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'Trump Is More Unpredictable'

'Trump Is More Unpredictable'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'The policies announced by his administration are implemented faster.'

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The India-US nuclear deal was aimed at ending India's nuclear isolation and nuclear apartheid, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after brave US fightback

Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after brave US fightback

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Europe resisted a fierce American fightback to secure the four points required to reclaim the Ryder Cup

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The die is cast. The wave is for her.' 'We will win this. The numbers are going to be higher than people are saying.' 'It is going to be more closer to Obama's numbers than Biden's numbers.'

India inks $4bn deal with US for 31 Predator drones

India inks $4bn deal with US for 31 Predator drones

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India is acquiring the drones primarily to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the contested frontier with China.

Mood outside White House: Mix bag of hope, despair as Trump wins race

Mood outside White House: Mix bag of hope, despair as Trump wins race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

A palpable mix of emotions enveloped the capital, particularly around the areas surrounding the White House. Supporters, opponents and general visitors gathered at the iconic location, commenting on the outcome of a bitterly fought election.

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada sparked strong condemnation in India on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. This was part of multi-country deal with Russia.

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

At just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968 national championship in Kanpur, competing against older athletes.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Just 10 days ahead of the Election Day, the United States presidential race remained very tight with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a dead heat for the popular votes in most swing states.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face world number four Coco Gauff in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open after both players earned straight-set wins in the quarter-finals on Friday.

We can't take Modi-Trump personal ties for granted because...: Ex-envoys

We can't take Modi-Trump personal ties for granted because...: Ex-envoys

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

As Donald Trump registered a historic comeback in the US presidential election, many former Indian diplomats on Wednesday concurred that the India-US ties will "continue to grow" from strength to strength, even as some of them cautioned that Trump is "highly unpredictable" and New Delhi will have to "wait and watch" to see what position he adopts going forward.

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The war and Modi's recent visit to Ukraine is expected to figure prominently in the bilateral meeting, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Gill bags Silver Medal at ISSF Junior World Cup

Gill bags Silver Medal at ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Indian skeet shooter Bhavtegh Singh Gill clinched a silver medal in the men's skeet event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy

Despite import cuts, govt seeks smooth supply of laptops

Despite import cuts, govt seeks smooth supply of laptops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

As the Union government explores ways to restrict import of laptops and other electronic devices starting with a 5 per cent reduction from the current level, it is working to ensure that there's no supply disruption in India even if an import cap is introduced, it is learnt. The caveat assumes significance in the context of the government's announcement of its plan in August 2023 to issue licences for import of select IT hardware products to reduce the country's dependence on China.

Canada leaked Nijjar info to Washington Post, didn't tell citizens

Canada leaked Nijjar info to Washington Post, didn't tell citizens

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Top Canadian officials have reportedly admitted to leaking details about India's interference to The Washington Post, but these specifics were not shared with Canadians, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported.

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Hindus for America First, a newly created grassroots organisation, has announced it will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and launch a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina.

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.' 'However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions would violate these rules,' Ajay Srivastava points out.

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The leak occurs at a particularly delicate time in US-Israel relations and is likely to infuriate Israel, which has been preparing to retaliate against Iran following a missile barrage on October 1.

3 days in US: This is PM Modi's itinerary

3 days in US: This is PM Modi's itinerary

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

New initiatives to boost cooperation to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific, ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and addressing concerns of the global South will be the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the US beginning Saturday.

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.

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Kamala Harris will be most extreme, radical, liberal prez: Trump

Kamala Harris will be most extreme, radical, liberal prez: Trump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris will appoint hundreds of extreme far-left judges to 'forcibly impose crazy San Francisco liberal values' on Americans nationwide, he alleged, invoking the spectre of San Francisco -- a liberal city long used as shorthand by conservatives eager to denigrate Democrats.

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Over the years, India has enjoyed bipartisan support in the US and this asset must be kept intact and nurtured through across the board political and civil society engagement, suggests former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets, the IDF further said.

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Australian dominator Kaylee McKeown crushed Regan Smith to extend her reign over the 100 metres backstroke before Irish trailblazer Daniel Wiffen became his nation's first man to win an Olympic swimming medal with 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday.

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Trump shooting underscores political violence threat: Media

Trump shooting underscores political violence threat: Media

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

"Americans received a sobering reminder on Saturday of the threat that political violence poses to our democracy," The New York Times said.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Trumponomics, poor growth, and high valuation certainly don't make a bullish recipe for Indian markets, warns Debashis Basu.

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sharmila Nicollet and Kenny Bednarek have been dating since 2020, the year he won his first silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Trump, Harris lock horns during fiery first debate

Trump, Harris lock horns during fiery first debate

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have sparred over all major issues, including United States foreign policy, economy, border security and abortion, during their first presidential debate that could alter the course of the race for the White House.

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic telling leaders of the Quad nations that China was testing them, thus reflecting upon the American seriousness of the emerging Chinese threat.

Sinner first Italian to finish the year as World No 1

Sinner first Italian to finish the year as World No 1

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Jannik Sinner secured the year-end world number one ranking by beating Czech 30th seed Tomas Machac in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

India communicating between Russia, Ukraine to end war: Jaishankar

India communicating between Russia, Ukraine to end war: Jaishankar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

With these propositions in mind, India started "some exploratory discussions" he said, adding that it started during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy during G-7, and then during his visit to Moscow.

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.