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Spy case: India asks US for more information

Spy case: India asks US for more information

Rediff.com2 May 2007

"We'd like to get to the bottom of it," said Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon.

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Yoga has conquered the last bastion in the US -- the Congress

Pakistan in search of new lobbyist to improve US relations

Pakistan in search of new lobbyist to improve US relations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Nadeem Hotiana, Pakistan Embassy spokesman in Washington, confirmed the country was now looking for a paid lobbyist "but has not yet taken any decision", the Dawn reported.

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Exercise Tiger Triumph -- a full-scale, tri-service beach landing operation -- is a capability India is seeking to build.

After more than 50 years US, Cuba move to end hostility

After more than 50 years US, Cuba move to end hostility

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In a historic decision, President Barack Obama announced a series of steps aimed at normalising relations with communist-ruled Cuba, with which the US had severed diplomatic ties decades ago imposing a series of sanctions on its island neighbour.

US launches air strikes against jihadists in Iraq

US launches air strikes against jihadists in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The United States military on Friday began its air strikes on areas in Iraq controlled by Islamist militants as it dropped laser-guided bombs on a mobile artillery in a bid to halt the advance of terrorists on the city of Erbil where American diplomats are stationed.

US and India mishandled Devyani case: ex-diplomats

US and India mishandled Devyani case: ex-diplomats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The diplomatic row between the United States and India over the arrest of an Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was mishandled by both countries and it is high time to move forward and find a diplomatic resolution, two former American diplomats have said.

Obama to reveal 'game plan' to tackle IS threat

Obama to reveal 'game plan' to tackle IS threat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama will on Wednesday announce the strategy to tackle the threat posed by the Islamic States, earlier known as ISIS, the terrorist outfit which has gained control over a large part of Iraq and Syria, and has brutally killed two American journalists in the recent past.

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Foreign students knowingly enrolled in the fake school to falsely maintain their student visa status and remain in the US, according to prosecutors.

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Pakistan's trump card is that it is the only credible guarantor on the horizon who can reasonably assure the Western world that Afghanistan will not again become the revolving door for international terrorism.' 'Trust Pakistan to play this card optimally,' explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi means business on US visit

Modi means business on US visit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

'We have never before seen an Indian prime minister's visit to the United States so heavily business-oriented and so packed with meetings with the US business community.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

Indo-US joint exercises in jungle warfare

Indo-US joint exercises in jungle warfare

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

This is the third consecutive year of joint exercises.

India-US spat: Long journeys are not terminated midway

India-US spat: Long journeys are not terminated midway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

'If the Americans believed that India is as strong as China or Russia, would they have shown this scant respect for us,' asks Tarun Vijay, MP. 'An economically strong and militarily powerful India would never have had this experience. Not just the Americans, everyone in this world respects might. China receives respect, India gets the law book.'

Bush meets Musharraf amid protests

Bush meets Musharraf amid protests

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The US President was received by Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz when he arrived in his limousine from\nthe highly-guarded US embassy, where he reportedly rested last night along with wife Laura Bush

All 12 detained in Amsterdam are Indians

All 12 detained in Amsterdam are Indians

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

India has sought consular access for those detained, he said.

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The US is prepared to carry out "targeted and precise military action" in Iraq if required, President Barack Obama said on Thursday.

Obama to skip his date with the Taj Mahal

Obama to skip his date with the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama "regrets" that he will not be able to visit Agra during his three-day stay to India starting on Sunday, the White House said on Saturday.

Former nightclub will be India's brand new cultural hub in US

Former nightclub will be India's brand new cultural hub in US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The government of India has brought a property to house an Indian Cultural Centre in downtown Washington, DC for a whopping $5.7 million.

It's an issue of swabhimaan: Modi

It's an issue of swabhimaan: Modi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A US count of Pakistan's F-16 fleet has found that all the jets are present and accounted for, a report claims.

Valentine bug bites US consulate too!

Valentine bug bites US consulate too!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The United States of America's consular sections in India now plans to adjust the consular exchange rate.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'India must do more to attract FDI'

'India must do more to attract FDI'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

India's economic reforms and its efforts to attract foreign investment put it in the "limelight", but it must do more to attract foreign investors, John Peters, the minister counsellor for commercial affairs, embassy of the United States of America,

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Amid accusations by Pakistan that America deliberately sabotaged peace talks by killing Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, the Unites States on Sunday said the militant group has a "symbiotic relationship" with the Al Qaeda and provided "safe haven" to terrorists.

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Politicians, bureaucrats hold different opinions about the delaying of the 2+2 summit.

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The US and Pakistan then struck a deal that the US would raid his compound but make it look as if Pakistan was unaware, Hersh said.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

US against ban on outsourcing

US against ban on outsourcing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

US arms, dollars for Pak loyalty

US arms, dollars for Pak loyalty

Rediff.com20 May 2003

US denies Pakistan cooperated on Osama raid

US denies Pakistan cooperated on Osama raid

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The White House has rejected a revelation by a prominent US journalist who claimed that an operative of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence had revealed the hideout of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden who was later killed in a raid by American commandos.

US opens customs office in India

US opens customs office in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

The United States on Friday opened its first customs office in the country with a view to check, among other things, smuggling, money laundering and shipment of weapons of mass destruction to America.

Tsunami: Bush signs condolence book

Tsunami: Bush signs condolence book

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

He visited the Indian embassy in Washington with former US presidents Bill Clinton, George H W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The government has conveyed its "deep concern" to the US administration over attacks on Indians there, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday, asserting that the safety of Indian diaspora was a top priority.

Bhopal gas tragedy victims end fast

Bhopal gas tragedy victims end fast

Rediff.com13 May 2003

But more than 200 people from 19 countries are carrying on the fast.

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.