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What's Chuck Schumer Doing At The Taj?

What's Chuck Schumer Doing At The Taj?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

A delegation of senior US Senators arrived in India on Monday. The delegation led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer includes Democrats and Republicans.

Epstein files show photos of Clinton, Trump barely appears

Epstein files show photos of Clinton, Trump barely appears

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The United States Department of Justice released a batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, including photos and records showing Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Michael Jackson in social settings with Epstein, CNN reported.

US government shuts down for first time in 6 years

US government shuts down for first time in 6 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This is America's 15th funding lapse since 1981 and the first since the record 35-day shutdown of 2018-2019.

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'He knew the world's eyes were on him, and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.'

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In a stunning victory, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor

Kamala Shakes Hands With Trump At 9/11 Event

Kamala Shakes Hands With Trump At 9/11 Event

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Glimpses of the ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the Manhattan borough of New York City, September 11, 2024.

Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris as party's presidential candidate

Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris as party's presidential candidate

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, 59, is mostly likely to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic party now that she has been endorsed by President Joe Biden, who announced on Sunday that he will not seek re-election, as well as other top party leaders including former president Bill Clinton.

Trump picks China hawk, India's friend as NSA, Secy of State

Trump picks China hawk, India's friend as NSA, Secy of State

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

By picking Rubio and Waltz as his top diplomat and NSA guarantees a continuation of bi-partisan support and further strengthening of India-US relationship under the second Trump administration.

Israel, Hezbollah agree for ceasefire after months of all-out war

Israel, Hezbollah agree for ceasefire after months of all-out war

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Describing the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah as the deadliest in decades, Biden said lasting security for the people of the two countries cannot be achieved only on the battlefield.

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Most of the media reports said that Biden's announcement on his re-election bid might come after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A sold-out crowd descended on Eisenhower Park on Sunday for a clash of cricketing arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

At least 31K Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, admits Zelenskyy

At least 31K Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, admits Zelenskyy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Zelenskyy, while addressing a press conference, disputed Russian claims of much higher numbers when it comes to Ukrainian casualties.

This is a defining partnership of this century, says Modi at US Congress

This is a defining partnership of this century, says Modi at US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi on Thursday became the first Indian leader to address the joint session of the US Congress twice.

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a second trip to Washington, DC since Russia invaded his country on February 24, 2022.

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

One bill provides $60.8 billion for Ukraine, with over 80 percent of it for helping Kyiv amid its ongoing war with Russia, including replenishing supplies of US made weapons and ammunition.

What's Joe Biden Celebrating?

What's Joe Biden Celebrating?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

US President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, a landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage, on the south lawn at the White House on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Earlier in an op-ed in The Washington Post, Schumer said the democratic international order must stand strong to confront the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Passed by the House by 352 to 65 votes, the bill now heads to the US Senate for it to be sent to the White House for the President to sign it into law.

Eric Garcetti moves a step closer to becoming US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti moves a step closer to becoming US ambassador to India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Garcetti's nomination is pending before the US Congress since July 2021, when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by President Joe Biden.

Modi will address joint session of US Congress on June 22

Modi will address joint session of US Congress on June 22

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint session of the US Congress on June 22 during his official state visit to the country, top congressional leaders announced on Friday.

The who's who of US politics attends Biden's inauguration

The who's who of US politics attends Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Former United States Presidents -- Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Barack Obama -- among the famous faces at the swearing-in event of Joe Biden. US President Trump left the White House earlier and will also not attend Biden's inauguration. Take a look at who we caught at the event.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of US Senate

3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of US Senate

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday swore-in three senators -- Georgia's Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, as well as her replacement in California, Alex Padilla.

When Biden Invited Macron For Dinner...

When Biden Invited Macron For Dinner...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Glimpses from the first State dinner at the White House in the Biden administration.

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Trump will make his first court appearance in the case on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, as per the court filings.

Wrong to assume that sacked H-1B staffers have to leave America within 60 days: USCIS

Wrong to assume that sacked H-1B staffers have to leave America within 60 days: USCIS

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Amid mass layoffs in the tech sector, the federal agency for immigration services has said it is wrong to assume that sacked workers holding the much-sought-after H-1B visas have to leave the country within 60 days, asserting they have multiple options to stay in the US. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

This year, for the first time, NRIs returning from the US are expected to outnumber those coming to this country from India.

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The ruling Democratic Party will retain majority control of the United States Senate as two of its candidates are projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to President Joe Biden in the second half of his term, both for his legislative agenda and his ability to appoint judges and other key officials.

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up matters that would decide the contour of the bilateral ties for decades to come, according to people familiar with the planning of the high-profile trip.

Visa fee hike: US senators seek 6-year extension

Visa fee hike: US senators seek 6-year extension

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Two United States senators have sought modifications in a 9/11 compensation-related bill, seeking to extend the increase in hike on H-1B and L1 visa fees for another six years and impose excise on some foreign companies to fund free treatment of 200,000 Americans living with health problems contracted while working at the Ground Zero.

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Biden and Harris along with their families attended Mass at The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle. They were joined by bipartisan congressional leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senator and JCCIC Chair Amy Klobuchar.

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in the past, especially in the wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death.

Democrat Warnock becomes Georgia's 1st Black senator

Democrat Warnock becomes Georgia's 1st Black senator

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Multiple news outlets on Wednesday morning projected Warnock, a senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, winner against Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia Senate runoff.

Pelosi speaks to US army chief on preventing Trump nuclear strike

Pelosi speaks to US army chief on preventing Trump nuclear strike

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Reiterating her demand to remove US President Trump from office, she said, "The situation of this unhinged president could not be more dangerous, and we must do everything that we can to protect the American people from his unbalanced assault on our country and our democracy."

Trump says he is skipping Biden's inauguration on Jan 20

Trump says he is skipping Biden's inauguration on Jan 20

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The last US president to skip the inauguration of his successor was Andrew Johnson, in 1869.

Invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump: Democrats to Pence

Invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump: Democrats to Pence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"The president's dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate removal from office," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said in a joint statement on Thursday.

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who has been nominated as the director of the Office of Management and Budget by US president-elect Joe Biden, on Tuesday shared the inspiring story of her mother who immigrated to the US from India.