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America Inc supports US move against India's solar policy

America Inc supports US move against India's solar policy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Over the past three years, the US has provided India every opportunity to remove restrictive and unfair marketplace requirements.

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One indictment accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, and of promising bonuses to employees who collected confidential information on competitors. A second indictment claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games

DeMo and GST disrupted India's growth: World Bank

DeMo and GST disrupted India's growth: World Bank

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A slowdown in India's growth rate, the bank said, has also affected the growth rate of South Asia. As a result, South Asia has fallen to second place after East Asia and the Pacific.

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Marking a key milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, India will get this month the complete information on flats, apartments and condominiums owned by Indians in Switzerland as also on earnings made from such properties to help it look into tax liabilities associated with those assets.

US withdraws from Paris climate deal

US withdraws from Paris climate deal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

"As president, I can put no other consideration before the well being of American citizens," said Trump as he announced his decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pakistan's close ties with China and its lack of democracy and disregard for human rights will not be overlooked, said Haqqani, who currently is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute think-tank in Washington.

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

How much will India count with Trump?

How much will India count with Trump?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

His view will be shaped by his perception of US world interests and India's economic performance relative to China.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The high point of the trip will be Goyal's meeting with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on November 13, which is expected to see the USTR push India towards lower import duties in a broad range of areas.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

Gold jumps on US Fed's interest rate cut signal

Gold jumps on US Fed's interest rate cut signal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Jewellery stores remained deserted as buyers deferred their non-essential purchases awaiting softness in gold prices.

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Trump administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa-holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers.

US high-tech jobs on upswing

US high-tech jobs on upswing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

US says India is discriminating against its telco manufacturers

US says India is discriminating against its telco manufacturers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Expressing deep concerns over India's policy of preferring domestically manufactured information and communication technology goods, the apex body of US telecom industry has told lawmakers that this will have negative impact on exports and economic competitiveness.

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

United Nations proscribed terrorist Lakhvi, 61, who was on bail since 2015 in the Mumbai attack case, was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department of Punjab province on Saturday.

How COVID-19 has impacted private equity firms

How COVID-19 has impacted private equity firms

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Investors say they see large companies going through the grind, as their promoters struggle with liquidity because they are levered up at the holding company level and are starting to get margin calls thanks to the crashes in the stock market, and in the next six months, the targets that will come up for PE companies will make for a harvest season like never before.

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Asserting that India and Pakistan can unite through a common market, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday invited Islamabad to work jointly for developing a trade and economic block, "which could even be a matter of envy for blocks like Europe

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The White House has not spelt out regulatory or legislative steps.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

US court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air India

US court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The decision comes following the appeal by the Delta Airlines, Inc and the Airline Pilots Association of a lower court decision in July 2012 that determined that the Exim Bank improperly approved financing for purchases of certain Boeing aircraft by Air India.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani army in general; the attack has taken place in mainland Pakistan and not in PoK.'

ISB professor wins Fischer Black prize

ISB professor wins Fischer Black prize

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

Raghuram G Rajan, professor of finance at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, has won the Fischer Black prize instituted by the American Finance Association.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Keep track of auto numbers

Keep track of auto numbers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further deterioration, says Devangshu Datta.

Ahmed Daver Faheem to head West Virginia Board of Medicine

Ahmed Daver Faheem to head West Virginia Board of Medicine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Dr Faheem is the second Indian-American physician to be elected to this position. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports

Why amendments are necessary for Make in India's success

Why amendments are necessary for Make in India's success

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Make in India and Swacch Bharat initiatives are going to have tremendous impact on the Home and Personal Care industry.

Rupee gains vs dollar, up 14 paise in late morning deals

Rupee gains vs dollar, up 14 paise in late morning deals

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Weakness of dollar in the overseas market also boosted the domestic currency, a forex dealer said.

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

The government planned to borrow 10-15 per cent of the total borrowing offshore. That works out to at least Rs 71,000 crore, or about $10.4 billion at Friday's exchange rate.

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'This speech is going to be more of a punishment. I spoke too much this afternoon' A tireless Prime Minister Narendra Modi left over 700 notable luminaries in peals of laughter with his quick wit and sense of humour during a dinner and reception hosted by Indian Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Taj-owned, The Pierre Hotel. In the presence of the who's who of desi Americans and US lawmakers, Modi once again thanked the Indian-Americans for their contributions and discussed his plans of developing India and the ties he hopes to nurture with America. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com presents a sneak-peak into the festive, grand dinner.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

He also said it was important that even during the difficult moments of this "crisis" India has been communicating and engaging with China.

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'