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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.

CAG seeks auditing of regulators like RBI

CAG seeks auditing of regulators like RBI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

National auditor says a significant part of NPAs was due to fraud and may never be recovered

N-deal:Saran to hold talks with Burns, Congressmen

N-deal:Saran to hold talks with Burns, Congressmen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, who will be in Washington from March 28 to March 31, will hold bilateral discussions with his US counterpart, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns.

Indo-US nuke deal has bipartisan support in US

Indo-US nuke deal has bipartisan support in US

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Democrat leader John Edwards is a a likely presidential candidate for 2008.

Now, a Citizenship Day for Indian immigrants

Now, a Citizenship Day for Indian immigrants

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

'Seva', an NGO, will host a Citizenship Day on July 1.

Don't worry about F-16s to Pak, US tells India

Don't worry about F-16s to Pak, US tells India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

US Ambassador David C Mulford said India had no cause to worry about imbalance since it was getting civil nuclear cooperation, a one-time, very special exception for any country.

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".

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Trump said that his proposal should be supported by both parties (Republican and Democratic) as a fair compromise -- one where nobody gets everything they want, but where the country gets the critical reforms it needs.

India to know status of N-deal in Congress

India to know status of N-deal in Congress

Rediff.com21 May 2006

During the Saran-Burns meeting, the Indian side is expected to assess what steps the US government is taking to ensure that the deal is cleared by the Congress.

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.

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.

Who opposes the nuclear deal?

Who opposes the nuclear deal?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

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.

Indo-US deal hits another roadblock

Indo-US deal hits another roadblock

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

US lawmakers come to Bhopal gas victims help

US lawmakers come to Bhopal gas victims help

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

In the brief, the 11 lawmakers argued that the District Court was wrong in refusing to consider India's statement requesting cleanup of the Bhopal plant.

It's for US to take Indo-US nuke deal forward: PM

It's for US to take Indo-US nuke deal forward: PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Ahead of official-level consultations in Washington on the Indo-American nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said it was for the United States to decide on taking the agreement forward.

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.

The Apprentice now bids for Congress

The Apprentice now bids for Congress

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Now, US wants to search Indian planes, ships

Now, US wants to search Indian planes, ships

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

But to get Congress approval, India will have to present a 'credible' plan for separation of its civilian and military nuclear installations.

US Bill seeks to double H-1B visas

US Bill seeks to double H-1B visas

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

A Bill to double the number of H-1B visas to 115,000, with the option of raising the limit 20% annually is now pending before US Congress.

Experts back India on N-deal

Experts back India on N-deal

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

They rejected India signing a fissile material treaty or any such thing as a pre-condition for Congressional approval of the civilian nuclear deal, and said it could have negative consequences for both India and the United States.

India-US nuke deal has bipartisan support: Edwards

India-US nuke deal has bipartisan support: Edwards

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

He described the agreement as a "very good step forward".

'N-deal is not justified'

'N-deal is not justified'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

'I don't think the world should be ruled by any country. And I think India's fierce independence makes it foolhardy for anyone to try "blackmail." '

N-pact: the biggest deal breaker

N-pact: the biggest deal breaker

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Who are the real Dalits of India?

Who are the real Dalits of India?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

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

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.