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Punjab Guv-AAP face-off ends as Purohit gives nod for Sep 27 assembly session

Punjab Guv-AAP face-off ends as Purohit gives nod for Sep 27 assembly session

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The governor's approval came a day after the AAP government informed him about the issues to be taken up during the session.

Another US trade delegation to visit India

Another US trade delegation to visit India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Yet another US trade delegation to India to seek beach-head on the envisaged energy market.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

US exports to China hit record high of $103.9 bn

US exports to China hit record high of $103.9 bn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Growing American exports to China will help boost the US economic recovery.

Sharma calls for more Indo-US joint ventures

Sharma calls for more Indo-US joint ventures

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

India with its promise of higher return on investments offers boundless opportunities for corporate America to invest in the country, particularly in manufacturing and infrastructure, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said.

'Can Modi show that Trudeau is wrong?'

'Can Modi show that Trudeau is wrong?'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'Can Trudeau's evidence hold up? If not, he's finished.'

'Nirupama Rao will help jump-start Indo-US ties again'

'Nirupama Rao will help jump-start Indo-US ties again'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

William S Cohen, former defence secretary in the Clinton administration and a three-term Republican United States Senator and currently the chairman and CEO of the Cohen Group and a member of the board of directors of the US-India Business Council, has applauded the appointment of Nirupama Rao as the new ambassador to the US. It comes as a propitious time when there's a sense that the US-India relationship is adrift, he has said.

Protectionism major concern at US-India conference

Protectionism major concern at US-India conference

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Speaking at a summit organised by the US-India Business Council in Washington DC, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pushed for stronger economic and diplomatic ties between the United States and India.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Manipur tense after call for blockade, mobile internet suspended

Manipur tense after call for blockade, mobile internet suspended

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The situation in Manipur remained tense on Sunday, after mobile internet services were suspended across the state and prohibitory orders imposed in some areas in the wake of an indefinite 'economic blockade' on two national highways called by an influential student' body over more autonomy for the hill districts, officials said.

Whatever we can do, we will be willing to do: Jaishankar on Ukraine

Whatever we can do, we will be willing to do: Jaishankar on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The people will view it from their viewpoint, their immediate interest, historical experiences, their insecurities, he said.

Conflict of interest complaint against Binny dismissed

Conflict of interest complaint against Binny dismissed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The BCCI's Ethics Officer Justice Vineet Saran has dismissed the Conflict of Interest case filed against Board president Roger Binny.

USIBC launches new education initiative

USIBC launches new education initiative

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Looking ahead to global economy of the future, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening institutional linkages between academia, industry and NGOs focusing on the elementary, vocational and higher education sectors in both countries.

Indra Nooyi elected USIBC chairperson

Indra Nooyi elected USIBC chairperson

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Nooyi is the first woman to ever serve at the helm of the premier business advocacy organization.

Create jobs, we'll take care of outsourcing: US

Create jobs, we'll take care of outsourcing: US

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Ron Somers, president, United States-India Business Council speaks his mind about Indo-US tiff over outsourcing.

Himachal assembly debates no trust vote against BJP govt

Himachal assembly debates no trust vote against BJP govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Starting the debate on the second day of the ongoing monsoon session, Leader of Opposition Mukesh Agnihotri said the law and order situation in the state has deteriorated under the Bharatiya Janata Party government.

Maharashtra govt unhappy over ease of doing business ranking

Maharashtra govt unhappy over ease of doing business ranking

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The govt plans to seek Centre's help for a re-assessment by the World Bank.

Pak businesswomen keen on India ties

Pak businesswomen keen on India ties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Phone calls could soon be free in India: Pilot

Phone calls could soon be free in India: Pilot

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Telecommunications and Information Technology, has predicted that, thanks to the mobile technology boom, telephone calls and related charges in India would soon be free. Pilot said that in such a scenario, telecom companies would have to think of novel ways to make money, with services such as data transfer to survive and stay competitive.

Bollywood-Hollywood to jointly fight piracy

Bollywood-Hollywood to jointly fight piracy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The Indian film industry joined hands with Hollywood on Wednesday to counter piracy.

India, a fantastic market for US cos: Nooyi

India, a fantastic market for US cos: Nooyi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

"India has been a fantastic market" for the $40 billion PepsiCo, Indra K Nooyi, chairman and CEO said, and this is the feedback she has received from other CEOs of American companies doing business in India.

Somers lauds Indian firms' role in US economy

Somers lauds Indian firms' role in US economy

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Somers said, "Number one, the message has to be that now we are living in a global economy and that a knowledge partnership with India is enabling our American companies team with their Indian partners to remain globally competitive."

USIBC hails India's allocation of nuke sites

USIBC hails India's allocation of nuke sites

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The Indian government's identification of two 'greenfield' sites for commercial nuclear development, that will utilise US technology has been welcomed by the US-India Business Council (USIBC).

US firms peeved over nuke liability amendments

US firms peeved over nuke liability amendments

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

An obviously chagrined United States-India Business Council, which has lobbied feverishly for the passage of the US-India civilian nuclear deal in the US Congress, on Monday issued a guarded reaction to the passage of the nuclear liability bill in the Parliament that had 'compromised on the indemnity clause demanded by American companies to protect it from liability in case of a nuclear accident.'

America Inc outraged at chop shop slur on Infosys

America Inc outraged at chop shop slur on Infosys

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Washington-based USIBC represents some 350 American companies, including many in Fortune 500 list, like Boeing, Wal Mart, PepsiCo and General Motors and Lockheed Martin that do business in India.

Indo-US N-deal will be sealed by yearend: Rice

Indo-US N-deal will be sealed by yearend: Rice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Stating that the deal had good bipartisan support, Rice said: "I do not believe this initiative is Republican or Democratic."

Ensure Pak aid not used against India: Cong to US

Ensure Pak aid not used against India: Cong to US

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Stating that New Delhi has credible evidence that a portion of US aid to Pakistan is being used against India, the Congress party has asked the Obama Administration to have an effective monitoring mechanism of its civilian and military assistance to Islamabad.

India to expand its n-energy: Sharma

India to expand its n-energy: Sharma

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

"We are very clear it is an absolute must in the bouquet of energy resources which have to be accessed," Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma told a gathering of top US c corporate leaders and those from the US government at the annual summit of the US India Business Council (USIBC).

A summit to transform India's education

A summit to transform India's education

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC, on a summit designed to transform India's education.

India is a global hub for innovation: Krishna

India is a global hub for innovation: Krishna

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

'In today's economically integrated world, economic relationships constitute the bedrock on which social, cultural and political relationships are built,' the minister tells the US-India Business Council in Washington, DC.

Suryakumar, Mandhana nominated for T20I cricketer of the Year

Suryakumar, Mandhana nominated for T20I cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The swashbuckling Surya has been nominated along with England's Sam Curran, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan for the coveted award.

'India offers stunning opportunities to US cos'

'India offers stunning opportunities to US cos'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Ron Somers, president of the US India Business Council said with the US economy emerging from a devastating global recession, it was fortunate for the country to have India as a "vigorous trading partner".

Amid Maha-Guj row, Gadkari's letter to Tata surfaces

Amid Maha-Guj row, Gadkari's letter to Tata surfaces

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The letter shared with the media on Saturday comes amid Maharashtra losing several big-ticket projects to neighbouring Gujarat.

Terry McGraw steps into Nooyi's shoes at USIBC

Terry McGraw steps into Nooyi's shoes at USIBC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Harold 'Terry' McGraw, chairman, president and chief executive officer, McGraw-Hill companies, has taken over the helm of the United States-India Business Council, succeeding Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO, PepsiCo.

Families of Nagaland firing victims refuse compensation

Families of Nagaland firing victims refuse compensation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The villagers of Oting in Nagaland's Mon district and families of the 14 people killed in the shootings by security forces refused any government compensation until the personnel involved are 'brought to justice'.

The American eagle circles over Bangalore

The American eagle circles over Bangalore

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

If confirmation was required that the Indo-US nuclear deal has opened doors for business between the two countries, it is here.