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India may require some tough negotiations with Trump: Experts

India may require some tough negotiations with Trump: Experts

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The India-United States relationship is set to expand under the Donald Trump administration, but there could be some unease on issues like imports, tariffs and immigration, strategic affairs experts said after the Republican leader won the fiercely contested presidential election.

Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

United States President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons for General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as a shield against possible retaliatory action against them by his incoming successor, CNN reported.

Presidential poll is fight against 'divisive, communal vision': Sonia

Presidential poll is fight against 'divisive, communal vision': Sonia

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The Congress president said, in these contests, the numbers may be against them but "the battle must be fought and fought hard".

Time to reintroduce sanity into presidential poll process

Time to reintroduce sanity into presidential poll process

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

The presidential poll process is in a rollercoaster ride. If it is not arrested, there is a danger of it affecting governance, says B Raman.

Modi holds 'insightful discussion' with Vivek Ramaswamy

Modi holds 'insightful discussion' with Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indian-American billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington, D.C., discussing India-US relations, innovation, biotechnology, and the role of entrepreneurship. Modi also met with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during his visit.

When pets turned out for US election day

When pets turned out for US election day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

While they may not be able to vote, some pets have found their way to polling stations across the US. Take a look.

'Mayawati to back UPA's Presidential candidate'

'Mayawati to back UPA's Presidential candidate'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

BSP supremo Mayawati may have used her plan to nominate a Dalit candidate for the post of President as a bargaining tool with the Congress, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic stocks and shifting their allocation to China. As a result, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the equity market, with total outflows reaching Rs 13,401 crore for 2024 so far. Going ahead, the FPI selling trend is likely to continue in the near term till data indicate the piossibility of a trend reversal.

Election's over: Biden after Trump allows transition process

Election's over: Biden after Trump allows transition process

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Biden's Twitter statement came hours after incumbent President Donald Trump, a Republican, finally agreed that the presidential transition process should start, after weeks of wrangling.

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

US President Joe Biden on Saturday rolled out the red carpet to welcome leaders of Quad countries, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Anthony Albanese from Australia and Fumio Kishida of Japan.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

50 Years Of Emergency: Banality Of Evil, And A Warning

50 Years Of Emergency: Banality Of Evil, And A Warning

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

While India today is vastly different from the India of 1975, the need for vigilance against authoritarianism remains the same, asserts Utkarsh Mishra.

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Here are some of the striking moments captured by Reuters photographers as United States voters went to the polls and the stories behind the images.

Sri Lanka's lead grows: Can New Zealand stage a comeback?

Sri Lanka's lead grows: Can New Zealand stage a comeback?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka put themselves in a good position on the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand after Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal made half-centuries but the hosts lost some of their momentum to reach 237-4 at stumps in Galle on Friday.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

NCP rejects reports of Sharad Pawar being candidate for Prez poll

NCP rejects reports of Sharad Pawar being candidate for Prez poll

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Malik said that there has been no such talk in the party or with other parties.

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses, heads for Biden rematch

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses, heads for Biden rematch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Trump's victory in his first election since his unusual exit in 2020 has also laid to rest any lingering questions about his hold over the GOP and the potency of his right-wing message.

A Show Of Support For Trump

A Show Of Support For Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted in an investigation into his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.

Won't do anything that...: Maldives President in India

Won't do anything that...: Maldives President in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate is here but rules apply

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate is here but rules apply

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ahead of the US presidential elections this November, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night ET.

Afghan elections a blow to Taliban: Experts

Afghan elections a blow to Taliban: Experts

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

The large turnout of voters in the Afghan presidential elections despite threats from militant groups is a blow to Taliban, eminent South Asian experts have said.

Presidential poll: Pratibha files nomination

Presidential poll: Pratibha files nomination

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Accompanied by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, 72-year-old Pratibha filed the documents before the returning officer and Lok Sabha Secretary General P D T Achary at the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump

Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The White House acknowledged that Biden did not have a "great (debate) night,", but asserted that he knew how to get things done and is ready to run the country for the next four years.

Why Sonia was reluctant to approve Pranab's name for presidential candidate

Why Sonia was reluctant to approve Pranab's name for presidential candidate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

"I will miss his tantrums" is what Congress president Sonia Gandhi said while bidding farewell to Pranab Mukherjee from the Congress Working Committee at a meeting which formally approved his name as the United Progressive Alliance's presidential nominee in June 2012.

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

This management team will coordinate with all state units of the BJP and its allies for the presidential election and is also expected to guide its elected voting representatives on the voting process.

'With Trudeau in office, situation will get worse'

'With Trudeau in office, situation will get worse'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'The response from the police was disgusting -- they acted as the arm of the Khalistanis -- they attacked the Hindus, they did not push the Khalistanis off. They attacked the Hindus in their own mandir'

Small, midcap rally may lose steam

Small, midcap rally may lose steam

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

After a strong run in the midcap and smallcap indices, which surged 46 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) during Samvat 2080, analysts suggest that the rally in these segments may pause to catch its breath in Samvat 2081.

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The race to win the Republican nomination for the US Presidential election this November began in icy Iowa on Monday January 15, 2024, when voters picked their nominee.

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Hours after another failed attempt on his life, former United States president Donald Trump on Monday said he will never surrender and never stop fighting for Americans.

'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump at White House

'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump at White House

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US President Joe Biden greeted his successor Donald Trump at the White House with the message "welcome home" as Trump's motorcade arrived at the official presidential residence. Biden and Trump then went inside the White House for their traditional tea. Trump, 78, will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, succeeding Biden, 82. The ceremony has been moved inside the Rotunda from outside the Capitol Hill facing the majestic National Mall.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

Presidential poll: EC lays down guidelines

Presidential poll: EC lays down guidelines

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

The guidelines relate to issues as diverse as video coverage of critical events to a ban on carrying cell phones by voters inside polling stations.

UN revises list, Modi not to address UNGA session

UN revises list, Modi not to address UNGA session

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the annual debate at the United Nations General Assembly session later this month, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued by the UN.

No party whip in Prez poll, says Election Commission

No party whip in Prez poll, says Election Commission

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Ahead of the July 19 presidential election, the Election Commission has made it clear that political parties cannot issue any direction or whip to members to vote or not as it would tantamount to an offence of undue influence

Tewari, Tharoor, Karti seek fairness in Cong presidential poll

Tewari, Tharoor, Karti seek fairness in Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He also asked why anyone seeking to contest the Congress president's election should go to the PCC office to get the electoral roll as this does not even happen in a club election.

Cracks in SP-led alliance, Rajbhar to support Murmu

Cracks in SP-led alliance, Rajbhar to support Murmu

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The SBSP has six MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

Trump not to include Haley, Pompeo in his administration

Trump not to include Haley, Pompeo in his administration

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump ruled out two of his previous Cabinet members -- former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley -- to be part of his upcoming administration.

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'If the criminal or civil charges are deemed unworthy or defective, Trump's new justice department and SEC can withdraw the criminal and civil cases.'