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Mike Pompeo to replace John Brennan as CIA Director, confirms US Senate
World | Jan 24, 2017, 09:11 AM ISTThe US Senate has confirmed Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo as director of the CIA, replacing John Brennan, a media report said on Tuesday.
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US Congress rejects Obama's veto on 9/11 bill; Now victims' family can sue Saudi Arabia
World | Sep 29, 2016, 07:04 AM ISTFamilies of those killed in the terror attacks on 9/11 would now be able to sue Saudi Arabia for any role in the plot, as an overwhelming majority of Congress rejected President Barack Obama's veto
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India not perturbed over fresh US military aid to Pakistan: Report
World | Jun 17, 2016, 01:56 PM ISTThe reports of US Congrerss approving fresh military aid to Pakistan had caused some consternation among the diplomatic circles but the Indian officials are not worried over the development.
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US senators fail to recognise India as a 'global strategic and defence partner'
World | Jun 15, 2016, 03:15 PM ISTWashington: There was euphoria in India when PM Modi addressed the joint sitting of the US Congress and the members gave him 9 standing ovations and clapped 64 times. However, the goodwill that PM Modi’s
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US lawmaker assails F-16 deal, says Pakistan supports Taliban, Al Qaeda, Haqqani network
World | Feb 24, 2016, 01:14 PM ISTWashington: The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has sharply questioned the US plans to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, in the light of Pakistani actions in Afghanistan describing them as a threat
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H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate
World | Nov 11, 2015, 02:55 PM ISTWashington: Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the "abuse of the
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US Senate passes cybersecurity bill
World | Oct 28, 2015, 08:02 AM ISTWashington: The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at promoting better cybersecurity information sharing between the private sector and the government.The Senate voted 74 to 21 to approve the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
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Senate Democrats block resolution against Iran n deal
World | Sep 11, 2015, 07:21 AM ISTWashington: US Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a resolution disapproving of the nuclear deal reached by world powers and Iran in July.In a 58-42 vote, Republicans fell two votes short of the 60 needed to
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US Senate approves 'fast-track' trade bill
World | Jun 25, 2015, 09:38 AM ISTWashington: The US Senate on Wednesday approved a so-called fast-track trade bill that empowers the president to negotiate trade deals, media reported on Thursday.The bill will now be sent to President Barack Obama for signing.The
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US Senate passes bill on fast-track trade authority for Barack Obama
World | May 23, 2015, 01:25 PM ISTWashington: In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the US Senate overcame bitter divisions and approved a bill that gives him the authority to swiftly negotiate and forge international trade pacts.A coalition of 48
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Ban 'yoga pants' as it pose a challenge to America: US lawmaker
World | Feb 13, 2015, 10:21 AM ISTNew Delhi: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently celebrated his success in driving the campaign to get the United Nations to endorse June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, U.S. lawmakers appear to
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Richard Verma to be sworn-in as US Ambassador to India
World | Dec 19, 2014, 12:20 PM ISTWashington: Richard Rahul Verma will be sworn-in as US Ambassador to India tomorrow, becoming the first Indian-American to hold the post. Verma, 46, was confirmed by the US Senate by a voice vote last week.Secretary
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US Senate confirms Indian-American Mehta as a federal judge
World | Dec 17, 2014, 11:04 AM ISTWashington: Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position. His nomination was
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Resolution in US Senate to honour Satyarthi, Malala
World | Dec 11, 2014, 01:06 PM ISTWashington: In acknowledgement of their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education, a US Senate resolution has been introduced to recognise Nobel laureates
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Voting for 2014 mid-term elections begins in US
World | Nov 04, 2014, 11:54 PM ISTWashington: Americans today began voting for the crucial 2014 mid-term elections, expected to help Republicans wrest control of the US Senate that can tip the balance of power ahead of the Presidential elections in 2016.At
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US Senate designates September 30 as 'US-India Partnership Day'
World | Sep 19, 2014, 03:27 PM ISTWashington: The US Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution designating September 30 as 'US-India Partnership Day' recognising the contribution of the two countries to one another and the relationship that will continue to help
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U.S. Senate confirms Indo-American Manish Shah as federal judge
World | May 02, 2014, 10:59 AM ISTWashington: Indian-American Manish Shah has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a federal judge in Illinois, becoming the first South Asian federal judge in the 5th most populous state of America.Mr. Shah, 40, was
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US Senate confirms Indian-American for key State Dept post
World | Mar 14, 2014, 10:12 AM ISTWashington : The US Senate yesterday confirmed Indian-American Puneet Talwar to a key diplomatic position in the State Department.So far a key aide of President Barack Obama on the Middle East, Talwar would now serve
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Senate OKs gay rights bill banning discrimination
World | Nov 08, 2013, 09:58 AM ISTWashington : The U.S. Senate approved legislation Thursday outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.The enthusiasm
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Congress votes to end US shutdown, avoid default
World | Oct 17, 2013, 08:40 AM ISTWashington: Congress passed legislation Wednesday night to avert a U.S. debt default and end a government shutdown, a bipartisan deal set along President Barack Obama's strict terms that left Republicans little to show for the