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2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary calendar, CNN reported.

I don't want a job from Governor Perry: Bobby Jindal

I don't want a job from Governor Perry: Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

While he has offered his support to the candidacy of Rick Perry, Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal has no plans to join the Republican as his running mate in the 2012 presidential election.

'Delhi blast reminds Qaeda's extremist commitment'

'Delhi blast reminds Qaeda's extremist commitment'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The terror attack at the Delhi high court is a grim reminder that Al Qaeda and its affiliates remain committed to their extremist activities across the globe, a leading Republican presidential aspirant has said.

US Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta in Action

US Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta in Action

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed a news conference at Department of Justice to announce that the DoK has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Idaho's new restrictive abortion law.

What US Presidential candidates think about Pakistan

What US Presidential candidates think about Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Republican presidential candidates have criticised Pakistan, calling it one of the most violent and unstable nations but remained sharply divided over whether the US should continue to provide aid to Islamabad.

IN PIX: Texas wildfires blaze 1,000 homes

IN PIX: Texas wildfires blaze 1,000 homes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Massive wildfires have killed two persons and destroyed at least 1,000 homes in Central Texas as the United States firefighters battled some of the worst blazes in the state's history.

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between Modi and Trump was on full display as the two leaders heaped praise on each other.

Sensex ends 174 points lower; Bajaj Finance cracks 5%

Sensex ends 174 points lower; Bajaj Finance cracks 5%

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The broader NSE Nifty ended 57 points, or 0.49 per cent, lower at 11,498.90 in its fourth straight day of losses.

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is joining the 'Dancing With the Stars' cast, ABC television announced on Tuesday, as the gold medalist said he thought reaction to his tale about being held up at a Rio de Janeiro gas station had been blown out of proportion.

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal set to join White House race

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal set to join White House race

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Ending months of speculation, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is likely to announce his 2016 presidential bid in New Orleans.

Ted Cruz is booed off stage for asking Americans to vote with conscience

Ted Cruz is booed off stage for asking Americans to vote with conscience

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Cruz only went as far as congratulating Trump, who was his bitter rival in the primary contests.

India's tariffs on US products 'no longer acceptable', tweets Trump

India's tariffs on US products 'no longer acceptable', tweets Trump

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

India has raised tariffs on 28 items, including almond, pulses and walnut, exported from the US in retaliation to America's withdrawal of preferential access for Indian products.

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi and Trump will meet at 1.20 am (IST) following which they will have delegation talks and then a dinner.

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'Vanita Gupta is the greatest civil rights lawyer of her generation' Praise comes flying in from all corners Vanita Gupta is appointed acting US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The 39-year-old is known for her work in criminal justice reforms, legalising marijuana and racial justice, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

After 54-year freeze, US and Cuba formally re-establish diplomatic ties

After 54-year freeze, US and Cuba formally re-establish diplomatic ties

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States and Cuba have announced that they have formally re-established diplomatic relations after 54-year freeze and would reopen embassies in their respective capitals from July 20, a major step towards normalisation of ties between the Cold War foes.

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The US maintained normal diplomatic relations with the government in Taiwan until 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter abruptly cut off formal ties with Taipei and recognised the Communist regime in Beijing.

US midterm elections: Republicans win control of Senate; Democrats suffer massive setback

US midterm elections: Republicans win control of Senate; Democrats suffer massive setback

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

In a debacle for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party, Republicans today gained control of the United States Senate and increased its majority in the House of Representatives in a sweeping midterm election win that could complicate the President's final two years in office.

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Locked in a neck-and-neck battle, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made a last minute dash to key swing states to woo undecided voters as major polls on the final weekend before the election day showed the race for the White House was too close to call.

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.