News for 'Bill Clinton'

MUST READ: Clinton's rocking speech on 'cool' Obama

MUST READ: Clinton's rocking speech on 'cool' Obama

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

At the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, former United States President Bill Clinton once again displayed his skills as an extraordinary orator when he took the stage to bat for President Barack Obama.

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Former United States president Bill Clinton arrived by special plane on Wednesday morning to a red carpet welcome amid tight security at the Amausi airport in Lucknow.

How Many Indians In This Photo?

How Many Indians In This Photo?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The British and Irish prime ministers assemble with a former American president at an event in Belfast marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The former US president would undergo quadruple heart bypass surgery in New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Clinton not to speak at Reagan funeral

Clinton not to speak at Reagan funeral

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The former president is reportedly angry at not being invited to speak at Friday's funeral.

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh contributed anywhere from $1 to $5 million to the Clinton Foundation, and so did industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive of ArcelorMittal, according to information released by the non-profit organisation set up by the former President Bill Clinton to fund a variety of charitable activities around the world, including combating the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Professor Yunus is in New York, accompanied by young Bangladeshis who led the student uprising against Hasina, and the bon homie he shared with two US presidents, current and past, will add masala to the conspiracy theorists.

Clinton's plan: Making AIDS drugs affordable

Clinton's plan: Making AIDS drugs affordable

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Former US President Bill Clinton on Friday launched a major medical initiative to make available Anti-Retroviral Drugs to millions affected by HIV/AIDS around the world at almost one-third of the existing market costs.

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

US wants normalcy in Iraq: Clinton

US wants normalcy in Iraq: Clinton

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Former US President Bill Clinton on Saturday said America was not interested in dominating Iraq and instead would like to see the representative government ruling the country.

Clinton to address conclave via satellite

Clinton to address conclave via satellite

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

The former US president, who was scheduled to visit New Delhi for his keynote address to the India Today conclave, had to cancel his trip due to "serious security considerations".

Should India rethink US ties after Trump's Pak tilt?

Should India rethink US ties after Trump's Pak tilt?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Strategic affairs experts express concern over US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India, his 'bullying tactics,' and increasing attempts to hyphenate New Delhi with Islamabad, signaling a potential shift in the bilateral relationship.

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Officially kicking off her 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton on Saturday gave a rallying call to build "real and lasting prosperity" that "should be shared by all" and not just by CEOs and billionaires.

Lewinsky's love letters may come back to haunt Clinton

Lewinsky's love letters may come back to haunt Clinton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Monica Lewinsky is set to write a tell-all book about her torrid affair with Bill Clinton, including her intimate love letters to the US ex-president.

Obama tight-lipped about Clinton's N Korea visit

Obama tight-lipped about Clinton's N Korea visit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Amid talks that former President Bill Clinton's successful visit to North Korea might open up a new door of engagement with the United States, President Barack Obama has said it was just a humanitarian mission to seek the freedom of the two jailed American reporters from the Communist nation. Led by Obama himself, the White House and the State Department including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, had a tough time in responding to various questions.

'Laggard' Kerry turns to Clinton for advice

'Laggard' Kerry turns to Clinton for advice

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Battered in opinion polls by President George W Bush, Democratic challenger John Kerry is now turning to former President Bill Clinton, considered among the best campaigners, for advice on how to reinvigorate his sagging campaign

A chance meeting with Clinton changed her life

A chance meeting with Clinton changed her life

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Former United States President Bill Clinton always waved and said hello to Shobha Vanchiswar when he walked through her neighbourhood in Chappaqua, New York, as part of his daily exercise routine.One day in the fall of 2007, Vanchiswar got the nerve to strike up a conversation with him. She had heard Clinton talking on television about his foundation. "He was talking in a way that made sense to me," Vanchiswar said.

'Clinton facilitated talks with Pak'

'Clinton facilitated talks with Pak'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Will Hillary Clinton run for the 2016 US prez polls?

Will Hillary Clinton run for the 2016 US prez polls?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Just days after retiring as US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton is back in limelight after launching a mysterious new website that boldly features her in an attention-grabbing photo.

Why I may seem 'aloof' or 'unemotional': Hillary Clinton opens up

Why I may seem 'aloof' or 'unemotional': Hillary Clinton opens up

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Clinton said in the blog post that she takes responsibility for creating the perception of being walled off but she is not cold or unemotional.

Jobs advised Clinton to tell country about Lewinsky: Book

Jobs advised Clinton to "tell country" about Lewinsky: Book

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Steve Jobs had suggested Bill Clinton to "tell the country" about Monica Lewinsky when the former United States president sought the late Apple co-founder's advice on tackling the sex scandal 13 years back, says a new book.

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

Clinton publicly sworn in as US Secretary of State

Clinton publicly sworn in as US Secretary of State

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Hillary Clinton was publicly sworn in as United States Secretary of State by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremony held at Foggy Bottom. Hillary's husband and former US President Bill Clinton and her daughter Chelsea were also present at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony on Monday, which included several former Secretaries of States and Congressional leaders. She is the 67th Secretary of State. Hillary replaces Condoleezza Rice of the previous Bush administration.

'Clinton spilt wine on Vajpayee'

'Clinton spilt wine on Vajpayee'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

I just cracked, says Clinton on affair with Monica

I just cracked, says Clinton on affair with Monica

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Opening up about his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, former United States President Bill Clinton has said that he felt sorry for himself, and he had 'cracked' under pressure during that period. The former US President said he had cracked under the pressure of personal and political setbacks, including the death of his mother and the loss of Congress to the Republicans in 1994.Clinton was at first reluctant to talk about the Lewinsky affair.

NRI CEO accused of wasting money on Clintons

NRI CEO accused of wasting money on Clintons

Rediff.com26 May 2007

A lawsuit against Vinod Gupta, CEO, InfoUSA, has accused him of wasting the company's money on high-profile guests, according to a report on the website of The New York Times.

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Sharif, 73, returned home on a special flight from Dubai, ending a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January.

FBI releases documents related to Clinton email probe

FBI releases documents related to Clinton email probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

One of the two documents relates to the July 2 interview of Clinton by the FBI.

For under fire Trump, debate with Clinton is 'do or die'

For under fire Trump, debate with Clinton is 'do or die'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The Republican nominee will have 90 minutes to save his presidential campaign after videos of his passing obscene remarks about women surfaced.

Only I have the will to end Iraq war, says Clinton

Only I have the will to end Iraq war, says Clinton

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has launched an aggressive campaign questioning her opponent Barack Obama's credentials on ending the war in Iraq. She said that Obama only talks, but would not end the war, while Republican candidate John McCain would only continue the war. "One candidate is ready, willing and able to end the war and to rebuild our military, while honouring our soldiers and veterans," she said speaking of herself.

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

I want four more years of life: Clinton

I want four more years of life: Clinton

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

'I feel really blessed, you know, because a lot of people who have a heart attack never get any advance warning,' the former US president said.

Clinton backs Ami Bera, calls him 'embodiment of American Dream'

Clinton backs Ami Bera, calls him 'embodiment of American Dream'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Congressman Ami Bera's re-election bid has got a major boost with former US President Bill Clinton campaigning for him in the California seat where the Indian-American is locked in a tight contest.

Trump defeats Harris in all 7 battleground states

Trump defeats Harris in all 7 battleground states

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The seven battleground states in this election cycle were Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Acknowledge uprising, Yunus's key advisor tells India

Acknowledge uprising, Yunus's key advisor tells India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

A key aide to Bangladesh's interim government has urged India to unequivocally recognize the July-August uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime, arguing that this is crucial for rebuilding bilateral ties. Mahfuj Alam, considered a de facto minister in the interim government, criticized India's portrayal of the uprising as militant, anti-Hindu, and an Islamist takeover, and called for a change in approach to understand the "new Bangladesh realities." He stated that bypassing the uprising would be detrimental to relations between the two countries. Alam, whose organization spearheaded the protests against Hasina's government, emphasized the democratic nature of the struggle, which he said was about a "generational and responsible struggle." His statement comes amid strained relations between Dhaka and Delhi, with India expressing concerns over the safety of Bangladesh's Hindu community.

Clinton sent only 2 e-mails as Prez

Clinton sent only 2 e-mails as Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Guess how many e-mails Bill Clinton sent out in eight years at the White House?
\n\nJust two.