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Modi, Trump speak 'pretty frequently': White House

Modi, Trump speak 'pretty frequently': White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump feels "very positive and strongly" about the future of India-US relationship.

US may use military to 'acquire Greenland': White House

US may use military to 'acquire Greenland': White House

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The White House said on Tuesday that it is considering 'a range of options' to acquire Greenland, and that the use of military is not off the table, CNN reported, citing Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday.

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The White House has revised a fact sheet on the interim trade deal between the United States and India, removing the reference to "pulses" from the list of American products on which India would eliminate or reduce tariffs. The revised sheet also changed "committed" to "intends" regarding India's purchase of American products.

Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine: White House

Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine: White House

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The White House on Thursday stated that United States President Donald Trump is 'extremely frustrated' with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in 'meetings just for the sake of meeting'.

India to scale down Russian oil import: White House

India to scale down Russian oil import: White House

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The White House has claimed that India has begun 'scaling back' its oil purchases from Russia at the 'request' of President Donald Trump.

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Spicer told the president he vehemently disagreed with his choice for a new WH communication director.

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Grisham joined the Trump campaign in 2015 and is one of the last remaining aides from Trump's campaign still serving in the White House.

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

McEnany, 32, has become the highest-ranking White House official to be tested positive for COVID-19 after President Trump and the first lady tested positive for the deadly virus that has so far killed more than 200,000 Americans this year.

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump at the White House, marking their first meeting since Mamdani's election victory. The meeting highlights Trump's willingness to engage with diverse political figures, even those with differing ideologies.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders resigns

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders resigns

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The outgoing White House Press Secretary said it was one of the 'greatest jobs she could ever have'.

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, wishes Modi

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, wishes Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on Diwali, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

Trump ended India-Pak conflict, should get Nobel Prize: White House

Trump ended India-Pak conflict, should get Nobel Prize: White House

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A White House official claims Donald Trump ended several conflicts, including the one between India and Pakistan, and deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. This claim is disputed by India.

Zohran Mamdani shares 'weirdest' thing he spotted at White House during Trump meet

Zohran Mamdani shares 'weirdest' thing he spotted at White House during Trump meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mamdani said he spotted a "UFC" coffee-table book among Trump's reading materials and added he had "no idea" that the White House was preparing to host a mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn in June 2026.

Jay to replace Gibbs as White House Press Secy

Jay to replace Gibbs as White House Press Secy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The announcement in this regard was made by Bill Daley, the new Chief of Staff of President Barack Obama, in an e-mail communication to the White House staff on Thursday evening.

Trump doesn't support...: White House on H-1B visas

Trump doesn't support...: White House on H-1B visas

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies President Trump's stance on H-1B visas, emphasizing his priority for American workers while acknowledging the need for skilled foreign workers to train them in specialized industries.

Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring...: White House

Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring...: White House

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday once again claimed that United States President Donald Trump has ended the military conflict between India and Pakistan.

Trump yet to decide as US mulls weekend strike on Iran

Trump yet to decide as US mulls weekend strike on Iran

Rediff.com7 days ago

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that progress has been made in the Geneva talks with Iranian authorities, but the two nations stand 'far apart' on certain issues.

Trump tariffs 'will go into effect immediately': White House

Trump tariffs 'will go into effect immediately': White House

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Trump met with his trade team on Tuesday, and the tariffs he announces at a Rose Garden ceremony at 4 pm ET Wednesday will go into effect "immediately," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing.

Trump Ticks Off Zelenskyy In Heated White House Meeting

Trump Ticks Off Zelenskyy In Heated White House Meeting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump cut short discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after he and Vice President JD Vance confronted Ukraine's leader in a tense Oval Office exchange.

India slaps 150% tariff on US alcohol, not helping: White House

India slaps 150% tariff on US alcohol, not helping: White House

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'President Trump believes in reciprocity and it is about time that we have a president who actually looks out for the interests of American businesses and workers'

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A violent group of Khalistani separatists on Saturday desecrated Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Indian embassy in Washington during a demonstration by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers protesting against the recently enacted agriculture laws in India.

White House pushed Modi closer to Russia, China: Ex-Trump aide

White House pushed Modi closer to Russia, China: Ex-Trump aide

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Bolton slammed Trump's tariff policy, asserting that it has "shredded" decades of Western efforts to align India away from its Cold War ties with the then Soviet Union (Russia) and address the growing threat from China.

Trump pulls NASA nominee Issacman days after Musk's White House exit

Trump pulls NASA nominee Issacman days after Musk's White House exit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Isaacman's removal comes just days after Elon Musk's official departure from the White House, where the SpaceX CEO was serving in the role of a "special government employee" leading the Department of Government Efficiency.

White House will 'smell like curry' if Kamala wins: Trump aide

White House will 'smell like curry' if Kamala wins: Trump aide

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Loomer, 31, often seen as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, made the remark while commenting on a photo posted by Harris on National Grandparents Day in which the vice president talked about her grandparents from India.

Days after Biden called India 'xenophobic', White House says...

Days after Biden called India 'xenophobic', White House says...

Rediff.com18 May 2024

There are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, the White House has said, applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote.

Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House

Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

In his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, United States President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions there, the White House has said.

MAGA + MIGA = Mega partnership: Modi at White House

MAGA + MIGA = Mega partnership: Modi at White House

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and the United States have set a $500 billion target for bilateral trade by 2030 and added that the teams of two nations will work together to finalise a mutually beneficial trade agreement.

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The reporters wanted to know if President Joe Biden was seen by the Parkinson's specialist.

India clarifies stance on proposed interim trade pact with US

India clarifies stance on proposed interim trade pact with US

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India has clarified its position on the proposed interim trade agreement with the US, stating that the joint statement remains the basis for mutual understanding. Amendments to a White House fact sheet reflect shared understandings, with both sides working towards finalizing the agreement.

He was talking about...: White House on Biden's 'xenophobic' remark

He was talking about...: White House on Biden's 'xenophobic' remark

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'He was making a broader point. Our allies and partners know very well that -- how much this president respects them'

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after White House clash

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after White House clash

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The order also pauses "hundreds of millions of dollars in aid through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides funds that Kyiv can use only to buy new military hardware directly from US defence companies."

Why Modi's White House Visit Was A Success

Why Modi's White House Visit Was A Success

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Modi lived up to his declaration that his visit was purely meant to strengthen India's relationship with the US, but there may be situations in which our silence on some issues will haunt us in the future, cautions Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump said the prime minister of Pakistan, who visited him in Washington last year, said that "'President Trump saved 10 million people, and maybe much more than that'. They're both nuclear countries."

Trump-Zelenskyy Meet: What Do These Pix Tell You?

Trump-Zelenskyy Meet: What Do These Pix Tell You?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

United States President Donald John Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for lunch at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. This was their first one-on-one meeting after their disastrous encounter at the White House in March.

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Biden, 81, is increasingly receiving calls from Democratic Party leaders and editorial boards of mainstream American media to step down from the presidential race and let others from the party lead them in the November 5 elections. So far, he has resisted these calls.

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Several top American media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN and The Los Angeles Times, which were among those press outlets critical of the Trump Administration, were not invited to Spicer's press gaggle.

How India-US Trade Deal Finally Shaped Up

How India-US Trade Deal Finally Shaped Up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The turning point came with the appointment of Sergio Gor as the US ambassador to India.

After SC jolt, Trump signs order for global 10% tariff on all countries

After SC jolt, Trump signs order for global 10% tariff on all countries

Rediff.com5 days ago

The official also advised all the trade partners to abide by the trade deals. The new 10 percent global tariff is part of Trump's protectionist trade agenda, aimed at addressing balance-of-payments issues and unfair trade practices.

Trump's Davos-bound plane makes U-turn after 'tech snag' mid-air

Trump's Davos-bound plane makes U-turn after 'tech snag' mid-air

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump later boarded another aircraft and continued on with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Scaramucci, 53, put in his papers just hours after General Kelly (retired) was sworn by Trump as the new White House Chief of Staff.