H-1B visas to Indians up 24 percent
October 25th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) In a sign of its burgeoning relationship with New Delhi, the US government Tuesday said it had increased H-1B visas issued to Indians by 24 ... Read more...
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India partnership at heart of 21st century vision: US official
October 13th, 2011 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) America's vision of a secure, stable, prosperous 21st century world has at its heart a strong partnership with a rising India, according to a senior US ... Read more...
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Hillary to address US-India higher education summit
October 9th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will address a US-India Higher Education Summit here Oct 13, with Washington saying it envisions a "robust role" for ... Read more...
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US India trade group seeks investment treaty
September 22nd, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Highlighting the rise of India, a leading US-India trade advocacy group has suggested early conclusion of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to take their relationship to ... Read more...
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Power minister to visit Chicago, New York
September 17th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India's Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will leave for Chicago and New York on a five-day official trip starting Sep 19, a statement said Saturday."The minister ... Read more...
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US-India trade group vows to strengthen business ties
September 15th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) Noting that ties between US and Indian business ties have never been stronger, a leading US-India trade group has vowed support to expanding them further."The private ... Read more...
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India-US ties create jobs for both countries: White House
September 7th, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 7 (IANS) Underlining the importance of economic cooperation between the United States and India, the White House has said a healthy bilateral relationship will mean more jobs ... Read more...
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Indian Americans rally in Hazare’s support
August 22nd, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Thousands of Indian Americans across US have come out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's crusade against corruption in India with rallies, parades, sit-in ... Read more...
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US court to hear Kamal Nath’s claim to diplomatic immunity
August 20th, 2011 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) A New York court is set to hear arguments Sep 21 over Indian Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath's claim for diplomatic immunity in a case ... Read more...
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US Ex-Im Bank director joins India-US trade body
July 28th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 28 (IANS) US Export-Import Bank Director, Diane Farrell has joined a US-India trade group as executive vice president, overseeing business advocacy and membership services in the areas ... Read more...
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US, India natural allies against terror financing: US official
July 28th, 2011 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) The US and India are natural allies in the fight against illicit finance used to fund terror activities, said a US official here Wednesday."Put at ... Read more...
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Clinton visit: US firms to showcase counter-terror innovations
July 17th, 2011 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Washington, July 17 (IANS) With the July 13 Mumbai blasts putting the spotlight on increased security cooperation, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reaches India Monday on a ... Read more...
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Indian stock returns as good as China’s: Bank of Montreal
July 16th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 16 (IANS) Even as critics at home talk about an Indian economic slowdown and policy paralysis, a top Canadian bank is urging investors to enter the Indian market ... Read more...
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Companies to pay more, step up hiring in 2011: Survey
July 11th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Companies will look at paying more and hike their employee headcount as most expect business to grow significantly in 2011, according to a survey released ... Read more...
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Be part of India’s growth story, US business urged
June 24th, 2011 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) A US India trade group has called on American policymakers to strengthen trade relations with India or face the risk of being left behind in sharing ... Read more...
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US pushes India on economic reforms
June 24th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) Assuring India that improving economic ties with New Delhi is one of President Barack Obama's key priorities, US officials have pressed India to continue reforms ... Read more...
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Philips India set to diversify
June 11th, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jun 10 (IANS) Philips India is set to go beyond the existing frontiers in the consumer lifestyle segment and will diversify its business, a top company executive said Friday."As ... Read more...
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US trade body hails India’s $4 bn Boeing order
June 7th, 2011 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 7 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC), a business advocacy group representing some 400 top US companies, has hailed India's decision to purchase 10 Boeing C-17 aircraft, valued ... Read more...
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Two Sikhs become ministers in Canada
May 19th, 2011 - 8:18 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 19 (IANS) Two Sikhs were named to the new Canadian cabinet announced Wednesday.In a major surprise for the million-strong Indo-Canadian community, first-time MP Bal Gosal from the Toronto ... Read more...
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Deepak Obhrai may be named to Canadian cabinet
May 12th, 2011 - 10:14 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 12 (IANS) With Indo-Canadians voting for the ruling Conservative Party in large numbers in this month's parliament elections, speculation has begun whether any Indian-origin MP will make it ... Read more...
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Italy to host India business meeting in June
May 3rd, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, May 3 (IANS) Italy will host a largest gathering of business leaders from India and other countries for a Global India Business Meeting in June, the Brussels-based Europe India ... Read more...
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Ruling party set for comfortable majority in Canadian polls
May 3rd, 2011 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 3 (IANS) Canada's ruling Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper seemed set to get a comfortable majority in the parliamentary elections Monday night. The majority mark ... Read more...
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US outreach to India business to prevent visa abuse
April 29th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Keen to strengthen its economic relationship with India, the US says it has a lot of outreach with the business community there to prevent abuse of ... Read more...
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UAE, India business groups discuss trade ties
April 25th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, April 25 (IANS) The UAE's Economic Zones World (EZW) and India Club, the oldest Indian business and cultural organisation in Dubai, have discussed ways to boost commercial ties between ... Read more...
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Indians in US rally in support of Hazare’s crusade
April 9th, 2011 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Los Angeles, April 9 (IANS) Hundreds of Indian-Americans and Indian expatriates converged on New York's Times Square at noon Saturday in support of Indian social activist Anna Hazare's ... Read more...
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NRIs to woo foreign investors to Haryana
March 31st, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, March 31 (IANS) Haryana will benefit from Canadian and American investors with the state setting up a high-powered Foreign Investment and NRI Cell to woo foreign investment, says a ... Read more...
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Indian American star witness denies he was paid to get India business
March 17th, 2011 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 17 (IANS) Anil Kumar, star Indian American prosecution witness, has testified that he was rarely consulted by hedge fund tycoon Raj Rajaratnam and ex-Goldman Sachs Group director ... Read more...
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India budget will spur investment: US chamber
March 1st, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 1 (IANS) A leading US trade association has praised India's budget, saying it sets forth clear parameters that will spur and sustain greater investment in the country's ... Read more...
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India, S.Arabia businesses to enhance and strengthen business cooperation
February 24th, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): While the political relations between India and Saudi Arabia has been strong and stable, the business community of both countries have failed to capitalize on this strength ... Read more...
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US trade chamber seeks India’s retail opening
February 18th, 2011 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Seeking opening of India's retail sector, the US India Business Council (USIBC) has set up a sub-committee to focus on leveraging the combined resources of the ... Read more...
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India offers `win-win’ opportunity, says US chamber
February 16th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) The US India Business Council (USIBC) has launched an India awareness campaign among lawmakers, the business community and the general public to drive home the message that India ... Read more...
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‘No glass ceiling for women in India’
February 7th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Succesful Indian women believe there is no glass ceiling for women in India though Indian men still struggle to be supportive of their aspirations and women ... Read more...
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Immense opportunities for Indian companies in Oman: Business body chief
January 24th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Jan.24 (ANI): Oman's focus in the post crisis period world is to strengthen bilateral relations with India in sectors such as oil, renewable energy, healthcare and education, to name a few', ... Read more...
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Cobra Beer looks for tie-ups to expand India business
January 23rd, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Gyanendra Kumar Keshri
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Cobra Beer, which has invested over $30 million in India so far, plans to double the production capacity of its Bihar unit within two ... Read more...
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Canadian varsity to set up first India Chair (Lead)
January 18th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Jan 18 (IANS) Canada's Carleton University will soon have an India Chair to promote research and understanding about the emerging South Asian giant.The Ottawa-based university will sign a memorandum ... Read more...
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