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  US lawmakers seek to protect work visa of spouses of H-1B holders

  World | May 30, 2019 18:30 IST

  This week, the Trump administration announced plans to overturn current the DHS regulations that allow certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders who are stuck in green card backlogs to obtain employment authorisation, pursue their own professional goals and contribute to the US economy, said the lawmakers Anna G Eshoo and Zoe Lofgren.

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  Trouble mounts for spouses of H1-B Visa holders as Trump admin reconfirms its intent to revoke work permit

  World | June 15, 2018 15:47 IST

  Trump administration believes that the H-1B visa policy is misused by companies to replace American workers and currently reviewing the policy.

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  US telecom regulator votes to scrap Obama-era net neutrality rules

  World | December 15, 2017 6:47 IST

  The decision gives internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a free hand to slow or block websites and apps as they see fit or charge more for faster speeds.

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  US made no distinction between anti-India, anti-US terrorists when I was President: Barack Obama

  India | December 01, 2017 16:55 IST

  Obama said that he had offered every intelligence and military help to New Delhi to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack of 2008.

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  Syria chemical attack consequence of Obama regime’s weakness: Trump

  World | April 05, 2017 6:34 IST

  US President Donald Trump has strongly condemned a suspected chemical attack in Syria that killed 58 people, calling it "reprehensible", and alleged such acts are consequences of the Obama administration's weakness.

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  India is and will remain a key partner, says US

  World | November 19, 2016 13:55 IST

  The United States has made it clear that India is and will remain their key partner during the remainder of the Obama administration.

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  US lawmakers push for India’s inclusion in APEC forum

  World | March 25, 2016 17:02 IST

  Contending that an economically prosperous India will be beneficial to the strategic goals of the US in Asia, a group of influential American lawmakers have introduced a legislation asking the Obama administration to help India join the APEC forum.

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  John Kerry has instituted follow-up mechanisms on India: US official

  World | January 17, 2015 11:48 IST

  Washington: US Secretary of State John Kerry had a 'very successful' India trip and has instituted follow up mechanisms on the country to strengthen ties, a top Obama Administration official has said.Noting that the United

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  Islamist radicals at war with US: Tulsi Gabbard

  World | January 17, 2015 11:09 IST

  Washington: Islamist radicals are at war with the US and the Obama Administration has refused to recognise the "enemy", America's first-ever Hindu lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard has said."What is so frustrating now as we look at

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  US to loosen trade, finance, and travel embargo against Cuba

  World | January 16, 2015 8:13 IST

  Washington: The Obama administration said on Thursday that it will loosen trade, finance, and travel embargo against Cuba.The US Departments of Treasury and Commerce on Thursday announced regulatory amendments to sanctions on Cuba following the

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  Raj Shah to leave Obama Administration in February

  World | December 18, 2014 15:41 IST

  Washington: Raj Shah, the highest ranking Indian-American in the Obama Administration, has decided to quit as Administrator of the country's global development agency after serving for nearly six years.  “It was with mixed emotions that

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  Raj Shah announces to leave the Obama Administration

  World | December 17, 2014 23:20 IST

  Washington: The highest ranking Indian-American in the Obama Administration, Raj Shah today announced to step down as Administrator of USAID in mid-February next year after receiving high-praise from the President.“It was with mixed emotions that

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  US-led international coalition will destroy Islamic State

  World | October 30, 2014 12:18 IST

  Washington: The US-led international coalition of more than 60 countries against the Islamic State will degrade and ultimately destroy the terror group, a top Obama Administration official has said."I do believe we will degrade and

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  Obama invites Afghan President, Chief Executive to Washington

  World | October 23, 2014 7:33 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama on Wednesday invited Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah to visit the White House in the new year.Speaking with Ghani and Abdullah by video conference, Obama

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  US group to contest immunity for Narendra Modi

  World | October 21, 2014 11:56 IST

  New York: A US group that has filed a case against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged crimes against humanity has said it would contest the Obama administration's ‘suggestion of immunity' for the Indian

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  US shows sensitivities to Indian stand on IP and food security

  World | October 10, 2014 14:29 IST

  Washington: Indicating a change in its position on key issues like intellectual property rights and food security - the two areas of concerns for India - the US appears to be sensitive and supportive of

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  US approves two technology transfer licenses to India

  World | October 10, 2014 13:57 IST

  Washington: The Pentagon has approved two previously-stalled technology transfer licenses to India and in an unprecedented move has set aside USD 20 million for strategic cooperative science and technology projects with New Delhi.While the decision

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  Narendra Modi visit a success, now time to execute things: US officials

  World | October 10, 2014 11:19 IST

  Washington: Describing the recent US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘highly successful', two top Obama administration officials have said it is time for the new Indian government to execute policies that create conducive

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  US says cyber threats among greatest national security dangers

  World | September 10, 2014 9:43 IST

  Washington: Terming Cyber threats as one of the greatest national security dangers, the US has said Obama administration has significantly enhanced government's capabilities to address this challenge.“Cyber threats pose one of the greatest national security

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  Barack Obama defends decision to delay immigration action

  World | September 09, 2014 7:42 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama says that the surge of immigrant children entering the US illegally changed the politics surrounding the issue of immigration and led him to put off a pledge to use executive action