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White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

McEnany, 32, has become the highest-ranking White House official to be tested positive for COVID-19 after President Trump and the first lady tested positive for the deadly virus that has so far killed more than 200,000 Americans this year.

Trump calls for college football to play on despite COVID-19 fears

Trump calls for college football to play on despite COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

President Donald Trump called on US colleges to proceed with the fall football season

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

In a possible hate crime, unidentified persons have destroyed a handcrafted statue of Mahatma Gandhi with a sledgehammer at a Hindu temple here after vandalising it earlier this month, media reports said on Friday.

White House chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

White House chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The diagnosis comes a month after United States President Donald Trump and other members of his family and inner circle tested positive

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after Capitol violence

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'As someone who worked in the halls of Congress, I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today,

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The independent autopsy, however, contradicts the Hennepin County autopsy report that found heart disease, hypertension and potential intoxicants contributed to Floyd's death.

US condoles deaths of Indian soldiers in LAC clash

US condoles deaths of Indian soldiers in LAC clash

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

"We will remember the soldiers' families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve," said Pompeo.

Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'

Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the president will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Friday, a day after he was tested positive for COVID-19.

Why White House 'unfollowed' PM Modi on Twitter

Why White House 'unfollowed' PM Modi on Twitter

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The White House 'unfollowing' the Twitter accounts of President Kovind and PM Modi drew reactions on social media in India.

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A violent group of Khalistani separatists on Saturday desecrated Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Indian embassy in Washington during a demonstration by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers protesting against the recently enacted agriculture laws in India.

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a statement said Trump's pardoning of Michael Flynn, who twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his dealings with a foreign adversary, is an act of grave corruption and brazen abuse of power.

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support of India against China.

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 denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The New York Times in a news story on Saturday said that American intelligence officials have concluded that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked terrorists for killing coalition forces in Afghanistan -- including targeting American troops -- amid the peace talks to end the long-running war there, according to officials briefed on the matter.

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Soon after Trump revealed to the world that he has been taking the medicine, the White House doctor said the president is in good health.

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Trump's remark came on Monday amidst the growing demand from a section of the Americans to de-fund the police in the aftermath of the custodial death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. "We won't be de-funding our police, we won't be dismantling our police. We won't be disbanding our police, we won't be ending our police force in a city."

Don't want to talk to Xi right now: Trump

Don't want to talk to Xi right now: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters that US President Trump is frustrated with China.

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He is being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we will be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps," President's physician Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House.

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'It's a very tough situation. We're talking to India. We're talking to China. They've got a big problem there'

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The new law permits for the first time Chinese security agencies to open their establishments and operate in Hong Kong.

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

At Trump's request, India had last month allowed the export of 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to treat COVID-19 patients in America, the country worst hit by the pandemic.

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

As per the book, Trump insists to Woodward he would triumph over the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic calamity. "Don't worry about it, Bob. OK?" Trump told the author in July. "Don't worry about it. We'll get to do another book. You'll find I was right."

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The development is likely to bring to standstill Trump's hectic election campaign.

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The United States is the worst affected country in the world from the coronavirus infection. There are 1.3 million coronavirus cases in the country and the death toll stands at 78,000.

Trump accepts US election result, condemns Capitol riots

Trump accepts US election result, condemns Capitol riots

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'To those who engaged in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country. And to those who broke the law, you will pay'

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Against the backdrop of the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, the White House press secy said the United States was closely monitoring the current situation and supports its peaceful resolution.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

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.

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.