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Trump picks China hawk, India's friend as NSA, Secy of State

Trump picks China hawk, India's friend as NSA, Secy of State

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

By picking Rubio and Waltz as his top diplomat and NSA guarantees a continuation of bi-partisan support and further strengthening of India-US relationship under the second Trump administration.

When Biden Invited Macron For Dinner...

When Biden Invited Macron For Dinner...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Glimpses from the first State dinner at the White House in the Biden administration.

Indian city most polluted in the world

Indian city most polluted in the world

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most polluted cities in the world's biggest economies.

Obama's prescription for a greener world

Obama's prescription for a greener world

Rediff.com31 May 2014

In his weekly address to the nation, Obama discussed new actions by the Environmental Protection Agency to cut hazardous carbon pollution, a plan that builds on the efforts already taken by many states, cities and companies.

India has 7 of the world's 10 cities with worst air pollution

India has 7 of the world's 10 cities with worst air pollution

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

According to a report by Greenpeace and AirVisual, air pollution will cause around 7 million premature deaths globally next year.

Biden names key members of his climate team

Biden names key members of his climate team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Michael Regan as administrator for Environmental Protection Agency and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of the Council on Environmental Quality.

Obama makes new cabinet appointments

Obama makes new cabinet appointments

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated new heads for the energy department and the Environmental Protection Agency, as he reshuffles his second term cabinet.

Now, software to protect water utilities

Now, software to protect water utilities

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Now, thanks to CANARY Event Detection Software, an open-source software developed by Sandia National Laboratories and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), public water systems can be protected through enhanced detection of such threats.

Mahindra's US emission certificate to expire in Dec

Mahindra's US emission certificate to expire in Dec

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Mumbai-based entity has yet to apply for a re-certification for federal emissions with the Environmental Protection Agency of the American government.

Obama: A new era of regulation

Obama: A new era of regulation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

New government controls across a wide swath of industries are on the way

M&M ends pact with US distributor for pick-ups

M&M ends pact with US distributor for pick-ups

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The news comes just three days after M&M received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency allowing it to sell pick-up trucks in that country.

6 ways to stay warm and save money this winter

6 ways to stay warm and save money this winter

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

These DIY projects before wintertime reduce home energy use and save you money.

Non-stick frying pans a hotbed for toxin

Non-stick frying pans a hotbed for toxin

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Sneha Satya says a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study has shown that the chemical persists in living organisms and the environment, and is a developmental toxin.

How to cut your IT energy costs

How to cut your IT energy costs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Powering your company's digital backbone isn't cheap. Here are some ways you can save.

How dangerous is Styrene, Vizag's killer gas?

How dangerous is Styrene, Vizag's killer gas?

Rediff.com7 May 2020

On Thursday in Visakhapatnam, hundreds of villagers, most of them children suffered the consequences of the vapour leak like irritation in eyes, breathlessness, nausea and rashes, and over 100 people were admitted to government and private hospitals. Several police personnel, who came for the rescue operation, also suffered symptoms like breathlessness, irritation in eyes and fell unconscious.

The most expensive cars of 2006

The most expensive cars of 2006

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

From vintage Ferraris to 1970s muscle cars, in 2006 the rarest classic autos commanded an average of $3.9 million.

Ever heard of e-waste? Find out

Ever heard of e-waste? Find out

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

US scientist in jail for eating candy

US scientist in jail for eating candy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Stephanie Willett, a 45-year-old scientist for the Environmental Protection Agency, was eating a candy bar while riding the escalator into the Metro Centre junction in Washington, DC.

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Reddy -- an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden's goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current state of division in national politics -- has been praised for his "calming" and "inspiring" words.

What US looks like during a shutdown

What US looks like during a shutdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A partial United States government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the US-Mexico border entered its 23rd day on Sunday making it the longest shuttering of federal agencies in the country's history, with no end in sight. The closure, which began on December 22, broke a decades-old record by a 1995-1996 shutdown under former US President Bill Clinton that lasted 21 days.

Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation

Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The first openly gay major presidential candidate in American history, and one of the youngest-ever to win a state primary or caucus, Buttigieg, 38, is a barrier-breaking public servant from the industrial Midwest with a track record of trailblasing, forward-thinking executive leadership.

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

Volkswagen to recall 1,950 cars in China

Volkswagen to recall 1,950 cars in China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Scandal-hit German carmaker Volkswagen on Monday said it will recall 1,950 diesel vehicles in China to rectify engine software that cheats on emissions tests.

What exactly is the Volkswagen fiasco all about

What exactly is the Volkswagen fiasco all about

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

VW had dodged environmental rules for which penalty could run up to more than $18 billion.

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Volkswagen's emissions scandal is fueling investor fears about the environment.

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The US President said his Administration has invested in clean energy.

Obama touts 'responsible' energy development measures, climate goals

Obama touts 'responsible' energy development measures, climate goals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Obama said he wants to boost the use of natural gas in transportation

Factbox-Volkswagen's bill for cheating emissions tests

Factbox-Volkswagen's bill for cheating emissions tests

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In the US, VW faced penalties of up to $18 billion.

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The software could hide the fact that the emission levels of diesel cars were 40 times higher than the level of pollutants allowed in the US.

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Volkswagen can pay $18 billion, over time, and retain its credit rating.

How Volkswagen's software cheated emission tests!

How Volkswagen's software cheated emission tests!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen is accused of using software in four-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars from model years 2009 to 2015.

2016 breaks record for hottest year ever

2016 breaks record for hottest year ever

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The year 2016 was officially the Earth's warmest since record-keeping began in the 1880s, the World Meteorological Organization announced on Wednesday.

Volkswagen could use bank-style clawback of CEO pay

Volkswagen could use bank-style clawback of CEO pay

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

VW kept set aside 6.5 billion euros just to cover the potential costs of recalling and fixing the affected cars.

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen told US dealers to halt sales of some 2015 diesel cars.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

2 dead in chemical plant explosion in US

2 dead in chemical plant explosion in US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Two workers of a petrochemical plant have been killed following an explosion and a subsequent fire that ripped through the site in central Louisiana in the United States.

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

VW overtook Japan's Toyota in the first half of this year to become the world's biggest carmaker by sales, but is facing a sharp slowdown in its most profitable market, China.

Repentant VW to expand compensation programme to larger vehicles

Repentant VW to expand compensation programme to larger vehicles

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Expanding the compensation programme could add 80,000 vehicles and $80 million.