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Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

According to the Justice Department, Tellis, 64, the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment think-tank, served as an unpaid senior adviser to the State Department and was also a contractor with the Office of Net Assessment at the Department of Defense.

'Asim Munir Is Osama Bin Laden In A Suit'

'Asim Munir Is Osama Bin Laden In A Suit'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'Within 30 minutes of when Asim Munir made those comments, he should have been taken to Tampa airport and flown out of the United States.'

Bush administration alarmed at Lanka violence

Bush administration alarmed at Lanka violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Washington also expressed sadness at children being affected by the conflict, especially the death of dozens of them as a result of bombings.

Bush administration hopeful of N-deal completion

Bush administration hopeful of N-deal completion

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Rice's concerns were over the bills in their current form. India believed this was a case of 'moving the goal-posts.'

N-deal: Bush administration sees sliver of hope

N-deal: Bush administration sees sliver of hope

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

In the wake of the movement in recent days with speculation rife that Prime Minister Singh is willing to go ahead with the deal even if the Left allies in the coalition withdraw their support, the Bush administration -- which some perceived was a totally unrealistic statement, but which sources said was consequent to indications from New Delhi that there would be movement on the deal from its current moribund status -- vowed to work to complete the deal.

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The India-US nuclear deal was aimed at ending India's nuclear isolation and nuclear apartheid, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Indian American quits Bush administration

Indian American quits Bush administration

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Venkayya, who announced that he will join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, becomes the second Indian American to walk away, following close on the heels of Karan Bhatia, who resigned as deputy United States trade representative in October.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

Key Bush administration official to visit India

Key Bush administration official to visit India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

During his two-day visit, Gutierrez will meet his counterpart Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath, senior Indian officials and business leaders.

Bush administration pitches for N-deal acceptance

Bush administration pitches for N-deal acceptance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Burns, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs who played a key role in clinching the deal, will address a talk on "India and Pakistan: On the Heels of President Bush's Visit" on Monday.

Bush Administration defends F-16s sale to Pak

Bush Administration defends F-16s sale to Pak

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Statements of Assistant Secretary of State For South and Central Asian Affairs Richard A Boucher, Congressmen Tom Lantos and Gary Ackerman on F-16 sale to Pak.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Democrats, especially the Biden administration, wanted to deliver a sharper message to Mr Modi than would be possible in a formal summit setting. So, why not get the most prominent Democrat in decades to deliver it?, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

US is there for India, we are ready and able: Biden admn

US is there for India, we are ready and able: Biden admn

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Price said India's relationship with Russia developed over several decades.

'Warning of French judge could have prevented 26/11 attacks'

'Warning of French judge could have prevented 26/11 attacks'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The 26/11 Mumbai attacks could have been averted if the then Bush Administration had taken seriously the warning and threat perception of Lashkar-e- Tayiba's global operations by a renowned French judge, a media report has claimed.

Privacy issues: Facebook readies for legal battles

Privacy issues: Facebook readies for legal battles

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Electronic Privacy Information Centre, an advocacy group, last week filed a complaint against Facebook and asked the FTC to investigate recent changes made by the company that make more information public by default and automatically share information with other websites.

India is a valued strategic partner: Burns

India is a valued strategic partner: Burns

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Nicholas Burns, the lead negotiator on the US-India nuclear deal in the Bush administration, has said that Washington must reassure New Delhi that it is a "valued strategic partner."

Karan Bhatia lands top job in GE

Karan Bhatia lands top job in GE

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

For nearly seven years, Bhatia served in the first and second George W Bush Administrations, first in the department of commerce and then in the department of transportation, before finally enjoying a more than two-year stint as deputy US trade representative, the senior-most administration position ever served by an Indian American, before he resigned end October last year, to return to the private sector.

Top US trade official resigns

Top US trade official resigns

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

He had the responsibility to oversee the US trade relations with Asia and Africa.

Indo-US N-deal deliberately 'vague': Report

Indo-US N-deal deliberately 'vague': Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

In general, advocates of a far-stronger relationship between India and the US have favoured the nuclear cooperation deal, the paper said.

Musharraf's advisors expect another poll soon

Musharraf's advisors expect another poll soon

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

One of the advisors did not rule out the possibility of a new election after six months.

'Don't judge India differently'

'Don't judge India differently'

Rediff.com17 May 2006

N-deal will get Congress approval: India

N-deal will get Congress approval: India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

India on Friday expressed confidence that its nuclear deal with the United States would win US Congress approval following the Bush administration's pledge to support a bi-partisan legislation on the pact.

US hopes India, Pak will cooperate

US hopes India, Pak will cooperate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

No case for war against Iraq: Senator Kennedy

No case for war against Iraq: Senator Kennedy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

He says the entire plan was hatched to help the Republicans gain politically.

Biden will continue strengthening India-US ties: Experts

Biden will continue strengthening India-US ties: Experts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"A Biden administration will be mostly positive for India," said Rick Rossow from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies think tank. "I expect most positive areas of cooperation -- notably defence -- to be maintained," he said.

GITMO IN PHOTOS: A decade of American 'hell' on earth

GITMO IN PHOTOS: A decade of American 'hell' on earth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Despite widespread efforts to shut it down, Guantanamo Bay, the infamous extrajudicial detainment and interrogation facility of the United States located in Cuba, completes a decade of existence on Wednesday.

Indo-American gets 2nd term on US nuclear trade committee

Indo-American gets 2nd term on US nuclear trade committee

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Srinagar-born expert was consulted by the Bush administration when the US and India began negotiating the civil nuclear deal. Aziz Haniffa reports

It's time we stop paying Pakistan for betrayal: US lawmaker

It's time we stop paying Pakistan for betrayal: US lawmaker

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Congressman Ted Poe, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, introduced the Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Act in the US House of Representatives on Thursday.

Prez does not make up things: Trump's advisor on his Kashmir remark

Prez does not make up things: Trump's advisor on his Kashmir remark

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Trump offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue as he met Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House.

India-US ties retreated under Obama: Romney aide

India-US ties retreated under Obama: Romney aide

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The strategic partnership between India and the United States has "retreated" under the current Obama Administration as compared to the momentum built during the Bush-era, Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign has said.

Bush, Cheney guilty of detainee abuse, torture: HRW

Bush, Cheney guilty of detainee abuse, torture: HRW

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Overwhelming evidence of torture by the George W Bush administration should compel United States President Barack Obama to order a criminal investigation into allegations of detainee abuse authorised by his predecessor and other senior officials, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Tuesday.

'India's decision to import Iran oil a SLAP on America's face'

'India's decision to import Iran oil a SLAP on America's face'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

India's decision to continue importing Iranian oil is a slap on the face of the United States, according to a former US diplomat who was the Bush administration's point-man on the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement."India's decision to walk out of step with the international community on Iran isn't just a slap in the face for the US -- it raises questions about its ability to lead," said Burns.