News for 'US Capitol'

N-deal: Safeguards are the key

N-deal: Safeguards are the key

Rediff.com27 May 2006

The legislation on the civilian nuclear deal is to be structured in such a way that Congressmen feel comfortable about its language and then work through some other pending issues

'PM Singh is right man for the job'

'PM Singh is right man for the job'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

'I have not made a final decision, but I am leaning very strongly towards supporting the Indo-US nuclear deal right now,'says Congressman Dan Burton in an exclusive interview.

M V Gupta awarded World Food Prize for 2005

M V Gupta awarded World Food Prize for 2005

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

The annual award is widely regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in the field of food and agriculture.

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Trump's move came on Thursday a day after the House Speaker urged him to reschedule his annual State of the Union address slated for January 29, citing security concerns triggered by the shutdown that has entered its 27th day.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Worm targets Windows users

Worm targets Windows users

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The worm affects primarily Windows 2000 but it also can affect some early versions of Microsoft XP

Sapna Delacourt to be Jindal aide

Sapna Delacourt to be Jindal aide

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

NJ: Indian American gets top post

NJ: Indian American gets top post

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

A prominent Indian-American Kris Kolluri has been appointed as the commissioner of transportation in the US state of New Jersey.

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court Judge

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court Judge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Even as he was being sworn in inside the Supreme Court, scores of people protested across the street at the Capitol.

Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 US detention centres

Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 US detention centres

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

According to a FOIA request in 2015, more than 900 Indians were in various federal prisons on charges of illegally staying in the country.

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The PM performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun.

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

"You have gone through extraordinary pain, and we don't want others to go through the kind of pain that you've gone through. Wouldn't be right," said the president.

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The general perspective -- certainly on Capitol Hill and Congress -- the love for India, the positive feeling for India still focuses on India as a democracy.' 'The more that Indian democracy and its pluralistic features is called into question by Indians, the more that same debate will replay back here.'

Second woman accuses US top court nominee of sexual assault

Second woman accuses US top court nominee of sexual assault

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The woman is identified as Deborah Ramirez, 53. She attended Yale with Justice Kavanaugh, where she studied sociology and psychology, the magazine said. Later, she spent years working for an organisation that supports the victims of domestic violence.

Sky is the limit for India-US relationship, says Nikki Haley

Sky is the limit for India-US relationship, says Nikki Haley

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Haley said Modi was aggressively pursuing reforms and changes in India.

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The highly anticipated matchup between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump finally happened, and it didn't disappoint. Here are all the highlights from the first presidential debate.

CIA's Iraq plan shot down

CIA's Iraq plan shot down

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

The CIA wanted to wanted to help candidates 'whose opponents might be receiving covert backing from other countries, like Iran.'

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The 61-year-old will be the first woman to lead the agency in its 70-year history.

PIX: This US Congress swearing-in is historic for all desis

PIX: This US Congress swearing-in is historic for all desis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Not only does the new US Congress have the first Indian-American US Senator, for the first time in history it also has four Indian Americans in the House of Representatives! Glimpses of the change of guard.

Armstrong enjoys the spotlight

Armstrong enjoys the spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Khangchendzonga, Nalanda make it to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Khangchendzonga, Nalanda make it to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The meeting had resumed for a day on Sunday, after being suspended a day earlier due to a failed coup bid in Turkey which claimed over 260 lives.

Netanyahu slams Obama on his turf; warns against paving Iran's path to the bomb

Netanyahu slams Obama on his turf; warns against paving Iran's path to the bomb

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Iran and the Islamic State are "competing for the crown of militant Islam," Netanyahu said.

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.

Brightest supermoon since 1948 lights up the skies!

Brightest supermoon since 1948 lights up the skies!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Monday's moon is the brightest moon in almost 69 years.

Bush sworn in for second term

Bush sworn in for second term

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Another petition claiming that India is "involved in spreading terrorism in its adjoining countries" has been submitted on the White House website.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

You made me a better man: Obama in thank you letter to America

You made me a better man: Obama in thank you letter to America

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Obama said he has seen the American people, in all their decency, determination, good humour, and kindness.

We all lost the Cold War: Gorbachev

We all lost the Cold War: Gorbachev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

And it was won when it ended, says former Soviet leader, asserting that Reagan decided to be a peacemaker at just the right moment

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Businessmen who wrote books on prison life!

Businessmen who wrote books on prison life!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Former head of McKinsey & Co,c, is not alone in writing a book on his life after serving a prison term.

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Reflecting the strong bipartisan support to the India-US relationship, the lawmakers welcomed the decision of the House Speaker Paul Ryan to invite Modi to address the joint meeting.

Trump signs bill to end 3-day government shutdown

Trump signs bill to end 3-day government shutdown

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Claiming victory in his standoff with Democrats, Trump signed the measure into law and government operations would return to normal on Tuesday.

Washington transit police officer arrested for aiding Islamic State

Washington transit police officer arrested for aiding Islamic State

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Nicholas Young, 36, facing a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, was employed as an officer as Metro Transit Police Department since 2003.

Will Trump's immigration ban affect US bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Will Trump's immigration ban affect US bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The United States would have to grant entry to players, officials and fans from any country that qualified if it won the right to host the 2026 World Cup finals, soccer body FIFA said.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.