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Modi to address overseas fans via video con

Modi to address overseas fans via video con

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Modi was denied visa by the US government in March 2005 in the wake of the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Indian cricket board has decided to waive off the financial penalty of $41.97 million that was imposed on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out midway during their 2014 series against India, BCCI president Shashank Manohar stated.

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The external affairs minister said that the government was aware of each and every death of Indians abroad and had all the figures.

Indian-origin student killed in US shooting incident

Indian-origin student killed in US shooting incident

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Shani Patel, a junior economics major at the university, was shot and killed on Sunday at an off-campus apartment building in Newark.

US not opposed to outsourcing: Jaitley

US not opposed to outsourcing: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

The government on Monday told the Rajya Sabha that the United States has assured that it would not approve opposition to business outsourcing to countries like India brought in through legislations by New Jersey

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.

'Huge responsibility on your shoulders,' PM Modi tells U-17 team

'Huge responsibility on your shoulders,' PM Modi tells U-17 team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the India Under-17 football team in New Delhi on Friday as he encouraged the youngsters to stick together and represent the country at the highest level in the years to come.

Trump's Taj goes bust

Trump's Taj goes bust

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Ramdev is the founder of the Divya Yog Mandir Trust and the Patanjali Yogpeeth in Hardwar in Uttarakhand in India. He conducts monthly yoga camps and gives TV shows in India.

First Look: Salman in New York

First Look: Salman in New York

Rediff.com22 May 2006

England's Laura Bassett will head home a hero...

England's Laura Bassett will head home a hero...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

England coach Mark Sampson said defender Laura Bassett would head home as a hero.

Modi to get a call from Trump tonight

Modi to get a call from Trump tonight

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

PM Modi would be the fifth foreign leader Trump would have spoken with over phone after being sworn-in as the US President on January 20.

Ranbaxy wins US court battle against Glaxo

Ranbaxy wins US court battle against Glaxo

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories on Thursday said it has scored a legal victory with a United States court ruling that its Cefuroxime Exetil product does not infringe upon the patent rights of GlaxoSmithKline.

PHOTOS: US remembers 9/11 victims on 15th anniversary

PHOTOS: US remembers 9/11 victims on 15th anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

At ground zero, hundreds of victims' relatives and dignitaries gathered to hear the reading the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed during the attack.

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

US outsourcing ban legally valid: experts

US outsourcing ban legally valid: experts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

The controversial legislations in several American states, including New Jersey, banning outsourcing of state contracting of services would be legally valid under the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services, according to US legal experts.

Kamala Harris as US president in 2020?

Kamala Harris as US president in 2020?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Harris, 51, whose mother was from Chennai and father from Jamaica, is one among the six Democratic leaders, whom The Washington Post said are the top contenders to bag the party's nomination for the 2020 presidential elections.

Trump wins Washington primary, needs 10 delegates to seal nomination

Trump wins Washington primary, needs 10 delegates to seal nomination

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Facing no active opposition, Donald Trump on Wednesday cruised to victory in the Washington state primary and was just one step away from clinching the Republican presidential nomination to set up a likely clash with Hillary Clinton in the November polls.

Bacca goal guides Colombia to third place in Copa America

Bacca goal guides Colombia to third place in Copa America

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Carlos Bacca's first-half goal was enough to give Colombia a 1-0 victory over the United States in the third-place playoff at the Centenary Copa America in Arizona on Saturday.

Trump urges 'complete shutdown' on Muslims entering US

Trump urges 'complete shutdown' on Muslims entering US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A day after United States President Barack Obama called for rejecting religious tests for admission into the country, leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed a total shutdown of Muslims entering America.

US outsourcing bill put on hold, IT folk relieved

US outsourcing bill put on hold, IT folk relieved

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

The bill introduced in the state of New Jersey proposes a ban on government outsourcing contracts to foreign countries.

America 'likes' Modi more than most of its politicians

America 'likes' Modi more than most of its politicians

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fan following is not only restricted to India but he is also popular in the United States where he has more Facebook fans than most current members of Congress, governors and other political leaders, according to a media report.

Senior Gujarat BJP leader denied US visa

Senior Gujarat BJP leader denied US visa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Purshottam Rupala was not granted visa to attend the World Gujarati Conference

Jharkhand captain, Dhoni motivates players in unique style

Jharkhand captain, Dhoni motivates players in unique style

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni checked in at Eden Gardens in Jharkhand jersey, motivating his state team in his usual 'captain cool' manner.

Barcelona chief Bartomeu slams disloyal Neymar

Barcelona chief Bartomeu slams disloyal Neymar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu hit out at Neymar's lack of loyalty to the club on Monday and criticised the Brazilian for staying silent up until his world record 222 million euro ($261 million) move to Paris St. Germain.

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Wipro, India's major IT company, has awarded a grant of $1.19 million to promote science and teacher education leadership in the US.

Modi won't play the Tibet card with Xi

Modi won't play the Tibet card with Xi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Isn't it in India's long-term interests that Tibet-related issues do not remain a point of discord in Sino-Indian relations?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay.

AstraZeneca files suit against Ranbaxy

AstraZeneca files suit against Ranbaxy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Global pharma firm AstraZeneca on Tuesday said it had filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court of New Jersey

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The scales started tilting in favour of smartphones in 2014, when a slew of new, yet vibrant, brands entered the market, with their competitively priced offerings helping smartphones become the indispensable device that it has turned into today.

Surat to soon have India's first diamond SEZ

Surat to soon have India's first diamond SEZ

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

An international airport mulled by state govt in Surat will help to help boost business as well as tourism

US soccer legend Abby Wambach retires

US soccer legend Abby Wambach retires

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

American Abby Wambach, who tallied more goals in international competition than any other football player in history, male or female, said on Tuesday she was retiring at age 35.