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Athawale bats for 25 % quota for upper caste poor

Athawale bats for 25 % quota for upper caste poor

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The upper castes think Dalits get reservation while they are deprived of it'

Sanders drops out, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Sanders drops out, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The announcement from the Vermont Senator was expected as he had not done well in the recent Democratic primaries against Biden, 77, who has now taken a substantial lead over him after winning a series of key Democratic presidential primaries.

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, who served as vice president of the US for eight years from January 2009 to January 2017, would deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately do a Bihar on it, relegating it to second place in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

Rediff.com27 May 2023

In its set of recommendations, the China Committee said that economic sanctions against China in case of an attack on Taiwan will be most effective if key allies such as G7, NATO, NATO+5, and Quad members join, and negotiating a joint response and broadcasting this message publicly have the added benefit of enhancing deterrence.

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Biden and Harris are the leaders we need at this time to do the painful but necessary work of creating a more inclusive -- and united -- nation, points out Murali Kamma.

Tim Kaine nominated as Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate

Tim Kaine nominated as Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from the battleground state of Virginia, was nominated by voice vote.

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

White House race not 'reality show': Obama takes aim at Trump

White House race not 'reality show': Obama takes aim at Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Barack Obama on Friday warned that the race to the White House was not a "reality show".

Manohar Joshi, Ramdas Athawale meet Uddhav Thackeray

Manohar Joshi, Ramdas Athawale meet Uddhav Thackeray

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Beleaguered Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi, who was booed off the dais by his party's supporters at a Dussehra rally in October, on Sunday called on party chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence.

Trump backs Brexit; says UK would be better off without EU

Trump backs Brexit; says UK would be better off without EU

Rediff.com6 May 2016

However, Trump said it was his personal view and he would want the country to make its own decision.

Athawale's request for Devyani Khobragade as PS turned down

Athawale's request for Devyani Khobragade as PS turned down

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

PM Modi had in the past rejected requests from some ministers for appointment of secretaries who were considered close to them.

Maha tussle likely to end soon; BJP leaders to meet Guv

Maha tussle likely to end soon; BJP leaders to meet Guv

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Sources from both parties said back channel talks are on between the two old but often-feuding Hindutva allies and a breakthrough is expected.

Nikki Haley meets Modi, discusses economic development

Nikki Haley meets Modi, discusses economic development

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Haley, who is planning to take a trade delegation to India in November also talked about the possible partnerships between South Carolina and India.

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.

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The credit for managing Trump should go to Modi.' 'Biden is a predictable and rational person with plenty of administrative experience,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi has registered a big win in the Democratic Congressional primary in the US state of Illinois by defeating the state senator.

Decision on withdrawing from Centre after talking to PM: Uddhav

Decision on withdrawing from Centre after talking to PM: Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the decision to withdraw from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government will be taken after discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he returns from his US trip.

POTUS-elect Trump's first tweet: 'We will all come together as never before'

POTUS-elect Trump's first tweet: 'We will all come together as never before'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will never be forgotten again. We will all come together as never before," Trump said in the tweet.

1 suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

1 suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The suspect is said to have a criminal history and ties to New York.

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.

'Many Indian-Americans could be part of Trump administration'

'Many Indian-Americans could be part of Trump administration'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Under Trump presidency one should expect much more cooperation between the US and India, said Indian-American Republican from Texas Ashok Mago.

Will consider testifying in impeachment probe: Trump

Will consider testifying in impeachment probe: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Trump floated the possibility of him testifying before the Congress after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested the president has every opportunity to testify himself.

Trump receives first top secret intel brief, but won't use it

Trump receives first top secret intel brief, but won't use it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

As per the US laws, presidential nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties receive classified presidential briefings which prepares them for presidency if elected.

Let Dalits possess arms for their safety: Athawale tells Maha govt

Let Dalits possess arms for their safety: Athawale tells Maha govt

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

In the backdrop of suicide of a Dalit research scholar in Hyderabad University, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Ramdas Athawale today demanded that members of the community be allowed to possess firearms given a "vertical rise" in incidents of "atrocities" against them.

Rise of UNLFW threatens peace in northeast

Rise of UNLFW threatens peace in northeast

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

The newly-formed common forum of Northeast insurgent groups based in Myanmar has posed a renewed threat to security and peace in the troubled region.

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

One Raj Shah has been the top Indian American in the Obama administration; the other Raj Shah is poised to play a key role in the Trump administration.

Bobby Jindal admits he's considering 2016 presidential run

Bobby Jindal admits he's considering 2016 presidential run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has for the first time acknowledged that he is considering a 2016 presidential run and will make a decision on it after the November Congressional polls.

US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender

US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Hours before his arraignment, former US president Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters, which he claimed was the last one before his arrest, saying that the United States is becoming a "Marxist Third World" country and went on social media questioning the fairness of the judiciary.

1% Indian-Americans pay 6% taxes in US : Congressman

1% Indian-Americans pay 6% taxes in US : Congressman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'They (Indian-Americans) don't have the problems that we see other people have when they come to the emergency room for overdoses and depression anxiety because they're the most productive or family oriented and the best of what represents American citizens'

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N most popular party in Pak: Survey

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N most popular party in Pak: Survey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party's popularity has gone down by a massive 22 per cent among likely voters, according to a survey. The survey, conducted by the International Republican Institute, has shown that the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz Sharif group) has witnessed an increase of 3.7 per cent in its popularity.

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Ashok Chowdhury, a Dalit politics expert said, "BJP had impressed the Dalits in the 2014, 2017 and 2019 elections, but it's difficiult to retain them now".

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.

Anti-Trump protests turn violent at New Mexico rally

Anti-Trump protests turn violent at New Mexico rally

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Donald Trump's rally in New Mexico turned violent as protesters toppled barricades and threw rocks.

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act introduced in US Congress

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress for countering the Chinese propaganda by creating a new sanctions authority against state-backed disinformation networks.

Beef ban will promote communal harmony: BJP leader

Beef ban will promote communal harmony: BJP leader

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Shahnawaz Hussain asked Muslims to demand ban on sale of beef in their states to "promote communal harmony".

AIR to broadcast Baloch language programmes to augment India's Balochistan policy

AIR to broadcast Baloch language programmes to augment India's Balochistan policy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Senior officials said that while AIR has a service in Baloch language, which commenced in 1974, the broadcaster is now looking to augment the news bulletin component.