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What President Hu will do in India

What President Hu will do in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Ahead of President Hu's visit, rediff.com gives you his detailed itinerary.

NSA Doval, US Defense Secy vow to boost Indo-US security ties

NSA Doval, US Defense Secy vow to boost Indo-US security ties

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Mattis applauded India's efforts to promote stability in the South Asia region, said Pentagon Spokesperson

'India must realise danger of nuclear Iran'

'India must realise danger of nuclear Iran'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

India is one of the most important partnerships the US has, says the man tipped to be the Democrat presidential candidate.

US lawmakers seek probe into 'unfair' India trade practices

US lawmakers seek probe into 'unfair' India trade practices

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The report from the first request is scheduled to be delivered to Congress on December 15 this year.

Modi to inaugurate Afghan-India friendship dam on Saturday

Modi to inaugurate Afghan-India friendship dam on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Afghanistan is part of Modi's five-nation trip beginning June 4 which will also cover Qatar, Switzerland, the United States and Mexico.

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.

With political future on line, Trump makes last mid-term push

With political future on line, Trump makes last mid-term push

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Americans would elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats in the mid-term polls.

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Musings on love, life and everything in between.

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Indian-Americans can make a "significant difference" in helping first ever woman United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling.

'Next India-Pak crisis may escalate to N-levels'

'Next India-Pak crisis may escalate to N-levels'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Cohen, testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs' Subcommittee on International Security on the safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and the US-Pakistan strategic relationship, predicted that "Pakistan may decide, as a matter of state policy, to extend a nuclear umbrella -- or engage in nuclear sharing --with one of more Middle East states, especially if Iran acquires a nuclear device."

McCain wants India to be part of extended G-8

McCain wants India to be part of extended G-8

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

"Senator McCain wants India to be a part of the expanded G-8 format. But he feels that India's claim to a permanent membership of the UN Security Council was hard to come by because of the complicated equations there," adviser to John McCain's presidential campaign Richard R Burt said.

Aus, India, Japan, US looking at common issues

Aus, India, Japan, US looking at common issues

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Jennifer Rawson, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, told a Senate Estimates Committee that officials from the four nations had met recently for preliminary discussions, The Age reported on Monday.

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The Trump regime has informed the Congress that it 'strongly supports' transfers of F-18 and F-16 fighter proposals put forth by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Pakistan hails John Kerry's nomination, India mum

Pakistan hails John Kerry's nomination, India mum

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

"I think it's fair to say that few individuals know as many presidents and prime ministers, or grasp our foreign policies as firmly as John Kerry. And this makes him a perfect choice to guide American diplomacy," said United States President Barack Obama as he nominated five-term Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry to be the next Secretary of State.

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Thirty-seven-year-old Indian-American physician Vivek Hallegere Murthy has been confirmed as the 19th surgeon general of America by the United States senate. He is youngest person and first person of Indian-origin to hold the post.

Pak using US funds for war against India: Obama

Pak using US funds for war against India: Obama

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

'What we say is, look, we are going to provide them with additional military support, targeted at terrorists, and we are going to help build their democracy. We have wasted $10 billion with Musharraf without holding them accountable for knocking out those safe havens,' Senator Obama said.

US firms can't be compelled to sell fuel to India

US firms can't be compelled to sell fuel to India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

America's nuclear fuel supply assurances to India are a "political commitment" and the government cannot "legally compel" US firms to sell a "given product" to New Delhi, top officials told a Congressional panel as the administration worked hard to push the Indo-US deal through the Congress before September 26.

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

"I am looking for a fair process, a process where I can defend my integrity and clear my name. And all I am asking for is fairness and that I'd be heard in this process," Kavanaugh, 53, said.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Pak can't use US funds for 'fighting India': Kerry

Pak can't use US funds for 'fighting India': Kerry

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

During his brief visit to Pakistan, Kerry was asked to clarify the wording with regard to caveats associated with spending the KLB money on Pakistan's nuclear programme.

Ambassador Sen to visit India to discuss N-deal

Ambassador Sen to visit India to discuss N-deal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Ambassador Sen will meet with the PM and other senior ministers, as well as scientists.

What can India offer the US?

What can India offer the US?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Vice President Mike Pence said Trump had authorised a ban on entry of foreign nationals who travelled to Iran in the last 14 days. The United States also advised its citizens not to travel to parts of South Korea and Italy, from where reports of coronavirus have appeared.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'Strong Indo-US partnership important for Afghan peace'

'Strong Indo-US partnership important for Afghan peace'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Lauding India's contribution to the Afghanistan reconstruction efforts, an influential American senator has said a strong India-United States partnership is an important factor for the peace and prosperity of the war-torn country.

US vows to develop strong ties with India

US vows to develop strong ties with India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The United States vowed to build "strong partnerships" with India and other democratic nations to meet global challenges, like terrorism and nuclear proliferation, according to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.\n\n

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The single greatest empowerment to our economic growth as we continue to move towards three per cent or four per cent GDP growth will be the resources that we need to fill hi-tech jobs, advanced degrees, advanced analytics, science and research: Senator Thom Tillis.

'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'

'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The November 3 presidential poll is an "election of a lifetime" for it being held amid a pandemic and seeing the "highest participation" of India-Americans, according to eminent community leader Swadesh Chatterjee.

Exclusive! Desi Congressman on traveling with Obama to India

Exclusive! Desi Congressman on traveling with Obama to India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

'This is such a dynamic time for our entire community.' Ami Bera tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com what his selection means for desis in America.

Pak trade team to visit India in Jun

Pak trade team to visit India in Jun

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Indian government has approved the visit of a Pakistani business delegation to India, which is meant to revive economic ties between the two countries and provide an impetus to diplomacy.

'India NOT a priority for US right now'

'India NOT a priority for US right now'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

It was said to be a close fight, but as it turned out President Barack Obama effortlessly went past the challenge posed by his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Mattis said the Trump administration is being very clear and firm in what it expects from Pakistan.

Mulford to be next US envoy to India

Mulford to be next US envoy to India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

The US senate will now have to approve Mulford's nomination, which was announced by the White House on Thursday.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

'Markets will remain choppy till 2021-end'

'Markets will remain choppy till 2021-end'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

'There is a lot of interest from potential clients who have remained away from the markets in past years.' 'They are evaluating whether this is a good time to enter, especially since there are very few alternatives to earn meaningful returns.'

Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US over coronavirus

Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US over coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Details of the Trump's executive order were not immediately known.

India's IT sector fears a hit from Trump's immigration ban

India's IT sector fears a hit from Trump's immigration ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The US president's stance on immigration could lead to a change in H1B visa rules.