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Epstein files show photos of Clinton, Trump barely appears

Epstein files show photos of Clinton, Trump barely appears

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The United States Department of Justice released a batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, including photos and records showing Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Michael Jackson in social settings with Epstein, CNN reported.

Bill Clinton on what stops Gandhi's dream for India

Bill Clinton on what stops Gandhi's dream for India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Former US President Bill Clinton expresses his doubts about the realization of Mahatma Gandhi's dream for India in his new book, 'Citizen: My Life After the White House'. Reflecting on his experience in the aftermath of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Clinton recounts his encounters with the suffering and resilience of the people, questioning the extent to which India has achieved Gandhi's vision of a peaceful haven for all. The book also highlights the establishment of the American India Foundation (AIF), which Clinton helped found to support relief efforts in Gujarat. Clinton's observations on India's internal divisions, particularly between Hindus and Muslims, offer a thought-provoking perspective on the country's progress towards Gandhi's ideals.

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair attended a party at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse, according to newly released Epstein files. The files also mention Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were in attendance.

Bill Clinton meets PM

Bill Clinton meets PM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Former US president Bill Clinton on Thursday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi.

What Epstein files say about Ayurveda, massage practices

What Epstein files say about Ayurveda, massage practices

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Newly released Epstein files contain references to 'massage techniques' and Ayurveda from India. The files, released by the US Justice Department, also include photos of former US President Bill Clinton and the late pop star Michael Jackson.

Bill Clinton undergoes heart operation

Bill Clinton undergoes heart operation

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Former United States president Bill Clinton was taken to hospital after complaining of chest pains and has undergone a heart operation, his office said today.

Bill Clinton dubbed Obama 'incompetent', claims book

Bill Clinton dubbed Obama 'incompetent', claims book

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Former United States President Bill Clinton dubbed Barack Obama "incompetent" and pressed wife Hillary to quit her job as secretary of state to challenge the incumbent President in the primaries, a new book has claimed. "The country needs you!" the former president had told Hillary Clinton, urging her to run this year, according to accounts of the conversation included in Edward Klein's new biography of Obama.

Bill Clinton gets journos released, leaves N Korea

Bill Clinton gets journos released, leaves N Korea

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

"President Clinton has safely left North Korea with Laura Ling and Euna Lee," said Matt McKenna, spokesman for Bill Clinton. Clinton apologised to Kim Jong-Il for the behaviour of the two women journalists after which they were released, North Korea media reported.

Former US president Bill Clinton arrives in Jaipur

Former US president Bill Clinton arrives in Jaipur

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Former United States President Bill Clinton arrived in Jaipur on Monday night on a tour during which he will visit a kitchen being run for schoolchildren by an NGO.

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Here's what happened when the former American President attended the premiere of Lion in New York City.

Rajasthan: When Bill Clinton served food to schoolchildren

Rajasthan: When Bill Clinton served food to schoolchildren

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Former United States President Bill Clinton on Wednesday visited the kitchen run by an NGO which provides food to a large number of children at government schools as part of the mid-day meal scheme

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.

When Dennis Quaid became Bill Clinton

When Dennis Quaid became Bill Clinton

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The actor had to be put on a special diet of burgers and fries to get into the skin of the former US president for the HBO series, The Special Relationships.

Bill Clinton lied under oath, says Lewinsky

Bill Clinton lied under oath, says Lewinsky

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

More than eleven years after their affair rocked America, former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has claimed the then United States President Bill Clinton lied under oath when he described their romantic encounters during his impeachment trial, according to a new book

Hillary may run for President in 2016, hints Bill Clinton

Hillary may run for President in 2016, hints Bill Clinton

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Former United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton, could run for the 2016 presidential elections, her husband Bill Clinton has hinted. Bill Clinton, one of the most popular American presidents in recent past, added fuel to the speculation at an event on Saturday night, where he said that the country would have some "good choices" in the 2016 presidential elections.

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.

Bangladesh uprising 'guru' rejects alliance with Jamaat

Bangladesh uprising 'guru' rejects alliance with Jamaat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

A key leader of Bangladesh's National Citizen Party (NCP), Mahfuz Alam, has distanced himself from the party's alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, citing ideological differences and concerns over Jamaat's controversial history.

What Bill Clinton says about Indo-Pak ties

What Bill Clinton says about Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Improving relationship with Pakistan is key to India overtaking China and 'revolutionising' the 21st century to emerge as a global power, former United States President Bill Clinton has said.

Bill Clinton pays surprise visit to North Korea

Bill Clinton pays surprise visit to North Korea

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Former US President Bill Clinton is in North Korean capital Pyongyang to negotiate the release of two American television journalists who were sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for illegally entering North Korea.

What the new book on Bill Clinton reveals

What the new book on Bill Clinton reveals

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

In the event of Indo-Pak nuclear war, India will emerge as the ultimate winner after wiping off Pakistan, but lose up to 500 million of its own people, a book on former United States President Bill Clinton's presidential years has claimed.

I am not mad at Obama: Bill Clinton

I am not mad at Obama: Bill Clinton

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Former United States President Bill Clinton on Monday said he was not a racist and he is 'not and never was mad' at Barack Obama, who defeated his wife in the racially-charged Democratic presidential nomination race."There are things that I wish I'd urged her (Hillary) to do. Things I wish I'd said. Things I wish I hadn't said," Clinton said regarding the controversies surrounding his comments.

'Nothing to hide': Trump makes U-turn on Epstein files

'Nothing to hide': Trump makes U-turn on Epstein files

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Trump said the Department of Justice had already released "tens of thousands" of pages linked to Epstein and argued that Democrats were trying to target Republican leaders while ignoring figures such as Bill Clinton and others he named.

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

At the press conference, three women accused the former US president of sexual assault, while another one alleged that she was raped by him as a child.

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Bill Clinton's address had lessons for both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, says T N Ninan

Would do whatever I am asked: Bill Clinton

Would do whatever I am asked: Bill Clinton

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Bill Clinton, who could return to the White House as the "First Spouse", has said he would do whatever he would be asked to do if his wife Hillary is elected as the President of the United States. "If she is elected, I will do whatever I am asked to do," Clinton said delivering the inaugural keynote address at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bill Clinton wins a Grammy for his tale

Bill Clinton wins a Grammy for his tale

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

He shared the Grammy for 'Best Spoken Word Album for Children' with another former world leader, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, and actress Sophia Loren.

Bill Clinton: I'm still in love with India

Bill Clinton: I'm still in love with India

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Former US President Bill Clinton spoke at the American Indian Foundation Gala.

Bill Clinton to speak at PanIIT global meet

Bill Clinton to speak at PanIIT global meet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

He will speak to attendees about innovative ways to address challenges and opportunities in the critical areas of education, energy and climate change.

Bill Clinton joins US bid to host World Cup

Bill Clinton joins US bid to host World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Former US President Bill Clinton has joined a US bid to host the football World Cup in 2018 or 2022 and said on Monday that winning the campaign would give the United States a much needed economic boost. According to Clinton, a major benefit to the country's bid is that all US host cities already have existing stadium and transportation infrastructure necessary to host games.

Monica Lewinsky's lingerie, letters from Bill Clinton go on sale

Monica Lewinsky's lingerie, letters from Bill Clinton go on sale

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Personal items, including a negligee, once owned by White House intern Monica Lewinsky and obtained during a federal investigation into her affair with former United States President Bill Clinton are being auctioned off by the Nate D Sanders auction house.

New book claims Israel tried to blackmail Bill Clinton

New book claims Israel tried to blackmail Bill Clinton

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A new tell-all book has claimed that former United States president Bill Clinton's steamy phone sex with Monica Lewinsky was listened in by British spooks and was also used for blackmail by Israel.

Oprah and Bill Clinton to hit the campaign trail

Oprah and Bill Clinton to hit the campaign trail

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

While the charismatic Bill Clinton has often turned out in support for his wife, this is the first time that talk show host Oprah Winfrey will campaign for a presidential hopeful.

Would our leaders have done what Bill Clinton did?

Would our leaders have done what Bill Clinton did?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Would any former prime minister have travelled to a rogue country to negotiate for the freedom of just two of its imprisoned citizens?

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has once again courted controversy as it released heavily redacted files from its 2001 investigation of President Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich, just one week from election day.

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visits the White House on Wednesday, it will be his first encounter with an American president since that turbulent meeting with Bill Clinton when the Kargil war was raging 14 years ago.

Hope I would've made the same call on Laden: Bill Clinton

Hope I would've made the same call on Laden: Bill Clinton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

To bolster United States President Barack Obama's image ahead of Presidential election, the Obama Campaign has come up with a video featuring former President Bill Clinton praising Obama's handling of the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound last year.

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visits the White House on Wednesday, it will be his first encounter with an American president since that turbulent meeting with Bill Clinton when the Kargil war was raging 14 years ago.

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The United States of America sought Pakistan's help in 1998 to prevent Osama bin Laden from launching an Al Qaeda attack against it, with then President Bill Clinton asking Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to personally use his influence to prevail over the Taliban in averting the imminent strike.

Monica Lewinsky's tell-it-all on affair with Bill Clinton

Monica Lewinsky's tell-it-all on affair with Bill Clinton

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has broken her silence on her 1990s affair with then United States president Bill Clinton, saying he took advantage of her even though it was a "consensual relationship".