News for '-oval-office'

Manmohan Singh a very wise leader: Obama

Manmohan Singh a very wise leader: Obama

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Congratulating Manmohan Singh on his second term as the Prime Minister of India, United States President Barack Obama today said Singh is a "very wise leader" whom he respects and is looking forward to visit New Delhi at an early date.

When George met Jay

When George met Jay

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Contributing Photographer Jay Mandal was at the Oval Office for a shoot recently when its resident took charge of the proceedings

2nd Trump-Kim meet in February, announces White House

2nd Trump-Kim meet in February, announces White House

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Trump met North Korean envoy to discuss about Kim's unfulfilled pledge to dismantle nuclear weapons programmes.

Barack Obama's audacious economic agenda

Barack Obama's audacious economic agenda

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Barack Obama's audacious agenda of stimulus, reform, and regulation will shake up every business and industry

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Whether it was a habitual expression of post truth or an open offer to India and Pakistan, even Imran Khan could not have believed it,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

On Monday, John Ellis Bush announced he was entering the US presidential race. Here are eight things to know about him.

End of my presidency: Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment

End of my presidency: Trump's first reaction to Mueller's appointment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

After Sessions delivered the news, "the president slumped back in his chair," the report said, citing notes from Hunt. "Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency. I'm f****d," Trump said, according to the report.

Global crisis: PM will be invited to US Summit

Global crisis: PM will be invited to US Summit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The White House announced on Wednesday that President George W Bush will invite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the other leaders of the G-20 countries for a major White House Summit to discuss the Wall Street meltdown.

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kim Yong Chol delivered a letter from the North Korean leader to Trump.

India loves you, Dr Singh tells Bush

India loves you, Dr Singh tells Bush

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

"The people of India deeply love you." This was how Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke of President George W Bush while praising him effusively after their 40-minute meeting at the Oval office in White House, flagging his 'important and historic' role in forging several bilateral initiatives including the civil nuclear deal.

Polls give Obama narrow lead over McCain

Polls give Obama narrow lead over McCain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee may be the favourite in this year's US general elections but the first-time black-American senator has some hurdles to overcome if he is going to find himself in the Oval Office. A first poll since the end of the Democrats' campaign by The Washington Post/ABC News shows that the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain and Senator Obama are running about even with independent voters.

Trump's White House declares war on media

Trump's White House declares war on media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Slamming the media for trying to "delegetimise" President Donald Trump by false reporting, his top aides have said the new administration will fight back "tooth and nail" against it and can even "rethink" its relationship with the press.

Were you following @POTUS?

Were you following @POTUS?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The @POTUS account, with its 13.2 million followers, moves from the Obama administration to the Trump administration. And, for now, Donald Trump intends to tweet as usual from both!

President Bush honours Pallavi Shah - twice

President Bush honours Pallavi Shah - twice

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

It was yet another feather in her cap for Pallavi Shah, an accomplished math teacher and coach in northern California, who has been honored twice by President George W Bush in the Oval Office when her students took first place and were the top individual scorers in the Mathcounts National Competition.

US-Taliban treaty: Why Pakistan is grinning

US-Taliban treaty: Why Pakistan is grinning

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Pakistan is determined to garner the peace dividends.' 'On the diplomatic front, this will be, principally, in terms of a revival of Pakistan's relations with the US,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PM arrives in Washington for talks with Bush

PM arrives in Washington for talks with Bush

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The prime minister is scheduled to meet President Bush at 17.10 hours local time (0230 hours IST Friday). Indications that the agreement may not be inked on Thursday were given by David Mulford, US Ambassador to India, who received Dr Singh at the Andrews Air Force base near Washington.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Pranab meets Bush, discusses N-deal

Pranab meets Bush, discusses N-deal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met United States President George W Bush at the White House in Washington on Monday and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral ties, including the civil nuclear deal.Bush and Mukherjee are said to have exchanged not only pleasantries but also discussed the width and depth of the United States-India relations that included the civilian nuclear initiative.Specific details of the meeting have not been made available to the media.

Obama wins Mississippi as race row erupts

Obama wins Mississippi as race row erupts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

People in Mississippi joined 'millions of Americans from every corner of the country who have chosen to turn the page on the failed politics of the past and embrace our movement for change', said Obama, who has 1,596 delegates, including separately chosen party officials known as 'superdelegates'. It is the second straight defeat for Clinton, who scored stunning victories in Ohio and Texas last week to salvage a dying campaign. She now has 1,484 delegates.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Michelle also discussed the experience of raising kids at the White House with Melania.

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.

Bush, Gore meet after 7 years

Bush, Gore meet after 7 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Gore was among the 2007 American Nobel Prize winners who were invited for a photo session with the president.

New York Times tops Trump's 'Fake News' awards

New York Times tops Trump's 'Fake News' awards

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Among other recipient of the US President's unique award were ABC News, CNN, Time and The Washington Post.

On Day 1 in office, Trump signs executive order against Obamacare

On Day 1 in office, Trump signs executive order against Obamacare

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The order says "It is the policy of my administration to seek the prompt repeal" of the law.

She's the boss: Michelle reveals how to get fit

She's the boss: Michelle reveals how to get fit

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Michelle has posted a workout video online that shows her pumping iron, crunching abs and smacking a punch-bag.

The US now knows who Narendra Modi really is

The US now knows who Narendra Modi really is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Narendra Modi's positive engagement with Barack Obama has well and truly washed away the doubts and slights of the past.

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

This is expected to mobilise up to $400 million to provide clean and renewable electricity to up to 1 million households by 2020

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think nothing is the end of the world until the end of the world," said the US President.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

All you need to know about UK's new PM

All you need to know about UK's new PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

An ardent backer of Brexit, Boris Johnson has a reputation for brashness, bombast, bending the truth, and really bad hair, which has earned him more than a few comparisons to United States President Donald Trump (who also happens to be a fan of his). Here are some interesting facts about BoJo, as he is called by the British media.

'Bush told Blair about invading Iraq'

'Bush told Blair about invading Iraq'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

In the weeks before the United States-led invasion of Iraq, President George W Bush had made clear to British Prime Minister Tony Blair that he was determined to attack the country without a United Nations resolution.

War on terror is our calling: Bush

War on terror is our calling: Bush

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

President Bush has said it is the struggle for civilisation.

Kissinger regrets abusing Indira

Kissinger regrets abusing Indira

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Bush, Musharraf discuss terrorism

Bush, Musharraf discuss terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Future healthy for drug firms

Future healthy for drug firms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Ronen Sen calls on Bush

Ronen Sen calls on Bush

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Bush said he looks forward to meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh next week.