News for 'us-citizen'

As Fatca comes closer, 5 million folios risk closure

As Fatca comes closer, 5 million folios risk closure

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Fatca aims to track all US residents with non-US accounts and US citizens, too.

US air marshal guns down passenger

US air marshal guns down passenger

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A man who claimed to have a bomb was shot down by US air marshals on a boarding bridge at Miami International Airport.

5 teens held for killing NRI

5 teens held for killing NRI

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The police said the suspects were three boys and a girl, all 17, and a 15-year-old boy, all from Birmingham.

US airports on alert for Pakistanis with rope burn

US airports on alert for Pakistanis with rope burn

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Inspectors at six of the nation's busiest airports, including Washington Dulles International, are on alert for travellers of Pakistani descent.

The sins of Jamali

The sins of Jamali

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Rao in main draw of Sunfeast Open

Rao in main draw of Sunfeast Open

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Sunitha Rao, ranked 161 in the world, replaces German Marlene Weingartner, who pulled out of the WTA event.

US plans to increase H1B visas for Indians

US plans to increase H1B visas for Indians

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The United States has said outsourcing to India was 'unavoidable' and that it was actively considering increasing the H1B visas for Indian workers.

US diverts Korean plane to Japan

US diverts Korean plane to Japan

Rediff.com31 May 2005

US officials refused to let it enter American airspace because they suspected a passenger might be a terrorist. He was not.

Obama assures Modi on concerns over H-1B visa

Obama assures Modi on concerns over H-1B visa

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Obama had bypassed Congress to announce most sweeping immigration reform

Any support to terrorists in Kashmir is illegal

Any support to terrorists in Kashmir is illegal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

State department spokesman Richard Boucher said there are regulations that prevent US citizens from contributing to armed conflict.

From Infosys to Ola: Just who is Rajiv Bansal?

From Infosys to Ola: Just who is Rajiv Bansal?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Raghu Krishnan profiles the man in the eye of the storm at Infosys.

Pearl's widow denied 9/11 compensation

Pearl's widow denied 9/11 compensation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Marianne Pearl has asked the Congress to consider drafting a new law that would grant eligibility to her and her son.

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The government has asked for a 60-day pause in the case to 'allow incoming leadership personnel adequate time to consider the issues'.

Committed to India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: US

Committed to India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The reaffirmation from the US comes in the backdrop of the maiden India US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue which was held on Tuesday.

In locked-down Munich, people 'open doors' for strangers

In locked-down Munich, people 'open doors' for strangers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

An Islamic newspaper Islamische Zeitung tweeted that mosques in the city will open overnight to provide shelter to stranded people.

Supreme Court rebuffs Bush on detainees' rights

Supreme Court rebuffs Bush on detainees' rights

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

It struck down key elements of the administration policy to hold enemy combatants or suspected terrorists indefinitely.

How 3 call centres made crores duping Americans

How 3 call centres made crores duping Americans

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Explaining the modus operandi, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Mukund Hatote told a Thane court that "best performing" staffers were given reward of up to Rs 1 lakh by the operators of the racket for making US nationals cough up money.

US consulate general officials visit arrested crew

US consulate general officials visit arrested crew

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Three officials from the US Consulate General at Chennai on Monday visited the central prison at Palayamkottai where 35 crew members of a US firm owned ship, arrested for allegedly carrying arms in Indian waters, have been lodged.

Jim Carrey is a new American

Jim Carrey is a new American

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

REVEALED: New York bomb suspect's Pakistani links

REVEALED: New York bomb suspect's Pakistani links

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Rahami travelled to Pakistan in April 2013 and returned in March of the following year, according to a federal official.

Shikha storms into the 2nd round

Shikha storms into the 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

She upset Saori Obata of Japan in the first round of the main draw at the US Open.

After Rajan, Swamy now wants Modi's chief economic advisor sacked, GST junked

After Rajan, Swamy now wants Modi's chief economic advisor sacked, GST junked

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Swamy now wants Arvind Subramanian, one of the front runners for the post of the new RBI governor to be sacked.

Indian-American sentenced to life for killing ex-wife in US

Indian-American sentenced to life for killing ex-wife in US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A 63-year-old Indian-American has been sentenced to life in the US for murdering his ex-wife.

'Political development in US to impact Infosys biz'

'Political development in US to impact Infosys biz'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Infosys as working on becoming "independent of the visa issue" as much as possible and hire more locals

Now, a 'vaccine' against fake news

Now, a 'vaccine' against fake news

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Scientists have developed a novel psychological "vaccine" to immunise the public against the damaging "virus" of fake news and misinformation on websites and social media.

Hillary Clinton says 'happy' to use term 'radical Islam'

Hillary Clinton says 'happy' to use term 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

She was responding to a question on the criticism by her rival and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that she is not using the term radical Islam.

AITA hoping to play Shikha in Fed Cup

AITA hoping to play Shikha in Fed Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

It has sought the ITF's approval to field the US-born Indian.

Neha Uberoi wins Luxilon Cup

Neha Uberoi wins Luxilon Cup

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

Neha Uberoi upset top seed Nicole Vaidisova of Czechoslovakia 6-2, 6-4 in the finals of the Luxilon Cup Junior Tennis Tournament in Miami.

CBI probing all angles into Ishrat case: CBI director

CBI probing all angles into Ishrat case: CBI director

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing "all angles" in the Ishrat Jahan case including the statements of some witnesses claiming knowledge of political conspiracy behind the fake encounter involving the Gujarat Police and the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau.

New Jersey Senate passes bill to ban firms from mo

New Jersey Senate passes bill to ban firms from mo

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

New Jersey Senate in US has approved a bill to ban companies, which take government contracts, to move their call centres abroad for cheap labour

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

An elderly Sikh-American man was brutally injured and called "terrorist" and "Bin Laden" in an apparent hate crime case in Chicago, just days before the US commemorates the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The two young suspects of California shooting are of Pakistani origin, media reports have said even though President Barack Obama has asked people not to rush to a conclusion.

Meet the US athletes of year...

Meet the US athletes of year...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi and Diamond League winner Jenny Simpson have been voted as US athletes of the year, USA Track & Field (USATF) announced on Monday.

US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants in Somalia and is now assessing the results of its "operation" against the hardline militia, the White House said.