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Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Gurupreet Kaur, who was a month shy of turning 7, was found dead by the US Border Patrol officials 27 kilometres west of Lukeville, Arizona, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water.

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Equities are likely to be range-bound with a downward bias for the remaining part of the year.'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

Hawaii sues US President Trump over travel ban

Hawaii sues US President Trump over travel ban

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The small state becomes the first to challenge the ban, which they say violates the US Constitution.

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Indian man detained at US airport dies in custody

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Patel was denied entry into the country as he did not possess the necessary immigration documents.

US lays down immigration law: VIPs not exempt

US lays down immigration law: VIPs not exempt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

"For VIP arrivals, unless they have some type of, say, diplomatic visa or exemption, everyone would go through the same type of process. We don't want it to be seen as a hassle," John Wagner, executive director of US Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations, Admissibility and Passenger Programmes, has said

Trump signs twin executive orders targeting trade 'cheaters'

Trump signs twin executive orders targeting trade 'cheaters'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The order would ensure that the US fully collects all duties imposed on foreign importers that "cheat".

H-1B visa reaches mandated cap of 65,000

H-1B visa reaches mandated cap of 65,000

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

In a statement, US Customs and Immigration Services announced that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year 2011.

26/11 widow faces US immigration nightmare

26/11 widow faces US immigration nightmare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

37-year-old Frumet Teitelbaum, an Israeli citizen, was stopped by US Customs and Border Protection agents at Kennedy Airport after flying in from Israel on February 5. Her husband Rabbi Leibish Teitelbaum, who was studying in the Chabad Center, was killed in the 26/11 strikes. Since her husband's death, Frumet, a religious-studies teacher, had been regularly traveling without problemsfrom her home in Israel to the US to visit her children in New York.

Detained Pak journalist released by US authorities

Detained Pak journalist released by US authorities

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

US immigration authorities have released a Pakistani journalist who reports for the Voice of America and whose home was destroyed by Taliban militants last month.

What US looks like during a shutdown

What US looks like during a shutdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A partial United States government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the US-Mexico border entered its 23rd day on Sunday making it the longest shuttering of federal agencies in the country's history, with no end in sight. The closure, which began on December 22, broke a decades-old record by a 1995-1996 shutdown under former US President Bill Clinton that lasted 21 days.

When families in America were finally reunited

When families in America were finally reunited

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Welcome to America', '#Americaisbeautiful'. These were just some of the chants heard at American airports as families reunited with their loved ones after a federal court swept aside the ban imposed by President Donald Trump, which restricted the access of people from seven nations -- namely Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia.

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The threat is real the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters at a White House news conference.

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Samsung has advised consumers in 10 countries to trade their handsets for temporary replacement phones until it releases an updated flagship device.

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

An American teen has been indicted on charges of joining the Islamic State, the terrorist organisation that has captured a large part of Syria and Iraq and has threatened regional peace.

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The US president says 'we're going to keep families together' after facing huge backlash for his 'zero tolerance' stance.

PIO Muslim scientist detained in US, forced to unlock phone

PIO Muslim scientist detained in US, forced to unlock phone

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Bikkannavar is a US citizen and is working with NASA for 10 years. In addition, he has never visited the countries on the immigration ban.

Drugs worth Rs 200 crore seized in Delhi

Drugs worth Rs 200 crore seized in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The contraband, meant for an US customer, was kept in gunny bags of 20 kg each.

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

Indian tech industry supports over 411,000 jobs in US

Indian tech industry supports over 411,000 jobs in US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The NASSCOM report said Indian tech industry contributed more than $375 million to the US Treasury between fiscal year 2011-2015

BPO collection jobs!

BPO collection jobs!

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Global Vantedge, a US-headquartered BPO, is looking for Executive - Operations.

California shooters spoke of jihad while dating, reveals FBI

California shooters spoke of jihad while dating, reveals FBI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

"San Bernardino involved two killers who were radicalised for quite a long time before their attack," FBI Director James Comey said.

Zenta to double India headcount

Zenta to double India headcount

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

US-based business process outsourcing service provider Zenta Group has opened a new site in suburban Mumbai to service its American customers and is planning to double its workforce to 5,000 by March 2005.

How China deals with US high-handedness

How China deals with US high-handedness

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

India's former defence minister George Fernandes was twice strip-searched in Washington but chose to keep mum about it.

Rajnath to visit Russia, US; Pak-sponsored terror in focus

Rajnath to visit Russia, US; Pak-sponsored terror in focus

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The home minister will also discuss cross border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and growing activities of ISIS in the country and its neighbourhood.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

New rules for cargo to US

New rules for cargo to US

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Why US-based New Orleans Port is so keen to do biz with India

Why US-based New Orleans Port is so keen to do biz with India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

New Orleans port has reached an agreement with India's Samsara Shipping to represent the Port in India.

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

MOST INFLUENTIAL people on the Internet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Where they go, millions follow.

The consortium powering India's space race

The consortium powering India's space race

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

ISRO has an opportunity to be the one-stop shop for satellite manufacturing, and Alpha Design is just the booster it needed.

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Sleuths of security forces and secret service agents have converged on the city and huge make-shift iron walls have come up several blocks around the convention's location.

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Students enrolled to Silicon Valley University, California, are in a state of panic after some of them were barred by Air India to board its flight.

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

IT industry body Nasscom said it is quite hopeful the final contour of the bill would be much more balanced than it is at present.

The 'Indiana Jones' who is returning our past to India

The 'Indiana Jones' who is returning our past to India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A group of concerned individuals as the India Pride Project and the support of one man dubbed America's Indiana Jones has resulted in the return of India's heritage back to the country, says Vijay Kumar.

Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The irresistible Cuban cigars, which acquire their unique flavour as they are rolled on the thighs of Cuban women, have always been the ultimate temptation for cigar connoisseurs in the US.'

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil',  dies at 78

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Belgian-born Rich, whose trading group eventually became the global commodities powerhouse Glencore Xstrata, died in hospital from a stroke.