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India too has views on human rights situation in US: Jaishankar

India too has views on human rights situation in US: Jaishankar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Responding to a question, Jaishankar said while the issue of human rights was not discussed during the current meeting, it has come up in the past.

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Dubbed as "Jobs Governor", Haley turned South Carolina's economy around during her tenure as governor and transforming the state into a manufacturing powerhouse. She cut taxes, repealed burdensome regulations, and turned South Carolina into "the Beast of the Southeast". Under her leadership, figures note, the state's unemployment rate hit a 15-year low, and when she left office, South Carolina was at full employment.

India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact

India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will sign a fresh 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Wednesday

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Friday, November 11.

India-US nuclear deal: 'There is more work to be done'

India-US nuclear deal: 'There is more work to be done'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Amidst growing concern in the United States Congress that the India-US nuclear deal is in limbo, the Barack Obama administration last week attempted, albeit weakly, to assuage the angst that Washington has been taken for a ride by New Delhi. Parliament's nuclear liability law has left American companies hanging after all of the capital they extended in pushing the accord through both the US Senate and the House of Representatives.

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'

India led G20 very well to date, but...: US

India led G20 very well to date, but...: US

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India as the G20 host has a 'unique role' to play in bringing about an end to the war in Ukraine due to its 'longstanding historical' ties to Russia, the United States has said, expressing hope to work closely with New Delhi to find a way to stop the conflict.

5G scare: Air India cancels 14 US flights

5G scare: Air India cancels 14 US flights

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Air India cancelled 14 flights on India-US routes from Wednesday onwards due to deployment of 5G internet in North America which could interfere with aircraft's navigation systems. Meanwhile, DGCA chief Arun Kumar told PTI that the Indian aviation regulator was working "in close coordination with our carriers to overcome the situation" that has arisen due to 5G internet's deployment in the US. US aviation regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had on January 14 said that "5G interference with the aircraft's radio altimeter could prevent engine and braking systems from transitioning to landing mode, which could prevent an aircraft from stopping on the runway".

The real deal on the India-US deal

The real deal on the India-US deal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

India-US relations: The search for a transformative moment

India-US relations: The search for a transformative moment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Minister for External Affairs Salman Khurshid speaks about the importance of the fourth edition of the India-US Strategic Dialogue, which he co-chaired with United States Secretary of State John Kerry in New Delhi

India-US defence ties secure under Trump

India-US defence ties secure under Trump

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

When Obama signs the NDAA 2017 into law this week, the US-India partnership will be enshrined in US legislation, binding every succeeding administration, whatever its inclinations, to treat India as a 'major defence partner,' says Ajai Shukla.

A mega India-US-Russia-Japan alliance?

A mega India-US-Russia-Japan alliance?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The US, India, Russia and Japan should form an alliance to preserve the world peace and stability and secure freedom against radical Islam and China, a top American lawmaker has said.

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Union HRD Minister Dr M M Pallam Raju on Tuesday called for greater cooperation between the two countries in the education and knowledge building sector.

We will build new strategic ties with India: US

We will build new strategic ties with India: US

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The Bush administration has said it will continue to build a new and very important strategic relationship with India.

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Hours after United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew out of Taiwan, leaving the Indo-Pacific region in a state of some unrest, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held extensive talks ahead of the ASEAN meeting in Cambodia on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

US aviation watchdog likely to maintain highest safety rating for India

US aviation watchdog likely to maintain highest safety rating for India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

A continuation of the highest standard by the FAA will be a relief for Indian airlines especially the Tata group which intends to increase Air India flights on India-US routes. US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed the audit of India's aviation regulator DGCA. Sources said that the FAA team was satisfied with the work and changes in regulations by India and is likely to maintain a Category 1 status rating under its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme.

Ahead of mid-term polls, Trump coins slogan in Hindi

Ahead of mid-term polls, Trump coins slogan in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

"Bharat and America sabse achhe dost" Trump is seen rehearsing and saying in a video released by the Republican Hindu Coalition.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Indian-American Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category.

No China-style climate deal in works for India: US

No China-style climate deal in works for India: US

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

China is the top greenhouse gas emitter, ahead of the United States, the European Union and India.

'In 2020, India-US will be two closest nations'

'In 2020, India-US will be two closest nations'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

'If that occurs, the world will be safer,' says Senator Joseph Biden.

Air India plans to buy over 200 new planes

Air India plans to buy over 200 new planes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India is considering buying more than 200 new planes with 70 per cent of them being narrow-bodied aircraft, aviation industry sources said on Sunday. While Air India has zeroed in on Airbus's A350 wide-bodied aircraft for the procurement, the talks with Airbus and Boeing for narrow-bodied aircraft is still on, they said. A wide-bodied plane like Airbus A350 has a bigger fuel tank that allows it to travel longer distances such as the India-US routes.

'India, US must counter Pak terrorists'

'India, US must counter Pak terrorists'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

'What is the ISI doing and why can't they understand for their own interest that bringing stability to the region will help all the countries become prosperous, whereas a continuation of incitement will only lead to misery for all.'

FPIs regain risk appetite, pump in nearly Rs 8,430 crore in October

FPIs regain risk appetite, pump in nearly Rs 8,430 crore in October

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in October after being net sellers in the previous month. In October, FPIs bought shares worth nearly Rs 8,430 crore ($1 billion) against net selling of Rs 13,405 crore ($1.6 billion) in September. Positive flows during three of the previous four months have pushed the domestic markets towards fresh all-time highs. At present, the Sensex and Nifty are less than 2 per cent shy of breaching record highs logged in October 2021. A rally in equity markets in the US and Europe is in hopes that the Federal Reserve may go soft on rate hikes after its November meeting.

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kurt Campbell, the White House Asia Coordinator, said that in his view India is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States in the 21st century.

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

India and the United States have started discussions to jointly develop a next-generation aircraft carrier to bolster the Indian Navy's blue-water capabilities, a top Pentagon official has said.

Air India's 5-year plan - 30% domestic market share

Air India's 5-year plan - 30% domestic market share

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The Tata Group-owned Air India has readied a five-year transformation plan, which is expected to take its domestic market share to 30 per cent, up from 8.4 per cent logged in June. IndiGo leads with a market share of 58.8 per cent. The transformation plan--Vihaan.AI-unveiled on Thursday revolves around tripling the domestic market share with investments in new aircraft, technology and improvements in customer service.

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

"This is something to be proud of," said Raj Panjabi, who is currently serving as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefence on the White House National Security Council.

All aboard: India, US and Japan navies in 'Malabar' action

All aboard: India, US and Japan navies in 'Malabar' action

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The 19th edition of the Malabar naval exercise saw the Indian, US and Japanese maritime forces participated jointly in the routine.

India, US, Afganistan discuss transition

India, US, Afganistan discuss transition

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Political, security and economic transition in Afghanistan besides specific cooperation projects were in focus during today's trilateral meeting of India, United States and Afghanistan which discussed various aspects of the situation in the war-torn country.

India strives for relationship with China, but...: Jaishankar

India strives for relationship with China, but...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. Beijing is also involved in a maritime dispute with Japan over the East China Sea.

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Modi 'doing a terrific job': Donald Trump

Modi 'doing a terrific job': Donald Trump

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

"I've had a great relationship with India and Prime Minister Modi. We've been friends. And I think he's a great guy and doing a terrific job. It's not an easy job he's got... We've known each other a long time. Good man," said Trump, who enjoyed a close relationship with Modi during his presidency from 2017 to 2021.

Air India to buy wide-bodied A350 aircraft, first order since 2006

Air India to buy wide-bodied A350 aircraft, first order since 2006

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Tata Group-owned Air India has decided to procure its maiden batch of wide-bodied A350 aircraft of Airbus and the first plane is likely to be delivered to the airline by March 2023, sources have said.

India-US first 2+2 dialogue to take place in September

India-US first 2+2 dialogue to take place in September

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

On June 27, the ministry of external affairs confirmed that the US postponed the 2+2 dialogue with India, which was scheduled to be held on July 6, due to "unavoidable reasons".

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

New Delhi has always maintained that its IPR regime is fully compliant with all international laws.

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Washington appears to be playing the long game, and making the argument to India that over the longer term, Russia -- sanctioned, cash-strapped, isolated by the West -- will no longer be a viable defence partner for India'

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'Any fear or apprehension that this dialogue is aimed towards China, that is mistaken.'

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.