All stories by Lalit K Jha
Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President
Rediff.com1 days agoHindus for America First, a newly created grassroots organisation, has announced it will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and launch a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina.
Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House
Rediff.com3 days agoIn his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, United States President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions there, the White House has said.
Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?
Rediff.com3 days agoIndian Americans are likely to vote in the United States presidential elections based on what the candidates have done for them and not on the basis of their heritage or race, a newly formed body representing Asian communities has said, claiming that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a better track record than his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden praises Modi's 'message of peace' for Ukraine
Rediff.com27 Aug 2024The White House readout of the call had no reference to Bangladesh, which was mentioned in an 'X' post by PM Modi.
In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump
Rediff.com24 Aug 2024Kamala Harris used her forceful presidential acceptance speech to present herself as a leader who could unite the country to chart a 'new way forward' and warned Americans of 'extremely serious' consequences of putting her Republican rival Donald Trump back in the White House.
'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination
Rediff.com23 Aug 2024Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Kamala Harris warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term.
'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC
Rediff.com22 Aug 2024"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.
'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3
Rediff.com22 Aug 2024A priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Bhatt hails from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha.
Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail
Rediff.com21 Aug 2024Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.
'Gave you my best': Biden passes the baton to Kamala
Rediff.com20 Aug 2024Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election.
'Thanks Joe': Kamala makes surprise appearance at DNC
Rediff.com20 Aug 2024Americans are united by their shared vision for the future of the country, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday, making a surprise appearance on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court
Rediff.com17 Aug 2024In a huge setback to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a United States court has ruled that the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman could be extradited to India where is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.
'We've had...': US responds to Hasina's reported allegations
Rediff.com13 Aug 2024The White House on Monday strongly refuted allegations that the United States interfered in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, leading to the resignation and fleeing of the country's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
US Secret Service accepts failure to protect Trump
Rediff.com3 Aug 2024'I am not waiting for the completion of those reports, and I've directed the Secret Service to take immediate steps to ensure our protectees are indeed safe. I am committed to pursuing accountability for the Secret Service's failure in Butler, Pennsylvania'
Kamala Harris declared Democratic presidential nominee
Rediff.com3 Aug 2024She is also the first ever Indian American to be nominated as presidential candidate of either the Republican or the Democratic party.
Continue to expect accountability from India: US on Pannun case
Rediff.com2 Aug 2024"We continue to raise our concerns directly with the Indian government at senior levels," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said.
Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal
Rediff.com2 Aug 2024Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. This was part of multi-country deal with Russia.
'I know Trump's type': Harris calls Trump a 'predator'
Rediff.com28 Jul 2024"We are the underdogs in this race. Level set, ok. We are the underdogs in this race, but this is a people-powered campaign," Vice President Harris said, addressing a group of 800 fundraisers in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Kamala Harris will be most extreme, radical, liberal prez: Trump
Rediff.com27 Jul 2024Harris will appoint hundreds of extreme far-left judges to 'forcibly impose crazy San Francisco liberal values' on Americans nationwide, he alleged, invoking the spectre of San Francisco -- a liberal city long used as shorthand by conservatives eager to denigrate Democrats.
Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts
Rediff.com27 Jul 2024Reacting to the FBI's statement, Trump told his supporters that he has accepted an apology from the FBI.