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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.

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 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.

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.

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

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".

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."

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.

Obamacare is 'dead', says Trump after healthcare win

Obamacare is 'dead', says Trump after healthcare win

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Unfazed by protesters shouting "Shame on you!", Trump and Republicans celebrated after the bill passed the 216-vote threshold, with just one vote to spare

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.

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.

Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Modi in op-ed

Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Modi in op-ed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi, in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, wrote that the US and India are forging a deeper and stronger partnership that extends far beyond the Beltway and the Raisina Hill.

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.

'Don't judge India differently'

'Don't judge India differently'

Rediff.com17 May 2006

New clauses in N-bill are intrusive: Kakodkar

New clauses in N-bill are intrusive: Kakodkar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar on Friday expressed concern at the insertion of new clauses of an "intrusive" nature in the bill passed by the US Senate to implement the civil nuclear deal with India.

Dr Singh meets President Bush

Dr Singh meets President Bush

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

NRI web casino founders lose over $1 bn

NRI web casino founders lose over $1 bn

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Two Indian founders of the world's largest online casino 'PartyGaming' have lost a fortune estimated at over $1 billion in a matter of days, after the company's shares plunged in response to a US government crackdown on Internet gambling.

'Endorse, reinforce N-deal with India'

'Endorse, reinforce N-deal with India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

'Nothing in the deal required the US Congress to pass legislation in a single step,' says Dr Michael A Levi, nuclear expert.

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.

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.

Parliament must assert its role

Parliament must assert its role

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Germany changes tune on N-deal

Germany changes tune on N-deal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

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.

Why Condoleezza Rice is right

Why Condoleezza Rice is right

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

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

N-deal bill may be unpalatable: India

N-deal bill may be unpalatable: India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

He maintained that India cannot undertake any obligations going beyond the July 18 Joint Statement and the Separation Plan.