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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.

Why the N-deal is no walkover

Why the N-deal is no walkover

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

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'

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.

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.

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.

Uncertainty over nuclear deal: PM

Uncertainty over nuclear deal: PM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

He said India would have to watch what happens when the US Congress takes up the deal in November.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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

Onus of Congress nod to Indo-US N-deal on US admin

Onus of Congress nod to Indo-US N-deal on US admin

Rediff.com13 May 2006

Bush had also said that Washington will work with friends and allies to adjust international rules to enable full civil nuclear energy cooperation and trade with India.

Pak ties in turmoil, US holds up payments

Pak ties in turmoil, US holds up payments

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The United States has held up a reimbursement of USD 400 million (approx Rs 2,080 cr) spent by Pakistan on the war against terror due to the strained relationship between the two countries, adding to the worries of financial managers in Islamabad, a media report said on Monday.

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.

REVEALED: How 'ISI spy' Fai pushed anti-India agenda in US

REVEALED: How 'ISI spy' Fai pushed anti-India agenda in US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

In the first such known case in United States's history, an American citizen -- Srinagar-born, Kashmiri separatist leader Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai -- has admitted that he acted as an operative of the Inter Services Intelligence. Fai, 62, admitted to acting on the Pakistani spy agency's specific instructions and funneling thousands of dollars to try and influence US policy -- particularly through illegal lobbying in the US Congress -- towards Kashmir.

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.

Balochistan: Pak summons US envoy; lodges strong protest

Balochistan: Pak summons US envoy; lodges strong protest

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Pakistan foreign ministry on Monday summoned the acting American envoy and lodged a "strong protest" over the tabling of a resolution in the United States Congress seeking the right to self-determination for the Baloch people which has emerged as the latest irritant in bilateral ties.

US, Russia agree on anti-terror cooperation

US, Russia agree on anti-terror cooperation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

A statement to this effect was adopted in Moscow on Wednesday at the joint session of the foreign affairs committees of the Russian State Duma and the US Congress.

US may revive trade benefits to India

US may revive trade benefits to India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The US Congress is likely to approve trade preferences for the least developed and developing countries in the next few weeks, a move which will help Indian exporters as well.

China broke NSG norms to help Pakistan whose nukes aren't safe

China broke NSG norms to help Pakistan whose nukes aren't safe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Continued instability in Pakistan could impact safety of its nuclear weapons and materials, a latest US Congressional report has said as it described the sale of two nuclear reactors by China to Pakistan a violation of the NSG guidelines.

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Rediff.com8 May 2017

10 things you must know about the Girls Who Code founder.

'Terrorism in India is being conducted by Indians'

'Terrorism in India is being conducted by Indians'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

The United States and India need to stop being suspicions of each other's intentions and deepen intelligence sharing if they are to effectively combat terrorism, a leading South Asia expert and erstwhile Central Intelligence Agency analyst has told the US Congress.

US keen on developing new weapons with India

US keen on developing new weapons with India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Foreseeing India as a major military partner in the long-run, the United States on Wednesday said it was working to transfer some of its most advanced technology to New Delhi and offering co-development of weapon systems, including on the futuristic Joint Strike Fighter.

Pakistan slams US move to freeze $700 million aid

Pakistan slams US move to freeze $700 million aid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

An angry Pakistan on Thursday slammed a United States move to freeze aid worth $ 700 million, saying it was "not based on facts and takes a narrow vision of the overall situation", in the latest sign of the fraying bilateral ties. "We believe that the move in the US Congress is not based on facts and takes a narrow vision of the overall situation," said Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit.

Blueprint on separating civil, N-prog reqd: Cohen

Blueprint on separating civil, N-prog reqd: Cohen

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

While upholding the right of nations to go in for pre-emptive strike to deal with terrorist threats, the former US Defence Secretary said this should be done after their was adequate intelligence on such threats.

Withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan still on track: Obama

Withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan still on track: Obama

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

The United States still intends to withdraw some 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next year, US President Barack Obama told US Congress.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

Fai arrest: US Republican Burton 'deeply shocked'

Fai arrest: US Republican Burton 'deeply shocked'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

United States Republican Party member Dan Burton, who is reportedly the largest individual recipient of money from two alleged Pakistani spies, has said that he is "deeply shocked" by the arrest of Kashmiri American Council executive director Ghulam-Nabi Fai.

US suspends military training with Pakistan: Report

US suspends military training with Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The relations between Pakistan and the US nosedived this January after US President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to Washington but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists.

In India, it may be Rahul vs Modi in 2014: US Cong report

In India, it may be Rahul vs Modi in 2014: US Cong report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

As the debate on potential prime ministerial contenders for the 2014 elections picks up in India, a United States Congressional report says it might just turn out to be a direct contest between controversial Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Putin arrives in India, Modi hosts private dinner ahead of official summit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Putin, who was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on his arrival, went straight to Modi's official Lok Kalyan Marg residence where the two leaders had a one-on-one meeting.

US snubs Pak, rejects request to facilitate talks with India

US snubs Pak, rejects request to facilitate talks with India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

India has said that Pakistan created the conditions for cancellation of the talks -- due to issuing of postage stamps glorifying terrorists and brutal killing of its three security personnel.

'Indian cos major source of jobs in US'

'Indian cos major source of jobs in US'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Indian industry, particularly the IT sector has been concerned over increasing resistance to outsourcing in the developed world.

US Congresswoman Tulsi swept up in Modi's Clean India

US Congresswoman Tulsi swept up in Modi's Clean India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

After a slew of celebrities took up Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan challenge, it was the chance of United States Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

No stable future in S Asia without partnership with Pak: US

No stable future in S Asia without partnership with Pak: US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has acknowledged that Washington's leverage with Pakistan to go after the Haqqani network, which has been killing US soldiers and is responsible for the attack on the US embassy in Kabul, was limited.

US okays sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

US okays sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

The US Department of Defence has awarded a $284.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin to produce infrared target sight systems for the US Navy and Pakistan, a media report said on Saturday.

Modi for completion of IMF quota reforms at earliest

Modi for completion of IMF quota reforms at earliest

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Modi for completion of IMF quota reforms at earliest

Tax rich Americans to pay for Obama's jobs bill

Tax rich Americans to pay for Obama's jobs bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

US President Barack Obama indicated raising taxes on the rich and on energy firms to fund his USD 447 billion jobs stimulus bill, asking lawmakers to pass the law without "delays" and "politics", a proposal that immediately drew sharp reactions from the Republicans.

'Modi hit the ball out of the park'

'Modi hit the ball out of the park'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'The speech he delivered had a profound impact on my colleagues,' US Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.