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PIX: Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, sets up Fernandez final

PIX: Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, sets up Fernandez final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Anna Kalinskaya outclassed Britain's Emma Raducanu at the Washington Open on Saturday to advance to the final, where she will face Leylah Fernandez.

Our country will be woke no longer: Trump

Our country will be woke no longer: Trump

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Trump said his administration also dismissed Biden-era lawsuits against police and fire departments that were portrayed as racist for using writing tests, physical exams, and credit checks in their hiring processes.

Spotted! Leander, Neha Uberoi in Washington

Spotted! Leander, Neha Uberoi in Washington

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

We recently launched a new feature where we post images of world sportsmen contributed by you Dear Readers.

Art of Living wows Washington

Art of Living wows Washington

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

"We all can work toward a dual-goal, I would say a single dual-goal -- one is protect our environment, our planet earth. The second thing is to protect the human values -- compassion, friendliness, and cooperation," he said.

Republicans win majority in US Senate after 4 years

Republicans win majority in US Senate after 4 years

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

According to the current projections, Republicans have won 51 seats in the 100-member upper house of US Congress, while the Democrats have 42.

Quad's Mineral Mission: PM Eyes Latin American Deals

Quad's Mineral Mission: PM Eyes Latin American Deals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Increasing cooperation in critical minerals will top Prime Minister Modi's agenda during his discussions with leaders of Ghana, Argentinia, Brazil and Namibia.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Let's Bring India's Tariff Towards America Down'

'Let's Bring India's Tariff Towards America Down'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'And America will invite India in to have really an extraordinary opportunity and relationship with us.'

Was subjected to racism: Kash Patel tells Senate committee

Was subjected to racism: Kash Patel tells Senate committee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, told lawmakers that he has faced racism while growing up. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Patel said he had been subjected to threats after his personal information was released by Congress. Patel said he was called a "detestable sand nigger" and told to "go back to where you came from." He said his family members, including his father and mother, were present at Capitol Hill during the hearing. Patel said his father fled Idi Amin's genocidal dictatorship in Uganda, where 300,000 men, women and children were killed based on their ethnicity. He said his mother is originally from Tanzania. Patel said he believes that people who put politics and personal ambition over service to the country should be named and that Americans deserve transparency.

'Maligned India': Govt defends cancelling US scribe's OCI card

'Maligned India': Govt defends cancelling US scribe's OCI card

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The Centre has defended in the Delhi high court its decision to cancel the overseas citizen of India (OCI) card of United States-based journalist Raphael Satter saying he maligned Indian institutions in the international arena through journalistic activities.

Rousing welcome for Ambassador Nirupama Rao in Washington

Rousing welcome for Ambassador Nirupama Rao in Washington

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

India's new Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao was on Sunday accorded a rousing welcome by the Indian American community in Washington.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels aid for 'voter turnout in India'

Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels aid for 'voter turnout in India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk has announced cancelling a $22 million funding intended for 'voter turnout in India' on Saturday (Local Time).

India set to take back 18,000 illegal migrants from US

India set to take back 18,000 illegal migrants from US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

During his inauguration on Monday, President Trump declared a national emergency at the US southern border.

Trump pardons 1,500 supporters charged for Capitol riots

Trump pardons 1,500 supporters charged for Capitol riots

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Casting the rioters as "patriots" and "hostages", Trump claimed they were unfairly treated by the Justice Department that also charged him with federal crimes in two cases he contends were politically motivated.

Why This Road's Name Will Anger MbS

Why This Road's Name Will Anger MbS

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The White House has no role in naming streets in Washington, DC, but the decision to name the street in front of Saudi Arabia's embassy in the US capital the Jamal Khashoggi Way will no doubt anger MbS and his cabal.

56-inch chest, connection with God history now: Rahul's dig at Modi

56-inch chest, connection with God history now: Rahul's dig at Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

When asked about the Uniform Civil Code, Gandhi said he would comment on it only after he knows what is BJP's proposal.

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The lawmakers also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US during a meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who briefed them on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and the country's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror.

India can speak all languages that Pakistanis speak: Tharoor

India can speak all languages that Pakistanis speak: Tharoor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Tharoor said if Pakistan were to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism, "we can talk to them".

Trump exits G7 Summit early 'to deal with Middle East'

Trump exits G7 Summit early 'to deal with Middle East'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump has cut short his visit to Canada, where he was to attend G7 Summit meetings, to return to Washington, DC, a day earlier amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Why US will soon become 'penniless'

Why US will soon become 'penniless'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump has announced that Washington DC will stop minting pennies, citing their high production cost, which exceeds their face value and termed the practice "wasteful." President Trump said Sunday that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to "stop producing new pennies."

Fernandez routs Kalinskaya for biggest win of career

Fernandez routs Kalinskaya for biggest win of career

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Leylah Fernandez earned the biggest win of her career as she beat Anna Kalinskaya in the Washington Open final on Sunday.

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'...it should not delude itself into thinking that India's security or its great-power ambitions will be advanced by those partnerships.'
'Instead, what India should focus on is on riding out the next three-and-a-half years of Trump's presidency with minimal damage to itself.'

Manushi Hots Up Dubai

Manushi Hots Up Dubai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Alaya looks happy... Mahesh Babu chills with daughter... Neha enjoys sugarcane juice...

US-designed nuke reactors to be built in India, tech transfer likely

US-designed nuke reactors to be built in India, tech transfer likely

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have vowed to move forward with plans to work together to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India. The decision was made during their meeting at the White House, where they also agreed to significantly expand energy cooperation. The move comes after India announced plans to amend its nuclear liability law and the Atomic Energy Act, which had previously been obstacles to the implementation of the US-India civil nuclear deal.

US urges India, Pak to ease tensions; seeks Sharif's help in Pahalgam probe

US urges India, Pak to ease tensions; seeks Sharif's help in Pahalgam probe

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The phone conversation came amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Washington, New York face terror threat on 9/11

Washington, New York face terror threat on 9/11

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

United States intelligence officials have claimed that they have "very specific", credible but unconfirmed reports of a terror threat in Washington and New York, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. An ABC News report quoted intelligence officials as saying that at least three individuals, including an American citizen, "entered the country in August by air with the intent to launch a vehicle-borne attack against Washington DC or New York".

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

On India, the chart showed that the country charged 52 per cent tariffs on the US "including currency manipulation and trade barriers," and America will now charge India "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26 per cent.

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

"Their Prime Minister just visited -- he's a great friend -- but I told him, 'You're not treating us right. You charge us 52%, while for years, decades even, we've c'harged you next to nothing. It wasn't until seven years ago, when I took office, that we started pushing back, beginning with China.'"

Senators Grill Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard

Senators Grill Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Kash Patel, former Trump aide and vocal critic of investigations into the former president, testified at his Senate confirmation hearing for FBI director.

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Israel and Iran 'violating the ceasefire' he announced earlier in the day and said the two countries have been fighting 'so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing'.

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

We the people are left in the wind, waiting on the whims of an unengaged president and an oligarch with a nearly bottomless wallet, observes Sree Sreenivasan.

Art of Living gala in Washington

Art of Living gala in Washington

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Image of Sri Sri Ravishankar at the AOL gala in Washington.

Hush money case: Trump to be sentenced on Jan 10 but won't face jail term

Hush money case: Trump to be sentenced on Jan 10 but won't face jail term

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The judge also added that Trump will face no legal penalties for his conviction in the case, CNN reported.

'Howdy Modi meant nothing': Oppn mocks PM after Trump's 25% tariff

'Howdy Modi meant nothing': Oppn mocks PM after Trump's 25% tariff

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Modi should take inspiration from former prime minister Indira Gandhi and stand up to the president of the United States.

'We don't want them': Trump bars entry to US from 12 countries

'We don't want them': Trump bars entry to US from 12 countries

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Trump has partially restricted and limited the entry of nationals from the seven nations: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

Spotted! Ramya in Washinton DC

Spotted! Ramya in Washinton DC

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Reader Nikki Nesar writes that she was very friendly.