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Will Modi Opt For More Energy Imports From US?

Will Modi Opt For More Energy Imports From US?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

US shale oil would act as an alternative to India's heavy dependency on Russian crude, which is currently facing sanctions.

Tennis: Alcaraz, Shapovalov reign

Tennis: Alcaraz, Shapovalov reign

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Teichmann wins singles, Anshba-Pridankina claim doubles at Mumbai Open

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

In June, President Joe Biden issued a massive immigration relief to non-citizens offering a path to citizenship to the non-citizen spouses and children of American nationals.

What Modi told Trump when Pak threatened India

What Modi told Trump when Pak threatened India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Lavishing high praise on Modi, Trump described him "great", "a friend", "nicest human being" and a leader who is tough in dealing with India's adversaries when required.

Indian student in US arrested by masked agents from near home

Indian student in US arrested by masked agents from near home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, is facing deportation after US authorities accused him of "spreading Hamas propaganda" and having "close connections to a suspected terrorist." The Department of Homeland Security claims Suri has been actively promoting antisemitism on social media and is connected to a senior Hamas advisor. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, argues that his client is being targeted due to his wife's Palestinian heritage and their opposition to US foreign policy towards Israel. The incident follows the self-deportation of another Indian student from Columbia University who was also accused of supporting Hamas.

'Handcuffed and humiliated': Cong on deportation of Indians

'Handcuffed and humiliated': Cong on deportation of Indians

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

The Congress on Wednesday expressed sadness over 'pictures of Indians getting handcuffed and humiliated' while being deported from the United States and recalled that America had to express regret over the treatment meted out to India diplomat Devyani Khobragade in 2013 after the then United Progressive Alliance government retaliated sharply.

US military aircraft bringing back Indian migrants

US military aircraft bringing back Indian migrants

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

The United States has deported a group of Indian migrants on a military transport aircraft, marking the first such deportation to India as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. The US embassy in New Delhi confirmed that Washington is tightening immigration laws and removing illegal migrants. The deportation comes as India and the US are finalizing details for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in February. India has indicated its willingness to work with the US on addressing illegal immigration, and has said it will take back all Indians who have overstayed or are in the US without documentation.

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in ambush-style attack

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in "ambush-style" attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwa stopped a vehicle with a man and woman inside and one of them got out and shot him "ambush-style".

Starship Is Ready For Launch

Starship Is Ready For Launch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Glimpses of SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful super heavy rocket is prepared for launch at the company's Boca Chica launchpad in Brownsville, Texas.

New Orleans attacker inspired by ISIS, toll rises to 15

New Orleans attacker inspired by ISIS, toll rises to 15

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The death toll has now risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans 'act of terrorism' after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday (US local time), CNN reported.

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Cooking gas or Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) price has been raised by Rs 50 per cylinder by distribution companies, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Rediff.com17 May 2022

An Indian-American boy was held in a chokehold and allegedly bullied by a white student in a school in the US state of Texas, according to a media report.

Copa America: Canada beat Venezuela on penalties; make semis

Copa America: Canada beat Venezuela on penalties; make semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Canada advanced to the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-3 victory over Venezuela via the tie-breaker in the quarter-finals in Arlington, Texas, on Friday after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

I didn't prove nothing to anybody. Only to myself: Tyson

I didn't prove nothing to anybody. Only to myself: Tyson

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The bout between the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Paul and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson was streamed live on Netflix and played out in front of a sold-out crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

Rediff.com27 May 2024

American Murray's death came a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup is likely to be played against Bangladesh in New York on June 1, the day when Canada will play co-hosts USA in the tournament opener in Dallas.

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast.

Powerful tornadoes rip through Texas

Powerful tornadoes rip through Texas

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Powerful tornadoes tore through the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in Texas on Tuesday, ripping apart buildings, tossing tractor trailer trucks into the air and grounding all planes in the region.

Spotted: Andy Roddick in Texas

Spotted: Andy Roddick in Texas

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Reader Naveen Kumar sent us a picture of Andy Roddick from Austin, Texas.

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Thousands of emergency rescue teams officials remained on their toes, helping people affected by the deluge. Weather official said parts of state are expected to receive rainfall again.

Finding peace, lessons learnt, in Texas

Finding peace, lessons learnt, in Texas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Though Texas was very much a work related stop, I received my opportunity for something similar to peace during my stay there, says N N S Chandra.

Infosys countersues Cognizant, its CEO in battle over misuse of information

Infosys countersues Cognizant, its CEO in battle over misuse of information

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Information Technology (IT) major Infosys escalated the legal tussle with Cognizant by filing a countersuit in a US court, accusing the Nasdaq-listed firm and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravi Kumar of anticompetitive practices by maintaining its monopoly. Infosys has also alleged that Kumar misused sensitive information that slowed the launch of the company's health care platform Helix.

Texas Instruments bullish on India

Texas Instruments bullish on India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Describing its growth in India as the most "dramatic", leading analog and DSP technolgies provider Texas Instruments on Tuesday said the company would continue its expansion in India.

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul

Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Gandhi also criticised the RSS for believing that India is "one idea".

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The gunman was shot dead.

Tyson vs Paul: 'It's personal now -- he must die!'

Tyson vs Paul: 'It's personal now -- he must die!'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The match has drawn extraordinary global interest but also criticism, with British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissing the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing."

'It's pretty cool': Sunita Williams to vote in US elections from space

'It's pretty cool': Sunita Williams to vote in US elections from space

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Sunita and Butch did not indicate which presidential candidate -- either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- would get their vote.

Deadly devastation at Texas factory

Deadly devastation at Texas factory

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Scenes of destruction at the fertizer plant in Waco, Texas that blew up late Wednesday night

Texas firm in deal with Chhattisgarh

Texas firm in deal with Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Around 13 million people continue to battle "catastrophic" flooding and torrential rains in storm-ravaged Texas where Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc.

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

T20 World Cup: Netherlands beat Nepal in thrilling opener

T20 World Cup: Netherlands beat Nepal in thrilling opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Nepal's hopes were briefly raised when Netherlands were reduced to 80-4 in the 16th over but O'Dowd and Bas de Leede (11 not out) shared an undefeated 29-run partnership to take the team home.