News for '-us-presidential'

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A French sailor's use of a fitness app has exposed the location of France's aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean, raising serious security concerns amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, a report from a French newspaper said.

Who's The Lady With Donald Trump Jr?

Who's The Lady With Donald Trump Jr?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

That's Bettina Anderson, who has been Don Jr's partner for over a year.

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Democracy in India is too important to be left to a leader with a limited appeal. If Rahul Gandhi cares for India, he should step aside for a new crop of leaders, suggests Harishchandra.

H1B Visa Fee Shock Puts IT Firms In Bind

H1B Visa Fee Shock Puts IT Firms In Bind

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

In the medium term, corporates and vendors could move away from visa dependency, shift more work offshore and share higher cost burdens with clients.

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Calling the Gaza ceasefire 'the historic dawn of a new Middle East', United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the forces of 'chaos, terror, and ruin' have been defeated, and the 'long and painful nightmare' is finally over not only for Israelis but also for Palestinians.

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Speaking shortly after, Trump stated he had yet to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but would do so imminently, along with other European leaders. He suggested a formal deal was not yet in place.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.

India's retaliatory tariff proposal may hurt trade pact talks with US: GTRI

India's retaliatory tariff proposal may hurt trade pact talks with US: GTRI

Rediff.com13 May 2025

India's proposal to impose retaliatory import duty on certain US products in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminium could cast a shadow over ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that if the US engages in consultations with India on the matter or withdraws tariffs, a resolution may be reached.

Smartphones ring loudest in exports

Smartphones ring loudest in exports

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Smartphones, for the first time, emerged as India's largest individual export commodity by value over 10 months of any financial year, during the April-January period of FY25, based on harmonised system (HS) codes. During the period under review, smartphone exports from India reached $18.31 billion, according to data from the Department of Commerce, surpassing automotive diesel fuel exports, which stood at $16.04 billion.

Trump sets new rules for US elections, cites India's example

Trump sets new rules for US elections, cites India's example

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The order also highlights further disparities, citing examples of Denmark and Sweden restricting mail-in voting to those unable to vote in person and rejecting late-arriving ballots regardless of postmark, while many US states have embraced widespread mail-in voting, with some accepting ballots without postmarks or those arriving well after Election Day.

IPO Pipeline Runs Dry In March, 1st In 2 Yrs

IPO Pipeline Runs Dry In March, 1st In 2 Yrs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Industry players said the sharp sell-off in February forced many companies to put off their listing plans

Vivek Ramaswamy quits US presidential race, endorses Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy quits US presidential race, endorses Trump

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Ramaswamy was a distant fourth with 7.7 per cent of the votes polled in the Iowa Caucus

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Tech billionaires shadowed US President Donald Trump at the inauguration on Monday.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors, and the upcoming quarterly earnings from domestic firms are the major triggers that would influence sentiments in the equity market this week, analysts said. In an eventful week ahead, a host of macroeconomic data announcements and global trends would also drive the markets, experts said. "The upcoming week is poised to be eventful on the global front.

Trump, Putin agree to initiate negotiations to end Ukraine war

Trump, Putin agree to initiate negotiations to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Trump said that he and Putin agreed to have their respective teams start negotiations immediately and begin by calling Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the conversation.

Putin ready to meet Trump, 'compromise' on Ukraine

Putin ready to meet Trump, 'compromise' on Ukraine

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin while speaking at his annual end-of-the-year news conference said that he was ready to discuss the possibility of reaching a compromise in talks with United States President-elect Donald Trump on the issue of Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported.

'Scale Of Wealth Destruction Is Sudden And Sweeping'

'Scale Of Wealth Destruction Is Sudden And Sweeping'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

618 companies were part of the billion dollar club when the markets reached all-time highs on September 26, 2024. That number has fallen to 500 following a $1 trillion wipeout in India's market capitalisation amid relentless selling by FPIs.

RBI not targeting specific rupee level: Guv

RBI not targeting specific rupee level: Guv

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the exchange rate policy has remained consistent over the years and the central bank does not target any 'specific level or band' of the rupee, which slipped to an all-time low of 87.59 to a US dollar. On Thursday, the rupee plunged 16 paise to close at a record low of 87.59 against the American currency. "I would like to mention here that the Reserve Bank's exchange rate policy has remained consistent over the years.

A Havan For Trump

A Havan For Trump

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

A havan for Republican candidate Donald J Trump in Tuesday's US presidential elections was performed at the Maa Baglamukhi Shakti Peeth, Dilshad Garden in New Delhi on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Equity investors will track the trading activity of foreign investors, global trends and ongoing earnings results for further cues, and benchmark indices may continue to witness consolidation in a holiday-shortened week amid the monthly derivatives expiry, analysts said. Markets fell sharply last week amid massive foreign capital outflows and dismal Q2 earnings so far. Weakness in the markets might continue in the near term amid cautiousness among investors ahead of the US presidential election early next month, an expert said.

A Tamil Nadu Village Prays For Kamala

A Tamil Nadu Village Prays For Kamala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Hours before the US presidential elections, special prayers were held for Democrat candidate Kamala Harris's victory at her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu.

'Falsehood': Jaishankar on Rahul's Trump invite charge

'Falsehood': Jaishankar on Rahul's Trump invite charge

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Jaishankar said that Rahul Gandhi's lies damage India at an international level.

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House.

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Multiple polling stations and municipal buildings received hoax bomb threats across the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia, disrupting the polling in these states.

Michelle Obama Cheers Kamala

Michelle Obama Cheers Kamala

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

With just a week to go for the US presidential election, the Obamas are leaving nothing to chance to ensure that Kamala Harris thumps Donald J Trump at the hustings.

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against Trump's 213, making it much difficult for the President to win the polls. The winner of the 2020 presidential election should have at least 270 Electoral College votes out of the 538-member electoral college.

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Here are glimpse of Voting day in the USA.

Sensex tanks 836 points; Nifty ends at 24,199

Sensex tanks 836 points; Nifty ends at 24,199

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank were the major losers. State Bank of India emerged as the only gainer from the pack.

'Let that sink in': Musk posts 'White House' picture

'Let that sink in': Musk posts 'White House' picture

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

In a post on the microblogging platform X, Elon Musk shared his photograph along with former US President Donald Trump.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

And voters could also be asked to participate in "referendums" on issues before the lawmakers in that particular state.

Markets cheer Trump's triumph; Sensex soars 901 points

Markets cheer Trump's triumph; Sensex soars 901 points

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys jumped over 4 per cent each. HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti and Reliance Industries were also among big gainers. Titan, IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were the laggards.

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory and called for China and the United States to find the right way to manage the differences by strengthening dialogue and communication.

Biden breaks record for most votes in US presidential history

Biden breaks record for most votes in US presidential history

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The former United States vice president's record-setting numbers are likely a result of this year's especially high voter turnout. The US is on course to have its largest voter turnout in the last century.

Investors' wealth soars by Rs 77.66 lakh crore in 2024

Investors' wealth soars by Rs 77.66 lakh crore in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Stock market investors became richer by a whopping Rs 77.66 lakh crore in 2024, helped by an overall optimistic trend in equities, where the BSE Sensex surged over 8 per cent. Analysts said the year witnessed a tug of war between the bulls and bears marked by volatility but, despite the uncertainties around the world, the Indian markets sustained the pressure and delivered impressive returns.

Sensex tanks 942 pts, Nifty plunges below 24K

Sensex tanks 942 pts, Nifty plunges below 24K

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Tata Motors, Infosys, Titan, Maruti and NTPC were among the major laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies and IndusInd Bank were the gainers.

Bitcoin at $100,000: Milestone likely to boost Indian investors' rush

Bitcoin at $100,000: Milestone likely to boost Indian investors' rush

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The recent Bitcoin rally, which saw the cryptocurrency surge past the $100,000 mark on Thursday, is drawing Indian investors in droves. Cryptocurrency platforms in India are experiencing a significant uptick in activity and user sign-ups, driven by the optimism surrounding "crypto-friendly" Donald Trump's US presidential election victory.

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'The shifts in US involvement in global conflicts and geopolitical alliances could introduce uncertainties.'

No one is even trying to assassinate...: Elon Musk

No one is even trying to assassinate...: Elon Musk

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Musk is an open supporter of Trump.