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26/11 hero gets memento after meeting Obama

26/11 hero gets memento after meeting Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The man who displayed exemplary presence of mind on that horrific night two years ago was clearly happy he had the presence of mind on Saturday to get a memento of his meeting with President Obama.

Morphed photo of Obama watching Modi's speech goes viral

Morphed photo of Obama watching Modi's speech goes viral

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

"Even Obama listens (to) the speech of NaMo," says the caption of a doctored picture showing the United States President watching a Narendra Modi speech on televisin. The photograph is being circulated on social media.

Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Puns flew high as President Obama cracked what he referred to as his "corny-copia of dad jokes about turkeys."

Shah Rukh proud to be a part of Obama speech

Shah Rukh proud to be a part of Obama speech

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'Proud to be part of the gender and religion equality speech of President Obama,' SRK tweeted.

Discuss Kashmir issue in India, Pak tells Obama

Discuss Kashmir issue in India, Pak tells Obama

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Pakistan on Thursday expressed hope that United States President Barack Obama would make efforts to resolve the Kashmir problem during his visit to India in November, saying it has always encouraged its 'friends' to use their influence with New Delhi on the issue.

When a young Xavierite put Obama in a spot

When a young Xavierite put Obama in a spot

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Romit Mitra had no doubts about what he will ask the president about: The US's Afghanistan policy.

Obama, Manmohan Singh to meet at G-20 summit

Obama, Manmohan Singh to meet at G-20 summit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

US President Barack Obama would meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Toronto, a top Indian official said Wednesday. "The Prime Minister would be traveling for the G-20, he will be meeting President Obama," Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma told Indian media-persons in Washington.

Obama gives Karzai 18-24 months to achieve goals

Obama gives Karzai 18-24 months to achieve goals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Underscoring the need for more rapid development of Afghan national security forces, President Barack Obama has given his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai a clear time line of 18 to 24 months to achieve the goals set by the US.

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Most of the media reports said that Biden's announcement on his re-election bid might come after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

'Obama should help broker peace between India,Pak'

'Obama should help broker peace between India,Pak'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

United States President Barack Obama must focus on Pakistan, which is home to more terrorist groups than any other country, for success in the war against terrorism. "This year, President Obama must focus like a laser on Pakistan. He has already promised to travel to the country in 2011," said former CIA official Bruce Riedel. "And he will need to signal our determination to (subtly) help broker a rapprochement between India and Pakistan, with the aid of key players," he said

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

That's what you call awkward: When Putin met Obama

That's what you call awkward: When Putin met Obama

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The meeting between United States President Barack Obama and Russia's Vladimir Putin was, by their own high standards, weird.

Hu's visit can lay foundation of Sino-US ties, says Obama

Hu's visit can lay foundation of Sino-US ties, says Obama

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

President Barack Obama in officially welcoming Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House at an elaborate South Lawn ceremony harked by to the visit 30 years ago by then President Deng Xiaoping and predicted Hu's visit could set the tone for the next three decades of US-China relations.

#NamasteObama: Top moments from Day 1

#NamasteObama: Top moments from Day 1

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Some of the best moments from Day 1 of US president's visit.

'Obama does not love America'

'Obama does not love America'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has sparked off a political firestorm in the United States with his remarks that President Barack Obama does not love America, a comment termed as "horrible" by the White House.

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

Experts slam Obama's clean chit to Pakistan

Experts slam Obama's clean chit to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Leading South Asia analysts in the United States have slammed President Obama for his stout defense of Islamabad as committed to non-proliferation and a safe steward of its nuclear weapons arsenal, and described his comparing the safety and security of US and Pakistan nuclear weapons is "unhelpful and disingenuous".

Obama visit a major step forward: India's envoy

Obama visit a major step forward: India's envoy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

India is keenly looking forward to United States President Barack Obama's visit in November and his trip will prove to be a major step forward in strengthening relationship between the two great democracies of the world, according to Meera Shankar, the Indian ambassador to the US."We hope that President Obama's upcoming visit would prove to be a major step forward in not only consolidating what our two democracies have jointly achieved."

All is well, Obama to tell PM

All is well, Obama to tell PM

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

United States President Obama will host Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a mini bilateral summit before the start of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington beginning April 12, instead of the brief meeting originally slated on the margins of the parley, claim sources. The report about the possible meeting comes amidst growing concern in both the US and New Delhi that the Obama administration has been ignoring India.

'Obama admires Dr Singh, they are in frequent touch'

'Obama admires Dr Singh, they are in frequent touch'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

United States President Barack Obama has utmost respect and admiration for the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and the two leaders continue to have frequent exchanges in making sure that the two countries continue the momentum that has been generated, a top US official has said.

Lobbying on to add Pakistan in Obama's tour plan

Lobbying on to add Pakistan in Obama's tour plan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The influential pro-Pakistan lobby has launched a concerted campaign urging US President Barack Obama to visit Pakistan during his trip to India November 6-9.

Over 7 million sign for Obama's signature healthcare policy

Over 7 million sign for Obama's signature healthcare policy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The programme has been criticised by not only the opposition Republican Party, but also the strong healthcare lobby.

Obama's politics will be bi-partisan: Rahm

Obama's politics will be bi-partisan: Rahm

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

President-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff has said that politics is going to be on a bi-partisan basis as the challenges facing the US are such that it requires all parties to be involved in the process.

Obama calls on Syrian president to step down

Obama calls on Syrian president to step down

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Expressing his dismay over the continued and "unacceptable" level of violence in Syria, United States President Barack Obama has urged the country's president Bashar al-Assad to step aside.

Ahead of India visit, Obama speaks to Zardari

Ahead of India visit, Obama speaks to Zardari

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Obama, who called Zardari on Tuesday evening, held a "detailed conversation covering several important subjects," said an official statement.

Jack Welch gives Obama an 'A'

Jack Welch gives Obama an 'A'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Jack and Suzy Welch disagree with the President on points of policy but think he's earned an A thus far.

US bombed 6 Muslim nations under your rule, FM slams Obama on India remark

US bombed 6 Muslim nations under your rule, FM slams Obama on India remark

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the highest civilian awards from 13 countries, including six with predominantly Muslim population.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Obama's @POTUS Twitter account attracts 1.46 million followers

Obama's @POTUS Twitter account attracts 1.46 million followers

Rediff.com19 May 2015

In less than 12 hours after he officially entered 'Twittersphere', US President Barack Obama's account has attracted 1.46 million followers.

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

After Modi became the prime minister, the Indo-US relationship has seen an upward trajectory, he said.

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?

Obama in Office: Low on ratings, but impressive

Obama in Office: Low on ratings, but impressive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Does the remarkable slide in Obama's approval rating reflect an objective assessment of his performance as president?

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The who's who of the political and business world showed up for the state dinner

Obama postpones Malaysia visit over US shutdown

Obama postpones Malaysia visit over US shutdown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

United States President Barack Obama has postponed his first visit to Malaysia and the Philippines next week due to the current US government shutdown, it was announced on Wednesday.

Thank you for your partnership: Obama to Modi

Thank you for your partnership: Obama to Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'Recalling his visit as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2015, President Obama wished the Prime Minister warm congratulations ahead of India's upcoming 68th Republic Day anniversary,' the White House said.

Obama gets along well with Dr Singh: US envoy

Obama gets along well with Dr Singh: US envoy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

American President Barack Obama gets along well with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, United States ambassador Timothy J Roemer said on Thursday, adding that their expected five to six minute telephonic chat sometimes turns into a conversation twice as long. "During the hour-long meeting with President Obama before I came to India, the President touched his heart and said he finds that he gets along well with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh," he said.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

United States President Barack Obama made a forceful case for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, offering a portrait of a tenacious public servant uniquely prepared to continue his work and while painting Donald Trump as a candidate of cynicism and fear unfit for the office.

Obama may skip India during his Asia trip in April

Obama may skip India during his Asia trip in April

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama will visit Asia in April next year, to push closer ties, but India is unlikely to be part of his stopovers given that the country could very well be in the middle of a general election.

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Industry players, analysts and Nasscom do not see any negative implication on the industry.