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Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

US energy secretary lauds India's efforts

US energy secretary lauds India's efforts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

India is on the cusp of rapid growth and this is a great reason for the country to be at the forefront of promoting clean energy, United States energy secretary Steven Chu said on Friday.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

Senate passes Indo-US energy Bill

Senate passes Indo-US energy Bill

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Paving the way for India and the United States to work together in enhancing global energy security, the Senate on Tuesday unanimously cleared a Bill seeking the diversification of sources of energy and stimulating development of alternative fuels.

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"It is important to simultaneously monitor the other game because you can adapt your strategy a bit accordingly," said Mueller.

Tatas buy 30% in US energy brand Glaceau

Tatas buy 30% in US energy brand Glaceau

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Tata Group companies Tata Sons and Tata Tea, under an agreement with the US firm, will jointly purchase the 30 per cent stake owned by TSG consumer partners, the company said.

Roe Khanna to lead US energy mission to India

Roe Khanna to lead US energy mission to India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Being organised by the US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, US and Foreign Commercial Service, in partnership with the US Department of Energy and US Agency for International Development, the Energy Efficiency Trade Mission would travel to New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai from November 16 to 20.

Vijayan's advice to Bhutia after defeat in AIFF polls

Vijayan's advice to Bhutia after defeat in AIFF polls

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia lost the election for the AIFF president's post by a big margin of 33-1 to former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With nearly a quarter of U.S. energy shares' value wiped out by oil's six-month slide, investors are wondering if the sector has taken enough punishment and whether it is time to pile back in ahead of earnings reports later this month.

US energy dept keen on bio-mass for India

US energy dept keen on bio-mass for India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), US Department of Energy, is in talks with several Indian government departments for creating a bio-mass roadmap for India similar to the one being planned with China.

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Gautam Adani was the world's third and Asia's richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own wealth by $80 billion and the tycoon slipping to No.30 on the world billionaire index. Adani's sprawling conglomerate, which spans from sea ports to airports, edible oil and commodities, energy, cement and data centres, is under attack by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, which successfully deflated electric-vehicle maker Nikola Motors in 2020. Hindenburg, which held short positions in unidentified shares of Adani Group firms through its US-traded debt and offshore derivatives, on January 24 accused the conglomerate of "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud" and using a number of offshore shell companies to inflate stock prices.

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

India's total purchase of oil from Russia in a month is probably less than what Europe does in an afternoon, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Puri said the government has a moral duty to provide energy at affordable rates to consumers.

OPEC Puts Indian Economy On A Slippery Slope

OPEC Puts Indian Economy On A Slippery Slope

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Changes in global oil and gas rates matter more to India's economy than other major economies because the country imports around 87 per cent of its oil, half of its gas in the form of LNG, and over 60 per cent of its LPG.

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.

To hold, or not to hold: Tokyo residents torn before Olympics

To hold, or not to hold: Tokyo residents torn before Olympics

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo residents are deeply divided on whether they should go ahead with the Olympics mid-pandemic

US collaborates with India in clean tech R&D

US collaborates with India in clean tech R&D

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The India-US Commercial Dialogue is an institutional arrangement between the two countries to promote trade and remove obstacles.

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Noting that the US energy dominance will be declared a strategic economic and foreign policy goal, Trump said America has 1.5 times as much oil as the combined proven resources of all OPEC countries

Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley

Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

US urges New Delhi to align its nuclear liability law with the international convention

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Mexico captain Andres Guardado said his side have become fearless after following up their hugely impressive win over world champions Germany by beating South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a huge leap towards topping Group F.

India fourth largest energy consumer globally: Report

India fourth largest energy consumer globally: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

With its rising energy needs, India has emerged as the fourth largest energy consumer of the world after the US, China and Russia.

Iran nuclear deal: P5+1 nations meeting ends on 'positive note'

Iran nuclear deal: P5+1 nations meeting ends on 'positive note'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The meeting of the foreign ministers of the P5+1 nations aimed to smoothen out major bumps in reaching a nuclear deal with Iran has ended with a positive note.

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

ONGC gets project operator's nod for Kashagan stake buy

ONGC gets project operator's nod for Kashagan stake buy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Italy's Eni welcomed the Indian company. The other four partners have 60 days from date agreement.

$5-bn Kashagan stake buy: ONGC gets nod

$5-bn Kashagan stake buy: ONGC gets nod

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

In its biggest acquisition till date, OVL, the overseas arm of Oil & Natural Gas Corp in November agreed to pay US energy giant ConocoPhillips about $5 billion for the 8.4 per cent stake in Kashagan, the biggest oilfield discovery in over four decades.

Indian American scientist quits top energy post

Indian American scientist quits top energy post

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Obama on Tuesday withdrew Majumdar's nomination, which was sent to the Senate on November 30, 2011, the White House said in a statement.

This is the biggest deal by an Indian company in 2012

This is the biggest deal by an Indian company in 2012

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

ONGC Videsh and ConocoPhillips said the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2013.

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit, Modi referred to Indo-US relations and said working together, the two nations can contribute to building a more peaceful, stable, secure, sustainable and prosperous world.

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Houston-based company is selling up to 50 per cent of its oil-sand reserves in Alberta. There are some producing assets and some exploration assets on offer.

Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 67.17 vs US dollar

Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 67.17 vs US dollar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The rupee largely shrugged off the high volatility in stocks and rebounded sharply towards the fag-end trade following bout of dollar selling by exporters

Khurshid raises concern over Devyani issue with Kerry

Khurshid raises concern over Devyani issue with Kerry

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Upset over the Devyani Khobragade episode, India on Wednesday raised with the United States its concerns over "trafficking" visas issued to family members of Sangita Richard, the absconding maid of the Indian diplomat whose arrest had triggered a row between the two countries.

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Argentina can look forward to a mouthwatering Copa America semi-final clash with Brazil after delivering a much-improved display to beat Venezuela 2-0 in the quarter-finals in their first game at the Maracana since losing the 2014 World Cup final.

India, US to promote energy-efficient biz

India, US to promote energy-efficient biz

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

India and the United States signed an agreement to establish a bilateral energy cooperation programme under which the two countries will promote clean and energy-efficient businesses.

Modi, Trump agree Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Modi, Trump agree Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Modi said India and Pakistan were together before 1947 and he was confident that the two neighbours can discuss their problems and solve them.

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end

US power major to invest in Bihar

US power major to invest in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Bringing good news to power crisis-plagued Bihar after majority of thermal power units fell on the Jharkhand side after the bifurcation in November 2000, US energy major AES Corporation has evinced interest in setting up a thermal power plant in the state.

India, China marching ahead in hi-tech manufacturing: US

India, China marching ahead in hi-tech manufacturing: US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

In less than 15 years, China has moved from 14th place to second place in published research articles.

ONGC bids for Exxon Mobil's Angola block pie

ONGC bids for Exxon Mobil's Angola block pie

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

British energy firm BP Plc is the operator of the ultradeep sea block with 26.7 per cent stake.