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Trump hints at some announcement at 'Howdy Modi' event

Trump hints at some announcement at 'Howdy Modi' event

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The event is the third meeting between the two leaders in three months, after the G-20 summit in Japan in June and the G-7 summit in France last month.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.

Trump asked to stop using music from Harrison Ford thriller for campaign

Trump asked to stop using music from Harrison Ford thriller for campaign

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Gail Katz, the producer of the 1997 Harrison Ford thriller Air Force One says Donald Trump is using legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith's music without permission.

'The Chinese have no war experience'

'The Chinese have no war experience'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'We are facing the most critical military situation with China in the last 50 years.'

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Gandhi, who is in the United Arab Emirates on the second day of his maiden visit to the country, said India did not force one idea on the people and can absorb multiple ideas.

Mourning for George H W Bush

Mourning for George H W Bush

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bush's remains will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda till Wednesday, when he will be honoured with state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

Large co-op banks may come under Banking Act

Large co-op banks may come under Banking Act

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Large urban co-operative banks may come to be solely under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, even as the smaller among them are to remain within the exclusive fold of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies. The upcoming changes will bring the curtains down on the vexed issue of dual control of UCBs, which has been in vogue for 54 years. The new framework will affect 1,551 UCBs in the country, which had a total business of Rs 7.36 trillion.

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"He (Putin) said he didn't meddle. He said he didn't meddle. I asked him again," Trump said.

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Barack Obama's schedule is likely to undergo a change and he may now depart from Agra instead of Delhi as authorities have examined the feasibility of his Air Force One aircraft landing in the city of Taj Mahal.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

Why the cosmos fascinates us

Why the cosmos fascinates us

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The fascination for the skies and what lies beyond has fathered an expansive stockpile of astronomical myths and legends and in India, also an elaborate astrological system, notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Farewell to Bappa!

Farewell to Bappa!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

You proved the power of hope, says Obama before flying off from Washington

You proved the power of hope, says Obama before flying off from Washington

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Observing that amazing things have happened over the last 10 years, the former US President Barack Obama on Friday said that all this could be accomplished because of the hope and believe that his country had in him.

Fear of trade war looms as Trump rejects G7 statement soon after approval

Fear of trade war looms as Trump rejects G7 statement soon after approval

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Trump abruptly rejected the text of the consensus statement and bitterly insulted Canadian PM Trudeau.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

According to CNN, just before Obama stepped from Air Force One, he sent a message to Cubans through Twitter.

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

One person has been detained in Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged threat and extortion call received by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, police said on Thursday.

Trump thanks Kim for taking 'first bold step'

Trump thanks Kim for taking 'first bold step'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The US president said the North Korean leader holds the opportunity to be remembered as one who ushered in a glorious new era of security and prosperity for his citizens.

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Why Ashish Narsale is looking forward to its launch.

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'It is my opinion that not releasing the Balakote Battle Damage Assessment immediately post strike was a phenomenal blunder, perception battle wise,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), India's former air adviser in Pakistan.

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released.

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

This would be for the second time that Thapar, son of Indian-American immigrants, might not be able to make the final cut after being interviewed by the US president.

MH17 crash: 'No threat to PM Modi's aircraft'

MH17 crash: 'No threat to PM Modi's aircraft'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The government on Wednesday said there was no threat to Air Force One, the aircraft that flew Prime Minister Narendra Modi back from Germany over the airspace where Malaysian Airlines plane was shot down on Thursday.

Want to be a great investor? Ask these 7 Qs

Want to be a great investor? Ask these 7 Qs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

In essence, follow the private-equity approach to personal investing and treat each investment decision as if it is a matter of life-or-death, because it is, suggests Avinash Luthria.

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

It is rare that two-term president has an approval rating of 56 per cent towards the end of his presidency. It is also the highest for Obama since he was re-elected in 2012.

Haley calls rumours of affair with Trump 'disgusting'

Haley calls rumours of affair with Trump 'disgusting'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

The online speculation was instigated by 'Fire and Fury' author Michael Wolff, who dropped hints on HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher' last week when he said he was "absolutely sure" Trump is having an affair -- just not sure enough to write about it in his book.

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Turkish investigators have told local media and also to the US media that Khashoggi was brutally killed inside the consulate on October 2.

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

With the Maharashtra government doling out pieces of the lush green Aarey forest to various utilities, the tribals living in it for generations are feeling increasingly insecure. Hepzi Anthony reports.

KARGIL: In their homes, martyrs never die

KARGIL: In their homes, martyrs never die

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Captain Saurabh Kalia was captured, tortured and barbarically killed in the Kargil War. For 20 years, his father has waged a war of his own to get justice for his son. Captain Kalia is no more, but he lives on in the home he did not return to.

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Improved coordination between various security agencies and a quick response mechanism are the key to Mumbai's security in the nine years following the 26/11 attacks.

Obamas bid farewell to Mumbai

Obamas bid farewell to Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Rediff.com's Sumit Rajwade took photos of Air Force One taking off from the Mumbai airport.

No active shooter found at Andrews airbase in US

No active shooter found at Andrews airbase in US

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Andrews airbase, the United States military facility was placed on lockdown on Thursday after an active shooter reportedly barricaded inside the medical center.

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The White House has said that it has put all options on table to tackle the threat posed by nuclear-armed North Korea.