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Bush requested to attend Diwali at the White House

Bush requested to attend Diwali at the White House

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

The United States India League has told Bush that his presence would send the right signals.

4 Asian nations helped US thwart terror plot: Bush

4 Asian nations helped US thwart terror plot: Bush

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

"Their plot was derailed in early 2002 when a Southeast Asian nation arrested a key al Qaeda operative," Bush said without disclosing the name of the country or the operative.

Indian IT industry to ask Bush for more visas

Indian IT industry to ask Bush for more visas

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

India's IT industry will seek an increase in the number of H1-B (non-immigrant) visas and a mechanism to refund social security taxes paid by Indian professionals in the US, when President George W Bush visits India early next month.

Bush admn approves  F-16s shipment to Pak

Bush admn approves F-16s shipment to Pak

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

The Bush administration has approved an initial shipment of two F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

Bush certifies Pak helping in global war on terror

Bush certifies Pak helping in global war on terror

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

The certification necessary for certain types of aid to a country.

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Security forces carry out op to seize arms in Manipur

Security forces carry out op to seize arms in Manipur

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Armed vigilante groups have been taking the law into their own hands in parts of Manipur, in the wake of ethnic rioting earlier, thus complicating the peace process. At times, militant groups have joined in the fray, creating an even more volatile cocktail of ethnic tension.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

J&K police on high alert ahead of Bush visit

J&K police on high alert ahead of Bush visit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

All precautions are being taken to prevent any strike on the minorities or any other people in the state, sources said.

Ant attack forces people to flee Odisha village

Ant attack forces people to flee Odisha village

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Swarms of ants infested every nook and corner of the village, including houses, roads, fields and trees, throwing the normal lives out of gear. Many have been beaten by these ants, causing swelling and irritation on the skin.

Delhi murder: Accused purchased knife 15 days ago from Haridwar

Delhi murder: Accused purchased knife 15 days ago from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Sources that Sahil fled Delhi after the murder and switched off his phone. He reached Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh after changing two buses.

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.

US courts deal double blow to Bush's war on terror

US courts deal double blow to Bush's war on terror

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

A San Francisco court said the 660 inmates at the US detention camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, should be allowed access to lawyers and the court system.

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.

Bush, Musharraf to meet in New York on Sep 24

Bush, Musharraf to meet in New York on Sep 24

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The Pakistani president will be in New York to address the UN General Assembly on September 24.

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'The Modi visit will prove to be the watershed where India and the United States commenced technology trade and transfer.'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And if the United States, at that time, perceives India to have welched on the deal, not been our friend, when we did so much to make it a friend, that's trouble.'

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The change of heart in the US and India was propelled by the increased threat of China to both countries, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound

Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The debris of the two aircraft fell in Pahargarh area in Morena, 75 kilometres from the district headquarters, while some parts also fell in Bharatpur, just across the border in neighbouring Rajasthan.

Ivana Trump Laid To Rest

Ivana Trump Laid To Rest

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Former United States president Donald J Trump and family attended the funeral of Ivana Trump, Trump's first wife, at the St Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City, July 20, 2022.

Hang rapists publicly to stop rapes: MP minister

Hang rapists publicly to stop rapes: MP minister

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Her statement comes in the wake of alleged rape of a four-year-old girl in Khandwa district of the state earlier this week.

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Had it not been for his presence of mind, he would have been in Guwahati now.'

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Zombies, multiverse, tragedy, Japanese culinary traditions, you'll find it aplenty on OTT this week.

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.

Delhi police teams visit 4 states to probe Shraddha murder case

Delhi police teams visit 4 states to probe Shraddha murder case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The police have so far recovered bones. Prima facie, they resemble human bones, it said.

Cops seize 'items' from Aaftab's office in Gurugram

Cops seize 'items' from Aaftab's office in Gurugram

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A Delhi Police team probing the killing of Shradha Walkar visited the office of a private firm in Gurugram where the accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala used to work, officials said.

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Dangerous smoke haze hangs over the city of Sydney as the New South Wales fire danger risk is raised from 'very high' to 'severe'. Sydney air quality is 11 times the hazardous level due to the ongoing bushfires.

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Democrats, especially the Biden administration, wanted to deliver a sharper message to Mr Modi than would be possible in a formal summit setting. So, why not get the most prominent Democrat in decades to deliver it?, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Gen Colin Powell, former US Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from Covid-19 complications, his family announced on Tuesday. He was 84.

BJP to 'purify' Raj Ghat after visit by AAP MLAs

BJP to 'purify' Raj Ghat after visit by AAP MLAs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party leaders' visit to Raj Ghat was part of their theatrics to divert people's attention from the controversy surrounding the liquor policy and said its workers will sprinkle 'Ganga Jal' on Mahatma Gandhi's memorial to 'purify' it.

Indian luxury car service that ferried convoys of Obama, Bush!

Indian luxury car service that ferried convoys of Obama, Bush!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Ahluwalia is not a great fan of the Uber model.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

Obituary: Phil Hughes, a kid from the bush who made it to the top

Obituary: Phil Hughes, a kid from the bush who made it to the top

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Phil Hughes, who died on Thursday aged 25, will forever be remembered as one of Australian cricket's free spirits.

Police may take Aaftab to Himachal, U'khand to establish sequence of events

Police may take Aaftab to Himachal, U'khand to establish sequence of events

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The police was granted custody of Poonawala for five more days by a court in New Delhi.