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Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

All you need to know before Trump arrives

All you need to know before Trump arrives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If there is one certainty in this visit, it is that Trump does not follow a script. He is unpredictable,' highlights Ambassador B S Prakash.

US approves sale of 6 Apache attack choppers to India

US approves sale of 6 Apache attack choppers to India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

In addition to the attack helicopters, the contract also includes fire control radars; Hellfire Longbow missiles; stinger Block I-92H missiles; night vision sensors and inertial navigation systems.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Trump spoke by telephone with Khan to discuss "the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," the White House said in a readout of the call.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

No policy change on Kashmir, urge India-Pak to maintain calm: US

No policy change on Kashmir, urge India-Pak to maintain calm: US

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The US said that it supports dialogue between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

President Kovind confers Padma awards

President Kovind confers Padma awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

This year's Padma awards took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Monday. Mohanlal Viswanathan, Prabhu Deva and Shankar Mahadevan have been conferred with honours. Take a look.

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

Rediff.com16 May 2019

India needs to make use of this opportunity to significantly enhance its exports especially in information and communications technology and the automotive sector.

'Mission Mangal belongs to its female actors'

'Mission Mangal belongs to its female actors'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'Our culture, our history, our achievements are great and we should start celebrating them.' 'I am glad our movies are doing that and Mission Mangal is doing that.'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

Kenneth Juster to be America's new ambassador to India: WH

Kenneth Juster to be America's new ambassador to India: WH

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Juster, who is the Deputy Assistant to the US president for International Economic Affairs and Deputy Director of his National Economic Council, would replace Richard Verma if nominated and confirmed by the Senate.

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Seeking stringent action against the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack, India Inc said 'now we have to make sure that the world knows that they can't mess with us'.

'Inspiring' Kohli lets bat do the talking

'Inspiring' Kohli lets bat do the talking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The India captain placed his helmet on the ground, pointed to his bat and made a yapping gesture with his gloved hand after scoring a sublime century on day three of the Perth Test.

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'India's relationship with China has been and will continue to be complex, delicate and sensitive,' says Rup Narayan Das.

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Haley said her India visit aimed at solidifying partnership.

Exclusive! What the head of US Congress' India caucus wants

Exclusive! What the head of US Congress' India caucus wants

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, newly elected co-chair of the influential Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, discusses her vision for US-India ties with Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar.

US passes bipartisan legislation to bolster defence ties with India

US passes bipartisan legislation to bolster defence ties with India

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The amendment urges the US to enhance India's military capabilities in the context of combined military planning, and promote co-production/co-development opportunities.

How India's batsmen can help their bowlers...

How India's batsmen can help their bowlers...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

India's batsmen must step up and help their bowlers if the world's top-ranked Test side are to win more consistently away from home, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said.

How Japan helps India to keep an eye on China

How Japan helps India to keep an eye on China

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Japan could soon be the second country after the US with which India has a logistics support agreement. Besides the LSA, India and Japan may also sign a maritime domain awareness agreement which would enable the two navies to share information. For example, if a Japanese P-1 maritime patrol aircraft detects a Chinese submarine in the Indian Ocean, it would pass on the information to the Indian Navy, reveals Ajai Shukla.

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

Rediff.com11 May 2019

His vision drove ITC to pursue business models that today support over 6 million livelihoods, many amongst the weakest in society.

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

This is expected to mobilise up to $400 million to provide clean and renewable electricity to up to 1 million households by 2020

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Howdy Modi is an unforgettable celebration of the crowning of Modi as a world statesman,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Vajpayee recognised importance of India-US ties: Pompeo

Vajpayee recognised importance of India-US ties: Pompeo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

He said Indians will reflect on Vajpayee's many contributions that led to India's rise as a global and economic power.

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Panagariya urged the government to undertake labour law reforms and make land acquisition more flexible to attract the multinationals.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Swaraj and Tillerson discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including the situation in the neighbourhood and the Indo-Asia Pacific region, officials said.

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Friends of India in the US hope that New Delhi will receive a presidential waiver, given that Trump Administration has recognised India as a major defence partner and is in advance stage of selling billions of dollars' worth of equipment to India in the next few years.

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'The Indian State needs to focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure and law and order, and get out of all these regulatory cholesterols.' 'Then, India will fly.'

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Deloitte's recruitment process will involve a resume screening, a telephonic interview, and a face-to-face interview if you apply online, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Still, the earliest India will get to experience Apple online will be early 2020 and the company's first fully-owned signature store should be up around 2022 -- almost two decades after it had opened its first store worldwide, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

US paves way for high-tech product sales to India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India has become the 37th country to join the list of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 category, the only South Asian nation.

Kohli acknowledges folly after selection disaster at Perth

Kohli acknowledges folly after selection disaster at Perth

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'It's a very tricky decision to make what kind of a bowling option you want to go with or you want to think whether that guy can contribute with the bat as well or not. Eventually you come to one decision and we backed that decision and we went ahead with it. Whether it comes off or not is a different thing.'

'Trump likes Modi'

'Trump likes Modi'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'Trump was impressed by Modi.'