Harinder Mishra And Lalit K Jha

Stories by Harinder Mishra And Lalit K Jha

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2020

The Indian embassy condemned the "mischievous act" by hooligans masquerading as protesters.

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2020

Trump and his campaign team have been making unsubstantiated allegations of massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice. State election officials and mainstream media say they have not found any such evidence.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

The Pfizer vaccine has already been approved for the public in the United Kingdom and, Canada.

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

Social media giant accused of anti-competitive conduct by abusing its market power to create a monopoly and crushing smaller competitors.

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

The previous single-day record was on May 7 at 2,769 deaths.

India's weapons procurement from US jumps to $3.4 bn in 2020

India's weapons procurement from US jumps to $3.4 bn in 2020

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

The jump in the sale of American weapons to India comes at a time when sale of weapons from the US to other countries has dipped to USD 50.8 billion in 2020 from USD 55.7 billion in 2019.

Trump says he is hopeful of continuing as US president

Trump says he is hopeful of continuing as US president

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Trump said because of the "great work" he did, he was "rewarded" with a victory.

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

If confirmed by the Senate, the 67-year-old career military officer would be the first African-American to lead the Department of Defence.

Several US lawmakers back agitating farmers in India

Several US lawmakers back agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

Trump calls US 'third world country' in latest attack on election results

Trump calls US 'third world country' in latest attack on election results

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

'If you look at the polls, it was a rigged election. You look at the different states. The election was totally rigged. It's a disgrace to our country'

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

US election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden, reiterates Trump

US election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden, reiterates Trump

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2020

Trump alleged on Saturday that the last month's US election was rigged in favour of his Democratic opponent Joe Biden, who is now the President-elect.

Sikh-Americans hold protest in US against India's farm laws

Sikh-Americans hold protest in US against India's farm laws

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2020

A large car caravan of protesters from various parts of California blocked the traffic on the Bay Bridge on Saturday as they moved towards the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, while several hundreds gathered in downtown Indianapolis.

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment to India

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment to India

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

In a major move in 2016, the US had designated India a "Major Defence Partner" intending to elevate defence trade and technology sharing to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com   2 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.

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

'America the Beautiful': Melania unveils last Christmas decorations in White House

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

All of the halls, from the East Room to the Red Room, were decked by over 125 volunteers.

Biden fractures foot while playing with his dog

Biden fractures foot while playing with his dog

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

The US president-elect twisted his ankle on Saturday when he slipped while playing with Major, one of his two German shepherd.

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

The 59-year-old Rana, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people, including six Americans, were killed.