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Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree to disagree and perhaps that is the strongest bond between the two governments and their relationships, notes Rup Narayan Das.

'Would intervene if...': Trump rakes up Kashmir again

'Would intervene if...': Trump rakes up Kashmir again

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

"I think they are fantastic people - Khan and Modi -- I mean. I would imagine they could get along very well, but if they wanted somebody to intervene, to help them.... and I spoke with Pakistan about that and I spoke frankly in (sic) India about it," Trump said.

Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon

Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

White House physician Sean Conley has said the US president is "not yet out of the woods". "While not yet out of the woods, the team remains cautiously optimistic," Dr Conley said, adding that the plan for Sunday is to continue observation in between doses of Remdesivir, closely monitoring his clinical status while fully supporting his conduct of presidential duties.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

DOTUS: Bidens to bring back dogs to White House

DOTUS: Bidens to bring back dogs to White House

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Trump presidency was the first in more than 100 years not to feature a "first dog". Neither President Trump nor his wife Melania owned any pets.

Don't want just window dressing: US on Hafiz Saeed arrest

Don't want just window dressing: US on Hafiz Saeed arrest

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The United States is not taking at face value Pakistan's actions against terrorists outfits.

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the NRG stadium, Modi said it was honour and privilege for him to welcome Trump in this magnificent stadium and magnificent gathering.

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.

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

It's just Jeb! The could-be US president who cooks Sunday meals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

On Monday, John Ellis Bush announced he was entering the US presidential race. Here are eight things to know about him.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

US Senate passes bill to avoid shutdown

US Senate passes bill to avoid shutdown

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The House of Representatives needs to pass similar bill to avoid a government shutdown this weekend. House, in which the Republicans currently has a majority, is expected to pass the bill, but unlikely to include funding for the border wall.

Modi raises H-1B visas issue with Biden: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Modi raises H-1B visas issue with Biden: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first-ever in-person meeting with President Joe Biden raised a number of issues involving the Indian community in America, including access for Indian professionals in the US and speaking about the H-1B visas, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said.

Covid, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks: WH official

Covid, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks: WH official

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

While the two leaders have met earlier when Biden was the Vice President of the country, this is for the first time that Biden will be meeting Modi after he became the 46th president of the US in January.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

The US now knows who Narendra Modi really is

The US now knows who Narendra Modi really is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Narendra Modi's positive engagement with Barack Obama has well and truly washed away the doubts and slights of the past.

'Will do the best I can': Trump offers to mediate Kashmir issue

'Will do the best I can': Trump offers to mediate Kashmir issue

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Trump said the tensed situation also has a lot to do with religion. "It's a complicated situation. A lot has to do with religion. Religion is a complicated subject," he said.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Leading Muslim groups in Washington who attended the event under previous administrations said Trump's continued targeting of Islam and its followers made engagement with his administration a futile, if not impossible task.

Trump's White House declares war on media

Trump's White House declares war on media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Slamming the media for trying to "delegetimise" President Donald Trump by false reporting, his top aides have said the new administration will fight back "tooth and nail" against it and can even "rethink" its relationship with the press.

Were you following @POTUS?

Were you following @POTUS?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The @POTUS account, with its 13.2 million followers, moves from the Obama administration to the Trump administration. And, for now, Donald Trump intends to tweet as usual from both!

She's the boss: Michelle reveals how to get fit

She's the boss: Michelle reveals how to get fit

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Michelle has posted a workout video online that shows her pumping iron, crunching abs and smacking a punch-bag.

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

American media dying to see me make mistake: Trump

American media dying to see me make mistake: Trump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The news media, he said, follows him "like never before".

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

England men will begin their 2022 home summer with a three-match Test series against world champions New Zealand.

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Former coach Ravi Shastri termed Ajinkya Rahane's Test comeback as a reward for his impressive domestic show.

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Michelle also discussed the experience of raising kids at the White House with Melania.

China will pay big price for spreading COVID-19 globally: Trump

China will pay big price for spreading COVID-19 globally: Trump

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The US is the worst-hit nation with 211,793 deaths and 7,549,429 infections.

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt on his way home

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt on his way home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Frankfurt en route to New Delhi after concluding his visit to the US where he met President Barack Obama and agreed to make joint efforts to dismantle terrorist safe havens besides stepping up cooperation in defence, energy, economy and space.

PHOTOS: The very best of Obama in 2016

PHOTOS: The very best of Obama in 2016

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

As United States President Barack Obama's second term draws to a close, Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza shared his favourite images captured over the course of the last year.

'I love this guy': Trump, Kanye hug it out at meeting

'I love this guy': Trump, Kanye hug it out at meeting

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The dropping of the F-bomb and a monologue on bipolar disorder, a new plane that Trump should consider as his next Air Force One and living in a household dominated by females given his marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian West. That's how one can summarise the meeting between American rapper-turned-entrepreneur Kanye West and US President Donald Trump. Here are the highlights of their meeting.

'Ivanka would be dynamite at UN, but...'

'Ivanka would be dynamite at UN, but...'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Trump fears that he would be "accused of nepotism" if he selected her Ivanka to replace Nikki Haley.

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

This is expected to mobilise up to $400 million to provide clean and renewable electricity to up to 1 million households by 2020

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Hyderabad-born Gadde, 45, is Twitter's legal, public policy and trust and safety lead.

Trump imitates Modi, Indian accent when discussing Afghanistan: Report

Trump imitates Modi, Indian accent when discussing Afghanistan: Report

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Democratic Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned Trump's reported habit of affecting an Indian accent to imitate Modi.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.

China chose not to stop coronavirus from spreading: Trump

China chose not to stop coronavirus from spreading: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Trump has in the past expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, he claimed that it was the 'incompetence' of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The president said he will be signing a number of executive orders over the next several days of the week.

'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.

Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

In March, he had said that China is responsible for the spread of the novel coronavirus and called the COVID-19 as the "Chinese Virus".