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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Prize

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Prize

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Crowley said that Sri Sri's "...commitment to helping those who may not help themselves is striking."

'Bush got much of foreign policy wrong, not India'

'Bush got much of foreign policy wrong, not India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Gary Ackerman, New York Democrat, while acknowledging that he has been one of the strongest critics of President George Bush on his foreign policy, has said however, that in the case of India, Bush had got it "absolutely right."

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

US lawmakers come to Bhopal gas victims help

US lawmakers come to Bhopal gas victims help

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

In the brief, the 11 lawmakers argued that the District Court was wrong in refusing to consider India's statement requesting cleanup of the Bhopal plant.

Ackerman is India caucus co-chairman

Ackerman is India caucus co-chairman

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Musharraf to inaugurate Pak Caucus

Musharraf to inaugurate Pak Caucus

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Congressman Dan Burton and a few other members of Congress who have taken up positions against India are likely to be on the causus, according to Pakistani on-line newspaper South Asia Tribune.

'If Pak can't try 26/11 culprits, turn them over to ICC'

'If Pak can't try 26/11 culprits, turn them over to ICC'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Disappointed over Pakistan's slow pace of trial in Mumbai terror attack case, a top American lawmaker has demanded that the seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-tayiba operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, be handed over to the International Criminal Court to bring them to justice.

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US lawmakers celebrate Diwali at Capitol Hill

US lawmakers celebrate Diwali at Capitol Hill

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The spell that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast over US lawmakers nearly two months during his visit to the United States has still not worn off, as was manifest by the gushing nostalgia of the Modi magic by both Democratic and Republican party representatives at the Congressional Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Bera and Holding to be co-chairs of Congressional India Caucus

Bera and Holding to be co-chairs of Congressional India Caucus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Democratic Congressman Ami Bera and his Republican colleague George Holding would be the new co-chairs of the powerful Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.

Will US President Trump be impeached?

Will US President Trump be impeached?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A Democratic lawmaker has called for impeachment of United States President Donald Trump for his alleged involvement in obstruction of justice, after news reports revealed that he had asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop investigations against former national security advisor Michael Flynn.

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The study draws attention to the contribution of the Indian industry

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics.

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Amidst a row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges, a top American lawmaker has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why no action was taken against dozens of Russian diplomats allegedly defrauding United States government's benefits programmes.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

US lawmakers condemn Uri terror attack

US lawmakers condemn Uri terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

One Congressmen said the Uri terror attack along with the bombings in New York and New Jersey "demonstrate our need to continue to work together through our" counter-terrorism partnership to defeat terrorism.

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

It's official: Republicans nominate Trump for US president

It's official: Republicans nominate Trump for US president

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

If elected, he would be the first successful businessman without any political experience to become the US president.

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

US Attorney General William Barr, to whom the report was delivered on Friday, told Congressional leaders that he may submit to them its summary 'as soon as this weekend'.

US House clears $600 billion bill on defence ties with India

US House clears $600 billion bill on defence ties with India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Now, the NDAA needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the US President Donald Trump to sign into law.

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.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

"We should make it clear to Pakistan that any LeT attack upon our homeland, they will bear responsibility for that because of their close relationship between ISI and LeT," Congressman Peter King said during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"My son is a high-quality person and I applaud his transparency," Trump said.

'Kushner wanted secret communications channel with Russia'

'Kushner wanted secret communications channel with Russia'

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kushner, in a meeting with the Russian envoy to the US Sergey Kislyak, discussed the possibility of setting up a secret and secure communications channel between the then transition team and the Kremlin using Russian diplomatic facilities in the US, The Washington Post reported.

5 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

5 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Officials say eight to 10 cars derailed on the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Trump admin says H-4 visa holders won't be allowed to work

Trump admin says H-4 visa holders won't be allowed to work

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

"Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorisation," said the US department of homeland security's unified agenda in the federal register notification of its semi-annual regulatory agenda.

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

It's a simple resolution, which cannot be voted in the other chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law.

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Krishnamoorthi, 43, won the Chicago-area US House of Representatives seat, the 8th Congressional District, vacated by Tammy Duckworth who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump warned his partymen to leave Obamacare in place unless they pass the legislation to repeal and replace it, according to news reports.

Congressmen press Obama to discuss religious freedom with Modi

Congressmen press Obama to discuss religious freedom with Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A group of 11 American lawmakers has written to President Barack Obama to discuss the issue of religious freedom in India with visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their meetings at the White House.

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The State Department and the White House too said that the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists operating from its soil.

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

These firms invested $17.9 bn and have also contributed $147 million towards corporate social responsibility and $588 million as R&D expenditure in the US.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sunayana Dumala fell out of status because her permission to reside in the US was tied to Kuchibhotla through marriage.

The numbers are in...Clinton knocks out Trump in final debate

The numbers are in...Clinton knocks out Trump in final debate

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Snap polls conducted following the conclusion of the third US presidential debate revealed that Democrat Hillary Clinton was the winner.