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What Condi Rice told the Senate

What Condi Rice told the Senate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

America's enemy is in Pakistan's hills: senators

America's enemy is in Pakistan's hills: senators

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The United States should pursue its enemy, who were present in the hills of Pakistan, to prevent possible terror attacks, two influential American senators have said.

Cooperate with India on Uri probe: US Senators to Pak

Cooperate with India on Uri probe: US Senators to Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Initial indications that the perpetrators of this attack were Pakistani and that the attack emanated from Pakistan, says US Senators.

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

"Selling military hardware to Pakistan -- with a generous subsidy from American taxpayers -- is no way to convince them to become responsible players in the international community and assist in the fight against terrorism," Rand Paul said.

WH denounces 'coward' senators for rejecting gun control bills

WH denounces 'coward' senators for rejecting gun control bills

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Four bills -- two proposed by Republicans and two by Democrats -- went down to defeat in the US Senate late on Monday.

Myanmar: US Senator secures American's release

Myanmar: US Senator secures American's release

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Marking a historic trip to Myanmar, a senior United States lawmaker on Saturday met pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi as well as the country's military ruler Than Shew and secured the release of an American, who had been jailed for secretly visiting the residence of the detained leader. Democrat Senator Jim Webb became the first senior US official to meet the reclusive Myanmar general in the capital Naypyidaw.

Indian-American Kamala Harris wins major endorsement for Senate bid

Indian-American Kamala Harris wins major endorsement for Senate bid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Indian-American California Attorney General Kamala Harris has won a major endorsement for her Senate bid from top Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Senators threaten to oppose aid to Pakistan

Senators threaten to oppose aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Influential American Senators have said they would oppose Obama administration's proposal to triple civilian aid to Pakistan and substantially increase assistance to its army without clear cut benchmarks and accountability provisions in it.

Mark Warner to co-chair Senate-India Caucus

Mark Warner to co-chair Senate-India Caucus

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Virginia Senator Mark R Warner, a Democrat considered close to New Delhi, would co-chair the Senate-India Caucus in the new US Congress, replacing his veteran party colleague Chris Dodd.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

Sarah McBride becomes first Trans state senator in US history

Sarah McBride becomes first Trans state senator in US history

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

This isn't the first time McBride has made history either. As NBC reported, in 2016, McBride spoke at the Democratic National Convention, becoming the first transgender person to speak at a major party convention.

US Senate India Caucus to meet today

US Senate India Caucus to meet today

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

The newly re-constituted US Senate India Caucus will resurrect itself on Tuesday evening with its first meeting for the year during which it will also formally welcome India's Ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar, who assumed duties two months ago.

US Senate blocks $300 million aid to Pakistan, puts conditions

US Senate blocks $300 million aid to Pakistan, puts conditions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Senate said that Pakistan should show that its taking demonstrable steps against the dreaded Haqqani Network terror outfit.

Comatose US Senate India Caucus gets new life

Comatose US Senate India Caucus gets new life

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

US Senators Christopher Dodd, Connecticut Democrat and John Cornyn, Texas Republican have launched an attempt to revive the largely comatose US Senate India Caucus.

US aid to Pak: Top Senators introduce amendments

US aid to Pak: Top Senators introduce amendments

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Angry over Pakistan's lackluster cooperation in the war on terror, top US Senators have introduced amendments that would make it tough for government in Washington to give military and civilian aid to Islamabad unless it takes concrete steps against militant groups like Haqqani network and LeT.

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

Senate move: India unhappy

Senate move: India unhappy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in the United States, the powerful US Senate Foreign Relations Committee under a revised schedule on Tuesday, formally put the US-India civilian nuclear agreement on its agenda and approved it by a margin of 19-2.

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The United States has high level of expectations about a new momentum of India's economic growth under the new government, a senior American Senator on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi who expressed desire to take the relationship to a new level.

US Senate passes insider trading ban bill

US Senate passes insider trading ban bill

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act now requires to be passed by the House of Representatives before it is signed into law.

Hillary Clinton gets key Senate panel nod

Hillary Clinton gets key Senate panel nod

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 16-1 to clear the 61-year-old former first lady's nomination as the top diplomat of the country.

US: Envoy Ronen Sen meets Senator Cornyn

US: Envoy Ronen Sen meets Senator Cornyn

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Indian Ambassador to the US, Ronen Sen met influential American Senator John Cornyn in Washington to discuss the two countries' "shared fight" against terrorism.

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a second trip to Washington, DC since Russia invaded his country on February 24, 2022.

Senators seek H-1B hiring ban

Senators seek H-1B hiring ban

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

In what could be a cause of worry for Indian IT professionals, two US Senators have introduced amendments to the economic stimulus bill, which if passed would prevent US companies receiving the federal bailout money, from hiring H-1B visa holders.

Pak Prez calls for 'one-state solution' to Palestine, retracts later

Pak Prez calls for 'one-state solution' to Palestine, retracts later

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has stirred a controversy by proposing a 'one-state solution' to the Palestine problem in a significant departure from established policy, prompting the caretaker government to distance itself from the remarks and calls for his resignation.

Lance Armstrong for Senate?

Lance Armstrong for Senate?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

If he ever makes it to the United States Senate, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will likely suggest one solution to America's energy crisis: 'Cycle to work'.

Exit gracefully, US senators tell Musharraf

Exit gracefully, US senators tell Musharraf

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Two prominent US Senators on Monday said Pakistan's beleaguered President Pervez Musharraf should look for a "graceful exit" instead of being forced out of power in the wake of parliamentary election results in which opposition parties scored stunning victories.

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

US Cong to have maximum women senators in history

US Cong to have maximum women senators in history

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The 113th United States Congress will have at least 19 women senators, the highest ever in the country's history.

China helped Pakistan get nukes: US Senator

China helped Pakistan get nukes: US Senator

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

"Pakistan wouldn't have acquired nuclear weapons if it hadn't have been for Chinese assistance," Senator Jim Webb, said on Monday at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington-based think tank.

US Senators ask China to stop IPR violations

US Senators ask China to stop IPR violations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Top American Senators on Monday called on Beijing to do more to stop violations of US intellectual property rights after the US International Trade Commission in a report said it found out Chinas infringement of IPR and discrimination against American industries.

Indo-Canadian senator urged to resign

Indo-Canadian senator urged to resign

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Indo-Canadian senator and lawyer Mobina Jaffer is under pressure to resign following charges that she allegedly over-billed her client.

Phone-tracking: US senator questions Apple CEO

Phone-tracking: US senator questions Apple CEO

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The senator in his letter to Steve Jobs has asked him nine questions.

Pak senate adopts resolution binding PM to attend its session

Pak senate adopts resolution binding PM to attend its session

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Pakistan's senate has passed a resolution making it mandatory for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend its session at least once a week after he failed to turn up since assuming the position last year.

Senator reveals Pak's hypocrisy over drone attacks

Senator reveals Pak's hypocrisy over drone attacks

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

United States Senator Carl Levin, the influential and much respected chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, has blasted the Pakistani government for its hypocrisy in privately condoning the US predator drone attacks to eliminate the terrorists in meetings with American officials, and then publicly condemning them as a violation of that country's sovereignty.He argued that these public protestations were a bigger problem.

Former Pak senator named accused in Sikh lawmaker murder case

Former Pak senator named accused in Sikh lawmaker murder case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Former senator Amarjeet Malhotra has been included in the list of suspects involved in the killing of Singh, 52, who was the Special Assistant to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister on minority affairs.

US Senate opens with Hindu prayer

US Senate opens with Hindu prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

History is created as the US Senate opened with a Hindu prayer by Rajan Zed. The Senator who organised the prayer received hundreds of letters and e-mails of protest.

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

Senator accuses Indian cos of abusing H-1B visas

Senator accuses Indian cos of abusing H-1B visas

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The proposed comprehensive immigration bill if passed by the Congress and signed into law by the US President would bar companies from hiring people on H-1B visa if 50 per cent of their employees are not Americans.

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A sold-out crowd descended on Eisenhower Park on Sunday for a clash of cricketing arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris, with only 14 percent saying they would prefer another option, has an overwhelming 70 percent of Democratic voters support, the New York Times cited the poll as saying.