All stories by Lalit K Jha
Under Modi, India more likely to respond with force to Pak: US intel
Rediff.com8 Mar 2022The annual threat assessment of the US Intelligence Community released by the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) also said that the 'expanded military posture by both India and China along the disputed border elevates the risk of armed confrontation between two nuclear powers that might involve direct threats to US persons and interests and calls for US intervention'.
Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator
Rediff.com8 Mar 2022'There are reports that the Biden administration is contemplating imposing CAATSA sanctions against India, the largest democracy on Earth'
US 'in talks' with India over its stand on Russian invasion: Diplomat
Rediff.com3 Mar 2022Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, was speaking to members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, just after India had abstained from a vote on the United Nations General Assembly resolution.
Biden bars Russian flights, says Putin wrong, US is ready
Rediff.com2 Mar 2022"Throughout our history we've learned this lesson -- when dictators do not pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos. They keep moving. And, the costs and threats to America and the world keep rising," Biden said addressing the joint session of the Congress in his first State of the Union.
United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2022: USCIS
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022The US has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2022, a federal agency has announced. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.
Biden allays Americans' concerns over nuclear war after Russian actions
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022In response to a question about whether US citizens should be concerned about a nuclear war breaking out, Biden said "no."
Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022The United States enjoys a 'close and cordial' relationship with India, a senior official in the Joe Biden administration has said here on Monday, even as he voiced his country's 'concerns' to New Delhi about Russia.
US, allies cut off Russian banks from SWIFT
Rediff.com27 Feb 2022The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is the world's main banking messaging service which links around 11,000 banks and institutions in more than 200 countries, including India.
India has ties with Russia that we don't have, that's okay: US
Rediff.com26 Feb 2022"We share important interests with India. We share important values with India. And we know India has a relationship with Russia that is distinct from the relationship that we have with Russia. Of course, that is okay," Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Friday.
US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move
Rediff.com26 Feb 2022The US, in coordination with allies and partners, continued to forcefully respond to Russia's "unjustified, unprovoked and premeditated" invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Putin and Lavrov.
Any nation that supports Russia will be stained by association: Biden
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022Over the past few days, the Biden administration has been reaching out to its friends and allies to support it against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis: 400 Indian students take shelter in basement
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022The students, most of whom are studying in Sumy State Medical University, said they fear for their safety as gunshots can be heard outside.
'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022It is understood that India and the United States are not on the same page on the Ukrainian crisis.
Biden says US will respond decisively to Russian attack on Ukraine
Rediff.com24 Feb 2022Biden said his Russian counterpart has chosen a 'premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering'.
US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine
Rediff.com23 Feb 2022Biden said the US will continue to escalate sanctions if Russia escalates.
Biden blocks investments in Ukraine rebel regions, plans new sanctions
Rediff.com22 Feb 2022The executive order also provides authority to impose sanctions on any person determined to operate in those areas of Ukraine.
Biden ready to meet Putin to prevent war in Ukraine
Rediff.com20 Feb 2022President Joe Biden is prepared to engage with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in any format at any place and time to prevent a war, top United States diplomat said on Sunday as he asserted that everything leading up to the actual invasion of Ukraine appears to be taking place.
US hopes for Indian support if Russia invades Ukraine
Rediff.com17 Feb 2022'We know that our Indian partners are committed to that rules-based international order. There are any number of tenets in that order. One of them is that borders cannot be redrawn by force'
Russian invasion of Ukraine can happen anytime now: US
Rediff.com17 Feb 2022The attack would be preceded by a fabricated pretext that the Russians use as an excuse to launch an invasion.
Biden warns of 'decisive response' if Russia attacks Ukraine
Rediff.com16 Feb 2022The US is ready to respond "decisively" to a Russian attack on Ukraine which is still very much a possibility, President Joe Biden has said, urging Moscow to step back from the brink of war.