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Second US presidential debate between Trump and Biden cancelled

Second US presidential debate between Trump and Biden cancelled

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

In a statement, the nonpartisan (CPD) confirmed on Friday that the second version scheduled to be held in Miamai, Florida, would be scrapped. The CPD said it was preparing for the next debate to held on October 22 in Nashville, Tennessee, less than two weeks ahead of the November 3 presidential election.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

'India Playing A Chess Game In Nepal'

'India Playing A Chess Game In Nepal'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

'Nepal today is far more aware, self-confident, aspirational, and assertive.' 'India's policy so far has not been geared to this shift. It is time to redraw our Nepal strategy.'

Trump-Biden debate to feature 'mute' button

Trump-Biden debate to feature 'mute' button

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Under the new rules, Trump and Biden will each have two minutes of uninterrupted time to speak at the beginning of every 15-minute segment of the debate.

Trump won't join virtual debate with Biden, calls it 'waste of time'

Trump won't join virtual debate with Biden, calls it 'waste of time'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates said that the second presidential debate scheduled in Miami on October 15 will take the form of a town meeting, in which the candidates would participate from separate remote locations.

Trump says 'I want to debate very badly.' But he has conditions

Trump says 'I want to debate very badly.' But he has conditions

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The three presidential debates scheduled this time are September 26 (Hempstead, New York), October 9 (St Louis) and October 19 in Las Vegas.

'Nothing Wrong If We Rewrite The Constitution'

'Nothing Wrong If We Rewrite The Constitution'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'The time has come to have a relook at the Constitution as every document has a shelf life.'

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Given the possibilities that next year's assembly elections could throw up, Stalin told the state assembly that an interim report had to be submitted by January 2026. The outcomes may well find its way into the DMK's poll manifesto, thus seeking to keep the electoral focus still on the BJP-ruled Centre and Prime Minister Modi, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

Why Trump wants his supporters to donate to Democrats

Why Trump wants his supporters to donate to Democrats

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump urged his supporters to donate to Democrats to help them overcome the 'financial strain' in the aftermath of the general elections.

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The 'Pesta Demokrasi' is a cause for celebration not only for Indonesia but also for democracy and forces for peace all over the globe, notes Sandeep Chakravorty, India's Ambassador to Indonesia.

After fiery debate, Clinton, Trump trade barbs at charity event

After fiery debate, Clinton, Trump trade barbs at charity event

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Clinton and Trump came face-to-face at a white-tie charity dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, barely 24 hours after they clashed with each other at the third and final vitriolic presidential debate in Las Vegas.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

For successive governments the Election Commission remains a 'holy cow', where unhealthy precedents are allowed to be nurtured since Independence, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Rediff.com9 May 2018

With the creation of the state of Telangana, additions were made to ToRs of the 14th Finance Commission to make recommendations for the newly created states after the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh.

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Gandhi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of bringing back the idea of a 'king of India' that was 'smashed in 1947" and targeted the PM saying that the 'idea of a king is back.."

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'When the Executive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?'

SC bench hearing quota pleas for Dalit converts stumped by rejected Misra report

SC bench hearing quota pleas for Dalit converts stumped by rejected Misra report

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

What is the effect of the report of a commission of inquiry that has been rejected or not accepted by the government, and whether the empirical data which formed the basis of the report can be looked at while determining a constitutional issue, the Supreme Court wondered on Wednesday while considering the question of quotas for Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians.

A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?

A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

With faction bosses not seeming to control anyone any more, can the BJP count on the AIADMK for the presidential polls any more, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'He will move to a new Parliament on Ganesh Chaturthi'

'He will move to a new Parliament on Ganesh Chaturthi'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'The Constitution of India is a stumbling block. So, they want a Presidential mode of election.' 'This is the sole purpose of the BJP to go for one nation, one election.'

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries.

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the protesters continued to occupy the sensitive area despite the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president.

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A larger bench of the apex court -- comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail -- took up the matter after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected the move to dislodge the prime minister by declaring the no-trust motion unmaintainable due to its link with a so-called foreign conspiracy.

Are hashtags really political ads?

Are hashtags really political ads?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The Election Commission has done its homework pretty well on political hashtags, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Building an influential policy making institution

Building an influential policy making institution

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

A reformed Planning Commission should reflect the diversity of Indian debate.

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

India will either have to create a system in which certain geographical areas will wind up being permanent political outsiders at the Union level or it will have to create a system in which certain votes are weighted more heavily than others, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Don't states have right to express opinion: SC asks NGO

Don't states have right to express opinion: SC asks NGO

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday sought to know from a petitioner-NGO whether the state legislatures have the right to express their opinion or not on central laws and asked it to do some more research on the subject.

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Unknown' location advertisement spends were nearly 74% higher than the next biggest spender, Uttar Pradesh.

Opposition set to raise heat as monsoon session begins from Monday

Opposition set to raise heat as monsoon session begins from Monday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The session, which will continue till August 11, is likely to discuss issues like lynching incidents and vigilantism, the Kashmir situation and the border stand-off with China.

Who will Modi pick to succeed Pranab?

Who will Modi pick to succeed Pranab?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Given Modi's penchant for springing a surprise, the BJP nominee for next President could be anyone. The only thing certain is that it will be an RSS person, reports R Rajagopalan.

Sai's Take: Missing T N Seshan

Sai's Take: Missing T N Seshan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'Just as the monkey god needed a Jambavan to prod him into realising his superpowers, so did the poll panel need a poke from the Supreme Court into remembering it had an armoury of powers at its disposal to stop the infractions,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

A flawed election

A flawed election

Rediff.com17 May 2014

B R Ambedkar's fears about personality cults in politics and money power in elections seem to be coming true, says Nitin Desai

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

In the wake of the Supreme Court rejecting Kerala's contention in the dispute with Tamil Nadu over the Mullaperiyar dam, the state on Monday sought Centre's mediation and a presidential reference to the apex court to address its anxiety over the issue.

Tipping, the American way of life

Tipping, the American way of life

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Somebody should ask Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump their views on tipping, says Kishore Singh.

Rajapaksa assumes charge as new Lankan PM amid 'bloodbath' warnings by speaker

Rajapaksa assumes charge as new Lankan PM amid 'bloodbath' warnings by speaker

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

President Maithripala Sirisena's new Cabinet was also sworn in and Rajapaksa was named the new minister of finance and economic affairs.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.