News for 'us-ambassador'

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Haley said her India visit aimed at solidifying partnership.

Afghanistan to give $100,000 for Katrina victims

Afghanistan to give $100,000 for Katrina victims

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

Afghanistan's cash-strapped government relies heavily on financial aid from the United States and elsewhere. Most of the country is impoverished and there is little infrastructure outside of a handful of cities.

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American, Richard Rahul Verma, as the next US Ambassador to India, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington later this month.

US withdraws from 'cesspool' UN human rights council

US withdraws from 'cesspool' UN human rights council

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The announcement came barely a day after the UNHRC condemned the Trump administration for its policy of separating children from the families at the US-Mexico border.

FM promises investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

FM promises investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Indo-US bilateral trade will surge five times to $500 billion in the next few years on the back of growing cooperation between both the nations.

Violence shatters Afghan-Pak pact

Violence shatters Afghan-Pak pact

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Don't worry about F-16s to Pak, US tells India

Don't worry about F-16s to Pak, US tells India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

US Ambassador David C Mulford said India had no cause to worry about imbalance since it was getting civil nuclear cooperation, a one-time, very special exception for any country.

US not involved in Natwar's removal: Ambassador

US not involved in Natwar's removal: Ambassador

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The allegations had been made by Natwar after his indictment by the Pathak panel.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The US were ready to mount an operation inside Pakistan, similar to the covert raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

'Samosa Brigade' adds spice to US midterm elections

'Samosa Brigade' adds spice to US midterm elections

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Nearly 100 Indian-Americans are on the ballot for the midterm elections and have emerged as strong contenders.

India signs up Washington-based lobby firm: Report

India signs up Washington-based lobby firm: Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Barbour Griffith & Rogers, which has been hired by India, is headed by Robert D Blackwill, former US ambassador to New Delhi.

Nuke deal still possible before Bush's visit: Mulf

Nuke deal still possible before Bush's visit: Mulf

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The US ambassador said "every effort" is being made to conclude the deal before President George W Bush arrives here.

US unhappy over India's N-statements

US unhappy over India's N-statements

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

US unhappy over India's nuclear statements

India great to invest in: Mulford

India great to invest in: Mulford

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Stating that India was an attractive destination for long-term investments, US Ambassador to India David C Mulford on Thursday called for further removal of restrictions to attract more US investors.

India can help US keep an eye on Pakistan: Haley

India can help US keep an eye on Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Haley also said there was a plan for her to travel to India by the end of this year.

Int'l Kashmir meet underway

Int'l Kashmir meet underway

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

US envoy met Taliban in 2000

US envoy met Taliban in 2000

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

US seeks India's help in war against terrorism

US seeks India's help in war against terrorism

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Concerned at recurring terror strikes in different countries, including the serial blasts in Bangladesh on Wednesday, the United States on Thursday sought assistance from India and other countries in its global fight against the scourge. \n\n

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

She became the first from the Indian-American community to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any United States presidential administration.

UN has not reached its potential due to bureaucracy and mismanagement: Trump

UN has not reached its potential due to bureaucracy and mismanagement: Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Trump insisted that the world body can be better at development, management, peace and security.

White House faces flak over CIA leak

White House faces flak over CIA leak

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

The White House was engulfed in angry controversy last night over speculation that a senior official in the Bush administration had illegally disclosed a CIA agent's identity.

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'In the next three decades up to 2050 there will be three important players at the world level.' 'India, US and China will be playing a very important role globally as the largest economies in the world.' 'These three countries will have to interact with each other much more closely because what they do and what they decide will impact the entire world.'

Gogoi ready to seek FBI help

Gogoi ready to seek FBI help

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern

Modi visa: US reaffirms decision

Modi visa: US reaffirms decision

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Student detained over LGBT rights activists' murders in Bangladesh

Student detained over LGBT rights activists' murders in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Bangladesh police detained a college student and claimed to have found some "important evidence" in connection with the brutal killing of two gay rights activists.

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

North Korea conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine on Saturday.

More US aid to tsunami-hit India

More US aid to tsunami-hit India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

It committed $1.6 million towards relief. Earlier, it committed $1.5 million.

Natwar to meet Powell on Thursday

Natwar to meet Powell on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The two will discuss recent developments in bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest on regional and international issues.

US denies role in naming Natwar in Volcker report

US denies role in naming Natwar in Volcker report

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

It was a United Nations Committee and Washington had nothing to do with it.

'India a responsible nuclear state'

'India a responsible nuclear state'

Rediff.com16 May 2005

'We are now engaged in a serious dialogue to see what kind of things we might be able to do on the civilian nuclear side,' says US Charges de affairs Robert O Blake.

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India's vote comes a day after Trump warned countries against opposing the US position.

Bush sees India as strategic partner: Mulford

Bush sees India as strategic partner: Mulford

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

"The best is yet to come" in the relations between India and the US, Mulford said.

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'President Obama will make a historic visit to India in January, becoming the first US head of State to attend India's Republic Day and the only sitting US president to visit India twice.' 'There's little doubt the relationship has been re-energised, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.'