News for '-national-committee'

Trump junks as ridiculous reports on Russia meddling in US election

Trump junks as "ridiculous" reports on Russia meddling in US election

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Trump told Fox News that the claim as another "excuse" pushed by Democrats to explain his upset victory against Hillary.

Seven email chains sent from Clinton's private server withheld

Seven email chains sent from Clinton's private server withheld

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The US state department has withheld release of "seven email chains" sent from former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's private server, admitting for the first time that her home server contained closely guarded government secrets.

India worried over resource transfer

India worried over resource transfer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Concerned over the growing transfer of resources from the poor to rich countries, India has said creation of an economic and financial environment conducive to development is the need of the hour.

'India must act against violence on Dalits'

'India must act against violence on Dalits'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The organisations include the Human Rights Watch, the Centre for Human Rights and the Global Justice at New York University School of Law, and the International Dalit Solidarity Network.

Hillary makes history, 'clinches Democratic nomination'

Hillary makes history, 'clinches Democratic nomination'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Clinton has the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination, the Associated Press said, putting her on course to become the first woman to head a major US party ticket.

3 dead in violence during white nationalist rally

3 dead in violence during white nationalist rally

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

US President Donald Trump described this a terrible event.

Jay Goyal is Democrat's 'poster boy'

Jay Goyal is Democrat's 'poster boy'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

"Jay Goyal is a perfect example of what we are trying to accomplish with the Indo-American Leadership Council."

Confident India start Olympic preparation with Azlan Shah

Confident India start Olympic preparation with Azlan Shah

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Already assured of a place in the Rio Olympics, Asian Games champions India will start their preparations for the mega-event with the 24th Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament where they would face Korea in their opening match in Ipoh on Sunday.

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

"Our country does not feel 'great already' to the millions of wonderful people living in poverty, violence and despair," Trump said after Obama's address.

India plans fund for clean technologies

India plans fund for clean technologies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

In a bid to help developing nations meet their sustainable development goals, India has suggested the establishment of a 'Clean Technology Acquisition Fund', to enable the countries access crucial technologies.

Towards a nuke-free world

Towards a nuke-free world

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The US economy added 160,000 jobs in April, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.

Bobby Jindal's dream run may be shattered

Bobby Jindal's dream run may be shattered

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

His mentor may go up against Jindal.

Azadi Express is flagged off

Azadi Express is flagged off

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Painted in the colours of the Tricolour, Azadi Express, a mobile train exhibition on the freedom struggle began its journey to different parts of the country from the capital on Friday

'India triggered 1962 war'

'India triggered 1962 war'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2007

In a commentary entitled 'China's re-emergence should be welcomed' in the state-run China Daily, Lau, a Hong Kong-based politician wrote that for many years China has been trying to resolve conflicts with neighbours through peaceful means.

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India ranks 11th among countries of origin for Deferred Action for Children Arrival students.

'India dislikes being told what to do'

'India dislikes being told what to do'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

'There is no doubt that the US would like all their friends to agree with them. We are not in the habit of doing that,' says former diplomat Arundhati Ghose.

Small car to adorn big stall at Auto Expo

Small car to adorn big stall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

The Auto Expo, touted as the largest auto exhibition in Asia, covering around 1,20,000 sq mt, would be held in New Delhi from January 10 to 17.

Lok Satta Party rules out any electoral tie-up with AAP

Lok Satta Party rules out any electoral tie-up with AAP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Lok Satta Party's national president Jayaprakash Narayan said here today that his party would not have any electoral tie-up with the Aam Aadmi Party, but contest the forthcoming assembly as well as Lok Sabha elections independently in Andhra Pradesh.

Trump gets a double shot in the arm before 'Super Tuesday'

Trump gets a double shot in the arm before 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Former White House contender Christie's endorsement to Trump just ahead of the 'Super Tuesday' -- in which primary elections would be held in 11 states -- is expected to what is supporters said "seal the deal" for the 69-year-old reality TV star-turned-politician.

A wedding proposal, protests and scandal: Democratic Convention begins

A wedding proposal, protests and scandal: Democratic Convention begins

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Democratic convention to anoint Hillary Clinton as the presidential nominee and make her the first woman flagbearer of any major American political party began on Monday.

'For us, the big thing is China'

'For us, the big thing is China'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

'It is because of Chinese policy that Pakistan is nuclear. So we have to look at it as one unit. If the fissile material of Pakistan is to be controlled, you have to control China,' says former diplomat Arundhati Ghose.

Trade bodies welcome govt focus on aviation infrastructure

Trade bodies welcome govt focus on aviation infrastructure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

In their pre-budget expectations, they also asked the government to assess the option of developing unused airstrips located in various parts of the country to boost air connectivity.

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Priebus, appoints John Kelly

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Priebus, appoints John Kelly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The latest shakeup of the White House leadership comes as the feud between Priebus and the new Communication Director Anthony Scaramucci went nasty over the past few days, hogging the media limelight.

Bobby Jindal announces to run for US president in 2016

Bobby Jindal announces to run for US president in 2016

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Indian-American Bobby Jindal on Wednesday night announced his candidature for the 2016 US presidential elections, making him the 13th Republican aspirant to target the White House in this election cycle.

Bharat Nirman may prove costlier

Bharat Nirman may prove costlier

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Ironing out the wrinkles in GST

Ironing out the wrinkles in GST

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'The manufacturing sector and the capital goods industry need all the support that the government can provide, because they are working in a global market where trade restrictions are coming down every day,' says Amar Kaul.

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cases that have come to light since the Weinstein scandal broke on October 5.

'Military clashes cannot be ruled out between China and Japan'

'Military clashes cannot be ruled out between China and Japan'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Military clashes between China and Japan cannot be ruled out and the People's Liberation Army will fight back if provoked, a top Chinese official said on Monday.

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Led by Ajay Shriram, chairman and senior managing director, DCM Shriram, the CEO's delegation seeks to convey to their American counterparts the sense of optimism amongst Indian industry.

Trump tells Russia to hack Clinton's 'missing' emails

Trump tells Russia to hack Clinton's 'missing' emails

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Trump refuted allegations that Putin is helping him out in this presidential elections, by first hacking into their emails and releasing them.

BJP, Congress in suicide pact

BJP, Congress in suicide pact

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

US denies role in naming Natwar in Volcker report

US denies role in naming Natwar in Volcker report

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

It was a United Nations Committee and Washington had nothing to do with it.

Donald Trump is on a roll... wins Nevada Caucus

Donald Trump is on a roll... wins Nevada Caucus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The 69-year-old billionaire reality TV star has now won three of the four early nominating states, after convincing wins in South Carolina and New Hampshire.

Modi rejigs panel on Nehru's anniversary, keeps Gandhi family off the list

Modi rejigs panel on Nehru's anniversary, keeps Gandhi family off the list

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

In a politically-significant move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reconstituted a government committee on commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru which will be headed by him, replacing his predecessor Manmohan Singh.

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will formally launch her 2016 presidential campaign on June 13 from New York

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump would throw the United States economy back into recession, his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton said.

Trump apologises for bragging about being able to grope women

Trump apologises for bragging about being able to grope women

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Even Trump's own party chief, Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman, said this was unacceptable.