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'It's not about lights, camera, action'

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'It's really about rolling up your sleeves and implementing exactly what we said that we were going to do.' 'Our mission was to leave no one behind and that's exactly what we look at the next four years.'

SEE: Trump becomes 'Baahubali' ahead of India visit

SEE: Trump becomes 'Baahubali' ahead of India visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The Trump-Bahubali video, which ends with "USA and India United", went viral after Trump retweeted it.

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

Cong was 'cornered' on penultimate day of Monsoon Session: NDA

Cong was 'cornered' on penultimate day of Monsoon Session: NDA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Government on Thursday claimed that it had Congress "cornered" on the penultimate day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

On US tour, Rahul to address overseas Indians in New York

On US tour, Rahul to address overseas Indians in New York

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Gandhi, 47, begins his nearly two-week trip to the US with an address at the University of California, Berkeley, tomorrow on contemporary India and the path forward for the world's largest democracy.

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The selection of a woman Senator with an Indian background as the Democratic party's vice-presidential nominee should normally be a matter of elation in India, especially for those who boast of their nationalistic credentials such as the BJP followers, notes Amulya Ganguli.

Second French church attacker was known to police

Second French church attacker was known to police

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The second attacker has been identified as 19-year-old Abdel Malik Petitjean.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought November 3 presidential race to Democrat Biden and is mounting legal fights in several key battleground states, but there has been no evidence of voter irregularities or widespread fraud in the election -- billed as one of the most divisive and bitter in recent American history.

Clinton takes on Trump, says he is unfit to be US president

Clinton takes on Trump, says he is unfit to be US president

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

She warned that Trump is not fit to have his finger on America's nuclear trigger.

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

At the press conference, three women accused the former US president of sexual assault, while another one alleged that she was raped by him as a child.

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Obama spoke to Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in the capital, Athens, as part of a final tour that also takes in Germany and Peru.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

Shiv Sena boycotts PM's event in Mumbai

Shiv Sena boycotts PM's event in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a grand memorial to Babasaheb Ambedkar at the Indu Mills compound in the heart of Mumbai, a function boycotted by Shiv Sena after its chief Uddhav Thackeray was not invited.

Moved 12k US troops along borders with Russia: Biden

Moved 12k US troops along borders with Russia: Biden

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Biden stressed over "not fighting a third World War in Ukraine" but avowed sending an "unmistakable message that we will defend every inch of NATO territory".

China will own US if Biden gets elected, says Trump

China will own US if Biden gets elected, says Trump

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Trump said the biggest thing about his challenger's speech was the issues that he did not talk about, including China.

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'It would be a huge mistake to think that Gorbachev's reforms did not achieve anything.' 'We all live in the world, which is in many respects a result of Glasnost and Perestroika.'

19 new faces inducted into Modi sarkar, 5 face the axe

19 new faces inducted into Modi sarkar, 5 face the axe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Tuesday's exercise underlines Bharatiya Janata Party's attempts at wooing Dalits and OBCs, whose votes would be crucial to its fortunes in key states like UP and Gujarat.

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kamala succeeded as she identified herself with the larger minority groups rather than narrow ethnicity, prodded by her mother who did not want to return to India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has done multiple stints in India's embassy in Washington, DC.

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'For the first time since the War of 1812, the United States Capitol was breached today'

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

When I knocked on doors (while campaigning), Indian Americans talked more about politics in India -- and I had to tell them this was about elections in New Jersey.

2020 US Presidential election to be most expensive in history

2020 US Presidential election to be most expensive in history

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Center for Responsive Politics said that an 'extraordinary influx' of political donations in the final months -- driven by a Supreme Court battle and closely watched races for the White House and Senate -- pushed total spending in the election past the previously estimated 11 billion dollars figure.

Trump picks desi Nikki Haley to be US ambassador to UN

Trump picks desi Nikki Haley to be US ambassador to UN

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The South Carolina governor has become the first woman and minority to join Trump's administration.

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The report said in 2016, around 58.3 million pre-election ballots were cast, including ballots in the three vote-by-mail states that year. That early vote accounted for about 42 per cent of all ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election.

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'There are around 400 Lok Sabha constituencies where Dalits and Muslims combined constitute 30% of the electorate.' 'Also, 90% to 95% of Dalits and Muslims go out and vote.' 'So, if they are come together, they become significant electorally.'

Sangeeta Richards could be CIA agent: Devyani's father

Sangeeta Richards could be CIA agent: Devyani's father

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Uttam Khobragade, former IAS officer and father of Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York, on Satyurday alleged her daughter's former maid Sangeeta Richards could be a "CIA agent".

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if 'you look at the totality of our ties and we will look at where we have strong economic synergies, where we have strong technology promptings, these are really based on the flow of talent.'

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Mega rally on December 22 to have special enclosure for 10,000 tea vendors, says Sanjay Jog.

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue', says one of the world's top scientists Stephen Hawking.

Alabama Democrat edges past Roy Moore in US senate race

Alabama Democrat edges past Roy Moore in US senate race

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Doug Jones scored a stunning upset in the Alabama Senate race as he defeated accused paedophile Roy Moore, in a huge blow to US President Donald Trump.

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Here's list of a few controversial remarks made by our politicians this year.

Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare passes away

Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Veteran Communist Party of India leader Govind Pansare, who was shot at earlier this week, died at a hospital in Mumbai late Friday night after he was airlifted for treatment to the city this evening from Kolhapur. He was 82.

US to hold China accountable to follow rules: Biden

US to hold China accountable to follow rules: Biden

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The United States working with its partners and allies is going to hold China accountable to follow the rules, US President Joe Biden has said, as he referred to his recent meeting with leaders from Quad countries involving Australia, India and Japan.

Unity is the path forward: Biden in maiden speech as US prez

Unity is the path forward: Biden in maiden speech as US prez

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Speaking shortly after taking oath as the 46th President of the United States, 78-year-old Biden also pledged to repair America's global alliances, which suffered during his predecessor Donald Trump's four-year regime.

Rajnath not so keen on Raj any more

Rajnath not so keen on Raj any more

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's much-awaited entry into the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party-Republican Party of India combine to forge a grand alliance in Maharashtra won't be a reality.

Kaun banega Maharashtra CM? BJP leaders to decide on Tuesday

Kaun banega Maharashtra CM? BJP leaders to decide on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party will meet on Tuesday to elect their leader, paving the way for him to meet Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao and stake claim to form the government.

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Led by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a battery of his party colleagues from the House of Representatives alleged that Trump incited his supporters for violence on January 6 as they stormed the Capitol Hill wherein Congressmen and Senators were performing their constitutional duty of counting and certification of the November 3rd presidential election results.