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Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

Donald Trump charged in classified documents case

Donald Trump charged in classified documents case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

He has been indicted on seven federal criminal charges for retaining hundreds of classified government documents and even making false statements after leaving the White House, it reported.

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The notice said the country's oldest paramilitary force has been serving the nation, playing a crucial role in ensuring peace, security, and development in various regions, including Manipur.

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The former Los Angeles mayor's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Biden.

Trump announces 2024 presidential run, files papers

Trump announces 2024 presidential run, files papers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Former United States president Donald Trump has announced that he will run for the president in 2024 to make America 'great and glorious' again, vowing to fight like no one to defeat the 'radical left Democrats' that are trying to destroy the country from within.

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election.

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It would be Zelenskyy's first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in February, a surprise visit that could change security concerns.

Manipur women's body protests against Assam Rifles' notice to politician

Manipur women's body protests against Assam Rifles' notice to politician

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Representatives of the Committee on Mass Protest against Assam Rifles organised sit-ins to protest against the paramilitary force's legal notice to Republican Party of India-Athawale national secretary Maheshwar Thounaojam for harming the "reputation of the organisation".

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman judge of US SC

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman judge of US SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The United States Senate took the historic decision by 53-47 votes after three Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney voted in her favour along with 50 members of the ruling Democratic Party.

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley on Wednesday asserted that like the erstwhile Soviet Union, Communist China will also end up on the "ash heap of history."

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a damaging report ahead of the November 5 polls, a special United States counsel has said that President Joe Biden 'willfully' mishandled classified documents as a private citizen but concluded that it would be difficult to convict him as he comes across as an 'elderly man with a poor memory'.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Deliberate attempt to justify rigging: Oppn on BJP sweep prediction

Deliberate attempt to justify rigging: Oppn on BJP sweep prediction

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Asked how many seats INDIA bloc will get, Gandhi said, "Have you heard Sidhu Moose Wala's song '295'? So 295 (seats)."

Markets end in red; Sensex down 194 points

Markets end in red; Sensex down 194 points

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel fell 3.42 and Kotak Mahindra Bank declined 3.31 per cent. ICICI Bank, ITC, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and Maruti were the other major laggards. Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Nestle, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers.

Stock markets rally for 3rd day; Sensex ends up 345 points

Stock markets rally for 3rd day; Sensex ends up 345 points

Rediff.com29 May 2023

From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra climbed 3.71 per cent after the company reported an 18 per cent jump in its consolidated profit for the March quarter and the highest-ever annual profit of Rs 10,282 crore in FY23. Titan, Tata Steel, HDFC, UltraTech Cement, State Bank of India, ITC, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserv were the other major gainers. HCL Technologies, Power Grid, Maruti, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Hindustan Unilever were the laggards.

Will easily win election if only 'legal votes' are counted: Trump

Will easily win election if only 'legal votes' are counted: Trump

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The US president mentioned that there was no "big blue wave" (Democrats) as pollsters had predicted, instead, there was a "big red wave" (Republicans).

Nitish miffed over JD-U backing Nagaland govt, disbands local unit

Nitish miffed over JD-U backing Nagaland govt, disbands local unit

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Wednesday described as "high indiscipline" and "arbitrary" the support extended by its Nagaland unit to the newly formed government in that state where the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance returned to power.

Indian-American Congressman to form 'Hindu Caucus' in US Congress

Indian-American Congressman to form 'Hindu Caucus' in US Congress

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Congressional caucuses are groups of members of the US Congress that meet to pursue common legislative objectives. Caucuses are formed as Congressional Member Organisations through the US House of Representatives and governed under the chamber's rules.

NDPP-BJP alliance retains Nagaland with comfortable victory

NDPP-BJP alliance retains Nagaland with comfortable victory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance won 37 seats in Nagaland Assembly election, retaining the power in the state with Neiphiu Rio set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth consecutive term.

72% Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden: Survey

72% Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden: Survey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

"Contradicting the emerging narrative, Indian-Americans remain committed to the Democratic Party. Nearly three-quarters of registered Indian-American voters intend to support Joe Biden this Fall, compared to just 22 per cent for Donald Trump," it said.

Nagaland: CM Rio distributes portfolios, keeps finance with him

Nagaland: CM Rio distributes portfolios, keeps finance with him

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Rio also appointed 24 MLAs as 'advisors' to various departments in his opposition less government.

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

State BJP chief Temjen Imna Along, widely popular on social media across the country for his sense of humour, and Salhoutuonuo Kruse, one of the two women elected to Nagaland assembly for the first time, were among those who were sworn-in as members of the council of ministers.

'Trump is the only president to acknowledge Hindus'

'Trump is the only president to acknowledge Hindus'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Participating in an online session, a panel of Hindu-American women, from different walks of life, expressed their strong views in favour of President Trump.

PIO Congressman launches Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain caucus in US

PIO Congressman launches Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain caucus in US

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Thanedar on Friday formally launched in the US Congress the caucus that aims to combat religious discrimination and promote religious freedom for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains.

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'My opponents are like braying asses'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.' 'It was never for me to ask or for them to give.'

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Apart from the 18 members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the Bharatiya Janata Party, seven non-National Democratic Alliance parties will attend the ceremony, going by their stated position on the issue which has snowballed into another political flashpoint between the ruling and opposition camps.

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans' saviour?

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans' saviour?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Maybe the Republicans too will find their saviour in a fresh-faced minority with a funny name and unlikely story: Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal, the Indian-American son of a Hindu named Raj, who became America's first Indian American governor (in Louisiana, of all places), converting to Christianity and pledging to restore Reaganism along the way. 2012, Obama vs Jindal. Wouldn't that be something, asks Matthew Schneeberger

Don't want to spill my champagne: Porn star on Trump Indictment

Don't want to spill my champagne: Porn star on Trump Indictment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Daniels has said she had a sexual encounter with Trump at a Lake Tahoe hotel in 2006 - the year after he married his current wife Melania.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Huge relief for spouses and children of H-1B visa holders

Huge relief for spouses and children of H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In a huge relief for H-1B visa holders, a White House-backed bipartisan deal has been unveiled under which automatic work authorisation would be granted to about 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are spouses and children of a certain category of H-1B visa holders. The National Security Agreement that was announced on Sunday after long negotiations between the Republican and the Democratic leadership in the US Senate also provides a solution to about 250,000 aged-out children of H-1B visa holders. The move comes as good news for hundreds and thousands of Indian technology professionals who are waiting in a painstakingly long wait for a Green Card, in the absence of which their spouses cannot work and their aged-out children face the threat of deportation.

Will Nagaland re-elect NDPP-BJP? Polling on Monday

Will Nagaland re-elect NDPP-BJP? Polling on Monday

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis.

Athawale seeks cabinet berth for party in Maharashtra expansion

Athawale seeks cabinet berth for party in Maharashtra expansion

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

He said the RPI-A will also demand tickets to contest at least two Lok Sabha seats (out of the total 48 in Maharashtra) and 10 to 15 assembly segments in the 2024 elections from the NDA quota.