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Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina enters White House race

Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina enters White House race

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Former technology executive Carly Fiorina formally entered the 2016 United States presidential race on Monday.

Athawale invites Sharad Pawar to join NDA

Athawale invites Sharad Pawar to join NDA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

"The country and Maharashtra will benefit out of Pawar's vast experience and hence, it is extremely necessary for Pawar to consider joining the NDA. I invite him to join the NDA," the Union social justice minister said.

Sena-Athavale alliance 'opportunist': Digvijay

Sena-Athavale alliance 'opportunist': Digvijay

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

The new political equation in Maharashtra, reflected in the alliance between Shiv Sena and the Ramdas Athavale-led faction of Republican Party of India, on Monday drew flak from the Congress, whose General Secretary Digvijay Singh described it as an "opportunist" posture.

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'

Athawale meets Maha governor, seeks justice for Kangana

Athawale meets Maha governor, seeks justice for Kangana

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Athawale said he told the governor that Ranaut was served notice and the demolition was carried out within 24 hours of that on Wednesday by the Shiv Sena-controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation while she was not in the city.

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"These people are sick. And here's the good news: the people get it," he said

'Crook' Dr Desai goes into hiding; Investors lose $25 mn

'Crook' Dr Desai goes into hiding; Investors lose $25 mn

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Indian American physicians and entrepreneurs, who invested an estimated $25 million in Dr Akshay Desai's Universal Health Care Group Inc, are seething in anger after the company filed for bankruptcy. "The crook", as the investors and friends call Dr Desai today, has gone underground. Aziz Haniffa reports

Left struggles to find allies in poll-bound states

Left struggles to find allies in poll-bound states

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The recent electoral drubbing seems to have forced the Left to search for space in 'leftover' electoral politics, as it struggles to find suitable allies in different states for quick-fix poll adjustments.

Is Bobby Jindal preparing for 2016 US prez run?

Is Bobby Jindal preparing for 2016 US prez run?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Bobby Jindal, Indian American Louisiana Governor and a rising star in the Republican party, is laying the groundwork for a likely presidential run in 2016 and taking up higher-profile initiatives with the national audience in mind, a media report said Monday.

Should 'Reliance Metro' be renamed Mumbai Metro?

Should 'Reliance Metro' be renamed Mumbai Metro?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Republican Party of India (Athawale) on Wednesday objected to naming of the city metro service as 'Reliance Metro' and demanded it should be renamed as 'Mumbai Metro'.

McCain picks Sarah Palin as running mate

McCain picks Sarah Palin as running mate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Palin, who is young (44) and moderate, might be able to stake a claim to many of the undecided and independent voters, where pundits expect the battle for the Presidency to be won or lost. Aside from her physical attractiveness (she is a former beauty queen), Palin's reputation as a 'clean government, anti-corruption' candidate would be a refreshing departure from the closed doors and whispered secrets of the Bush administration.

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee and one of Trump's most vocal Republican Party critics during this year's election campaign, met privately with the President-elect for about an hour.

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama has stepped up his personal engagement with lawmakers over the government shutdown, which the White House hoped would help in resolving the current economic crisis including the one of raising the debt ceiling by October 17.

Big wins for Trump, Clinton on Super Tuesday 2.0

Big wins for Trump, Clinton on Super Tuesday 2.0

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and John Kasich scored major victories on Tuesday that significantly reshaped the presidential race while a big loss in Florida prompted Marco Rubio to drop his White House bid.

Bigg Boss: Angry activists attack channel office

Bigg Boss: Angry activists attack channel office

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The sixth edition of Bigg Boss had its first brush with controversy on Thursday as suspected Republican Party of India activists attacked the office of Colors TV channel in Mumbai over demands to eliminate contestant Aseem Trivedi from the reality show.

Indian American Ami Bera sees victory chances go up

Indian American Ami Bera sees victory chances go up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The independent Centre for Politics at the University of Virginia moved his seat (California 7th Congressional District) from a "tossup" to a "Lean Democratic" which means that Bera has now greater chances of winning the seat by defeating the incumbent Dan Lungren of Republican Party.

Raj insulted Ambedkar, alleges Ramdas Athawale

Raj insulted Ambedkar, alleges Ramdas Athawale

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has insulted Babasaheb Ambedkar by criticising Dalit leaders from the state for their obsession with Indu Mills land to build an Ambedkar memorial, Republican Party of India leader Ramdas Athawale alleged in Mumbai on Tuesday.

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Allen was ahead by 16 points in July and the Democrats did not even consider Webb a viable challenger, until Allen called an Indian-American, Shekar Sidarth, a volunteer in the Webb campaign, a 'macaca', considered a racial slur.

US lawmakers against India's market access policy

US lawmakers against India's market access policy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

On Tuesday, members of Congress from both the Democratic and Republican parties wrote to India's ambassador, Nirupama Rao, asking the Indian government to reconsider its PMA policy and its impact on the information and communications technology sector.

Indian-American new Commissioner of FCC

Indian-American new Commissioner of FCC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

US President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American lawyer and telecom policy expert Ajit Varadaraj Pai, who belongs to Republican party, as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the country's premier regulatory body.

Trump's comments disqualify him from presidency: White House

Trump's comments disqualify him from presidency: White House

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The White House has criticised the Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump for his remarks that Muslims be "banned" from entering the United States and said that the comments "disqualify" him from serving as the president.

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'I am a lover of Hinduism, a lover of Jainism, Buddhism and other religions that were born in India, but we need to protect the rights of all people there. Whether they're Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Jains'

Athavale offers RPI president post to Rane

Athavale offers RPI president post to Rane

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Offering the post of party president to Narayan Rane, Republican Party of India leader Ramdas Athavale has invited the suspended Congress leader and former Maharashtra revenue minister to join his outfit.

Jindal backs Romney for US president

Jindal backs Romney for US president

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Indian American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has extended his support to Mitt Romney, who is expected to bag the Republican Party's nomination for presidential polls.

Indian IT companies defused US outsourcing bogey

Indian IT companies defused US outsourcing bogey

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

First, the US today has bigger economic headaches than outsourcing.

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

With the margin being so close, there is a need to recount, Georgia's secretary of state Brad Raffensperger said. Trump has alleged there has been massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice.

Four Indian Americans win elections to US Congress, 3 of for 4th time

Four Indian Americans win elections to US Congress, 3 of for 4th time

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Four Indian-American politicians from the ruling Democratic Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, were elected to the US House of Representatives on Wednesday and many others won across the country to state legislatures in the highly polarised midterm elections.

BJP refutes reports of MNS joining BJP-Sena-RPI alliance

BJP refutes reports of MNS joining BJP-Sena-RPI alliance

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Maharashtra's Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council and senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde refuted reports of an alliance of the Shiv Sena-BJP and the Republican Party of India (Athawale) with the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'f America isn't racist, why did Namarata Haley feel compelled to change her name to 'Nikki'?'

Indian-American files for bankruptcy

Indian-American files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Akshay K Desai's Universal Health Care Group, a major Medicare provider - has gone belly-up.

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.

Obamacare is 'dead', says Trump after healthcare win

Obamacare is 'dead', says Trump after healthcare win

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Unfazed by protesters shouting "Shame on you!", Trump and Republicans celebrated after the bill passed the 216-vote threshold, with just one vote to spare

Karat accuses Cong-NCP of supporting MNS

Karat accuses Cong-NCP of supporting MNS

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Senior Member of Parliament from the Communist Party of India-Marxist Vrinda Karat said workers in the country are at receiving end of Centre's anti-labour policies and promotion of multinational firms.

Congress, NCP reach seat-sharing deal in Maha

Congress, NCP reach seat-sharing deal in Maha

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

After four rounds of negotiations, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party have agreed to contest from 40-41 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra while a decision on the remaining eight seats will be taken soon. The two parties agreed on seat-sharing for 41 of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra. Sources in the Congress-NCP alliance said the two parties have agreed to contest 19 seats each out of the 40-41 seats.

Trump's triumphs ring alarm bells at his own bootcamp

Trump's triumphs ring alarm bells at his own bootcamp

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

A day after 'Super Tuesday' polls, the Republican party leadership appeared to have ganged up against real estate magnate Donald Trump, who has won 10 of 11 state primaries so far, in a last ditch effort to prevent him from becoming the nominee for the November presidential poll.

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Hours before the party's convention, Chairwoman of the Democratic party Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned.

'I wasted my time inside Bigg Boss'

'I wasted my time inside Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The latest housemate to be evicted, Aseem Trivedi, vents out.

World famous personalities THEN and NOW

World famous personalities THEN and NOW

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Here are a few images of some renowned personalities who were captured much before they became world-famous.

Heavy police security for Amitabh, Saif

Heavy police security for Amitabh, Saif

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The controversy-ridden film opens in theatres tomorrow.

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

"In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will never change, just words!" Trump tweeted his first reaction to Biden's acceptance speech on Thursday.