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US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.

Trump feels 'very good' over 'chances of winning'

Trump feels 'very good' over 'chances of winning'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Trump addressed as many as 14 rallies in the last three days in the key battleground states, almost all of which were attended by thousands of people.

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Rediff.com25 May 2022

President Joe Biden asked Americans to stand up to the gun lobby and urged the members of the Congress for an immediate gun control legislation.

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home after leaving WH

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home after leaving WH

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Trump has spent a significant amount of time at Mar-a-Lago, dubbed the "Winter White House", throughout his four-year presidency.

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The United States is likely to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which could serve as a launch pad in the International Cricket Council's bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma made landfall on Florida's southern islands on Sunday and claimed four lives as millions of people, including thousands of Indian-Americans, evacuated the state.

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

"Thanks for flying @SpaceX." Current Location: Planet Earth. A 2:48pm ET, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug splashed down, marking the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft in 45 years. #LaunchAmerica," NASA said in a tweet earlier.

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Sixteen NBA players tested positive for COVID-19, the league said on Friday, a little over a month before the 2020 season is set to resume in Florida on the same day the state reported a record of almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours.

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Leolia Jeanjean, playing in her maiden Grand Slam, is a former big hope of French tennis who ended up living on minimum wage after a knee injury suffered when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years.

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Unlike earlier years, an Indian-American child did not win America's Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. 234 spellers, many of them Indian-American kids, will participate in the 2022 Bee, to be held from May 31 to June 2.

Twitter flags Trump's tweet alleging Democrats trying to 'steal' polls

Twitter flags Trump's tweet alleging Democrats trying to 'steal' polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The microblogging site maintained that some or all of the content in the tweet was and might be misleading about an election or other civic process.

What Hurricane Irma left behind

What Hurricane Irma left behind

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma hopscotched up Florida's west coast making two landfalls and driving a wall of water and winds that submerged Miami. Here are some of the most telling images from the ground from Irma's path.

Love named United States Ryder Cup captain for 2016

Love named United States Ryder Cup captain for 2016

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Former PGA Championship winner Davis Love III will captain the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup match against holders Europe at Hazeltine in Minnesota, the PGA of America said on Tuesday.

US polls generated highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

US polls generated highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The November 3 election saw a record voter turnout of 66.9 per cent, which is the highest turnout rate since 1900. The 1900 election had recorded 73.7 per cent voter turnout

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CNN reported that Trump has left Biden a letter at the White House, in keeping with the tradition that outgoing presidents do for their successors.

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The United States has asserted that it stands with India against Chinese aggression as several lawmakers slammed China for choosing a People's Liberation Army soldier.

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against Trump's 213, making it much difficult for the President to win the polls. The winner of the 2020 presidential election should have at least 270 Electoral College votes out of the 538-member electoral college.

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Hindus worldwide celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Hence, this month was considered by several US-based Hindu organisations to celebrate as the Hindu Heritage Month

PHOTOS: Exit, Donald Trump

PHOTOS: Exit, Donald Trump

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump on Wednesday exited the White House for the last time as the United States President to board a flight to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, which will be his permanent home after he failed to win his re-election bid.

India to receive first set of Romeo multi-role copters from US

India to receive first set of Romeo multi-role copters from US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

After a wait of more than a decade, the Indian Navy is set to receive its first set of multi-role helicopters as America is set to hand over three MH-60 Romeo helicopters to the force in the United States in July.

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Major American media outlets started calling Biden the winner after it became clear that he has taken a major lead against Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the battleground State of Pennsylvania, which has 20 electoral college votes, making him cross the benchmark of the 270 electoral college votes.

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Navratilova, who is openly gay, said it was vital for sports stars to speak out.

PIX: Suryakumar powers India to victory in 3rd T20I

PIX: Suryakumar powers India to victory in 3rd T20I

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav gave an exhibition of his incredible hitting skills with a superb 76 as India cantered to a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in the third T20 International on Tuesday.

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The report said in 2016, around 58.3 million pre-election ballots were cast, including ballots in the three vote-by-mail states that year. That early vote accounted for about 42 per cent of all ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election.

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Bromell runs fastest 100 meters this year

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

Smart thermometer by desi's company helps US fight Covid

Smart thermometer by desi's company helps US fight Covid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

As the pandemic enveloped various parts of the US, Kinsa's app alerted its team and wherever possible, the company made the data public. Between March 1 and November 1, 2020, the company captured close to 15 million fever readings and 1.7 million symptom inputs on its app. Several researchers and The New York Times downloaded the company's data, which showed that it was in general three weeks ahead of the surge.

Olympics: USA's Torres dedicates win to immigrant parents

Olympics: USA's Torres dedicates win to immigrant parents

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'My mom and dad were like, 'You see, Ariel, don't let money stop you. You find a way, we find a way, and that sacrifice will be the difference between you and other people'.'

Millionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail

Millionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident. A federal official told CNN that no foul play is suspected in his death.

Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announces retirement

Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announces retirement

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India all-rounder Stuart Binny, who owns the record of the best bowling figures in One-Day Internationals, announced his retirement from first class and international cricket on Monday.

Biden, Harris congratulate NASA for historic landing on Mars

Biden, Harris congratulate NASA for historic landing on Mars

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

After a nearly seven month journey through space, Perseverance -- the largest and the most advanced rover NASA has ever sent to another world -- successfully touched down on the surface of Mars on Friday.

Saudi Air Force trainee kills 3 at US naval base

Saudi Air Force trainee kills 3 at US naval base

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist media, identified the shooter as Mohammed al-Shamrani, and said that prior to opening fire he condemned America as a "nation of evil" in an online manifesto on twitter, according to media reports.