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'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Democrats don't care about those on H-1B visas. They don't care about the Green Card backlog.' 'President Trump wants to stop the massive flow of illegal immigrants and focus on a robust and legal immigration system.' 'Indian Americans would thrive in such an immigration system.'

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

For the first time, Modi is eyeball to eyeball with his bete noire, sitting a few feet across him. Given the last 10 years, a confrontation between them was unavoidable, inevitable, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Thomas Matthew Cooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant located over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Gupta, along with some other leaders, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde.

India forms panel to probe charge of plotting to kill Pannun in US

India forms panel to probe charge of plotting to kill Pannun in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India has constituted a high-level inquiry committee to probe allegations relating to a conspiracy to kill a Sikh extremist on American soil.

Modi's, Sonia's Tributes To Sardar, Indira

Modi's, Sonia's Tributes To Sardar, Indira

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Tuesday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada on the birth anniversary of the country's first home minister which is celebrated as National Unity Day. In New Delhi, Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid homage to Indira Gandhi on the 39th anniversary of the late prime minister's assassination.

Woman professor of Kerala NIT booked for 'proud of Godse' FB remark

Woman professor of Kerala NIT booked for 'proud of Godse' FB remark

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

IPC Section 153 (wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot) was invoked against the professor.

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'We think we know him because he's written about everyday.' 'But how many of us know him as a person?'

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

Cong demands sacking of U'khand ex-CM Rawat over Godse praise

Cong demands sacking of U'khand ex-CM Rawat over Godse praise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Vaibhav Walia said Rawat's remarks were not just an insult to the father of the nation but also an insult to the country.

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

SC dismisses plea to reinvestigate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination

SC dismisses plea to reinvestigate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The apex court had made it clear that it would not go by "sentiments".

Bengaluru assassination plot: DRDO scientist walks free

Bengaluru assassination plot: DRDO scientist walks free

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The Bengaluru Police was left red-faced after Ajaz Ahmed Mirza, a junior scientist at Defence Research and Development Organisation's Centre for Airborne Systems who was arrested in connection with a major assassination plot, was let off by a special court on Thursday

CBI moves SC  in Rajiv assassination case

CBI moves SC in Rajiv assassination case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

The Central Bureau of Investigation Director has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madras HC order releasing two Sri Lankan nationals who were suspected to have played "key roles" in the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

After US indictment, Trudeau says Indian govt needs to...

After US indictment, Trudeau says Indian govt needs to...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking to reporters, Trudeau said, "The news coming out of the United States further underscores what we've been talking about from the very beginning: which is India needs to take this seriously."

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a India designated terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'One needs to understand what kind of means the BJP use to bring other party leaders in their party.' 'They are unscrupulous politicians and money plays an important role.'

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

B'lore assassination plot: NIA has its work cut out

B'lore assassination plot: NIA has its work cut out

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Investigators of the National Investigation Agency, who have now taken up the investigation of the confusing Bengaluru assassination plot, which involved the assassination of various important persons who they thought were anti-Islam have their work cut out for them. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Recipe: Swarupa's Muri Ghonto

Recipe: Swarupa's Muri Ghonto

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

If Priyanka wins the Lok Sabha bypolls, it would be for the first time that three members of the Gandhi family will be in Parliament. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan.

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Indian envoy said that India was "absolutely" and "decidedly" not involved in the homicide, terming it a "motivated and absurd allegation."

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the pleas on the ground of delay in filing the petition and also on merit.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Tushar Gandhi moves SC opposing reopening of Mahatma's assassination case

Tushar Gandhi moves SC opposing reopening of Mahatma's assassination case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Jaising said that she is opposing the reopening of the 70-year-old assassination case of Mahatma and also questioned the locus of the petitioner, Mumbai-based Pankaj Phadnis, a researcher and a trustee of Abhinav Bharat.

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party's MP and lone Lok Sabha member Sushil Kumar Rinku joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday along with party MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party already facing a crisis following the arrest of its leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Congress appeared to have bounced back in the state's political landscape after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the AAP in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.

Separatist ideology 'dead' in J-K, people reaise it as futile: Sajad Lone

Separatist ideology 'dead' in J-K, people reaise it as futile: Sajad Lone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Lone, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla constituency, said one of the reasons he wants to go to Parliament is to strive and advocate for the same set of laws for the children of Kashmir and the rest of the country.

Pietersen upset with his 'character assassination'

Pietersen upset with his 'character assassination'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen has described as 'character assissination', the way media protrayed him in the last one week, when his feud with the then coach Peter Moores hit newspapers headlines.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Hindutva Must Refute Nehru To Make Its Case'

'Hindutva Must Refute Nehru To Make Its Case'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Nehru remains central to the polemic between the Congress and the BJP, or stated ideologically, between secular and Hindu nationalism.' 'The reason is that Nehru represents what is optimally possible as a secular politics along with liberalism and democracy in a country like India.'

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a historic decision, Pakistan President Asif Zardari has decided to formally recognise his 31-year-old daughter Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country, according to a media report.

Gandhi assassination: Who hatched the plot?

Gandhi assassination: Who hatched the plot?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte together decided that Mahatma Gandhi had to be killed. As to who of them first thought of the plot, however, remains a mystery, says a book to be released on the 60th anniversary of the assassination of the Father of the Nation.

Bhutto assassination report set to release today

Bhutto assassination report set to release today

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

An independent United Nations-appointed panel probing the killing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will on Thursday release its sensitive report on her assassination in 2007