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Trump has wiped out Clinton's lead, says latest poll

Trump has wiped out Clinton's lead, says latest poll

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Analysts believe the main reason for Trump's popularity surge is that he now enjoys wider support from Republican voters after his decisive win in Indiana earlier this month.

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The US economy added 160,000 jobs in April, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.

US may be banning TikTok, says Trump

US may be banning TikTok, says Trump

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

India has banned as many as 106 Chinese apps, including TikTok, a move welcomed by both the Trump administration and the US lawmakers.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Rupee ends marginally higher at 64.80 vs USD

Rupee ends marginally higher at 64.80 vs USD

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Persistent foreign capital inflows also boosted sentiment.

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.'

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Identifying cyber crime as a major threat, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha recently said such attacks are occurring these days in a more sophisticated manner.

'Trump admin trying something different for Pak'

'Trump admin trying something different for Pak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The US is committed to not allowing either Pakistan or Afghanistan to become a safe haven for terrorists from where they can attack the US and its allies, said the senior Trump administration official.

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The momentous occasion came when the House of Representatives passed the $1.5 trillion (Rs 96 lakh crore) tax reform bill for the second time by 224 to 201 votes to clear the technical snag in the passage of the bill, which was passed by the Senate and House earlier.

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Philippines launches probe after Sanofi reveals WHO-approved dengvaxia - a dengue vaccine - aggravates symptoms in some cases.

SC to hear Durga suspension issue on Aug 12

SC to hear Durga suspension issue on Aug 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

IAS officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal's suspension issue came up on Thursday in the Supreme Court which agreed to hear a PIL seeking quashing of all proceedings against her on Monday even as IPS officers joined their IAS colleagues in batting for her.

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

A factor which would be key to Scotch consumers is the new currency an independent Scotland would go for .

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey conducted a patrol within 20 kilometres of Mischeef Reef, part of the Spratly Islands.

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi presented Obama with a richly silk-covered special edition of Mahatma Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagvad Gita, and recordings of Dr Martin Luther King's speech when he visited India in 1959 and also a specially framed photograph of Dr King when he visited Rajghat. Modi had scrupulously researched and selected these gifts for Obama and more gifts would be presented on Tuesday during their summit for both the President and the First Family.

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

His departure came just after reports surfaced the Justice Department warned the Trump administration last month that Flynn misled administration officials regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Donald Trump administration is planning another controversial executive order which if signed by the President will provide individuals and organisations the option to deny services, employment and other benefits to people based on religion, according to media reports.

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.

Dark, Quirky, Sexy: Happy Birthday, Angelina Jolie!

Dark, Quirky, Sexy: Happy Birthday, Angelina Jolie!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The actress-filmmaker and UN ambassador turns 40 on June 4.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

Why Modi's Gujarat model has failed

Why Modi's Gujarat model has failed

Rediff.com9 May 2021

As India suffers and the ruling party is on the defensive, the truth is that the only way that this wave will pass is if exponential growth of the virus stops on its own, asserts Aakar Patel.

Pak will use US weapons in fight against India, not jihadists: Haqqani

Pak will use US weapons in fight against India, not jihadists: Haqqani

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Pakistan's former Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani said that in WSJ article.

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Clearly, he is in the right place, at the right time.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

The REAL Story Of The 1 Billion Vaccines

The REAL Story Of The 1 Billion Vaccines

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

We should be relieved that we got the doses but we must also know where they came from and who was and who was not responsible for this achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'The immune protection may well wane somewhat, and that's what we have to monitor.' 'Should it wane to the point where vaccinated individuals are getting severe disease, then we really will need to give them booster shots and that'll apply regardless of what vaccine they've got the first time.'

Daily Mail in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid

Daily Mail in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Buying Yahoo's assets would expand DailyMail.com's reach and improve its digital ad rev

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Monetising online readership, a deeper focus on content and getting revenue from the reader are ways to make the business future-proof, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

... As the world swings from 'financialisation' to 'artificial intelligence', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Missing plane flew on for 5 hours with radio switched off

Missing plane flew on for 5 hours with radio switched off

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

According to engine data automatically recovered from the missing Boeing 777, investigators believe the plane remained airborne for another five hours after vanishing from the radars.

Is Facebook answerable to Delhi?

Is Facebook answerable to Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Under Section 79 of the IT Act, Facebook is mandated to exercise care. Once you have a duty, you do not have the right to silence; you need to show compliance.'

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Online reports said there were at least 40,000 protesters in the rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

Tough road ahead for new Nestl India boss

Tough road ahead for new Nestl India boss

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The 55-year-old executive takes over on August 1.

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Following the order, the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly deferred its proceedings, and said it would notify the further course of action and the next date of sitting in due course of time.

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Technical fault was the reason behind it.

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

fghanistan's latest cricket sensation Hamid Hassan found his way into the pages of the popular US daily.

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Google won't miss the revenue.