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The China Factor: Why the US needs India

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'There will be much for President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss including growing Chinese military cooperation with Pakistan, which heralds a new attempt by China and Pakistan to neutralise India's influence in its Indian Ocean neighbourhood,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy.

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The order gives the state and treasury departments authority to consider and impose sanctions on individuals, entities or associates of the Turkish government involved in actions that endanger civilians or lead to the further deterioration of peace, security and stability in northeast Syria.

Modi to address joint session of US Congress on June 8

Modi to address joint session of US Congress on June 8

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Narendra Modi will be the first leader to address a joint session of the United States Congress during US House of Representative Speaker Paul Ryan's tenure.

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to political pundits, the Democrats have a good chance of winning the House, while the Republicans are likely to retain the Senate.

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

He also accused US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi of being very rigid and doing bad politics.

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

In a letter to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Trump said he was determined that New Delhi had "not assured" the US that it would "provide equitable and reasonable access" to the markets of India.

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.

US lawmaker compares protest in House to Rajya Sabha uproar

US lawmaker compares protest in House to Rajya Sabha uproar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Congressman Mark Meadows posted two photos -- one of the Democratic party sit-in and the other of AIADMK protest by lawmakers inside the Rajya Sabha in March - saying they look 'disturbingly similar'.

Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard may run for US presidency in 2020: Sources

Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard may run for US presidency in 2020: Sources

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A decision on this could be taken before Christmas, which might not necessarily result in a formal announcement as that could be delayed till the next year, people familiar with her thinking process said.

I would still lose sleep on US Immigration Bill: Nasscom chief

I would still lose sleep on US Immigration Bill: Nasscom chief

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Last year, Nasscom hired influential lobbyist, public relation and law firms to plead the case of Indian firms with Congressmen.

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

A record number of 11 Indian Americans are on ballot for the US House of Representatives. Of these nine are from the opposition Democratic party and two are Republicans.

Top US lawmakers praise Modi's leadership

Top US lawmakers praise Modi's leadership

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Reflecting a new sense of bonhomie between India and the United States, top American lawmakers on Wednesday praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underscored that the bilateral relationship has entered a new phase.

All you wanted to know about Obama's India visit

All you wanted to know about Obama's India visit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama will be in India from Sunday for a three-day visit. Rediff.com presents his full schedule.

US economy is slowly but surely healing

US economy is slowly but surely healing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

With the US housing and labour markets on the mend, the healing looks more durable, say RBS's Sanjay Mathur and Louis Kuijs.

What will the American Sikh Caucus do?

What will the American Sikh Caucus do?

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Bera's revised statement, three days after he publicly announced to join the Caucus, is considered to allay concerns of the Indian Government that the newly-made Caucus in the United States carries some individuals and groups, who in the past had indulged in anti-India activities including the separatist Khalistan movement.

Gunman captured after shooting at US Capitol complex

Gunman captured after shooting at US Capitol complex

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A man was taken into custody after firing shots in the United States Capitol complex on Monday, Capitol officials said.

Sitharaman has good and bad news for Russia

Sitharaman has good and bad news for Russia

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

India to go ahead with S-400 missile deal with Russia, but declines project to develop a fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

What Walmart's lobbying disclosure reveals

What Walmart's lobbying disclosure reveals

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The issues, which have been disclosed by the Walmart in its quarterly reports before the US House of Representatives and the Senate, range from a host of foreign issues like FDI in India, to enhanced market access for investment in India and China.

Security threat? ZTE, Huawei lash out against US report

Security threat? ZTE, Huawei lash out against US report

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers Huawei and ZTE on Tuesday hit back at a US House panel report that labeled both the companies as threat to US national security.

Clinton to endorse Indian American for US Congress

Clinton to endorse Indian American for US Congress

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Clinton, according to Sacramento Bee, would endorse four Democrats running including Bera in some of the country's most closely watched congressional races. Bera is contesting from California's 7th Congressional District, which is seen by political experts as one of the nation's most competitive.

Senate confirms Nisha Desai as US asst secretary of state

Senate confirms Nisha Desai as US asst secretary of state

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American woman administrator Nisha Desai Biswal as the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, making her the first person from the community to hold the top diplomatic position.

US economy would dodge bullet for now under fiscal deal

US economy would dodge bullet for now under fiscal deal

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

May help US steer clear of recession, although enough austerity would remain in place to likely keep economy growing at lackluster pace.

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia

Five Indian-Americans still in race for US Cong polls

Five Indian-Americans still in race for US Cong polls

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

With the November Congressional polls entering the crucial last 90 days, five Indian-origin candidates, including 25-year-old "young gun" Ranjit 'Rikky' Gill, and a Hindu-American woman remain in the race for the US House of Representatives.

First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath

First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii has created history by not only becoming the first Hindu ever to be sworn in as a member of the US House of Representatives, but also being the first ever US lawmaker to have taken oath of office on the sacred Bhagavad Gita.

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Rather than encouraging transparency, the opacity of electoral bonds adds to the murkiness,' argues Amit Tandon.

Attack on US consulate an act of WAR: Republicans

Attack on US consulate an act of WAR: Republicans

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The Republican leadership has intensified its attack on the Barck Obama administration's handling of the current volatile situation in the Middle East, with one of its top leaders arguing that the attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi was "an act of war" and not "senseless violence."

3 out 6 Indian-Americans in US poll fray expected to win

3 out 6 Indian-Americans in US poll fray expected to win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

So far only two Indian-Americans have been elected to the US Congress. Dalip Singh Saund was the first Indian-American elected to the House of Representatives in 1950s, while Bobby Jindal, now the Louisiana governor, was the second one.

Iran sanction waiver for India, China irks US Congress

Iran sanction waiver for India, China irks US Congress

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Immediately on its return from the July 4th holiday recess, an angry Republican dominated US House of Representatives has lashed out against the Obama administration for providing India and several other nations waivers from sanctions for cutting its oil imports from Iran, and threatened to take legislative action to rebut the administration's reprieve to these nations, by passing tough new sanctions.

Ami Bera becomes 1st Indo-American doc elected to US Cong

Ami Bera becomes 1st Indo-American doc elected to US Cong

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Dr Ami Bera, 45, the Elk Grove, California Democrat has created history by becoming the first Indian American physician to be elected to the United States Congress and only the third Indian American in the community's immigrant experience to have the distinction of being voted in to the US House of Representatives.

Court cases worth millions of dollars is what he will inherit

Court cases worth millions of dollars is what he will inherit

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The largest German bank is facing numerous charges of defrauding its customers and contributing to the US housing market bubble by marketing complex mortgage and financial products that concealed the risks involved.

'Trump admin trying something different for Pak'

'Trump admin trying something different for Pak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The US is committed to not allowing either Pakistan or Afghanistan to become a safe haven for terrorists from where they can attack the US and its allies, said the senior Trump administration official.

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and out raising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives.

Furious Pakistan slams Balochistan resolution in US Congress

Furious Pakistan slams Balochistan resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Pakistan's top leadership reacted angrily on Saturday to a resolution introduced in the United States Congress seeking the right to self-determination for Baloch people, with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani describing the move as an attack on the country's sovereignty. Gilani condemned the resolution moved in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher on Friday.

Race for US: Romney wins Puerto Rican primary

Race for US: Romney wins Puerto Rican primary

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Frontrunner Mitt Romney has won the Puerto Rico's Republican presidential primary, taking him a step closer to bagging the party's nomination to challenge incumbent Barack Obama in the fall.

US govt puts bill to ease green cards on hold

US govt puts bill to ease green cards on hold

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The bill, the 'Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act' (HR 3012), which sailed through the US House of Representatives last week on a 389 to 15 vote, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.

Indian BPO industry terms US call centre bill protectionist

Indian BPO industry terms US call centre bill protectionist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The Indian business process outsourcing (BPO) industry gave a thumbs-down to the US Call Centre and Consumer Protection Bill, terming it another "protectionist" measure by the country.

Citigroup to pay $285 mn to settle charges against it

Citigroup to pay $285 mn to settle charges against it

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The SEC has charged Citigroup's principal US broker-dealer subsidiary with misleading investors about the $1 billion derivatives deal tied to the US housing market.

US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia, Iran, N Korea

US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia, Iran, N Korea

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The bill now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump's approval.

US polls: Gingrich shocks Romney in South Carolina primary

US polls: Gingrich shocks Romney in South Carolina primary

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich, whose campaign had been left for dead, scored a stunning upset win over Mitt Romney in the pivotal South Carolina primary, stripping him of his front-runner status and dramatically changing the race to choose a Republican challenger to United States President Barack Obama.