News for 'American President Barack Obama'

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Obama praised his former secretary of state for embracing America's diversity as a strength, recognising that progress requires compromise, and promoting dignity, courtesy, and respect for all Americans.

Kashmir: Obama's first foreign policy mistake

Kashmir: Obama's first foreign policy mistake

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

The statement by United States president-elect Barack Obama regarding American intervention in Kashmir is his first foreign policy mistake, a leading expert on South Asia said on Tuesday. A Kashmir initiative by America, however veiled, can undermine improving India-US ties, Selig S Harrison, director of Asia Programme at the Center for International Policy and a senior scholar of the Woodrow Wilson International, said an opinion piece published in The Washington Times.

Sri Srinivasan sworn-in judge of 2nd most-powerful US court

Sri Srinivasan sworn-in judge of 2nd most-powerful US court

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Indian-American legal luminary Sri Srinivasan was on Monday sworn in as a judge in the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the second most powerful court in the US after the Supreme Court. With this, the Chandigarh-born, 46-year-old Srinivasan has become the first Indian American judge in the second-most powerful court of the country

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US Congress passes landmark Healthcare Bill

US Congress passes landmark Healthcare Bill

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Jubilant at the passage of the landmark Health Care bill by the House of Representatives, US President Barack Obama said on Monday that it is a major reform and a victory for the American people.

US prez can authorise pre-emptive cyber strikes: Report

US prez can authorise pre-emptive cyber strikes: Report

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

President Barack Obama has the power to order a pre-emptive cyber strike if the United States detects credible evidence of a major digital attack against it from abroad, a secret legal review has concluded amid increased cyberattacks on American firms and critical infrastructure.

'US shouldn't do nation-building in Afghanistan'

'US shouldn't do nation-building in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Former United States deputy secretary of state Richard Armitage discussed President Barack Obama's 'failure to define the goal in Afghanistan,' and a host of other issues with eminent American interviewer Charlie Rose

Obama relives the night Osama was killed

Obama relives the night Osama was killed

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Five years after Operation Neptune Spear took out Osama bin Laden, US President Barack Obama relives the historic night with television channel CNN's Peter Bergen at the Situation Room of the White House.

In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

52 per cent say they would rather have Barack Obama as President, to only 43 per cent who are glad Donald Trump is at the helm, says new poll.

Obama's 'Happy Warrior' Biden too gets second term

Obama's 'Happy Warrior' Biden too gets second term

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Joseph Biden and Barack Obama faced each other as challengers in the 2008 Democratic primary, but in opting for a staus quo in Washington the Unirted States voters consolidated their partnership as brothers-in-arms.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Two American icons receive the highest civilian award in the US.

Party pics: Naomi Campbell & Manish Malhotra get together!

Party pics: Naomi Campbell & Manish Malhotra get together!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

What happens in Delhi...

'NO WAY': Trump mocks Obama for saying he could have beaten him

'NO WAY': Trump mocks Obama for saying he could have beaten him

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Trump, naturally, disagreed. He took to his preferred medium -- Twitter -- to offer his reaction. "President Obama said that he thinks he would have won against me. He should say that but I say NO WAY!" Trump wrote.

'Divide and blame' is Obama's poll message: Jindal

'Divide and blame' is Obama's poll message: Jindal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal has launched yet another attack on the US President by alleging that Barack Obama's re-election campaign message is "divide and blame" and not "hope and change" of his 2008 campaign.

Democracy itself is on the ballot: Obama tells countrymen

Democracy itself is on the ballot: Obama tells countrymen

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

He said Trump's closing argument was "What do you have to lose?' The answer is: Everything".

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

At 116, Gertrude Weaver is now the world's oldest person.

African-American leader flays Bill Clinton remarks

African-American leader flays Bill Clinton remarks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

In an interview with the New York Times, the third ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives James E Clyburn described the former president's remarks as "bizarre" conduct and said African-American people were incensed over the comments.

'Killing of civilians outrageous, but no rush for exit'

'Killing of civilians outrageous, but no rush for exit'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that the killing of innocent Afghan civilians is outrageous and unacceptable, but asserted he would continue with the strategy to responsibly drawdown troops from Afghanistan.

Will the new US bill affect aid to Pakistan?

Will the new US bill affect aid to Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

The US Congress has also withheld $33 million assistance until Pakistan releases Shakil Afridi from prison.

'It's been an honour to serve you, I won't stop': Obama's parting words

'It's been an honour to serve you, I won't stop': Obama's parting words

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

United States President Obama said farewell to a nation he helped transform during his eight years in the White House. In front of thousands in his adoptive home town of Chicago, Barack Obama gave a rousing speech in which he asked citizens to be optimistic and hopeful of the American future. Here are highlights from the speech.

'Obama didn't win for being black'

'Obama didn't win for being black'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

'There has been an almost palpable change in the black community. There is a energy in the air that wasn't there before; there's a spark and a light now that was previously missing. I look around and I see a change in the way we carry ourselves, the way we speak to each other and treat each other,' says Jann Marie Hodge, one of the thousands of African Americans who have arrived to witness the Barack Obama's historical swearing-in as America's first black president.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Send US forces to Lanka, Tamils tell US

Send US forces to Lanka, Tamils tell US

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Accusing Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse of abdicating his responsibility to save civilians in the restive north, Tamil Americans have asked United States President Barack Obama to send his forces to the strife-torn nation to save the lives of innocent people. "This is pure and simple genocide. We are asking the Obama administration to intervene to save the Tamils of Sri Lanka by sending its army there," they said.

US all set to ban Haqqani network?

US all set to ban Haqqani network?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

In a move that could have determining effect on the 'war on terror' in Afghanistan, the new American military commander in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus has suggested putting the dreaded Haqqani group in the list of banned terror groups.

Indian-American group asks Sonal to come clean

Indian-American group asks Sonal to come clean

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Concerned over reports of United States President-elect Barack Obama's transition team member Sonal Shah's links with right-wing Hindu groups, some Indian-Americans have expressed fear that it might possibly influence the US policies towards India

More support for Obama; Clinton refuses to quit

More support for Obama; Clinton refuses to quit

Rediff.com10 May 2008

Democratic front-runner Barack Obama's White House bid received a fresh momentum on Friday as he secured the support of three more superdelegates, including a former backer of his rival Hillary Clinton. According to an AP tally, the superdelegate count is now Clinton, 271.5, and Obama, 266, a huge shift since the days when the former first lady boasted about a 60-plus lead in the crucial voting bloc. Hillary Clinton is refusing to concede defeat.

Over 7 million sign for Obama's signature healthcare policy

Over 7 million sign for Obama's signature healthcare policy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The programme has been criticised by not only the opposition Republican Party, but also the strong healthcare lobby.

US debt crisis: Lawmakers finally reach agreement

US debt crisis: Lawmakers finally reach agreement

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The first part of this agreement will cut about $1trillion in spending over the next 10 years.

Bill Clinton endorses Indian American for Congress

Bill Clinton endorses Indian American for Congress

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Dr Ami Bera, the Indian American Democratic Party candidate from a Congressional seat in California, received a big boost to his electoral ambition as he was endorsed by former United States President Bill Clinton.

Former top US diplomat urges Obama for early meeting with Modi

Former top US diplomat urges Obama for early meeting with Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2014

A former top American diplomat, considered to be the architect of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, on Friday urged US President Barack Obama to reach out to India's prime minister-designate Narendra Modi for an early meeting.

Inter-faith council submits report to Obama

Inter-faith council submits report to Obama

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The report contains a significant Hindu American perspective, including the community's seva efforts across the country.

Indo-US ties among world's most important: US Cong report

Indo-US ties among world's most important: US Cong report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Relationship between India and the United States is being among the world's most important in the coming decades, a Congressional report has told American lawmakers.

Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Stars tweet their reactions on the big news.

Musharraf's family in US contributes to Obama

Musharraf's family in US contributes to Obama

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Naveed Musharraf, the president's brother, and Irum Bilal Musharraf, his daughter-in-law, have reportedly given donations to Obama instead of Bush's Republican Party's presumptive candidate Senator John McCain.

Kashmir deal will make Pak a normal state: Riedel

Kashmir deal will make Pak a normal state: Riedel

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Resolution of the Kashmir issue would go a long way towards reducing Pakistan's preoccupation with India, says CIA veteran Bruce Riedel.

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The president's moves will make it easier for entrepreneurs to work in the United States

After Obama's religious remarks, parties target Modi

After Obama's religious remarks, parties target Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The death sentence of Nithari serial killings case convict Surender Koli was on Wednesday commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad high court which rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for the "inordinate and unexplained delay" in deciding his mercy petition.

Clinton performed 'quite strongly', believes Obama

Clinton performed 'quite strongly', believes Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

"(Clinton) made a very powerful case, particularly at the beginning, for building on the economic progress that this country has made in digging out of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression," he told reporters.