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Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

It directs authorities to improve information sharing on cyber threats.

Australia, India to push for IMF quota reforms at G20

Australia, India to push for IMF quota reforms at G20

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

India too will advocate the IMF quote reforms at the two-day meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors beginning Saturday.

US disappointed with no headway in US-India nuke deal

US disappointed with no headway in US-India nuke deal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A frustrated and angry America Inc believes it has been let down by Delhi after all of its lobbying to push through the deal in the US Congress, reports Aziz Haniffa in Washington, DC.

US Secret Service chief Mark Sullivan retires

US Secret Service chief Mark Sullivan retires

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

United States Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan has announced his retirement, bringing to a close a turbulent period for the law enforcement agency that included White House gate-crashers during the state dinner hosted for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The Dawood-Haqqani-ISI nexus in Pakistan

The Dawood-Haqqani-ISI nexus in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Gretchen Peters, of the United States Military Academy at West Point's Combating Terrorism Center, who has since 2005, spent considerable time studying the link between organised crime and insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has told US Congress of the nexus between the criminal enterprise Dawood Ibrahim company, the Haqqani Network and the Inter-Services Intelligence.

First at Oval office, then over lunch... Modi-Obama meet to last 2 hours

First at Oval office, then over lunch... Modi-Obama meet to last 2 hours

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama are scheduled to meet at the White House on Tuesday for over two hours that will include a working lunch to be attended by Vice President Joe Biden.

The H-1B visa intrigue

The H-1B visa intrigue

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Ayan Pramanik and Shivani Shinde Nadhe report on the uncertainties that have dragged down shares of TCS, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Both India and Pakistan have announced that stretches would be developed in their respective areas.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

US Vice Prez Biden leads White House Diwali celebrations

US Vice Prez Biden leads White House Diwali celebrations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Just one week after United States President Barack Obama's convincing re-election, his faithful Vice President Joseph Biden led the White House celebration of Diwali, reflecting on the significance of festival of lights, and also acknowledging the presence of Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American elected to the US Congress, and also Ambassador Nirupama Rao, who like Gabbard, seemed to have that gravitational pull in terms of the guests wanting to pose for pictures with them

Visa fee hike not to impact Indian IT industry growth: Murthy

Visa fee hike not to impact Indian IT industry growth: Murthy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The US Congress has imposed a special fee of up to $4,500 on the H-1B and L-1 visas.

View: Absurd to deny Narendra Modi a US visa

View: Absurd to deny Narendra Modi a US visa

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The move by four US Congressmen to deny Narendra Modi a US visa is a disrespect to India's free and fair ballot and even its Supreme Court, says Aseem Shukla.

Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile poses risk: Pentagon

Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile poses risk: Pentagon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Congressional report estimated Pakistan's nuclear warheads to be between 110-130.

Gun control plea echoes in US post ghastly killing

Gun control plea echoes in US post ghastly killing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

An online petition addressed to the White House, which calls for addressing the issue of gun control immediately through legislation in US Congress, has secured over 43,000 signatures in the aftermath of a tragic shooting at an elementary school that left 20 children and six teachers dead.

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'We are the first government that has started disarming militant groups. This is the first time it's happening. We've taken over their institutes, their seminaries. We have administrators there'

$300m blocked by US not aid, but reimbursements: Pak

$300m blocked by US not aid, but reimbursements: Pak

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Qureshi said the matter will be taken up during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the country on September 5.

US law moots stiff penalty for spurious drugmakers

US law moots stiff penalty for spurious drugmakers

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Pharmaceutical industry experts said the US move had come as a boon for the Indian drug exporters as the law could clear the alleged doubts on the quality and the genuineness of Indian pharmaceutical and raw material products.

Nifty crosses 6,000

Nifty crosses 6,000

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Auto, metal shares gain.

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

He will call for 'an end to the politics of resistance and retribution', a senior aide said.

Trump proposes to convert US grant to Pakistan into loan

Trump proposes to convert US grant to Pakistan into loan

Rediff.com23 May 2017

However, the Trump administration has left it for the State Department to take a final call on the issue.

BJP govt would be detrimental to minorities, US lawmakers told

BJP govt would be detrimental to minorities, US lawmakers told

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Several eminent officials and experts from both India and the United States have told American lawmakers that a Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre would be detrimental to the basic rights of the religious minorities in India.

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The remarks reflect the "arrogance" of the Congress, he said addressing a poll rally on the last day of campaigning for the sixth phase in Haryana's Rohtak.

Balochistan issue further strains Pak-US ties

Balochistan issue further strains Pak-US ties

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Pakistan, which has taken serious exception to the moving of the Balochistan bill in the US Congress, has decided to undertake an international diplomatic offensive to counter the move, says Amir Mir

Markets end higher led by financials

Markets end higher led by financials

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Banks, autos, oil and gas lead gains.

High-level US delegation arrives in Pak; Islamabad to raise issue of drone strikes

High-level US delegation arrives in Pak; Islamabad to raise issue of drone strikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pak-US ties are sliding down the hill due to difference over handling of peace issue in Afghanistan and US' growing defence tie with India.

Re drops 37 paise as dollar demand surges

Re drops 37 paise as dollar demand surges

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The rupee had strengthened by 20 paise to close at 55.11 against dollar in Tuesday's trade on fresh selling of US currency by exporters.

US students now owe almost $1 trillion in student loans

US students now owe almost $1 trillion in student loans

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Fearing that hiking student interest rates would further increase the already ballooning education loan levels, academics and members of student unions make a fervent plea to the US Congress to subsidise such loans.

Modi to embark on five-nation tour from June 4

Modi to embark on five-nation tour from June 4

Rediff.com29 May 2016

PM is expected to discuss black money issue with Swiss President.

Tomorrow, no Wikipedia! Do your homework early

Tomorrow, no Wikipedia! Do your homework early

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia will black out its website Wednesday for 24 hours to protest anti-piracy bills under consideration in the US Congress, saying if passed, the "destructive" legislation will "endanger" free speech and impose censorship on international websites.

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

With Ro Khanna defeating eight-term incumbent Mike Honda, for the first time in history the Indian Diaspora has three of its own in the US Congress.

India close to acquiring US military planes

India close to acquiring US military planes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

Sources say the sale is expected to be finalised in the next few months.

Netanyahu slams Obama on his turf; warns against paving Iran's path to the bomb

Netanyahu slams Obama on his turf; warns against paving Iran's path to the bomb

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Iran and the Islamic State are "competing for the crown of militant Islam," Netanyahu said.

How US biz leaders plan to make the most of Modi's visit

How US biz leaders plan to make the most of Modi's visit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Sources indicated defence and national security initiatives.

Hindu-American Tulsi wins Democratic primary in Hawaii

Hindu-American Tulsi wins Democratic primary in Hawaii

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Gabbard is set to create history becoming the first Hindu ever to be elected to the US Congress in November, as there is virtually little opposition to her in a predominantly Democratic district.

N-deal will get Congress approval: India

N-deal will get Congress approval: India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

India on Friday expressed confidence that its nuclear deal with the United States would win US Congress approval following the Bush administration's pledge to support a bi-partisan legislation on the pact.

Why the N-deal is no walkover

Why the N-deal is no walkover

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Yoga has conquered the last bastion in the US -- the Congress