News for 'United States Senators'

NBA Coach Weeps Over Texas School Killings

NBA Coach Weeps Over Texas School Killings

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'I ask you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence... are you going to put your own power ahead of the lives of children?'

Pentagon: Investing in defence ties with India to...

Pentagon: Investing in defence ties with India to...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is making investments in defence ties with India to uphold a favourable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, a top Pentagon official told lawmakers Thursday indicating that strengthening ties with New Delhi is one of the key factors to address the pacing challenge from China.

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Harris opened her vice-presidential acceptance speech on Wednesday night at the virtual Democratic National Convention by remembering her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, lamenting the fact that she could not be there to see her daughter's achievement.

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'We are in very tough times, but we are all absolutely committed to seeing the destruction of Hamas'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

Modi speaks to Biden, Harris; discusses Covid, bilateral ties

Modi speaks to Biden, Harris; discusses Covid, bilateral ties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The two leaders agreed to work closely to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, built on shared values and common interests, it added.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In this scenario, the Indian information technology industry and government have two distinct items on the agenda before them.

From US First Lady to possible first female president, Hillary's done it all

From US First Lady to possible first female president, Hillary's done it all

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Ninety-six years after women won the right to vote in the United States of America, a woman stands a chance of winning the US presidential race. Hillary Clinton -- former first lady, former US senator, and former secretary of state -- has become the first woman to capture a major-party nomination for president, taking another step in a journey that once seemed impossible, but over the last eight years has seemed inevitable. Like everything about her campaign, it was harder than expected.

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Trump will make his first court appearance in the case on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, as per the court filings.

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Garcetti, 50, who served as the co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign, was initially considered for the Cabinet.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US.

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.

India's action in J-K is unacceptable: Bernie Sanders

India's action in J-K is unacceptable: Bernie Sanders

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

India's action is unacceptable, says US Senator Bernie Sanders.

Trump unfit for holding public office: Kamala Harris

Trump unfit for holding public office: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

In a blistering attack on Donald Trump, Indian-American California Attorney General Kamala Harris has said the presumptive Republican presidential nominee has an "unstable temperament" and his dangerous policy positions make him "unfit" for holding a public office.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla.

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

F-16 deal with Pak: US will patch up with India

F-16 deal with Pak: "US will patch up with India"

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

As India expressed 'displeasure and disappointment" over the United States's decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, California Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez said that the she will patch things up with India soon on the issue.

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Puneet Talwar, one of the most respected Middle East policy specialists in administration and Congressional circles, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama to a senior State Department position.

'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'

'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'With Trump, the relationship was very transactional, whereas with President Biden it is very structured.'

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

A United States fighter jet Friday shot down an object, the size of a small car, flying with payloads at a height of about 40,000 feet off the northern coast of Alaska on the direction of President Joe Biden, officials said.

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, You did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the people's house.'

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Tillerson, is currently on top of the list of Trump's Secretary of State because of his contacts with the world leaders, in particular Russian President Vladimir Putin, media reports said.

'Verma would make an excellent US ambassador to India'

'Verma would make an excellent US ambassador to India'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Top American lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans have hailed President Barack Obama's decision to nominate Richard Rahul Verma as his next envoy to India, noting that he would make an excellent ambassador.

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, who served as vice president of the US for eight years from January 2009 to January 2017, would deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday.

US acting ambassador meets RSS chief

US acting ambassador meets RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

On Tuesday, Keshap met Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan said the terrorist attack in Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed author and advice columnist E Jean Carroll in 1996, a Manhattan federal jury has found and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation, a verdict that may hurt him in his 2024 bid to regain the White House.

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.

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

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.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

With rangoli, TN village roots for Kamala Harris' victory

With rangoli, TN village roots for Kamala Harris' victory

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The village has been in the news since the day, Democratic candidate Joe Biden chose Kamla Harris as his running mate and vice presidential nominee.