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Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine: White House

The White House on Thursday stated that United States President Donald Trump is 'extremely frustrated' with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is......

2 US National Guard members shot near White House

Two members of the United States National Guard are in critical condition after being shot in Washington DC, just a few blocks away from the White House in Washington, DC. IMAGE: Law enforcement......

'Trump deserves credit': Now, Rubio repeats India-Pak claim

United States President Donald Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the “very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan”, and deserves “tremendous credit” for reshaping America's......

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it......

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

Nineteen United States states have sued the Trump administration over its 'unlawful' decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages......

Rupee slumps 38 paise to close at all-time low of 90.32 against US dollar

The rupee plunged 38 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.32 against the US dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty over the India-US trade deal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Forex traders......

Markets, spooked by Fed uncertainty, post biggest drop in two months

Equity markets fell on Monday, with benchmark indices recording their worst session in over two months amid caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) policy announcement and renewed......

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

India’s merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush......

First phase of India-US trade deal nearing closure: Official

The first phase of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is 'nearing closure' and would address the hefty 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Indian goods, in......

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

The Centre is regularly holding consultations with stakeholders to streamline foreign direct investments (FDIs) and foreign institutional investments (FIIs) related processes to enable faster and......

It wasn't a snake pit or whatever you may call it: Washington

'Honestly, it is a true wicket. If you spend time there, runs are there for the taking.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar scored a dogged 48 off 92 balls on Day 3 of the second Test against South......

How 'offie' Washington turned it around with the bat

SCORECARD IMAGE: Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 49 off 23 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes, as India beat Australia by five wickets in the third T20I in Hobart on Sunday. Photograph:......

Washington Signs Short-Term Deal With Hampshire

Washington is the second Indian Hampshire have signed this year, with left-handed batter Tilak Varma having played four Championship matches earlier in the season. IMAGE: Washington Sundar had......

GT coach Nehra takes sarcastic dig at Gill's critics

'You have a lot of options if you want to see. You can remove Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill and you can open with Sai Sudharsan and Ruturaj Gaikwad...' IMAGE: Shubman Gill should not be judged......

India has NO off-spinner for Tests: Harbhajan

'I think Washington Sundar is there, but we will have to bowl him more.' IMAGE: Harbhajan Singh believes that Washington Sundar has a long way to go to establish himself as a specialist......