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4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The official confirmed that these are the first four Americans that "we've facilitated in this manner" since the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

46 killed in floods triggered by Hurricane Ida in US

46 killed in floods triggered by Hurricane Ida in US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that the majority of the deaths have occurred as people, who were caught in their car, and were 'overtaken by the water'.

With open offer to buy 26% stake, Adanis seek to become majority shareholder in NDTV

With open offer to buy 26% stake, Adanis seek to become majority shareholder in NDTV

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Three firms, Vishvapradhan Commercial Pvt Ltd along with AMG Media Networks and Adani Enterprises Ltd, have offered a price of Rs 294 for the acquisition of up to 1,67,62,530 fully paid-up equity shares of NDTV having a face value of Rs 4 from the public shareholders.

US polls: How battleground states would count votes

US polls: How battleground states would count votes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

According to CNN, millions of Americans have voted in person or by mail this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a look at how ballots would be counted in some of the key battleground states across the US.

45 Chinese soldiers killed in Galwan clash: Gen YK Joshi

45 Chinese soldiers killed in Galwan clash: Gen YK Joshi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Lt Gen Y K Joshi, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army's Northern Command, in an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, has said no land has been ceded to China. "No, a very emphatic no actually," he said while speaking to CNN-News18's Defence Editor Shreya Dhoundial.

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chebrolu said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the US despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.

Larry King, veteran US broadcaster, dies aged 87

Larry King, veteran US broadcaster, dies aged 87

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Described as the 'Muhammad Ali of the broadcast interview;' King conducted over 50,000 high-profile talks with presidents, world leaders, Hollywood royalty and sports stars during the course of his career that spanned over six decades.

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CNN reported that Trump has left Biden a letter at the White House, in keeping with the tradition that outgoing presidents do for their successors.

Trump becomes 11th US president to lose reelection bid

Trump becomes 11th US president to lose reelection bid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The last president to lose a reelection bid was George H W Bush in 1992.

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children, was attacked by a man who stormed the stage during an event in New York on Friday while he was getting ready to deliver a lecture.

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The independent autopsy, however, contradicts the Hennepin County autopsy report that found heart disease, hypertension and potential intoxicants contributed to Floyd's death.

Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine; explosions heard in Kyiv

Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine; explosions heard in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to 'consequences'.

3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of US Senate

3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of US Senate

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday swore-in three senators -- Georgia's Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, as well as her replacement in California, Alex Padilla.

Bernie Sanders to run for 2020 Presidential race

Bernie Sanders to run for 2020 Presidential race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It will be his second consecutive bid for the Democratic nomination after losing to Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The report said in 2016, around 58.3 million pre-election ballots were cast, including ballots in the three vote-by-mail states that year. That early vote accounted for about 42 per cent of all ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election.

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

Rediff.com6 May 2021

China on Thursday declined to comment on reports that the debris of its Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, amid concerns that it could cause damage if it crashes in civilian areas.

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

CNN reported citing a source at the scene saying, Grisham got in "an all-out brawl" with North Korean officials. Grisham was bruised a bit in the scuffle, the source added.

3 killed, 2 injured as woman opens fire in Maryland

3 killed, 2 injured as woman opens fire in Maryland

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The shooter used a handgun and the woman is now in custody and in critical condition.

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The President said he made the decision in consultation with European allies but added they may not be in a position to join the US in banning Russian energy imports.

Modi, Mamata, Adar among Time's 100 most influential people

Modi, Mamata, Adar among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Time's profile of Modi says that in its 74 years as an independent nation, India has had three pivotal leaders -- Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Modi. "Narendra Modi is the third, dominating the country's politics like no one since them."

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history,' Trump tweeted on Thursday, just 96 days before the election. 'It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???' Trump said in his tweet, which was immediately condemned by the opposition Democratic party leaders.

Bihar results: Most exit polls miss the mark

Bihar results: Most exit polls miss the mark

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The Bihar assembly election results appeared to belie predictions made by most exit polls which had given a clear edge to the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Mahagathbandhan.

Trudeau set to become Canada PM for a historic 3rd time

Trudeau set to become Canada PM for a historic 3rd time

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Trudeau, who was in power from 2015 has now won three general elections in less than six years.

Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change

Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Hours after he was sworn in, US President Joe Biden signed a raft of executive orders to launch his administration on Wednesday, including a decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord.

Biden wins Arizona, consolidates lead over Trump

Biden wins Arizona, consolidates lead over Trump

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The state's 11 Electoral College votes bring 77-year-old Biden's lead to 290-217 and put further pressure on President Trump.

US lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs on issue of competition

US lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs on issue of competition

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The CEOs of four tech giants -- Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google -- appeared before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law on Wednesday to address concerns that their businesses may be harming competition.

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

An outcry over the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai escalated on Friday as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it was prepared to pull its tournaments out of China if they were not satisfied with the response to her sexual assault allegation.

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Both men were carrying loaded handguns, and police found an AR-type rifle in the Hummer.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He said his administration will spare 'no resources or expense in this effort' to investigate who sent the packages.

Let us stay united: Kohli, Rahane after Rihanna's post

Let us stay united: Kohli, Rahane after Rihanna's post

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli has joined the growing list of celebrities, political leaders and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, to tweet on unity and farmers

Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant falls ill

Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant falls ill

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The company has not yet revealed details about the unexplained illness but has stopped trials while doctors find out if the illness was caused due to the vaccine or was a coincidence.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The report of Kim's illness started doing rounds following his absence at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on the birthday of late state founder and his grandfather, Kim Il-sung, earlier this month.

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