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White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Texas Senator Ted Cruz handed a shock defeat to controversial presidential contender Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses while in the Democratic camp both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders claimed victories as the race for the White House began on Tuesday.

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

"Tonight, a new era begins for the South Bronx," Torres said in a statement. "It is the honour of a lifetime to represent a borough filled with essential workers who have risked their lives so that New York City could live.

Mitt Romney not running for president in 2016

Mitt Romney not running for president in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, announced on Friday that he will not make another White House run in 2016, ending weeks of speculation over his possible bid.

Can the Opposition take on BJP's incompetence?

Can the Opposition take on BJP's incompetence?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'There is no shortage of material for the Opposition to develop and deploy a campaign against the government.' 'Are we seeing signs that it exists? I confess that I do not see it,' says Aakar Patel.

Kangana faces 'drug link' probe; Mumbai home under BMC lens

Kangana faces 'drug link' probe; Mumbai home under BMC lens

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said Adhyayan, the son of actor Shekhar Suman, was once in a relationship with Ranaut and he had alleged that she used to take drugs.

Will put American workers first: Trump woos African-Americans voters

Will put American workers first: Trump woos African-Americans voters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Recent polls indicate that Trump is trailing behind Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton among non-White communities, in particularly among African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Latinos.

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Donald Trump may have secured an upset win over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential race but she could still emerge as the candidate who received more popular votes, media reports said.

Uddhav's claim is 'joke of the year': Pawar

Uddhav's claim is 'joke of the year': Pawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar trashed Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray's claim that he blocked his entry into the National Democratic Alliance, dubbing it the "joke of the year" made out of "frustration".

Trump nominates Kelly Kraft as Nikki Haley's successor at UN

Trump nominates Kelly Kraft as Nikki Haley's successor at UN

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Kelly Knight Craft has been ambassador to Canada since October 2017. She previously served as an alternate delegate to the UN during the George W Bush administration.

US House passes debt ceiling limit hike

US House passes debt ceiling limit hike

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Republicans are the only ones who acknowledge the debt crisis and have repeatedly attempted to help reverse the dangerous spending trend in Washington.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

Cabinet expansion: Sena casts doubts on calibre of ministers

Cabinet expansion: Sena casts doubts on calibre of ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Miffed at being ignored in the ministry expansion, Sena had on Tuesday said it was 'hurt' at the way the exercise was carried out and questioned the prime minister's "selection criterion".

US visa pain would go beyond Indian IT giants

US visa pain would go beyond Indian IT giants

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

New Delhi has made it clear that any blow to its outsourcing industry would make the country less receptive to helping American companies that run into trouble in India

'Trump's voter fraud claims delegitimise democracy'

'Trump's voter fraud claims delegitimise democracy'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"I'm more troubled by the fact that other Republican officials who clearly know better are going along with this, are humouring him in this fashion," Obama told CBS News in an interview.

In new recordings, Trump calls daughter 'piece of a**'

In new recordings, Trump calls daughter 'piece of a**'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

In an October 2006 interview, Stern remarks that Ivanka "looks more voluptuous than ever." Trump is willing to engage in the discussion about his own daughter, telling Stern that she did not get implants. "She's actually always been very voluptuous," Trump responds. "She's tall, she's almost 6 feet tall and she's been, she's an amazing beauty," Trump is quoted as saying.

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The deal was, however, dismissed by the Democrats as a 'non-starter'.

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'I certainly think India can play a leading role in helping us resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. India obviously has an old relationship with Russia'

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The United States has made it clear to India that it is "discouraging" it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems from Russia but Washington will have to weigh "important geostrategic considerations" while taking a decision on growing calls for a presidential CAATSA waiver to New Delhi, President Joe Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy has told lawmakers.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

Obama readies plan to 're-open' US govt

Obama readies plan to 're-open' US govt

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Obama urged the Republicans to re-open the government which has been shut down for more than a week now, rendering millions of federal employees without work and pay.

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Trump Administration plunged into another crisis on Thursday after reports surfaced that United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with Russian envoy to Washington during the presidential elections last year.

Bill to reform H-1B, L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Bill to reform H-1B, L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa

Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The FIR was registered on Monday by the suburban Borivali police after TV actress Dolly Bindra accused Radhe Maa of intimidation, sexual harassment and voyeurism.

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton has ended her Democratic presidential primary campaign on a winning note as she defeated her party rival Senator Bernie Sanders in the US capital, setting the stage for a fierce showdown with Republican opponent Donald Trump in November.

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following four days of the impeachment trial, the 100-member Senate voted to impeach Trump by 57-43 votes, 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

Bobby Jindal hints at being in the race for White House

Bobby Jindal hints at being in the race for White House

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

In the clearest sign yet that he is seriously considering a bid for the Republican Party nomination in 2016 for presidency, Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal on October 17 unveiled the formation of his new organization, America Next -- a non-profit to promote conservative policy ideas.

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Republican Ted Cruz posted two crucial wins over front-runner Donald Trump who also triumphed in two states in Sunday's multi-state vote while in the Democratic camp Bernie Sanders clawed his way back into the presidential contest with two victories over Hillary Clinton.

Munde's daughter, Gadkari, Shah to help BJP sail through in Maharashtra

Munde's daughter, Gadkari, Shah to help BJP sail through in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Pankaja Munde -- who lit the funeral pyre of her father Gopinath Munde on Wednesday at his ancestral village of Parli in Maharasthra along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party general secretary Amit Shah -- will lead the the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for the assembly elections scheduled for later this year.

Dalit brothers oppose remarks against Ambedkar, beaten with iron rods

Dalit brothers oppose remarks against Ambedkar, beaten with iron rods

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Three Dalit brothers were allegedly thrashed by a mob after they objected to their derogatory remarks against Dr B R Ambedkar in Virar area in early hours on Monday, the police said.

SC calls Hathras case 'horrible', seeks report on witness protection

SC calls Hathras case 'horrible', seeks report on witness protection

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In an affidavit filed in response to a PIL, which has been listed for hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, the state government said it is important that the investigation is carried out by an independent central agency.

RPI slams ally BJP over de-recognition of IIT-M students' group

RPI slams ally BJP over de-recognition of IIT-M students' group

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

BJP ally RPI on Monday spoke out against the de-recognition of an IIT-M students' body allegedly for being critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Mollified by Uddhav, 3 unhappy allies to stay in 'Mahayuti'

Mollified by Uddhav, 3 unhappy allies to stay in 'Mahayuti'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Hours after threatening to quit the 'Mahayuti' over 'paltry' allocation of seats for Maharashtra Assembly polls, three smaller partners in Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party led alliance indicated they would stay on following an assurance from Uddhav Thackeray that they will be given a "respectable" number of seats.

Democratic Party pledges to boost US-India ties

Democratic Party pledges to boost US-India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Unlike the GOP manifesto where the presence of one of the most influential and powerful Republican Indian Americans who served on the Platform Committee and actively participated in the foreign policy deliberations, transforming the original anemic language on India into substantial declarations, the lack of any Indian American Democrats with even a semblance of gravitas on the Democratic Platform Committee has resulted in the original bland language vis-a-vis India being ret

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Will Reliance change the name of Mumbai Metro project?

Will Reliance change the name of Mumbai Metro project?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Pressure is mounting on Reliance Infrastructure to change the name of metro rail project, with a senior minister in the Congress-NCP led Maharashtra government joining the chorus of Opposition leaders making similar demand.

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Two powerful US Senators have urged President Joe Biden not to impose provisions of the punitive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against India for buying the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia.