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He didn't even know why he got it: Trump questions Obama's Nobel again

He didn't even know why he got it: Trump questions Obama's Nobel again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Trump also said that Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, who had visited the White House last year, credited him for saving millions of lives by stopping the conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Obama is fine, says White House after AP Twitter hack

Obama is fine, says White House after AP Twitter hack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama is fine, a presidential spokesman said on Tuesday after a hacked Associated Press Twitter account sent out fake news about two bomb blasts at the White House and that the president was injured.

White House shooter indicted for bid to kill Obama

White House shooter indicted for bid to kill Obama

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A 21-year-old youth accused of firing shots at the White House last year has been formally charged by a federal grand jury with attempting to assassinate United States President Barack Obama.

Obama hails contributions of US Muslims at White House Iftar

Obama hails contributions of US Muslims at White House Iftar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama has praised Muslim-Americans for their contributions in helping build the country, saying Islam has contributed to the character of America.

The other Michelle Obama in the White House

The other Michelle Obama in the White House

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

All has not been well between Michelle Obama and her husband's close aides, according to a new book which claims tension grew so severe at one point that then Press Secretary Robert Gibbs even "cursed" the First Lady behind her back in an outburst during a staff meeting.

Obama shuts down White House heckler: 'You're in my house!'

Obama shuts down White House heckler: 'You're in my house!'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

United States President Obama shut down a heckler during the White House's LGBT Pride Month celebration on Wednesday.

More secret documents found at Biden's residences: White House

More secret documents found at Biden's residences: White House

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Five additional pages of classified material have been found at the Delaware residence of President Joe Biden, the White House has said, bringing the total number of secret documents uncovered to about two dozen.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, says Trump

China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, says Trump

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has committed to halting weapon supplies to Iran, following his personal diplomatic interventions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Obama holds beer summit at the White House

Obama holds beer summit at the White House

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

In an effort to douse down a racial firestorm, United States President Barack Obama had a glass of beer with professor Henry Gates and the police sergeant, who had arrested the Harvard professor for 'disorderly conduct'.

The White House PHOTO ALBUM 2011

The White House PHOTO ALBUM 2011

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Official White House photographers offer glimpses into the life of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Barack Obama arrested? Trump posts 'video'

Barack Obama arrested? Trump posts 'video'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Monday shared an AI-generated video of showing former President Barack Obama being arrested.

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

So far Blackberry has been the only and the preferred smart phone of choice for the White House, including President Barack Obama.

President Obama considers PM Modi good friend, says White House

President Obama considers PM Modi good friend, says White House

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Schultz was responding to a question on Chinese aggressive behaviour on South China Sea.

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

US President Barack Obama has privately met his former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House.

Vance heads to Pak as ceasefire deadline nears; Iran yet to confirm

Vance heads to Pak as ceasefire deadline nears; Iran yet to confirm

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

US Vice President J D Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran to end the seven-week war, amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions.

Obama continues Diwali tradition, lights diya at White House

Obama continues Diwali tradition, lights diya at White House

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

United States President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali at the White House complex by lighting the traditional diya and hosting a reception for eminent Indian Americans and officials in his administration.

UP-born baseballers meet Obama at White House

UP-born baseballers meet Obama at White House

Rediff.com27 May 2010

It was a weekend to remember for Uttar Pradesh-born US baseball league players Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel as they met US President Barack Obama and Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho at the White House in Washington DC.

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.

Don't rush me to end Iran war; won't use nukes: Trump

Don't rush me to end Iran war; won't use nukes: Trump

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump stated he would not set a deadline for ending the conflict with Iran, claiming Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened. He also said he would not use nuclear weapons and maintained the US has complete control over blockade measures against Iran.

Conditional aid to Pak counterproductive: White House

Conditional aid to Pak counterproductive: White House

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The White House has strongly opposed the conditions on United States aid to Pakistan by the powerful House Armed Services Committee in the National Defence Authorisation for the fiscal year 2013.

Woman with handgun arrested near White House

Woman with handgun arrested near White House

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A 23-year-old woman with a handgun was arrested on Friday outside the White House, shortly after US President Barack Obama finished his announcement on immigration reform.

US frustrated with Afghanistan: White House

US frustrated with Afghanistan: White House

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Amid a series of anti-US rhetorics coming from Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the White House showed signs of "frustration" on Monday with regard to this war-torn country, where its forces have been engaged in war against terrorism for the past eight years.

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Obama and his wife Michelle began the annual event eight years ago to celebrate music that has helped shape the US.

'15 out of 10': Trump rates US war performance against Iran

'15 out of 10': Trump rates US war performance against Iran

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Trump claims the United States is performing exceptionally well in its ongoing conflict with Iran, citing weakened Iranian military capabilities and a strong US position.

India a very important country: White House

India a very important country: White House

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

"I think it's the importance of our relationship with India on a host of issues. Obviously, counter terrorism is important," Gibbs said at his daily news conference.

Candid moments from Obama's 1st term in White House

Candid moments from Obama's 1st term in White House

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Rediff.com presents some candid photographs from inside the White House.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

PHOTO: Dr Singh, Obama meet at White House

PHOTO: Dr Singh, Obama meet at White House

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday held talks with US President Barack Obama, the first bilateral summit meeting after nearly three years.

White House approved spying on allies: Report

White House approved spying on allies: Report

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

In an investigative story, the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday said that the officials of National Security Agency are "angry" on the assertions being made by the White House that Obama was not aware about its surveillance of foreign leaders.

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The politically-active actor has finished filming the latest Harold & Kumar instalment, the third of the series, and is ready to return to work with President Barrack Obama.

Indian American in key White House post

Indian American in key White House post

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

United States President Barack Obama has appointed Indian-American Nicholas Rathod, who was part of his 15-member transition team, to a key White House post.Rathod, 33, will serve as Deputy Associate Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. He has worked as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Obama-Biden Transition Project earlier.

White House, Congress at loggerheads over Budget

White House, Congress at loggerheads over Budget

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The US appeared to be headed for the first government shut down in 15 years, as the White House and the Congress remained at loggerheads on the annual budget for the year 2011, even as President Barack Obama said he is making all efforts to avoid this.

Goodbye 2015! Top moments from the White House

Goodbye 2015! Top moments from the White House

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

As we head into the final year of US President Barack Obama's term, here's a look back at the great images taken by the official White House photographers in 2015.

White House partially evacuated after man jumps fence

White House partially evacuated after man jumps fence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

In a rare occurrence, the White House was partially evacuated after a man climbed over its fence and sprinted through the lawn and the front door, minutes after US President Barack Obama had left the high-security compound with his family.

Flash! White House lifts ban on cameras, selfies encouraged

Flash! White House lifts ban on cameras, selfies encouraged

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The White House on Wednesday lifted its longstanding ban on cameras and taking photos on its public tours.

Indian American named new White House LGBT liaison

Indian American named new White House LGBT liaison

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Indian American Aditi Hardikar has been appointed to a key White House position to liaison with LGBT as well as the Asian American and Pacific Islanders communities.

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think nothing is the end of the world until the end of the world," said the US President.

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado presented a Nobel Peace Prize to former US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a gesture of mutual respect. The meeting occurred after reported US military action in Venezuela.

Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated in White House

Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated in White House

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Members of the American Sikh community from across the country turned up in large numbers as the White House celebrated the 544th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Guru of Sikhs.