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'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

Joe Biden to visit India next month for G20 summit

Joe Biden to visit India next month for G20 summit

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2023

United States President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10 to attend the G-20 Leaders' Summit during which he will discuss with other leaders a range of global challenges, including the Ukraine conflict, the White House announced on Tuesday.

Setback for India as US court stays 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition

Setback for India as US court stays 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2023

Overriding the Biden administration's appeal, a US court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, to India where he is facing a trial for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

If they're charging us...: Trump rakes up India tax issue

If they're charging us...: Trump rakes up India tax issue

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2023

During his first term as the US president, Trump described India as a "tariff king" and in May 2019, terminated India's preferential market access.

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2023

A United States court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Raised human rights concerns with India in past, will do...: US

Raised human rights concerns with India in past, will do...: US

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2023

India in the past has trashed such allegations as based on "misinformation and flawed understanding".

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2023

Appearing in a federal courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, Trump entered the not guilty plea before Indian-American judge Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya.

Trump appeared before this Indian-American judge

Trump appeared before this Indian-American judge

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2023

Trump, who is seeking to contest the 2024 presidential election from the Republican Party, on Thursday pleaded not guilty before Upadhyaya as he appeared at the courthouse that sits just blocks away from the Capitol, where his angry supporters stormed the US Congress on January 6, 2021.

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com   2 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.

'Shocked and horrified' by Manipur video: US

'Shocked and horrified' by Manipur video: US

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2023

The United States is 'shocked and horrified' by the video of an extreme attack on two women in Manipur and supports the Indian government's efforts to seek justice for them, a senior Biden administration official has said.

IMF revises India's FY24 forecast to 6.1%

IMF revises India's FY24 forecast to 6.1%

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2023

The IMF on Tuesday projected a growth rate of 6.1 per cent for India in 2023, which is a 0.2 percentage point upward revision compared with the April projection. This is reflective of the "momentum" from stronger-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of stronger domestic investment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. "Growth in India is projected at 6.1 per cent in 2023, a 0.2 percentage point upward revision compared with the April projection," it said in its latest update of the World Economic Outlook.

Dalit activist dies during debate over anti-caste bill in California

Dalit activist dies during debate over anti-caste bill in California

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2023

Milind Makwana, according to his close friends and family, spoke at the City Council meeting on July 18 against SB403, the anti-caste discrimination bill in California State Assembly.

In Oval, Biden, Modi spent 'plurality' of time on China: Official

In Oval, Biden, Modi spent 'plurality' of time on China: Official

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2023

Modi met Biden for all three days between June 21 and June 23 during the Indian prime minister's state visit to the US.

US Senate panel raps China, backs India on Arunachal Pradesh

US Senate panel raps China, backs India on Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2023

Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, a Congressional senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.

Minorities more safe in India than in US: Ex-VP

Minorities more safe in India than in US: Ex-VP

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2023

'All propaganda is going on (against India). Certain sections of the Western media also. They joined this propaganda about India, about the security and safety of minorities'

US envoy for democracy, human rights to visit India

US envoy for democracy, human rights to visit India

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2023

In India, the Indian-American diplomat will also meet with senior government officials to discuss the deepening US-India partnership, the state department said in a release on Friday.

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's visit saw India and the US signing several major deals to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, space and trade.

White House: Modi's US visit was not about...

White House: Modi's US visit was not about...

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his state visit during which he held wide-ranging talks with President Joe Biden and addressed the joint session of the US Congress.