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Indian American students to brief Obama on their work

Two Indian Americans are among 30 students who have been invited by the White House to brief US President Barack Obama on their breakthrough research in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Devas lobbies with US lawmakers for India deal

Devas Multimedia, whose satellite communications contract with the Indian government-owned Antrix was scrapped after a controversy, has been lobbying here to push forward its case before the US Presid

Obama approval soars to 50 per cent on jobs figures

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Boosted by rising US jobs figures, President Barack Obama's approval rating has hit the magical 50-per cent mark and he has opened up a double-digit lead over his likely Republican opponent in Novembe

Obama imposes new sanctions on Iran

US President Barack Obama unveiled new sanctions on Iran's central bank on Monday, tightening an economic choke hold with speculation rampant over a possible Israeli strike on Tehran's nuclear program

US CEO gives up $100mn payout

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The ex-chief executive of drilling rig operator Nabors Industries gave up a $100 million departure payout after shareholder complaints of excessive pay, the company said on Monday.

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Boeing faces new problem with Dreamliner: Report

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has discovered a manufacturing error causing delamination in a fuselage section of some 787 Dreamliners, The Seattle Times reported on Sunday.

Citing an unnamed perso

India hangs up on investor confidence, says Time

The Indian Supreme Court's decision to cancel 122 controversial mobile phone licenses has opened up a new round of scepticism about India as a destination for foreign investment, according to Time mag

Micron CEO dies in plane crash

Micron Technology's chairman and chief executive Steve Appleton died in a small-plane crash early on Friday, the company said.

Appleton, 51, head of the mid-sized chipmaker, was the only person in th

US indicts Swiss bank on tax charges

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The United States has indicted the oldest bank of Switzerland on charges of conspiracy to hide more than USD 1.2 billion.

Significantly, this is the first time an overseas bank has been charged by th

Pak 'safe sanctuaries' causing problems in Afghanistan: US

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Doubting the 'willingness' of Pakistan to go after the militant groups enjoying sanctuary in the country, a top US intelligence official has said these elements have caused major problems for the Afgh

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