News for 'gallup-poll'

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

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.

What Zelenskyy said on 'owing Trump an apology'

What Zelenskyy said on 'owing Trump an apology'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a heated exchange in the Oval Office, culminating in Zelenskyy's abrupt departure from the White House without signing a crucial minerals agreement. Trump accused Zelenskyy of risking millions of lives and gambling with World War III, while Zelenskyy responded by questioning the US's role in the war. The incident has strained US-Ukraine relations, with Trump questioning Zelenskyy's readiness for peace and Senator Lindsey Graham expressing doubts about future cooperation.

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut.

Why I Joined The BJP

Why I Joined The BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'It will be the end of the Congress after the Lok Sabha election.' 'Many Congressmen and even Communists will move to the BJP.'

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

How economic crisis doubled Indians' sufferings in recent years

How economic crisis doubled Indians' sufferings in recent years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Increase in sufferings in India has also resulted in an increase in sufferings in South Asia, the latest report from the American opinion poll agency said.

Home is where America is! 10 million Indians want to move

Home is where America is! 10 million Indians want to move

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

More than 100 million people from across the world, including 10 million from India, would like to move permanently to the United States, which remains the most popular global destination, according to a latest opinion poll.

Romney has gained ground against Obama post Oct 3 debate

Romney has gained ground against Obama post Oct 3 debate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The strong performance by Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate, at the debate last week has wiped out the lead of US President Barack Obama, latest national surveys have said.

Only 2 in 10 Pakistanis have confidence in government

Only 2 in 10 Pakistanis have confidence in government

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Public confidence in the Pakistani national government, which is seen by Pakistanis as too cozy to the US government, has nosedived, reaching a low of 23 percent in March and October 2012, a new US Survey has found.

Obama's approval rating at three-year high: Gallup

Obama's approval rating at three-year high: Gallup

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

US President Barack Obama's approval rating post-election has soared to 56 per cent, and is now at its highest rating in the rolling survey since October 2009, according to the latest Gallup poll.

Most Americans predict Obama will win US prez poll

Most Americans predict Obama will win US prez poll

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Majority of Americans believe that President Barack Obama will win the November presidential elections, even as series of latest opinion polls have thrown out a virtual statistical tie between him and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Majority of Americans predict Obama will win re-election

Majority of Americans predict Obama will win re-election

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

With less than a week left for the November 6 presidential election, majority of Americans believe that United States President Barack Obama is better poised to win the elections than his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the Gallup poll has said.

Barack Obama is popular once again!

Barack Obama is popular once again!

Rediff.com4 May 2011

More than nine in 10 Americans approve of the US military action that killed bin Laden on Sunday, and 79 per cent say his killing is "extremely" or "very important" to the US, according to a USA Today/Gallup poll released on Wednesday.

Obama's approval rating drops to 43 per cent

Obama's approval rating drops to 43 per cent

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The job approval rating of United States President Barack Obama, who is currently on a 10-day vacation in Martha's Vineyard, has dropped to 43 per cent. The new low also marks the first weekly average in which 50 per cent of Americans disapprove of Obama's job performance, the Gallup Poll has said."The erosion reflects particularly low ratings at the beginning of last week, including 41 per cent for August 15-17 and August 16-18, the lowest three-day averages," it said.

Hillary more popular than Obama: Poll

Hillary more popular than Obama: Poll

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Clinton generated a 62 per cent favourable rating against her former rival Obama, who managed only 56 per cent.

Ratings show Obama is least popular in India

Ratings show Obama is least popular in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Does the remarkable slide in Obama's approval rating reflect an objective assessment of his performance as president?

Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama

Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

A majority 78 per cent of Muslims and 61 per cent of Jews in the United States have remained among the most ardent supporters of President Barack Obama, whose overall job approval ratings have been falling sharply, according to the Gallup survey.

Obama's job approval rating dips further

Obama's job approval rating dips further

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The job approval rating of United States President Barack Obama has dipped further to a new low of 44 per cent for the week between August 9 and August 15, the latest Gallup poll has said.The drop in Obama's weekly average was driven by particularly low ratings near the end of the week, with record-low three-day rolling averages of 42 per cent for August 12-14 and August 13-15 polling, it said.

Obama in Office: Low on ratings, but impressive

Obama in Office: Low on ratings, but impressive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Does the remarkable slide in Obama's approval rating reflect an objective assessment of his performance as president?

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reacting sharply to the Global Hunger Report 2021, the Women and Child Development Ministry said it is 'shocking' to find that it has lowered the rank of India on the basis of FAO estimate on proportion of undernourished population which is found to be 'devoid of ground reality and facts, and suffers from serious methodological issues'.

Obama approval rating drops to a new low

Obama approval rating drops to a new low

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Sliding down the popularity chart, the approval rating of United States President Barack Obama has dropped down to a new low of 52 per cent, the Gallup Poll said in its latest national opinion poll.

Bush most unpopular president in US history: Poll

Bush most unpopular president in US history: Poll

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Bush's approval rating, which stands at 28 percent in our new poll, remains better than the all-time lows set by Harry Truman and Richard Nixon (22 percent and 24 percent respectively), but even those two presidents never got a disapproval rating in the 70s. The poll also indicates that support for the war in Iraq has never been lower. Thirty percent of those questioned favoured the war, while 68 percent opposed it.

Americans admire Obama, Hillary the most, says poll

Americans admire Obama, Hillary the most, says poll

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Both win by wide margins over the next-closest finishers, Malala Yousafzai for women and Pope Francis and Donald Trump for men, the poll said in its latest survey.

Convention puts Bush ahead

Convention puts Bush ahead

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

A CNN/USA Today/ Gallup poll shows the percentage of likely voters who said Bush was their choice for president rose from 50 to 52 per cent.

Kerry won debate, say  polls

Kerry won debate, say polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Initial polls by leading American televison networks put the democratic contender ahead after the debate.

Bush's approval ratings up: Poll

Bush's approval ratings up: Poll

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

A CNN-USA Today-Gallup poll said the president's approval ratings has bounced back to 56 per cent.

Because love knows no gender

Because love knows no gender

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

American luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co's latest ad campaign is amazing! And it features a real-life gay couple.

Why are the youth not investing today?

Why are the youth not investing today?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Do you want a blunt answer? My experience tells me that the greatest challenge to overcome is inertia -- not resources or understanding. Get off your butt and make that first investment, advises P V Subramanyam.

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Unveiling his second year agenda to a deeply divided Congress and nation, a bullish United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday used his first State of the Union address to appeal for bipartisanship on issues like immigration while pledging to tackle the Islamic State and a nuclear-armed North Korea.

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

What are the personality characteristics and behaviours that lead to venture creation and success?

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Sadly, for hundreds of millions in India, that inequality from their birth and the utterly inadequate schooling and health care they receive thereafter mean that the lottery is stacked against them.