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Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Kamala Harris could be US President in 2020. These badass moments show us why.

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.

US lawmakers to organise first-ever Diwali reception

US lawmakers to organise first-ever Diwali reception

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The first-ever Diwali celebrations will be held at the United States Capitol this year, with the US lawmakers announcing to hold a Congressional reception for the festival of lights.

Big setback for Trump as Republicans fail to repeal Obamacare

Big setback for Trump as Republicans fail to repeal Obamacare

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Due to opposition from Trump's own party lawmakers, Speaker Paul Ryan could not muster the majority 215 votes.

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.

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.

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.

Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism

Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday met United States Secretary of State John Kerry and discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, the state department said.

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.

Afghanistan is sliding into anarchy

Afghanistan is sliding into anarchy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'A couple of more such happenings in the coming weeks can push Kabul into total anarchy, and a Syria-like conflict may ensue,' warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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

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.

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."

Firing 'crazy' Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russian foreign minister

Firing 'crazy' Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russian foreign minister

Rediff.com20 May 2017

"I just fired the head of the FBI. He was crazy, a real nut job," Trump told Lavrov, according to a media report.

'Don't judge India differently'

'Don't judge India differently'

Rediff.com17 May 2006

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Why Condoleezza Rice is right

Why Condoleezza Rice is right

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006