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30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

30 killed in 2 separate mass shootings in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Ten people, including the gunman were killed in in Dayton's Oregon district, while another 20 were shot dead at a crowded Walmart store in the southern border town of El Paso in Texas.

US confirms first case of monkeypox

US confirms first case of monkeypox

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body'

Reliance sells last of its US shale gas assets

Reliance sells last of its US shale gas assets

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Reliance Industries Ltd has exited the last of its shale gas assets in the US after it agreed to sell its holding in Eagleford shale gas assets for an undisclosed sum of money.

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Prominent deep-pocketed investors are lined up to finance Major League Cricket, the world's top players are supposedly ready to sign on and, according to the ICC and USA Cricket research, there is a baked-in fan base of between 15 and 20 million waiting to be served.

At least 6 killed, 24 injured in shooting at July 4 parade in US

At least 6 killed, 24 injured in shooting at July 4 parade in US

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, erupted in panic when shots were fired about 10 minutes after the parade kicked off, according to media reports. As per US media, an active shooter has been spotted in Highland Park.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, is ineligible for a masters swimming competition in Texas, the event's sanctioning body said on Thursday.

Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator

Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'There are reports that the Biden administration is contemplating imposing CAATSA sanctions against India, the largest democracy on Earth'

Petrol, diesel prices may be hiked this week

Petrol, diesel prices may be hiked this week

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked this week as oil companies prepare to pare losses accumulated from keeping rates steady for over four months in the run-up to assembly elections in five states, including UP, despite international oil prices jumping to a 13-year high of $140 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude futures, the US oil benchmark, rose to $130.50 per barrel on Sunday evening, its highest since July 2008, before retreating. The international benchmark, Brent crude, hit a high of $139.13 at one point overnight, also its highest since July 2008.

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

WikiLeaks publishes US security think tank's emails

WikiLeaks publishes US security think tank's emails

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks on Monday began publishing -- The Global Intelligence Files -- more than five million confidential emails from Texas-headquartered "global intelligence" company Stratfor that has been likened to a shadow Central Intelligence Agency.

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The US president said that he has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the sale of Hydroxychloroquine tablets ordered by the US to treat the growing number of coronavirus patients in his country, hours after India banned the export of the anti-malarial drug.

Copa chiefs want homophobic chants to stop but will take no action

Copa chiefs want homophobic chants to stop but will take no action

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Centenary Copa America officials say homophobic chanting at international matches "must stop" but they have opted not to take action against offending teams.

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

So far, there seems to be limited debate about their activities in India, where virtually all FAANG companies have teamed up in different ways with India's most powerful businessman, observes T N Ninan.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

The wonderfully weird world around us!

The wonderfully weird world around us!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Here's a look at eight images that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

PIX: A Sneak Peek of Blake Lively's The Shallows

PIX: A Sneak Peek of Blake Lively's The Shallows

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The film is releasing in India on September 16!

Mourning for George H W Bush

Mourning for George H W Bush

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bush's remains will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda till Wednesday, when he will be honoured with state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Getting straight to business. PM @narendramodi just concluded a fruitful interaction with top energy sector CEOs at a Roundtable meeting in #Houston. Discussion focussed on working together for energy security and expanding mutual investment opportunities between India & US," MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet.

US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!

US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Unless there is a sharp uptick in oil prices, Fed may push back rate hike

Donald Trump mixes up '9/11' with '7/11'

Donald Trump mixes up '9/11' with '7/11'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The 69-year-old Republican front-runner made the blunder while campaigning on the eve of the high-stakes presidential primary in New York by getting the date of the 2001 WTC attacks.

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'The Punjab government should initiate proper implementation of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Bill to save youth from fraudulent travel agents and the human trafficking mafia.'

RIL to sell 49.9% stake in US joint venture

RIL to sell 49.9% stake in US joint venture

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

RIL, as well as its partner Pioneer Natural Resources Co, are seeking a buyer for their stakes in Eagle Ford Midstream venture as they focus on shale oil production.

Football Focus: Inter sign Sanchez from Man United

Football Focus: Inter sign Sanchez from Man United

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

3 reasons why fall in crude prices won't benefit India

3 reasons why fall in crude prices won't benefit India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Usually, a fall in oil prices is followed with a cut in retail prices of auto fuels and the government passes on the benefit to consumers. However, Morgan Stanley believes gains this time around will remain capped.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Backroom efforts on to resolve India-US trade tiff

Backroom efforts on to resolve India-US trade tiff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Keen to salvage its engagement with Washington DC that has gone southbound ever since the Trump administration came in, India has called for a final set of meetings with US trade officials, soon, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

Increasing global oil prices pose risk to inflation: RBI

Increasing global oil prices pose risk to inflation: RBI

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Consumer Price Index-based inflation rose to 5.11% in January

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

Rupee closes 3 paise lower at 66.36 against USD

Rupee closes 3 paise lower at 66.36 against USD

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The rupee ended marginally lower by three paise at 66.36 against the US dollar.

Rupee wobbles on resurgent dollar, falls 17 paise to 66.88

Rupee wobbles on resurgent dollar, falls 17 paise to 66.88

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

India's foreign exchange reserves declined by a whopping $4.343 billion to $367.646 billion.

Swaraj seeks probe into Sherin's adoption, WCD says process transparent

Swaraj seeks probe into Sherin's adoption, WCD says process "transparent"

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

"After baby Saraswati @ Sherin Mathews' case, have requested minister for women and child development for a thorough investigation into the adoption process," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Friday.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

World stocks at three-week highs as Fed decision looms

World stocks at three-week highs as Fed decision looms

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Even if the central bank doesn't pull the trigger later, it is still expected to by the end of the year.

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Rupee loses steam, down 18 paise to 66.40

Rupee loses steam, down 18 paise to 66.40

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

RBI fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 66.2930 and euro at 74.8978.