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Why US has cautioned India for biz ties with Russia

Why US has cautioned India for biz ties with Russia

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

US has sent out a warning bell to India for carrying out business with Russia.

US suspends $2bn security assistance to Pakistan

US suspends $2bn security assistance to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The US will not be delivering military equipment or transfer security-related funds to Pakistan unless it is required by law.

Clinton broke federal records rules, says report on private email use

Clinton broke federal records rules, says report on private email use

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The report by the state department's independent inspector general cited "longstanding, systemic weaknesses" in how Clinton and four of her predecessors managed the security of their emails.

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The United States on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents.

Kashmir discussion only with Pak: India after Trump's offer

Kashmir discussion only with Pak: India after Trump's offer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Last month, President Trump offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue when he met Prime Minister Imran Khan for the first time at the White House.

PIC: New India map on US website sparks controversy

PIC: New India map on US website sparks controversy

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Triggering a fresh controversy, the US State Department has now posted a new map of India which reflects the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir with dotted lines, thereby projecting it as a disputed territory.

Devyani Khobragade BARRED from entering United States

Devyani Khobragade BARRED from entering United States

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Expelled Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, in effect, has been barred entry into the United States.

Strong possibility of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana being extradited to India: Sources

"Strong possibility" of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana being extradited to India: Sources

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Rana was arrested in 2009 on the charges of plotting the 26/11 terror attack. Some 166 people, including US nationals, were killed in the attack carried out by 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists. Nine of the attackers were killed by police while lone survivor Ajmal Kasab was captured and hanged after handed down death sentence by an Indian court.

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.

Kashmir attacks: US reaffirms commitment to defeat terror

Kashmir attacks: US reaffirms commitment to defeat terror

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The United States has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll rally, and said it remained firm on its "commitment" to work with India to defeat terrorism in all forms.

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

His remarks came in response to the India-US joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

Hillary Clinton: Set up private email for 'convenience'

Hillary Clinton: Set up private email for 'convenience'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

She acknowledged it would have been better if she had used government email for her official work.

Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move US embassy

Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move US embassy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

He will also order the state department to start the process of planning and building a new US embassy in Jerusalem, but White House officials said that process would take at least three years.

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Despite being stuck in New Delhi's traffic and cancelling engagements due to heavy downpour, US Secretary of State John Kerry has had a "terrific" time in India over the last few days, his spokesperson has said.

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The announcement came as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson decided to re-designate about 10 countries as 'Countries of Particular Concern'.

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India and the US also agreed to support the efforts of the Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to develop a cluster map.

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