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When US presidents came calling to India

When US presidents came calling to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Obama's coming visit to India has created quite a buzz, here is a look at all past visits of American Presidents to the country

This American Actress To Perform At Modi's event

This American Actress To Perform At Modi's event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

African American singer and actress Mary Millben, known for her moving rendition of Om Jai Jagadish Hare and Jana Gana Mana, will perform at a diaspora event to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra D Modi in Washington, DC on June 23.

On Selma anniversary, thousands march to mark 'Bloody Sunday'

On Selma anniversary, thousands march to mark 'Bloody Sunday'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

With a nod to ongoing US racial tension and threats to voting rights, President Barack Obama declared the work of the Civil Rights Movement advanced but unfinished on Saturday during a visit to the Alabama Bridge that spawned a landmark voting law.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Muslims protest anti-Iran action

Muslims protest anti-Iran action

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

The protestors also demanded PM Singh's resignation.

Obama ought to take up cricket

Obama ought to take up cricket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

In the corridors of Washington, the dominant metaphor in discussions about President-elect Barack Obama's foreign policy is baseball.

Al Jazeera airs Osama tape

Al Jazeera airs Osama tape

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

The tape comes four days before Americans vote to elect a new president. The contenders are incumbent George W Bush and Democrat John Kerry.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

IIT alumnus Buddhi sentenced to 57 months in jail

IIT alumnus Buddhi sentenced to 57 months in jail

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Indian Institute of Technology alumnus Vikram Buddhi was sentenced to 57 months in prison on Friday.

'Hers is an inspiring story'

'Hers is an inspiring story'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Pakistan must give absolute and transparent cooperation to India in the investigations into the Mumbai terror attacks, United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Focus should be on future ties: Indian-Americans

Focus should be on future ties: Indian-Americans

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

With President George W Bush set to sign on Wednesday the bill on Indo-US nuclear deal into law, the Indian-American community feels the focus now should be on using the current framework for the future development of bilateral ties, including creating opportunities for businesses, NGOs and government entities.

US votes for president

US votes for president

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Bush, accompanied by wife Laura, cast his ballot in Crawford, Texas.

Musharraf, Karzai in frosty meeting

Musharraf, Karzai in frosty meeting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In the midst of war of words between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, even US President George W Bush seemed helpless.

We fully back Musharraf, says US

We fully back Musharraf, says US

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The Bush administration has said it continues to support embattled President Pervez Musharraf, whose allies were routed in Pakistan's general election, while maintaining that Washington has no role in the formation of a new government in Islamabad.

US lifts sanctions on Pakistan

US lifts sanctions on Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

USIBC hails Indo-US nuke pact

USIBC hails Indo-US nuke pact

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

USIBC officials attended the White House Signing Ceremony to witness President Bush's endorsement of the legislation passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of the US Congress on December 9, 2006.

First Look: The Summit

First Look: The Summit

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Manmohan Bush meeting

'Bush shoe': New orders for 300,000 pairs!

'Bush shoe': New orders for 300,000 pairs!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The world's most notorious pair of black leather shoes, that made history, has even generated 100 jobs in Turkey.

Diwali fete at White House

Diwali fete at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Musharraf an essential ally in war on terror: US

Musharraf an essential ally in war on terror: US

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The Bush administration has said that it considers Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf as an "absolutely essential ally" in the war on terror and it would continue to work with him.

N-deal with India net gain : US

N-deal with India "net gain" : US

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

India's enhanced non- proliferation commitments under the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal constitute a "net gain" for the global non-proliferation regime, the Bush administration said on Thursday, adding there were "powerful" strategic, political, economic and environmental reasons" to support the initiative.

N-deal will be wrapped up by September: PM

N-deal will be wrapped up by September: PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

"All we are interested in is that the substance of the 123 agreement should confirm with what I told the people of India, what I told Parliament."

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Pakistani's President Asif Ali Zardari, asked on NBC's 'Meet the Press' program where Osama bin Laden was, told the interviewer, "You'll have been there for eight years. (So) You tell me.You lost him in Tora Bora, I didn't, I was in prison."

US may be planning to hit Iran: report

US may be planning to hit Iran: report

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

George Bush told US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker that he was thinking of hitting Iranian targets across the border.The US has also asked the Islamic nation to stop interfering in Iraq, failing which it would face American retribution.

US will send troops to Pakistan to look for Osama'

US will send troops to Pakistan to look for Osama'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Later addressing a press conference, Musharraf said that he would not allow the sovereignty of his country to be breached by the US.

N-deal:Saran to hold talks with Burns, Congressmen

N-deal:Saran to hold talks with Burns, Congressmen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, who will be in Washington from March 28 to March 31, will hold bilateral discussions with his US counterpart, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns.

'India-US bilateral ties will only get better'

'India-US bilateral ties will only get better'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The bilateral relationship between the US, the world's oldest democracy, and India, the world's largest democracy, is on an upswing with cooperation between the countries having expanded to new areas and the trade having gone up to over $100 billion in recent years.

Support Indo-Pak peace process, Musharraf urges US

Support Indo-Pak peace process, Musharraf urges US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Ahead of his meeting with President George W Bush, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has urged the US to throw its weight behind the Indo-Pak peace process to ensure that it moved forward without interruption.

Ohio lead insurmountable: White House

Ohio lead insurmountable: White House

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

The White House chief of staff has claimed that the absentee votes will not change Bush's lead.

Musharraf to inaugurate Pak Caucus

Musharraf to inaugurate Pak Caucus

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Congressman Dan Burton and a few other members of Congress who have taken up positions against India are likely to be on the causus, according to Pakistani on-line newspaper South Asia Tribune.

Kerry will win if election held now: Poll

Kerry will win if election held now: Poll

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The CNN/USA Today/Gallop poll said the Massachusetts senator would win 52 per cent of the vote compared to Bush's 44 per cent.

2 Indian-Americans feted

2 Indian-Americans feted

Rediff.com16 May 2006

The President's Volunteer Service Award is the highest honour given in recognition of those who contributed to help those in need.

At G8, 'Hindu-American relations' reviewed

At G8, 'Hindu-American relations' reviewed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

United States President George W Bush is not new to committing gaffes but it appears to have rubbed on his White House staffers, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh himself becoming a victim at the G8 summit.A transcript issued by the White House Press Secretary office quoted Singh talking about the opportunity he had with Bush at their meeting -- on the sidelines of the G-8 summit to review 'Hindu-American relations'.

Why Potter creator was denied top US honour

Why Potter creator was denied top US honour

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Former United States President George W Bush's advisers believed that JK Rowling's books 'encouraged witchcraft' and thus deprived the author from a top US honour, reveals a new book.White House officials raised an objection against the move, saying that she promoted sorcery in her boy wizard series. They stopped Rowling from receiving the US' top gong for civilians who contribute to America, world peace or culture.

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign team has quietly been preparing itself for the transition to presidency if he manages to defeat incumbent Barack Obama.