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US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.

Worried supporters seek unity, launch #UnitedAAP

Worried supporters seek unity, launch #UnitedAAP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

With the rift in AAP deepening, NRI supporters of the party have appealed to its leadership to stand united and resolve all their differences peacefully.

Strain of coronavirus in pigs can jump to humans: Study

Strain of coronavirus in pigs can jump to humans: Study

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Researchers said outbreaks of such an illness have the potential to wreak economic havoc in many countries across the globe that rely on the pork industry.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

Is this where Jesus was tried in Jerusalem?

Is this where Jesus was tried in Jerusalem?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Archaeologists have revealed that they have uncovered the remains of King Herod's palace in Jerusalem and believe that they might have found the site where the trial of Jesus Christ may have taken place.

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

China has 'violated the sovereignty' of not just the United States but of countries across five continents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged Wednesday, days after US fighter jets shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The accused was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, carjacking, unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose.

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

Serena Williams 'ready to go'

Serena Williams 'ready to go'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Serena Williams will be 'ready to go' when she returns to action this week in the United States' Fed Cup first round tie against the Netherlands, captain Kathy Rinaldi said on Wednesday.

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Irma, expected to landfall in Florida on Sunday, is likely to cause devastation across Florida.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: March

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: March

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 12 images.

US has become 'third world country': Trump

US has become 'third world country': Trump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has said the US has now become a "third world country" as compared to infrastructures in Dubai and China, and promised that things would change once he is elected the American president.

Bera and Holding to be co-chairs of Congressional India Caucus

Bera and Holding to be co-chairs of Congressional India Caucus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Democratic Congressman Ami Bera and his Republican colleague George Holding would be the new co-chairs of the powerful Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Will Woods make a winning comeback at Hero World Challenge?

Will Woods make a winning comeback at Hero World Challenge?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The 14-times major winner has not competed since finishing 10th at the Wyndham Championship in August 2015, after which he had two operations on his back.

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With 1.35 billion users of its Internet social network, Facebook Inc would rank as the world's second-most populous nation if it were a country.

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Sunday suffered a double blow as he lost badly to rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio in polls in the US capital and Wyoming, an indication that the fight for securing the party's nomination was hotting up.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

More than two dozen Indian-Americans are in electoral fray for the crucial US elections, but all eyes would be on three young leaders -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, who have made a mark in the country's politics.

Biden names key members of his climate team

Biden names key members of his climate team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Michael Regan as administrator for Environmental Protection Agency and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of the Council on Environmental Quality.

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The new design begins with a layer of thermally conductive material that rests on the skin and spreads out the heat.

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'This, together with Chinese revisionism, will constitute the major test of the international system.'

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'India shares the world's pain, but India's pain is not the world's.' 'Little that occurs here is even reported abroad,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'This trip will showcase the contributions Indians make to US tech'

'This trip will showcase the contributions Indians make to US tech'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'What has cemented the renewed bilateral commitment is the maturity of the relationship. This has been reflected at the highest levels, with you and President Obama driving the relationship, and at the citizen-to-citizen level.'

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

2016 breaks record for hottest year ever

2016 breaks record for hottest year ever

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The year 2016 was officially the Earth's warmest since record-keeping began in the 1880s, the World Meteorological Organization announced on Wednesday.

Tennis round-up: Dzumhur battles to become Bosnia's first ATP finalist

Tennis round-up: Dzumhur battles to become Bosnia's first ATP finalist

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The 25-year-old Dzumhur recovered from a poor start to beat the Briton 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and will bid to become the Balkan nation's first Tour winner in Saturday's title-decider against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut.

Trump vows to nominate woman judge for US SC

Trump vows to nominate woman judge for US SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Ginsburg, a history-making jurist, feminist icon and a champion of women's rights and social justice, died of cancer on Friday. She was 87.

'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Obama repeatedly told the crowd to "hold up" as Hillary Clinton's supporters started booing a man who stood up with the sign supporting the Republican presidential nominee.

Republican Hindu Coalition denounces Hillary's aide Huma

Republican Hindu Coalition denounces Hillary's aide Huma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Republican Hindu Coalition, which hosted Donald Trump's desi rally in New Jersey last month, has branded Huma Abedin 'pro-terrorist.