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A national park on Moon?

A national park on Moon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

A new bill introduced into the US Congress would create the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites National Historical Park on the Moon.

The teleprompters behind Modi magic on Capitol Hill

The teleprompters behind Modi magic on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

As American Congressman rose to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on an incredible speech in Capitol Hill, an intense discussion erupted on social media about whether or not the Indian premier had chosen to go the President Barack Obama way and use a teleprompter to address the joint session.

India 'disappointed' over US decision to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan

India 'disappointed' over US decision to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will be summoning US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey India's "displeasure".

US visa curbs on Indian IT biz may hit bilateral ties

US visa curbs on Indian IT biz may hit bilateral ties

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

United States Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernisation Bill, 2013 has not yet been enacted.

Why the Orlando massacre won't be the last

Why the Orlando massacre won't be the last

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

62 mass murders carried out with firearms across 30 US states. Of these, 12 were in schools, 19 at workplaces, the other 31 cases took place in shopping malls, restaurants, government buildings and military bases. The average age of the killers was 35, with the youngest only 11 years old. B S Raghavan on how the killings will continue until America confronts the urgent need for gun control.

US shutdown: NSA staff asked to go home

US shutdown: NSA staff asked to go home

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The United States National Security Agency has sent some staffers home because of the government shutdown despite crucial security services being exempted from the shuttering of offices due to lack of funds.

Priya Dayananda among top US lobbyists

Priya Dayananda among top US lobbyists

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The Director of Federal Government Affairs for KPMG LLP has been named one of the top 25 corporate lobbyists on Capitol Hill.

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

A portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American Congressman, will be unveiled in the US Congress at an official ceremony next month.

India among 10 largest members of IMF

India among 10 largest members of IMF

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The voting share of India in IMF would increase to 2.6 per cent from 2.34 per cent.

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Led by Ajay Shriram, chairman and senior managing director, DCM Shriram, the CEO's delegation seeks to convey to their American counterparts the sense of optimism amongst Indian industry.

US dollar under siege

US dollar under siege

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

From India's perspective, a decline in the dollar against the major currencies invariably means appreciation for the rupee.

N-deal: Parliament must have decisive authority

N-deal: Parliament must have decisive authority

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

It is time Indian Parliament woke up to the need for the nuclear deal to be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny and approval in the Indian national interest

US to fete Father of Green Revolution

US to fete Father of Green Revolution

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The US Congress has invited Dr C S Swaminathan, who worked along with Borlaug during the days of India's Green Revolution, to introduce him.

Left cautions government over nuclear deal

Left cautions government over nuclear deal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

In a resolution adopted at its Central Committee meeting late last month, the CPI(M) noted that it was the Hyde Act which would set the parameters for future American Presidents and the US Congress to act upon.

Obama confident about resolution on Syria military strike

Obama confident about resolution on Syria military strike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that any military attack against his embattled regime would lead to a regional war, as United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he is confident of getting Congress' authorisation for military intervention in Syria.

US must substantially alter N-deal: Scientists

US must substantially alter N-deal: Scientists

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The tough terms and conditions for the civilian nuclear engagement with India as laid out in the Henry Hyde Act passed by US Congress in December 2006 and intent of the July 18, 2005 statement are at complete divergence with each other and so it is

US Bill may hit Iran-Pak-India gas pipeline

US Bill may hit Iran-Pak-India gas pipeline

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

A Bill has been introduced in the US Congress aimed at enforcing punitive action against companies doing business with Iran that may impact Indo-US nuclear pact and create obstacles for Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.

Should H1-B visas be increased?

Should H1-B visas be increased?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Do you support this move by the US Governors? Do you think Indian would benefit should H1-B visas be increased?

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Slamming American immigration policies, Microsoft boss Bill Gates has said the US was shutting the door on the best and the brightest at a time when the country needed it the most.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

Raise H1-B visa limit, say US governors

Raise H1-B visa limit, say US governors

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Thirteen governors in the United States have written to senior senators urging the need to streamline the immigration laws in the country.

McDermott, Wilson return to co-chair India Caucus

McDermott, Wilson return to co-chair India Caucus

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

McDermott last co-chaired the Caucus from 2000-2002 and Wilson from 2002-2004. They will succeed Representatives Gary Ackerman, New York Democrat and Ileana Ros Lehtinen, Florida Republican.

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.

N-bill: Saran meets with Congressional leaders

N-bill: Saran meets with Congressional leaders

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The United States Senators and Congressmen, Saran interacted with, assured him that the US Congress is committed to the India-US civilian nuclear agreement and the enabling legislation to facilitate the deal would be taken up by the Senate early next

Cashing in on India's nuclear future

Cashing in on India's nuclear future

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

At present, India imports one-third of its domestic power needs.

Chinese media flays N-deal

Chinese media flays N-deal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

Maintaining its strident opposition to the historic Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, the Chinese state media has accused Washington of contradicting its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Burns will ask India 'not to rock the boat'

Burns will ask India 'not to rock the boat'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Meetings with nuclear scientists likely.

US hopes Congress won't radically alter N-deal

US hopes Congress won't radically alter N-deal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

The Bush administration has expressed hope that the US Congress will pass a legislation on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal in a manner that would not make radical changes in the historic agreement so that they could "faithfully" implement it.

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Obama has made combating global climate change a top priority of his presidency

PM speaks to President Bush about N-deal

PM speaks to President Bush about N-deal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

They discussed the legislation on the N-deal.

Rupee ends 2 paise lower at 63.41 against dollar

Rupee ends 2 paise lower at 63.41 against dollar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Rupee is seen strengthening against the dollar.

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

America must not fail in Iraq: Bush

America must not fail in Iraq: Bush

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Conceding that the present conditions in Iraq were not something expected, Bush said, "This is not the fight we entered in Iraq, but it is the fight we are in."

US praises Indian involvement in Afghanistan

US praises Indian involvement in Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Pentagon has praised India's significant contribution in the peaceful development of Afghanistan, aimed at securing a stable region and facilitating economic corridors into Central Asia.

Pak did not take action against LeT in 2013; India severely affected: US

Pak did not take action against LeT in 2013; India severely affected: US

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Slamming Pakistan for not taking action against the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, a United States report on counter-terrorism on Wednesday said India remained severely affected by and vulnerable to terrorism, including from Pakistan-based groups.

N-deal: India, US hold talks on 123 agreement

N-deal: India, US hold talks on 123 agreement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Officials of the two sides met in New Delhi for talks on the 123 Agreement during which they will seek to iron out differences over various elements in the Henry Hyde Act.