re-energised, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.'

Rocca meets Indian officials

Rocca meets Indian officials

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

She also met American Ambassador to Pakistan Nancy Powell, who was in New Delhi on a stopover to her vacation.

FDI to rise in India: Mulford

FDI to rise in India: Mulford

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

The US companies have huge interest in investing in high-tech commerce in India, which has the advantage of large human capital, David C Mulford, US Ambassador to India, said on Tuesday.

PM begins first official US visit

PM begins first official US visit

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

US writes off $500 mn Pak debt

US writes off $500 mn Pak debt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India's vote comes a day after Trump warned countries against opposing the US position.

India must help rebuild Iraq: US

India must help rebuild Iraq: US

Rediff.com28 May 2003

US Ambassador Robert D Blackwill said on Wednesday that Washington has appealed to India to participate in the reconstruction and stabilisation of Iraq.

No business as usual till Khobragade issue resolved: India

No business as usual till Khobragade issue resolved: India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India on Monday made it clear to the United States that it cannot be "business as usual" between the two sides till the Devyani Khobragade issue is resolved.

Mulford: A devotee of debt swap

Mulford: A devotee of debt swap

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

'US can be bigger arms supplier to India'

'US can be bigger arms supplier to India'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

US dismissed New Delhi's apprehension that the US move would have negative impact on bilateral ties as well as on the India-Pakistan dialogue process.

US downplays Powell-Modi meet; insists no change in policy

US downplays Powell-Modi meet; insists no change in policy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Neither Barack Obama or John F Kerry were involved in the decision for Ambassador Nancy Powell to meet Narendra Modi. Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.

Mr Shourie's largesse

Mr Shourie's largesse

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

Is Pakistan a friend or foe? US lawmakers to debate

Is Pakistan a friend or foe? US lawmakers to debate

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Tired of the alleged "double game" being played by Islamabad, American lawmakers have announced to hold a Congressional hearing next week to discuss whether Pakistan is a "friend or foe" of the US in the war on terror.

Why Silicon Valley is important for India

Why Silicon Valley is important for India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Conversation between the investors will be based on technology and innovation.

Colin Powell arrives in New Delhi

Colin Powell arrives in New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

US Ambassador David Mulford and protocol officer M P Singh received Powell, who arrived by a special US Air Force plane.

Outsourcing is a concern in US: Mulford

Outsourcing is a concern in US: Mulford

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Outsourcing has led to joblessness in the United States and is a reason for concern, but it is a natural part of the evolving global economy, according to US Ambassador to India, David C Mulford.

US threatens to 'utterly destroy' North Korea regime

US threatens to 'utterly destroy' North Korea regime

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley also called on all countries to sever economic and diplomatic ties with Pyongyang to curb its nuclear programme.

Blackwill condemns terrorism against India

Blackwill condemns terrorism against India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The outgoing US ambassador expressed confidence that India and the US would win the war against terrorism.

No truncated FTA with India: US

No truncated FTA with India: US

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

United States on Tuesday said it was against entering in to a limited Free Trade Agreement with India and any bilateral FTA will have to be comprehensive.

Alert: US to fund 19 more Fulbright scholars

Alert: US to fund 19 more Fulbright scholars

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Alert: US to fund 19 more Fulbright scholars

US announces increase in Fulbright scholarships

US announces increase in Fulbright scholarships

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

Mulford said the increase was due to growth in relationship between the US and India and recognition that exchange in higher education had contributed greatly to both countries.

No mediation on Kashmir issue: US

No mediation on Kashmir issue: US

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Outgoing US ambassador to India Robert D Blackwill said, 'There will be no American roadmaps. No American gameplan. No American substantive proposals.'

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

US career diplomat Jeffrey Davidow is likely to be the next ambassador to India in place of Robert Blackwill, who recently resigned to pursue academics at the Harvard University, sources said.

Special Series: Modi comes to Washington

Special Series: Modi comes to Washington

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

To mark Prime Minister Modi's seventh meeting with Obama and his historic joint address to US Congress -- the sixth Indian PM to do so -- India Abroad, the newspaper published from New York and owned by rediff.com, reached out to diplomats and strategic thinkers in New Delhi and Washington, DC, to assess the current state of the US-India relationship and suggest a road map for the future.

PM Modi arrives in US for three-day visit

PM Modi arrives in US for three-day visit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

US Ambassador to India Richard Verma and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Biswal were among the top officials present at the base to receive Modi.

The reply to evil is to stop it

The reply to evil is to stop it

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The funding comes after a 2016 report found an increase in violent incidents by cow vigilantes mostly against Muslims in India and authorities often 'failed' to prosecute them.

Bush nominates envoy to Iraq

Bush nominates envoy to Iraq

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

If confirmed by the senate, John Negroponte would head what might become the largest US embassy in the world in terms of manpower.

Ensure snooping never happens again, India tells US

Ensure snooping never happens again, India tells US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Reacting strongly to reports of Bharatiya Janata Party being spied upon by US National Security Agency, India on Wednesday summoned a top US diplomat in New Delhi to raise the issue, saying it was "totally unacceptable" that an Indian organisation or Indian individual's privacy was transgressed upon.