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Biden slams Trump for remarks on Haley's husband

Biden slams Trump for remarks on Haley's husband

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden has slammed his predecessor Donald Trump for dragging Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's husband into the swirl of personal attacks.

Dilli Door Nahin Hain, Biden Saab!

Dilli Door Nahin Hain, Biden Saab!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Air Force One with United States President Joe Biden on board left Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 1645 local time on Thursday afternoon.

Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday as tension soars

Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday as tension soars

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Biden would also travel to Jordan for a summit meeting with the heads of States of Jordan, Egypt and the president of Palestinian Authority.

Why Zelenskyy Gave Biden A Medal

Why Zelenskyy Gave Biden A Medal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Zelenskyy said this particular medal was awarded earlier this year to a Ukrainian officer for heroism on the battlefield. The officer met Zelenskyy in Bakhmut and asked him to give his medal to President Biden as a token of his gratitude for America's military assistance to Ukraine during the invasion.

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

As United States President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday.

Kyiv Visit: Biden Sends Putin A Message

Kyiv Visit: Biden Sends Putin A Message

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Four days before the first anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, United States President Joe Biden sent the tyrant in the Kremlin a message by making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Time India Learnt From China Playbook

Time India Learnt From China Playbook

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

If India caves in to US pressure as Trump hopes it will, he will further try to blackmail it into submission, points out Ramesh Menon.

Disappointed, but...: Biden on Xi skipping G20 summit

Disappointed, but...: Biden on Xi skipping G20 summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

India is awaiting a written confirmation from China on President Xi's participation in the G20 Leaders Summit, Muktesh Pardeshi, Special Secretary for G20, said on Friday.

Bidens host Modi for private dinner at White House

Bidens host Modi for private dinner at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an intimate dinner at the White House.

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Kwatra briefed reporters on the outcomes of the second day of Modi's visit that began in Washington, DC with a grand ceremonial welcome on the South Lawn of the White House.

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Biden told reporters at a joint news conference with the visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his analysis is based on his instinct and does not have any proof for this.

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

'Stopped a lot of fights': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

'Stopped a lot of fights': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

President Trump says the US is close to a trade deal with India, while also claiming to have stopped a war between India and Pakistan.

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Father Dias met Biden during a 30-minute holy communion service for the US president at a hotel where he was staying in New Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the G20 summit.

G20 Summit going well: Biden on Xi's absence

G20 Summit going well: Biden on Xi's absence

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"What I think is important is what is the position which that country has taken, how much that country has contributed to the deliberations and the outcomes," he said.

Bidens receive Modi at White House, enjoys intimate dinner

Bidens receive Modi at White House, enjoys intimate dinner

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Wednesday received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it. This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu.

Biden raised human rights, civil society, free press with Modi

Biden raised human rights, civil society, free press with Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Biden told reporters in Hanoi in the Vietnamese capital that he also raised the importance of respecting human rights with Prime Minister Modi.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a statement later, the White House said Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel's military campaign in Gaza, including its "objectives and phasing".

Biden lands in Tel Aviv, to 'ask tough questions' from Netanyahu

Biden lands in Tel Aviv, to 'ask tough questions' from Netanyahu

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and show support to its Middle Eastern ally as Israel entered into the 12th day of war against the Hamas terror group.

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Trump, who has repeatedly said that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade, last Friday said for the first time that "five jets were shot down" during the fighting.

By taking me home Biden showed you respect, Modi tells NRIs

By taking me home Biden showed you respect, Modi tells NRIs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that he has set very ambitious goals in his third term to make the country a developed nation and asserted that India today is a land of opportunities.

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump had some words of appreciation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' hair as he told a pair of stranded astronauts aboard the International Space Station that 'we're coming up to get you'.

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to enrol foreign students, raising concerns over the legal status of thousands of students, including nearly 800 from India, currently enrolled at the varsity.

Biden trips, falls at Air Force Academy graduation ceremony

Biden trips, falls at Air Force Academy graduation ceremony

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

United States President Joe Biden tripped on a sandbag and fell after he handed out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado on Thursday, CNN reported.

Xi lands in US to have crucial meeting with Biden

Xi lands in US to have crucial meeting with Biden

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

US President Joe Biden is set to meet his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, CNN reported, citing senior US administration officials.

Ceasefire in Gaza is not peace as long as Hamas clings to destruction: Biden

Ceasefire in Gaza is not peace as long as Hamas clings to destruction: Biden

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Biden also called for Israel to respect humanitarian law and minimise the loss of civilian life, saying he counselled Israeli officials during his trip to Tel Aviv "against letting their hurt and rage mislead them into making mistakes we ourselves have made in the past."

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Iranians be careful, we're sending fighter jets to Israel: Biden

Iranians be careful, we're sending fighter jets to Israel: Biden

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The United States continues to monitor the situation in Israel very closely, President Joe Biden said Wednesday observing that the terrorist attack by Hamas has brought back painful memories of a millennia of antisemitism and genocide against the Jewish people.

Biden dials Netanyahu after a month, reiterates two-state solution to end war

Biden dials Netanyahu after a month, reiterates two-state solution to end war

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The US President also discussed the ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages under Hamas captivity and reviewed the situation in Gaza.

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

US President Biden was invited to the Republic Day celebrations by Prime Minister Modi during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Garcetti said.

How Vogue's Anna Wintour Changed Fashion

How Vogue's Anna Wintour Changed Fashion

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The iconic editor who reshaped fashion, has transcended her role as editor and become a pop culture icon, famously immortalised in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada.

Modi's Biden Moment?

Modi's Biden Moment?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Hours before he was spotted napping during the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Biden had -- it appears from this Press Information Bureau photograph -- a Biden moment when he encountered Narendra Damodardas Modi in Glasgow.

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The lawmakers expressed concerns about "pre- and post-poll rigging in Pakistan's recent parliamentary elections" and urged the US Congress to "withhold recognition of a new government in Pakistan until a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation of election interference has been conducted".

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Narendra, surrender' jibe

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Narendra, surrender' jibe

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The BJP accused Rahul of insulting the armed forces with his "surrender" barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.