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India prioritises "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people: MEA on U
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Responding to a proposed bill in the United States Congress that seeks to impose a 500 per cent duty on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil, India on Friday said it remains guided by the imperative of securing "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people amid evolving global ma
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Proposed new US bill targets outsourcing, threatens India's IT engine: GTR
Updated : 4 months ago IST
A new US bill targeting outsourcing could sharply disrupt India's USD280-billion IT, BPO and Global Capability Centre (GCC) industry, which earns over 60 per cent of its revenue from the American market, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned.
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Ohio Senator proposes legislation to tax companies that hire foreign worke
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The legislation, which was introduced on Sunday is set to impose a tax on any company that employs foreign labor instead of Americans and will use the generated revenue to fund workforce development programs with an aim to aid the American middle-class.
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Uyghur groups welcome US Bill to sanction perpetrators of ongoing genocide
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Five Uyghur rights groups in Washington welcomed the bipartisan Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act, which targets Chinese officials and entities linked to repression, forced labour, and organ harvesting, and urges swift passage to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable an
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"Such ingratitude": Elon Musk attacks Donald Trump amid fallout on latest
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
In the latest battle between American business tycoon Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk called out Trump for ingratitude as the two disagreed on the latest US bill.
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"It was an honour": Elon Musk after talk with PM Modi, says looks forward
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
This followed his telephone conversation on Friday of the US billionaire with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The call reflects a continued dialogue between the two leaders on advancing cooperation in technology and innovation.
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US bill seeks fast asylum process for Uyghurs facing persecution in China
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A bipartisan group of twelve US House representatives has introduced a bill aimed at making it easier for Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in China to seek asylum in the United States, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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US bill seeks sanctions on Pakistan's Army Chief, demands Imran Khan's rel
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new bipartisan bill in the US Congress seeks to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, over the alleged persecution of political opponents, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Joe Wilson and Jimmy Panetta, calls for visa
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US House passes bill to sanction ICC over Israeli PM Netanyahu, Gallant ar
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Al Jazeera reported.
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"Motion against chair an attempt to deviate attention," says BJP's JP Nadd
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Leader of House JP Nadda on Sunday said that Congress senior leadership's links with US billionaire George Soros should be discussed in the House because it is a matter related to India's sovereignty and its security. He alleged that INDIA bloc allegations against the Rajya Sabha Chairman
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US bill aims to support Taiwan and counter Chinese influence
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
US Republican senators introduced the STRATEGIC Act to counter China's global influence and strengthen U.S. supply chains. The bill proposes enhanced support for Taiwan, including recognizing its government, lifting restrictions on interactions, and preparing sanctions before any military ac
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US: Bill Gates flags off first India Day celebrations in Greater Seattle A
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Gates addressed over 2,000 members of the Indian American community, praising India's global leadership in innovation, technology, agriculture, and healthcare.
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