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Republican Hindu Coalition denounces Hillary's aide Huma

Republican Hindu Coalition denounces Hillary's aide Huma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Republican Hindu Coalition, which hosted Donald Trump's desi rally in New Jersey last month, has branded Huma Abedin 'pro-terrorist.

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

When it comes to Mr Trump, people still want to know more, a social media expert said.

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go,' Trump had said, adding that Flynn had done nothing wrong.

Bobby Jindal targets Trump, Nikki Haley backs Ted Cruz

Bobby Jindal targets Trump, Nikki Haley backs Ted Cruz

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The emergence of real estate tycoon Donald Trump as Republican presidential nominee sounded the death-knell for the party establishment, Indian-American former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said.

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Orlando reignites the debate for gun control in the US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

"We must also look beyond this terrible moment and decide what we as a nation are willing to do to prevent hatred, gun violence and domestic terrorism," said Congressman Ann Kirkpatrick from Arizona.

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Trump questions Hillary Clinton's religious faith

Trump questions Hillary Clinton's religious faith

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"We don't know anything about Hillary in terms of religion," Trump told a group of evangelical leaders, adding, "she's been in the public eye for years and years, and yet there's no -- there's nothing out there."

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Donald Trump on Thursday repeatedly accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group.

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has slammed US President Barack Obama for holding election rallies in support of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, describing him as campaigner-in-chief.

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

More than two dozen Indian-Americans are in electoral fray for the crucial US elections, but all eyes would be on three young leaders -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, who have made a mark in the country's politics.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: March

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: March

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 12 images.

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Indian-Americans can make a "significant difference" in helping first ever woman United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling.

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.

Trump faces backlash for comments about parents of slain soldier

Trump faces backlash for comments about parents of slain soldier

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Donald Trump's own party leaders came out openly against the Republican presidential nominee.

Race to White House: Nikki Haley endorses Marco Rubio

Race to White House: Nikki Haley endorses Marco Rubio

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Haley's endorsement is seen as a big boost for Rubio, but this does not guarantee him a win in South Carolina, despite the fact that the Indian-American is one of the most popular governor's in the state's history.

Mitt Romney not running for president in 2016

Mitt Romney not running for president in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, announced on Friday that he will not make another White House run in 2016, ending weeks of speculation over his possible bid.

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Will the world ever realize what is going on? So sad," Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted.

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're not going to give up hundreds of billions of dollars in orders and let Russia, China and everybody else have them. It's all about -- for me -- very simple, it's America first'

Exclusive! The JEB BUSH interview 'We don't have to be the world's policeman'

Exclusive! The JEB BUSH interview 'We don't have to be the world's policeman'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

'We don't have to be the world's policeman. We don't have to impose our values. But we need to lead and when we pull back as we've done, you begin to see exactly what happens -- the voids are filled by threats of terror that countries have to suffer with, including India.'

Hillary Clinton says 'happy' to use term 'radical Islam'

Hillary Clinton says 'happy' to use term 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

She was responding to a question on the criticism by her rival and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that she is not using the term radical Islam.

Obama condemns violence at Trump's California rally

Obama condemns violence at Trump's California rally

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

"It is very important for us to remind ourselves of who we are and what is best about American democracy and not slip into some of the bad habits that currently manifest themselves in the other party," Obama said.

'Unprecedented, deeply troubling': Hillary on FBI move

'Unprecedented, deeply troubling': Hillary on FBI move

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Clinton and her campaign pressed America's top cop, FBI Director James Comey, to put out the "full and complete facts" about a renewed probe into a cache of recently discovered emails, as the development emboldened Republican rival Donald Trump to seize on to the reignited controversy.

Why Trump is likely to embrace India

Why Trump is likely to embrace India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'India can rely on him to fight terrorism in all its forms, including Pakistan-sponsored outfits.'

Jeb Bush blames Hillary Clinton, Obama for rise of IS

Jeb Bush blames Hillary Clinton, Obama for rise of IS

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

"No leader or policymaker involved will claim to have gotten everything right in the region, Iraq especially," he said.

Trump says Orlando massacre shows he's 'right' about terrorism

Trump says Orlando massacre shows he's 'right' about terrorism

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The Republican White House contender took the time to pat himself on the back for 'being right on radical Islamic terrorism' and sought the resignation of US President Barack Obama.

Trump tells Russia to hack Clinton's 'missing' emails

Trump tells Russia to hack Clinton's 'missing' emails

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Trump refuted allegations that Putin is helping him out in this presidential elections, by first hacking into their emails and releasing them.

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District

Obama calls for building world class infrastructure in US

Obama calls for building world class infrastructure in US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

President Barack Obama has called for building world class infrastructure in the US, maintaining that countries like China are forging ahead in the sector.

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

An aggressive Pyongyang is likely to force Seoul and Tokyo to build nuclear deterrents and thus thwart Beijing's ambitions.

The people who made headlines

The people who made headlines

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

As 2018 draws to a close and the white noise of 24-hour news cycles and Twitter storms fade into the background, it is already clear that history will remember only a handful of those people, each of whom has taught us something about ourselves and the rapidly changing world in which we live.

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Raul Castro vowed to set aside their differences in pursuit of what the US president called a "new day" for the relationship between the neighbours.

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January for governor of California

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.

REWIND: 16 photos from the week that was

REWIND: 16 photos from the week that was

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images.

PHOTOS: Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell

PHOTOS: Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Religious and political leaders joined celebrities, sports stars and tens of thousands of ordinary people on Friday in bidding farewell to Muhammad Ali, the boxing champion who jolted America with his showmanship and won worldwide admiration as a man of conviction.

NaMo, will you surprise us all?

NaMo, will you surprise us all?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Will Narendra Modi bring to his appointment the vision and stature that the PM's job requires? Will he prove the worst fears of his detractors wrong, wonders Malavika Sangghvi

How the world was Trumped

How the world was Trumped

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'An America at war with itself, groaning under a mounting debt, with woolly-headed economic policies of a neophyte president who is more feared and suspected among the comity of nations does not augur well for the world.' 'It would be well justified in asking,' says Shreekant Sambrani, '"Is this how you expect to make America great again, Mr President?"'

Modi to Indian diaspora: Only BJP can save country from crisis

Modi to Indian diaspora: Only BJP can save country from crisis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Jaanta Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has challenged UPA leaders to submit a performance report on nine-years of rule and hoped that the 2014 general elections, like in 1977, would reflect the voice of the people of India.

Trump's Triumph: The Fear of Others

Trump's Triumph: The Fear of Others

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'Competence, experience, matter, did you say?' 'No music was sweeter than the mash of xenophobia, jingoism, racism, misogyny.' 'And the master busker to play the tune was round the corner to capture an eager audience just in the nick of time.' Shreekant Sambrani on the Trump Triumph a week after his upset victory.

North Korea's space rocket launch triggers fresh fury

North Korea's space rocket launch triggers fresh fury

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon denounced the launch and asked North Korea to halt its 'provocative actions' and return to compliance with its international obligations.