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Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'We expect the Indian delegation to flag New Delhi's worries and elaborate on its standpoint on the Russia-linked tariff as well as the Section 301 investigation into overcapacity.'

'Anti-Hindu rhetoric is at an alarming level in America'

'Anti-Hindu rhetoric is at an alarming level in America'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Top US lawmakers, leaders, and civil society members have strongly condemned an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested for attempting a mass shooting at the Aurora temple, which failed when his rifle jammed. Indian-American Congressmen and other officials have called for efforts to combat rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu prejudice in America, highlighting the need to protect minority houses of worship.

'Washington Shouldn't Threaten A Strategic Partner'

'Washington Shouldn't Threaten A Strategic Partner'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'It is a blunt and dangerous attempt to pressure India to sign BTA on one-sided terms.'

India on watch as Trump may sign Russia sanctions bill today

India on watch as Trump may sign Russia sanctions bill today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 later on Friday (local time). A White House official confirmed the development to ANI without revealing further details.

8 Things That Won't Disintegrate Even In Your Great, Great, Great Grandchild's Lifetime

8 Things That Won't Disintegrate Even In Your Great, Great, Great Grandchild's Lifetime

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Landfill sites are filling up faster than ever, raising concerns about where all our waste will go in the future. India alone produces more than 150,000 to 170,000 tonnes of household waste every day, with each person generating roughly 0.3 to 0.6 kilograms of rubbish daily, depending on the area and lifestyle, as per PIB.

Meet Amit Kshatriya, Indian-American behind historic moon mission

Meet Amit Kshatriya, Indian-American behind historic moon mission

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian-American scientist Amit Kshatriya's journey from watching rocket launches in Houston to becoming NASA's Associate Administrator is a testament to his dedication and expertise in space exploration.

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

April Fools' jokes and clever tricks have entertained people and baffled the public at large for centuries.

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Nineteen United States states have sued the Trump administration over its 'unlawful' decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as health care, education and technology.

Why Is Elon Musk Being A Cheesehead?

Why Is Elon Musk Being A Cheesehead?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

South Africa-born Elon Musk held a rally in support of a conservative US state supreme court candidate in Green Bay, Wisconsin, March 30, 2025.

Wisconsin to recount presidential election votes

Wisconsin to recount presidential election votes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

It received two petitions in this regard from a third-party candidate who alleged that Russian hackers may have infiltrated voting systems.

Indian-American named NASA's associate administrator

Indian-American named NASA's associate administrator

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Amit Kshatriya, a decorated Indian-American and NASA veteran, has been appointed as NASA's new associate administrator, marking a significant step in the agency's exploration efforts.

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker supports farmers' protests in India

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker supports farmers' protests in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Voicing his support for the farmers' protest in India, the Speaker of Wisconsin State Assembly has urged the Indian government to reconsider its decision on the three farm laws and listen to the concerns of the affected farmers.

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.'

US judge stops Indian student's deportation weeks before graduation

US judge stops Indian student's deportation weeks before graduation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Krish Lal Isserdasani is an engineering student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Shooting in Wisconsin Gurudwara during morning prayers

Shooting in Wisconsin Gurudwara during morning prayers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

At least one gunman opened fire at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin, United States during morning prayers on Sunday injuring up to 20 people, some seriously, amid reports that children have been taken as hostages.

Wisconsin gurudwara to receive 2012 Solidarity Award

Wisconsin gurudwara to receive 2012 Solidarity Award

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The gurudwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, where six worshippers were killed in a shooting spree by a white supremacist on August 5, will receive the 2012 Solidarity Award by an eminent American Muslim organisation. The award by the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations would be presented to a gurudwara representative at the organisation's banquet and Leadership Skills Training Conference in Virginia.

Major victory for Sanders, Cruz in Wisconsin primary

Major victory for Sanders, Cruz in Wisconsin primary

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

With one-fifth of the votes being counted, Tea Party favourite Cruz had taken an insurmountable lead of more than 70,000 votes with an over 20 per cent lead over Trump.

Wisconsin gurudwara reopens for public

Wisconsin gurudwara reopens for public

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Five days after the tragic shooting incident inside its premises which resulted in the death of six Sikh worshippers, the Wisconsin Gurdwara was on Thursday opened for the public.

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington DC, turns a hundred years old.

Telangana student found dead in US with bullet wounds

Telangana student found dead in US with bullet wounds

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

A 26-year-old student from Telangana, G Praveen, was found dead with bullet wounds in the US. The circumstances leading to his death are unclear. Praveen's family was informed by US authorities on Wednesday morning (Indian time). Some friends said that Praveen's body was found with bullets, his cousin Arun told PTI. The family is native of Ranga Reddy district, neighbouring Hyderabad. The US authorities informed family members that the cause of death would be known after an autopsy. Praveen, who studied B Tech in Hyderabad, had gone to the US in 2023 to pursue MS. He visited India in December, 2024 and left for America in January this year.

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Here are glimpse of Voting day in the USA.

Wisconsin gurdwara shooter acted alone: FBI

Wisconsin gurdwara shooter acted alone: FBI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

A white supremacist, who killed six Sikhs at a gurdwara in Wisconsin in August, had acted alone and there was no evidence that the attack was part of any ongoing threat to the community, the federal Bureau of Investigation has said, concluding its probe into the tragic incident.

Wisconsin shooting: Atwal to raise awareness

Wisconsin shooting: Atwal to raise awareness

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Saddened by the shooting inside a Gurudwara in the United States a couple of weeks ago, Indian golfer Arjun Atwal is planning to raise awareness about Sikhs by distributing saffron ribbons during next week's Wyndham Championships -- a tournament he won two years ago.

US election results may take several days if...: Harris campaign

US election results may take several days if...: Harris campaign

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The ruling Democratic Party and the opposition Republicans have deployed hundreds of attorneys and thousands of volunteers to be part of the vote-counting process and be prepared to challenge and start the legal battle if necessary.

Trump defeats Harris in all 7 battleground states

Trump defeats Harris in all 7 battleground states

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The seven battleground states in this election cycle were Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Chilling police audio from Wisconsin gurdwara shooting

Chilling police audio from Wisconsin gurdwara shooting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

This is an audio of police communication the moment Lieutenant Brian Murphy is shot. He was shot eight times and remains in critical condition.

How They Count Votes In America

How They Count Votes In America

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Glimpses from Milwaukee, Kalamazzoo and Marietta as votes are counted in America's presidential election.

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Hundreds of people from various walks of life, Indian-Americans in particular, gathered in cities across the United States to mourn the killing of six Sikh worshippers at a Wisconsin gurdwara, describing the incident as an "ugly and dark day" in the US history.

US passes resolution to remember Wisconsin gurdwara victims

US passes resolution to remember Wisconsin gurdwara victims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The United States senate has unanimously passed a resolution remembering victims of the Oak Creek gurdwara shooting on the occasion of the first anniversary of the tragic incident.

A Hug For Donald

A Hug For Donald

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump supporters were delighted and delirious; Harris supporters dejected and despondent.

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump looks like he will be America's next president while yet again the country seems to have rejected a woman candidate...

US issues grant for Wisconsin Gurdwara victims

US issues grant for Wisconsin Gurdwara victims

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The Obama administration has announced a grant of more than half a million dollars for the victims of the Oak Creek Gurdwara shootout a year ago, as the Sikh community began a four-day memorial service observing the tragic incident in Wisconsin that killed six Sikh worshippers.

Wisconsin: Sikh man shot dead during armed robbery

Wisconsin: Sikh man shot dead during armed robbery

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

An elderly Sikh man was shot in Milwaukee on Wednesday night while he was locking the doors of his grocery store. Incidentally, the victim was also a member of the gurudwara in Oak Creek where a white supremacist had shot dead six people on August 5. According to media reports, Dalbir Singh, 56, was fatally shot around 9 pm during what appears to be an attempted armed robbery. Singh was a member of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.

Kamala distances herself from Biden's 'garbage' remark

Kamala distances herself from Biden's 'garbage' remark

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has distanced herself from a controversial comment made by her boss President Joe Biden, in which he referred to supporters of her Republican rival Donald Trump as 'garbage'.

Meet The Trump Bhakts!

Meet The Trump Bhakts!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Attendees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wear a bandage over their right ear in sympathy with their political messiah Donald J Trump, whose ear was injured in Saturday's assassination attempt.