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Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for coronavirus

Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Giuliani, 76, has been taken to the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC, according to US media reports.

Trump claims Modi praised him for 'great job' in COVID-19 testing

Trump claims Modi praised him for 'great job' in COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

"By far, we've tested more people than India, than many, many big countries put together. India is second (in coronavirus testing after the US). We're 44 million tests ahead of India. They have 1.5 billion people. And Prime Minister Modi calls me and says, what a job you've done with testing," Trump said at an election rally in Reno, Nevada.

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The widening differences between Punjab Congress leaders -- Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu intensified with their wives joining them in the conflict.

Why Telangana, Odisha may go soft on NDA

Why Telangana, Odisha may go soft on NDA

Rediff.com24 May 2019

A new realignment should be expected in equations between the non-BJP, non-Congress parties and the government at the Centre. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Union minister rebels, refuses to contest poll

Union minister rebels, refuses to contest poll

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'Giriraj Singh has told the central leadership that he is being made a target by some BJP leaders and some JD-U in a conspiracy to defeat him in the polls.'

No doubt it is an unexpected verdict: Oommen Chandy

No doubt it is an unexpected verdict: Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the assemble elections results were "a setback".

Is Rahul's closest aide a 'BJP agent'?

Is Rahul's closest aide a 'BJP agent'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'How and why did we lose so many seats in places where we were expected to win?'

BJP won fewer seats, but strike rate better: Fadnavis

BJP won fewer seats, but strike rate better: Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

He also said that the BJP and Shiv Sena will go by what was "pre-decided" between them on sharing of power.

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

100%, Nitish Kumar will be CM: BJP Bihar chief

100%, Nitish Kumar will be CM: BJP Bihar chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'We are allies and equals. We have to run Bihar collectively'

'The UP government, led by Yogi Adityanath, is afraid of us'

'The UP government, led by Yogi Adityanath, is afraid of us'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Yogi Adityanath is working for one caste only and suppressing the others,' Bihar Minister and NDA ally Mukesh Sahni tells M I Khan.

US-Taliban Relationship on the cards?

US-Taliban Relationship on the cards?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Biden's lengthy remarks on Afghanistan contained no condemnatory references to the Taliban, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Trinamool Congress supporters held demonstrations defying lockdown norms in various places, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to court arrest on Monday against the arrest of two West Bengal ministers in the Narada case by the CBI.

'Nitish Kumar has never compromised on crime'

'Nitish Kumar has never compromised on crime'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Unlike past governments, we never protect or save criminals.'

Parties show lukewarm response to Mamata's anti-BJP front bid

Parties show lukewarm response to Mamata's anti-BJP front bid

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

While the leadership of the biggest Opposition party, the Congress, has not reacted, even non-Congress and (now) anti-BJP parties like the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) have voiced no view on Banerjee's appeal, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson and former Union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, who got elected to the Bihar legislative council last month, was on Tuesday sworn in as a member of the Nitish Kumar cabinet.

Cong leader: Karnataka govt won't last beyond June 10

Cong leader: Karnataka govt won't last beyond June 10

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Siddaramaiah asserted that the Karnataka government was a 'strong' one and ridiculed state BJP president B S Yeddyurappa for repeatedly claiming that the coalition will collapse.

Outfit floated by ex-AASU leader ties up with Akhil Gogoi's party

Outfit floated by ex-AASU leader ties up with Akhil Gogoi's party

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Newly floated Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), led by former All Assam Students' Union leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi, on Thursday forged an alliance with the Raijor Dal of jailed anti-citizenship law activist Akhil Gogoi for the upcoming assembly elections.

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

the PM said, "Hatred and violence have no place in diverse and democratic societies."

'Goli maro', 'Indo-Pak' slogans hurt BJP in Delhi polls: Shah

'Goli maro', 'Indo-Pak' slogans hurt BJP in Delhi polls: Shah

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Shah admitted that the BJP may have suffered because of the statements made by some party leaders in the Delhi polls.

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Governments in most of the world saw their approval ratings dip as they struggled to contain the raging virus, which hit economy hard everywhere, but Indian politics followed a different script, with the outgoing year marking further shrinking of a rudderless Congress while the ruling BJP soared riding on Modi's enduring appeal.

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Lalan Kumar Paswan, who lodged the FIR with the vigilance department, held that the RJD chief's alleged act was tantamount to 'corruption' since, as a member of the legislative assembly, he was a 'public servant' whom Yadav had tried to entice away from 'performing the constitutional obligation of taking part in voting in the House'.

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election to Biden, saying he would 'continue to fight and will prevail'. He has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of electoral fraud. Many of the lawsuits have been dismissed by courts.

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'During Amit Shah's recent visit to Kerala, the strategy of concentrating the attacks on the CM on false charges was clear enough.'

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

The president, however, implied about declaring a national emergency if the Congress did not approve a funding for the wall by February 15.

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

Rediff.com5 May 2021

On Wednesday, Bengal's own daughter she firmly pitched herself as, was sworn in as the chief minister of the turbulent state for the third successive term amid raging fires of political violence and a rampaging pandemic.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

Bengal poll: Left-Cong-ISF announce seats for first 2 phases

Bengal poll: Left-Cong-ISF announce seats for first 2 phases

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Election will be held in 60 out of the total 294 seats in the first two phases of the eight-phased polls which is slated to stretch from March 27 to April 29. The date for the second phase of election is April 1.

China declines to congratulate Biden without 'legal endorsement'

China declines to congratulate Biden without 'legal endorsement'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

China has not yet come out with an official reaction to Biden and Kamala Harris' victory in the November 3 presidential election even though official media here are carrying out commentaries on their election.

Can Himanta Sarma navigate tough road ahead?

Can Himanta Sarma navigate tough road ahead?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

For the chief minister and Assam alike, the road ahead is full of challenges, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Gandhi also hailed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' success as a 'triumph for Black Americans and Indian Americans'. The Congress chief said she knew Harris would work to heal and unite a 'bitterly divided nation'.

Pak, China may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: BJP leader

Pak, China may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Sharda said Pakistan was frustrated ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah took charge and was resorting to all sorts of tactics against India as it could not register a single victory in any battle.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

Tejashwi wave is similar to Modi wave of 2014: Rajeev Shukla

Tejashwi wave is similar to Modi wave of 2014: Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Shukla claimed that the current Nitish Kumar-led dispensation would be ousted after the elections and people have started protesting against the ruling alliance leaders in public meetings.

BJP gets back its Assam ally for Lok Sabha polls

BJP gets back its Assam ally for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The AGP had in January withdrew its support to the BJP government in Assam in protest against the Centre's decision to go ahead with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.