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Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

US presidential aspirants Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Friday tried to woo minority Latino and African American voters as they sparred over issues like race and their records on immigration during a Democratic debate.

'The attack runs counter to the culture of Kashmir'

'The attack runs counter to the culture of Kashmir'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'The spirit of religious faith in Kashmir is inclusive.' 'There an inclusiveness of Islam in Kashmir.' 'An ordinary Kashmiri can be a political fundamentalist, but he can never be a religious fundamentalist.'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

As their parties are locked in a fierce battle for Bengal, Tathagata and Saugata Roy, siblings who belong to the BJP and the TMC respectively, answer the same questions put to them about the assembly election.

'Most shameful actions': PM attacks Kerala govt over Sabarimala

'Most shameful actions': PM attacks Kerala govt over Sabarimala

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

"We know that the Communists do not respect the Indian history, culture and spirituality but nobody imagined they would have such hatred," Modi said.

BJP, allies secure simple majority in Assam

BJP, allies secure simple majority in Assam

Rediff.com19 May 2016

We are definite that we will form the government here," Sonowal told media persons.

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'If someone comes out to kill an innocent person and he is challenged by police, then either he or the policemen have to die'

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Gandhi came along with Mukherjee and while the former president left after sometime, the Congress chief offered to drop him back but Mukherjee politely refused.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

Migrant labourer arrested for Kerala Dalit student's rape and murder

Migrant labourer arrested for Kerala Dalit student's rape and murder

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Refusing to produce the accused Ameerul Islam before media, Sandhya said police wanted to build a strong case against him.

'India, Pak border will never change whatever you do'

'India, Pak border will never change whatever you do'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

With the Islamic State and Pakistani flags being repeatedly displayed in Kashmir, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said it was an expression of "anger" and "frustration" by the youth who want to "wake up the nation".

London mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim 'exception' offer

London mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim 'exception' offer

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Khan told the BBC he is supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in her bid for the White House: "I hope she trounces him (Trump)."

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

He said alleviation of poverty from interior Sindh will be among top priorities of his government.

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

Why the army is down and out in Kashmir

Why the army is down and out in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Worryingly, intelligence assessments indicate that growing disaffection amongst the youth is ceding ground to fundamentalist Islamist groups like Islamic State,' reports Ajai Shukla.

Terrible to lose against 'crooked' Hillary: Trump

Terrible to lose against 'crooked' Hillary: Trump

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Republican presidential nominee said it would be embarrassing to lose against Clinton.

Stage set for final phase of polling in Assam

Stage set for final phase of polling in Assam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The constituencies spread across lower and central Assam will have 12,699 polling stations where 1,04,35,271 voters will be able exercise their franchise.

Indian election only one of at least four important elections in Asia

Indian election only one of at least four important elections in Asia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Indonesia, Turkey and Afghanistan also see important polls in the seven short weeks between end-March and mid-May, says Shankar Acharya

Kerala did disastrous thing by electing Rahul: Ramachandra Guha

Kerala did disastrous thing by electing Rahul: Ramachandra Guha

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'If Rahul Gandhi disappears, Modi has to talk about his own policies and why they failed'

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The police on Thursday booked litterateur Hiren Gohain, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti chief Gogoi and senior journalist Manjit Mahanta under sedition charges for their comments on the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'If you put colour-coded internal security maps of India in May 2014 and now, the picture won't be flattering to Modi.' 'Failures on internal security are now piling up and can break Modi's momentum,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'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.

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

'I will not win unless Hindus vote for me'

'I will not win unless Hindus vote for me'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'People are losing their freedom to eat, speak, write and practise their religion.' 'All that is said in the Constitution has been taken away.' 'Does every Muslim or Christian or Hindu have to say I am a patriot every morning and repeat it in the afternoon and at night?'

The man Turkey believes orchestrated the coup

The man Turkey believes orchestrated the coup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Fethullah Gulen's movement has been feared by some for its ability to mobilize considerable resources and for its influence among decision-makers

US could have defeated the Taliban...

US could have defeated the Taliban...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

'Conspirators' masked anti-CAA stir with 'secular facade': Delhi cops

'Conspirators' masked anti-CAA stir with 'secular facade': Delhi cops

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The chargesheet in which 15 persons have been named as being part of a 'premeditated conspiracy' in the north east Delhi riots, said the tone and nature of the communication of the members of Jamia Co-ordination Committee (JCC) changed from the evening of February 24 and they started talking about relief, rehabilitation and care of the victims while 'simultaneously unleashing concerted disinformation campaign blaming the state, police and the ruling political party for the loss of lives and property caused by their terrorist and unlawful act'.

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.

Time to divide J&K into Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Time to divide J&K into Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'It is time to not merely assert that Kashmir is an internal problem, but begin to act on it,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

''I am not going to force anyone to watch movies. If they want to, they can come and watch.' 'I want to give them the choice that everyone has in the rest of the country.'

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Feb 26

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Feb 26

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It will be heard by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

Shahid Abbasi elected Prime Minister of Pakistan

Shahid Abbasi elected Prime Minister of Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Abbasi will be sworn-in in later at a special ceremony at the President's House.

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If he doesn't, two things are guaranteed: Failure for him, and continued slide for his nation despite its talented people, strong nationalism, the gift of geography and a formidable army, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'We have to face the fact that Islamic terrorists are here on our soil and mean to do America harm.'

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Two men came on a motorcycle and threw a grenade in front of the shopping mall at arterial R G Baruah Road just opposite the zoo around 8 pm.

Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?

Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The earlier attempt by the authorities in Dhaka that Islamist militancy had not established a presence in Bangladesh will now have to be given up.

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Trump promised to defeat ISIS and Islamic terrorism, but toned down his previous proposal of a complete ban on entry of Muslims in the country.

The two New Year wishes for India

The two New Year wishes for India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Great improvements in education and healthcare are the need of the hour.