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Will Hindutva Improve India's Future?

Will Hindutva Improve India's Future?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

It is a question that his supporters must ask of the prime minister. It may be enjoyable for them to pass through this phase of going after other Indians. But once this has been achieved to satisfaction, then what?, questions Aakar Patel.

Delhi violence: Shah reviews situation, Kejriwal calls meeting

Delhi violence: Shah reviews situation, Kejriwal calls meeting

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

A head constable was among four people killed and at least 50 others, including several paramilitary and Delhi Police personnel, were injured as violence spiralled over the amended citizenship law in northeast Delhi on Monday.

Tighter rules for Indian H-1B applicants

Tighter rules for Indian H-1B applicants

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

It has been the preferred visa for Indian IT companies and has helped them keep costs down and gain a margin advantage over multinational players by sending engineers to the US.

Gal Gadot honours Shaheen Bagh dadi as 'personal Wonder Woman'

Gal Gadot honours Shaheen Bagh dadi as 'personal Wonder Woman'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Gadot later deleted the Story, but the senior activist is still part of her post in the feed.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

Prashant Kishor told me to merge JD-U with Cong: Nitish

Prashant Kishor told me to merge JD-U with Cong: Nitish

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Kishor had claimed that Nitish Kumar asked him to lead the JD-U.

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In yet another immigration-friendly move that would benefit thousands of Indian-American women, the Biden administration has agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, most of whom are Indian IT professionals.

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Nitish Kumar is in touch with BJP, may join hands again: Prashant Kishor

Nitish Kumar is in touch with BJP, may join hands again: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Kishor claimed that Nitish may go for a tie-up with the BJP again if situation demands so.

Fresh batch of foreign envoys to visit J-K this week

Fresh batch of foreign envoys to visit J-K this week

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The delegation will comprise envoys mainly from the European Union as well as from Gulf countries.

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In this scenario, the Indian information technology industry and government have two distinct items on the agenda before them.

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Events in America have strengthened the hand of those leaders there who wish India well, but think of India as being a collection of Indians.
If Indians are mistreated, they will object, asserts Aakar Patel.

Fewer Indians receiving green cards in the US

Fewer Indians receiving green cards in the US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The number of Indians receiving the coveted green card or the Legal Permanent Residency status in the United States has experienced a considerable decline in the past three years.

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Tulsa is the third US city to confer honourary citizenship on the Sarod legend. Houston and Nashville had made him their citizen in 1997. In 1984, Massachusetts had declared April 20 as Amjad Ali Khan Day.

'Why not Muslims?' BJP's Chandra Kumar Bose questions CAA

'Why not Muslims?' BJP's Chandra Kumar Bose questions CAA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

After Bharatiya Janata Party working president Jagat Prakash Nadda took out a march in Kolkata in support of the newly-enacted citizenship law, the party's West Bengal vice president Chandra Kumar Bose has raised his voice against the act and said India is a country "open to all religions and communities".

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Suu Kyi also was expected to meet other US officials including Secretary of State John Kerry and senior members of Congress.

700 Indians took political asylum in US in 2014... and the number is rising

700 Indians took political asylum in US in 2014... and the number is rising

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Political asylum is the right to live in a foreign country, and is given by the government of that country to people who have to leave their own country because they are in danger of persecution.

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The effects of anti-CAB protests in the North East have spilled over to the sports field with Assam and Tripura's Ranji matches suspended, while also forcing the Indian Super League match between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC in Guwahati to be postponed.

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. Until 2004, certain categories of non-immigrant visas, particularly the H-1B, could be renewed or stamped inside the US. After that, for the renewal of these visas, in particular, those on H-1B, the foreign tech workers have to go out of the country, mostly to their own country to get the H-1B extension stamped on their passport.

Invited leaders of anti-CAA stir for talks: Assam CM

Invited leaders of anti-CAA stir for talks: Assam CM

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Sonowal tried to allay fears of the state's indigenous population, who are wary that the law would threaten their identity. He said that 'not a single person of Bangladesh will get to enter Assam through CAA'.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Businesses and banks in Guwahati were open and vehicles plied the roads but schools and colleges were closed. Stray incidents of clashes were reported in West Bengal.

Fischer heads for Iceland

Fischer heads for Iceland

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

New H-1B rules to impact Indian IT cos

New H-1B rules to impact Indian IT cos

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

This move is expected to restrict movement of H-1B visa holders.

TN assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal CAA

TN assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal CAA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 to protect and ensure unity and communal harmony and uphold the secular principles enshrined in the Constitution.

Our opponents will not find the ground under their feet: Prashant Kishor

Our opponents will not find the ground under their feet: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday took a fresh jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his former mentor, reiterating that the latter may ditch the 'Mahagathbandhan' and return to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

Amit Shah to 'clear confusion' on CAA

Amit Shah to 'clear confusion' on CAA

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Shah is scheduled to address a rally at Kolkata's Shaheed Minar Ground, where the state unit of the BJP will felicitate him for the passage of the CAA in Parliament, they said. Shah is also scheduled to inaugurate a new building of the NSG at Rajarhat and hold closed-door meetings with state BJP leadership along with Nadda.

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In the FIR, the police has claimed that the communal violence was a "premeditated conspiracy" which was allegedly hatched by Khalid and two others.

US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ann L Mason, Ruth Holmberg, Shareen J Kitterman and Jennifer Bywaters love to go around in their black and pink three-wheelers, driving themselves for all their work, including 'official trips'. These diplomats have taken to the common man's commute not just for fun, but also to set an example.

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Investigations are on and it will reveal whoever is behind it, G Kishan Reddy said.

Malaysian PM's remark on CAA factually incorrect: MEA

Malaysian PM's remark on CAA factually incorrect: MEA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The external affairs ministry on Friday termed as "factually incorrect" remarks reportedly made by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's that India is taking action to deprive some Muslims of their citizenship. The ministry also said Malaysia should refrain from commenting on the internal developments of India, especially without a right understanding of the facts.

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The president said he will be signing a number of executive orders over the next several days of the week.

New York accountant pleads guilty to aiding Al Qaeda

New York accountant pleads guilty to aiding Al Qaeda

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

An accountant in New York, who had dual United States and Australian citizenship, has pleaded guilty to providing material support to the Al Qeada.

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

ITServe's lawsuit against the USCIS alleges that the agency has no authority to misinterpret the existing regulations and shorten the approval durations.

Nobody can throw you out of India: Nitish Kumar on CAA

Nobody can throw you out of India: Nitish Kumar on CAA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The chief minister said that that his government had worked for an environment of peace, love and brotherhood and said that society will move forward only when everybody lived in peace and harmony.

'AAP will ease BJP's path to majority'

'AAP will ease BJP's path to majority'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'AAP is more acceptable to sections of the middle class because it has pragmatically tried to accommodate Hindu sensibilities.'

US to revoke work permits to spouses of H-1B holders in 3 months

US to revoke work permits to spouses of H-1B holders in 3 months

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The move will have a major impact on Indian women as they are the major beneficiary of the Obama-era rule.