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Indian Muslims stay away from ISIS: US

Indian Muslims stay away from ISIS: US

Rediff.com27 May 2016

'We have seen in India that radical ideology has by and large not been successful in taking root.'

New York stresses vibrancy

New York stresses vibrancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

Trump junks as ridiculous reports on Russia meddling in US election

Trump junks as "ridiculous" reports on Russia meddling in US election

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Trump told Fox News that the claim as another "excuse" pushed by Democrats to explain his upset victory against Hillary.

'China bigger security concern to India'

'China bigger security concern to India'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

'The US and India are engaged in a dialogue for missile defence. I hope it will allow the Indian government to protect the Indian people from Chinese missiles,' says China expert Richard Fisher.

Bush was not informed about Iraq weapons

Bush was not informed about Iraq weapons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

The existence of a secret pre-war CIA operation to debrief relatives of Iraqi scientists - and the agency's failure to give their statements to the president and other policymakers -- has been uncovered by the Senate Select Committee on intelligence.

Sujatha Singh in US, says it's up to Karzai to sign security pact

Sujatha Singh in US, says it's up to Karzai to sign security pact

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Aziz Haniffa reports from Washignton, DC, on Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh's three-day visit to the US capital.

'Al Qaeda still biggest threat'

'Al Qaeda still biggest threat'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

'It may be only a matter of time before al Qaeda or other groups attempt to use chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons,' said new CIA chief Porter Goss.

N Korean rockets can strike US: CIA

N Korean rockets can strike US: CIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

The US intelligence community's assessment is that the North Korean missile, the TD-2 is capable of reaching the United States with a nuclear weapon-sized payload.

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

US charges China's army officers with cyber theft

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Reflecting concern about Internet security, the United States has said it won't tolerate government-sponsored cyber theft of trade secrets even as it brought cyber-espionage charges against China's five military officers for allegedly stealing classified corporate information.

US: Pak must stop terror

US: Pak must stop terror

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Cross-border infiltration continues: US official

Cross-border infiltration continues: US official

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

This is increasing the potential for hostilities breaking out between India and Pakistan in the wake of a 'triggering event', he told the senate committee.

'Inzamam was not inspirational'

'Inzamam was not inspirational'

Rediff.com30 May 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the team was found lacking in unity and national spirit in the Test series against India.

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The five Ahmedabad-based call centres that made calls to people living in the US are Hglobal, Call Mantra, Worldwide Solution, Zoriion Communications and Sharma BPO Services.

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

In contrast to the bare-bones price of $115 million for each Rafale fighter, the F-35A cost $94.6 million, reports Ajai Shukla.

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Both statesmen possess a cultivated pugnacious style which they keep in reserve and can at will bring into play, and despite the mutual distrust in Russian-American relations, they are proponents of detente, quintessentially, who take their mission deadly seriously, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will formally launch her 2016 presidential campaign on June 13 from New York

US lawmakers line up to greet PM Modi at Silicon Valley

US lawmakers line up to greet PM Modi at Silicon Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Several members of Congress are confirmed to be in attendance for the Prime Minister's address to a diverse crowd of 18,500 people.

US plans for post-war Iraq

US plans for post-war Iraq

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

US, Europe friends again: Rice

US, Europe friends again: Rice

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

'It is time to close the book on our past differences over Iraq, and time for all of us to help the Iraqi people write a new book,' she said.

US finds no banned weapons in Iraq

US finds no banned weapons in Iraq

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

US confirmed Uri attackers were from Pakistan

US confirmed Uri attackers were from Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Immediately after India launched its surgical strikes, sources said, it had informed the US of its action.

'Al Qaeda trained at least 100,000 terrorists'

'Al Qaeda trained at least 100,000 terrorists'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

The figure, based on testimony by senior US intelligence officials to a joint inquiry by the US Senate and House of Representatives intelligence committees, is at least three times higher than previous estimates.

Pentagon urges India, China to reduce tension 'through direct dialogue'

Pentagon urges India, China to reduce tension 'through direct dialogue'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Pentagon has sought direct dialogue between India and China 'free of any coercive aspects'.

Why US Reps aren't buying decision against inviting PM Modi

Why US Reps aren't buying decision against inviting PM Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The debate over Prime Minister Modi's nixed Congressional address continues. Aziz Haniffa has the scoop

US soldier swapped with Taliban militants faces jail for 'desertion'

US soldier swapped with Taliban militants faces jail for 'desertion'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Bergdahl is charged with abandoning his post in Afghanistan in June 2009 before he was captured by Taliban insurgents, who held him for nearly five years.

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Indian American Raj Shah tells Aziz Haniffa about his plans as the GOP's research director.

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Five influential American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on the US Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali.

'Terrorists backed by Pakistan to continue attacks inside India'

'Terrorists backed by Pakistan to continue attacks inside India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' remarks came days after a group of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists struck the Sunjuwan Military Camp in Jammu on Saturday, killing seven people including six soldiers.

Prepare for US wrath!

Prepare for US wrath!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

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.

Significant drop in US budget deficit

Significant drop in US budget deficit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The federal government uses a fiscal year that begins in October; on that basis, the 2014 fiscal year ended in September saw a deficit of $483 billion, the lowest of Barack Obama's presidency

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

United said it would rebook flights for affected passengers without charge

Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

United States President Barack Obama has signed into law the $618 billion defence budget for 2017, which enhances security cooperation with India and conditions nearly half of the funding to Pakistan on a certification that it is taking demonstrable steps against the Haqqani Network.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

US tells China: Return our underwater drone now

US tells China: Return our underwater drone now

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The United States has asked China to "immediately" return its unmanned naval probe in international waters in the South China Sea which it alleged has been "unlawfully" seized by them.

Deposed Thai PM Yingluck indicted, faces impeachment

Deposed Thai PM Yingluck indicted, faces impeachment

Rediff.com8 May 2014

In a double whammy, deposed Thail premier Yingluck Shinawatra was indicted by an anti-graft body over a disastrous rice subsidy scheme and will face impeachment that could see her banned from politics for five years, a day after a court dismissed her from office.

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Rio de Janeiro will deliver a successful Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Sunday, despite delays in preparations, lack of funds and the country suffering from its biggest political and economic turmoil in decades.