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US wants to take clean energy lead

US wants to take clean energy lead

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Obama Administration is keen to ensure that India, China or Europe do not take lead in clean energy industries that are vital to the 21st century, a top White House official has said.

The White House PHOTO ALBUM 2011

The White House PHOTO ALBUM 2011

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Official White House photographers offer glimpses into the life of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

US body launches anti-India campaign ahead of PM Singh's visit

US body launches anti-India campaign ahead of PM Singh's visit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The National Association of Manufacturers is launching digital and print advertisements in New York and Washington, in major publications like POLITICO, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Roll Call and The Hill.

US confident of sorting out Iranian oil issue with India

US confident of sorting out Iranian oil issue with India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

US is talking to India along with other countries like China on reducing their dependence on Iranian oil.

'No diaspora to match Indian American community in US'

'No diaspora to match Indian American community in US'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Indian American community's activism and energy has made India's caucus on Capitol Hill the most influential, says Robert Blake. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington DC.

China's Xi Jinping sees America's friendly, but firm side

China's Xi Jinping sees America's friendly, but firm side

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

United States President Barack Obama took up with visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping his concerns over the human rights situation in China, which has experienced a recent surge in unrest among the Tibetan community.

F-16 sale to Pakistan shouldn't worry India: US

F-16 sale to Pakistan shouldn't worry India: US

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The Barack Obama Administration's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan should not be a cause of concern for India as the regional security situation was taken into account at the time of sale, the Pentagon has said.

US search mission in Arunachal: How will China react?

US search mission in Arunachal: How will China react?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The Obama administration has overcome its reservations of the last two years because of the Chinese sensitivities in this matter and decided to send US search teams back into Arunachal Pradesh, says B Raman

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The bump stock device turns semi-automatic rifles into fully automatic weapons capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute.

US expert slams govt for caving in over NATO air strike

US expert slams govt for caving in over NATO air strike

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

No tears are shed for the thousands of American soldiers killed in Afghanistan by Pakistan's proxies such as the Afghan Taliban, says South Asia expert Professor C Christine Fair. Aziz Haniffa reports.

US bounty on Saeed worries Pakistan's powers-that-be

US bounty on Saeed worries Pakistan's powers-that-be

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Pakistan's promise to contain its activities has simply failed to affect the LeT at all as the group's activities have intensified, observes Amir Mir

NATO strike widened US-Pak rift: NYT

NATO strike widened US-Pak rift: NYT

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation attack that killed 24 Pakistani troops has widened the US-Pak rift, according to a leading American daily, which said the Obama administration's regret and Islamabad's anger over the strike reflects a "deepening distrust" that gets harder to repair with each new confrontation.

Former White House spokesman joins Obama campaign

Former White House spokesman joins Obama campaign

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Robert Gibbs, who served as White House press secretary for the first two years of the Obama administration, has formally joined his re-election campaign as a roving surrogate and strategic consultant.

Nasheed seeks US support for free and fair polls

Nasheed seeks US support for free and fair polls

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Former Maldivian president Mohammed Nasheed has sought a "robust" US support for free and fair elections in his country that has been hit by political crisis following a regime change.

Haqqani asked me to deliver Zardari's SOS to US: Ijaz

Haqqani asked me to deliver Zardari's SOS to US: Ijaz

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said that Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani was the official who asked him to deliver a secret memorandum on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari seeking help from the Obama administration to prevent a possible military takeover.

Zardari meets Kayani, discusses Pak's security situation

Zardari meets Kayani, discusses Pak's security situation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has met powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for the second time in as many days, amid reports of tensions between the military and civilian government over secret communications with the Obama administration.

US panel calls for tough measures against China military

US panel calls for tough measures against China military

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

A Congressional advisory panel has urged the Obama administration to adopt tougher approach towards China given the "aggressive" and "assertive" nature of Beijing's economic and military power in recent years.

'Hillary Clinton should run for 2016 US presidency'

'Hillary Clinton should run for 2016 US presidency'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would be the best Democratic Party candidate to run for presidency in 2016, a top US Senator has said.

US patience with Pakistan has grown paper-thin: report

US patience with Pakistan has grown paper-thin: report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

As Pakistan continues to block the NATO supply routes to Afghanistan after deadly November 24 incident and no change seen in its policies with regard to its links with extremist groups, America's patience with Pakistan is growing thinner, US officials feel.

Attack on Iran will NOT happen, confirms US

Attack on Iran will NOT happen, confirms US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

A military strike against Iran would have "unintended consequences", US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has warned, sounding the Obama administration's strongest reservation about an attack since the release of a UN report, which suspected Tehran was working on a nuclear explosive device.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

US looks for options beyond oil as prices soar

US looks for options beyond oil as prices soar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

White House Press Secretary, Jay Carney, said global price of oil is affected by a variety of factors, some of which are well beyond the control of any administration.

'US relying on ISI to reach out to the Haqqanis'

'US relying on ISI to reach out to the Haqqanis'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

After accusing Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence of supporting the Haqqani terror network, the Obama administration is now relying on the spy agency to help it organise and begin "reconciliation talks" aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan, a media report said in New York.

Pak continues to abet Haqqani network, says US

Pak continues to abet Haqqani network, says US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Pakistan continues to tolerate and abet the insurgency in Afghanistan, particularly the Haqqani terror network, as it aims for a Pak-friendly government in Kabul with limited Indian influence, the United States said on Friday in a key report prepared for the American Congress.

Hillary speaks to Krishna on Syria situation

Hillary speaks to Krishna on Syria situation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reached out to her counterparts of more than a dozen countries, including Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, as the Obama Administration stepped up its effort to increase pressure on the Syrian regime.

Karzai vetoed a deal between Taliban and US: Report

Karzai vetoed a deal between Taliban and US: Report

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

The United States had reached a tentative deal with the Taliban to allow, among other things, the transfer of five Afghans from the Guantanamo Bay prison in lieu of their public renunciation of terrorism, but the agreement failed to take off because of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's objections. A report in the Washington Post has claimed that the deal was the closest the two parties came to genuine peace negotiations after nearly a year of talks.

3 Indian-Americans roped in Obama campaign team

3 Indian-Americans roped in Obama campaign team

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Eying the about 3 million Indian-origin voters, three well-known members of the community -- actor Kalpen Modi, California Attorney General, Kamla Harris and Sai Iyer, who served as a White House intern in 2011 - have been roped in for the Obama Campaign.

US govt wants an American to head World Bank

US govt wants an American to head World Bank

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The State Department remarks came as the World Bank started the process to select its new head, who would replace it current President, Robert Zoellick.

SAARC has not lived up to its potential, says White House

SAARC has not lived up to its potential, says White House

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The SAARC has not lived up to its potential, the White House said.

Lawmakers question rise in H-1B, L1 visas' denial

Lawmakers question rise in H-1B, L1 visas' denial

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Officials at a Congressional hearing cited last year's figure of 26 per cent denial to H1B visa applicants, that was the highest in recent years, and also pointed out instances where the visas were denied for flimsy reasons.

US 'concerned' over battlefield nuke deployment by Pak

US 'concerned' over battlefield nuke deployment by Pak

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Nuclear Security Summit is being hosted by US President Barack Obama on March 31 and April 1.

3 Indian Americans among scientists honoured by Obama

3 Indian Americans among scientists honoured by Obama

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Three Indian Americans -- Dr Kartik A Srinivasan, Sumita Pennathur and Hari Shroff -- were among 94 researchers who were named by United States President Barack Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honour bestowed by the US government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Is Pakistan President Zardari on his way out?

Is Pakistan President Zardari on his way out?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who suddenly left Islamabad for Dubai reportedly to undergo some regular medical tests, is said to be on his way out, apparently under pressure from the powerful army.

Zardari on way out? 'Minor heart attack' indicates he is: Report

Zardari on way out? 'Minor heart attack' indicates he is: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Quoting unnamed officials from the Obama administration, The Cable blog of Foreign Policy magazine said that growing expectations inside the US government are that Zardari may be on the way out. A former US official told the Cable that parts of the US government were informed that 56-year-old Zardari had a "minor heart attack" on Monday night and flew to Dubai via air ambulance.

Ex-CTO of US may run for governorship

Ex-CTO of US may run for governorship

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Even as he flirts with the idea of running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Chopra has indicated that he will now campaign feverishly for the election of his former boss Kaine.

US wants to bring Hafiz Saeed to justice

US wants to bring Hafiz Saeed to justice

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The Obama administration on Thursday said it announced a bounty of $ 10 million on Hafiz Saeed to bring him to justice as it was convinced that the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba founder had played a key role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

'Strategic relations with India will shape world we live in'

'Strategic relations with India will shape world we live in'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

As the center of geopolitics moves toward Asia, India plays a critical role in US strategy, says Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake. Aziz Haniffa reports.

US tightens the noose around LeT; sanctions two of its leaders

US tightens the noose around LeT; sanctions two of its leaders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

The Obama administration continued to tighten the noose around the Pakistan-based, Inter Services Intelligence-supported terrorist organisation, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba -- responsible for the horrific 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks -- by sanctioning two of its leaders and founding members Zafar Iqbal and Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhuttavi.

Europe has capacity, resources to deal with current crisis: US

Europe has capacity, resources to deal with current crisis: US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

European countries have the necessary resources and capabilities to deal with the current economic crisis that has engulfed them, the White House said.

Corporates upbeat on Modi's US visit, expect tangible outcomes

Corporates upbeat on Modi's US visit, expect tangible outcomes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

According to an Assocham survey, the industry expects the Obama-Modi personal chemistry to be a high point of the forthcoming visit