News for '-us-congress'

Indo-US deal hits another roadblock

Indo-US deal hits another roadblock

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

US lawmakers come to Bhopal gas victims help

US lawmakers come to Bhopal gas victims help

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

In the brief, the 11 lawmakers argued that the District Court was wrong in refusing to consider India's statement requesting cleanup of the Bhopal plant.

It's for US to take Indo-US nuke deal forward: PM

It's for US to take Indo-US nuke deal forward: PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Ahead of official-level consultations in Washington on the Indo-American nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said it was for the United States to decide on taking the agreement forward.

The Apprentice now bids for Congress

The Apprentice now bids for Congress

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

US Bill seeks to double H-1B visas

US Bill seeks to double H-1B visas

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

A Bill to double the number of H-1B visas to 115,000, with the option of raising the limit 20% annually is now pending before US Congress.

Now, US wants to search Indian planes, ships

Now, US wants to search Indian planes, ships

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

But to get Congress approval, India will have to present a 'credible' plan for separation of its civilian and military nuclear installations.

'N-deal is not justified'

'N-deal is not justified'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

'I don't think the world should be ruled by any country. And I think India's fierce independence makes it foolhardy for anyone to try "blackmail." '

Experts back India on N-deal

Experts back India on N-deal

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

They rejected India signing a fissile material treaty or any such thing as a pre-condition for Congressional approval of the civilian nuclear deal, and said it could have negative consequences for both India and the United States.

India-US nuke deal has bipartisan support: Edwards

India-US nuke deal has bipartisan support: Edwards

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

He described the agreement as a "very good step forward".

N-pact: the biggest deal breaker

N-pact: the biggest deal breaker

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Who are the real Dalits of India?

Who are the real Dalits of India?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Diplomat arrest: US should apologise, says Indian-American lawmaker

Diplomat arrest: US should apologise, says Indian-American lawmaker

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Indian-American Congressman Dr Amerish Bera feels that an apology will help India and the United States work through any misunderstandings. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"If there is proper debate in parliament, followed by a vote, then even without the Congress' support, we have a chance to pass it," says Union Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha.

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Chinese pressure on Taiwan is unlikely to ease till Beijing feels that stability is being restored in the Sino-US relationship,' says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

'India has gone far enough'

'India has gone far enough'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

'Now the onus has to be on the US to start delivering.'

India's reforms slow, but on track: PM

India's reforms slow, but on track: PM

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

With reservations expressed by the Left parties weighing heavily on his mind, Prime MinistercManmohan Singh told the US Congress on Tuesday

US christens PM's vision of Indo-US ties as 'Modi Doctrine'

US christens PM's vision of Indo-US ties as 'Modi Doctrine'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Obama administration has christened his vision of Indo-US ties that has overcome the "hesitations of history" and working for the betterment of the global good as "Modi Doctrine".

US introduces bill to designate India as its special global partner

US introduces bill to designate India as its special global partner

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Two top United States lawmakers have introduced a legislation in the House of Representatives to designate India as a special global partner of America

US lawmakers seek to 'restrain' oil cos

US lawmakers seek to 'restrain' oil cos

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The US Congress has called for restraint or perhaps even a "return" of some of the profits announced by oil giants, in order to help low-income groups to meet the heating oil bills this winter.

US senate for hike in H1B visas

US senate for hike in H1B visas

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted in favour of raising the H1B visa limit from 65,000 to 95,000.

Stop being a wimp State!

Stop being a wimp State!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

US keeps H-1B visa curbs

US keeps H-1B visa curbs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Had the US Senate plan been cleared, it would have increased the H1-B visas by 30,000 annually.

Congress okays arms sale to Pakistan

Congress okays arms sale to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

The proposed $1.2 billion arms package would be the largest US foreign military sale to Pakistan since sanctions against the country were lifted in late 2001.

Media is my friend, says Shinde after remark triggers storm

Media is my friend, says Shinde after remark triggers storm

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

In the soup over his remark about "crushing" the electronic media, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde went on the defensive, claiming he had referred to the social media and that "media is my friend".

PM returns home

PM returns home

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

PM returns home

Rahul's attack virtually seals fate of Ordinance

Rahul's attack virtually seals fate of Ordinance

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The fate of the controversial ordinance against disqualification of convicted lawmakers appears sealed with Rahul Gandhi today slamming it as "complete nonsense" and which should be "torn up and thrown away".

US intelligence about Iraq WMD 'faulty'

US intelligence about Iraq WMD 'faulty'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

But David Kay, who quit as chief weapons inspector, cleared the White House of using US intelligence agencies to build a case for war by creating a false impression of Saddam's WMD.

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'The success or otherwise of Modi's foreign policy will largely depend on the equation he is likely to strike with Donald Trump.'

Let's not forsake Iran

Let's not forsake Iran

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005