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'Black Lives Matter': Thousands protest in US cities

'Black Lives Matter': Thousands protest in US cities

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

At least five officers were injured. One policeman was hit with a glass bottle and another by fireworks, according to St Paul police.

Jindal's campaign counters attack on his faith

Jindal's campaign counters attack on his faith

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The Louisiana Democratic Party accused Bobby Jindal of being anti-Protestant.

McCain won't ask me to be his running mate: Jindal

McCain won't ask me to be his running mate: Jindal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said Republican front runner and presumptive presidential nominee Senator John McCain will not ask him to be his vice-presidential mate even though his name was circulating in some Conservative circles.

Jindal, Haley not on list of speakers at GOP convention

Jindal, Haley not on list of speakers at GOP convention

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley are not on the list of speakers at the Republican National Convention.

US Inc funded charity run by Bobby Jindal's wife

US Inc funded charity run by Bobby Jindal's wife

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A charitable foundation headed by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's wife Supriya Jindal, has accepted around USD 790,000 from nine companies that funded the election campaign of her husband, a Washington-based non-partisan watch dog has said.

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, one of the brightest stars of the Republican Party, and discussed areas of possible cooperation including investment opportunities in India.

World's biggest 3D printed building opens in Dubai

World's biggest 3D printed building opens in Dubai

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The two-storey 6,900 square foot structure will be used as an office for general administrative functions by the Dubai Municipality. It was designed in collaboration with Apis Cor, a 3D printing and construction company in Boston.

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Donald Trump has told millions of his supporters that he is ready for yet another phase of active public life after the United States Senate acquitted him in his second impeachment trial.

Bobby Jindal among probables in Trump's Cabinet

Bobby Jindal among probables in Trump's Cabinet

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, the first ever Indian-American to be elected as a state Governor, is among the shortlisted candidates for Trump's Cabinet, according to a media report.

'Bobby Jindal will run for US president in 2016'

'Bobby Jindal will run for US president in 2016'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Top Republican leader and current Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal is planning to run for president in 2016, a top United States Senator from his home state has said.

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Trump says he is very concerned about the terrible numbers of infected African-Americans.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

Jindal starts picking up black votes

Jindal starts picking up black votes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

He has been endorsed by Black Organisation for Leadership Development, a leading African American group in Louisiana.

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Thousands of emergency rescue teams officials remained on their toes, helping people affected by the deluge. Weather official said parts of state are expected to receive rainfall again.

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal may not have been among the top 10 Republican presidential hopefuls at the first GOP primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. But he sure did make a strong pitch for his candidature, ripping apart President Barack Obama and forcefully putting across his thoughts on contentious issues like immigration and foreign policy.

Will Karate Combat prove to be a hit with fans?

Will Karate Combat prove to be a hit with fans?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Karate Combat, a league devoted to showcasing the ancient martial art, said it is hoping to take advantage of the stalled sports calendar to premiere its prerecorded second season, which blends real fighting with video game settings. The full-contact league believes it is sitting on a valuable commodity that can attract viewers, especially the highly-prized younger demographic, at a time when COVID-19 has put the brakes on live sporting events around the world.

Bobby Jindal set to create history again

Bobby Jindal set to create history again

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

After becoming the first ever Indian American to be elected Governor last year, Jindal has been given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention at prime time, making him the first Indian American to speak at the political convention of a major party.Republican party sources told rediff.com that while it is unlikely that Jindal will be McCain's vice presidential nominee, he nonetheless remains "a strong voice on behalf of Senator McCain."

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Republican Ted Cruz posted two crucial wins over front-runner Donald Trump who also triumphed in two states in Sunday's multi-state vote while in the Democratic camp Bernie Sanders clawed his way back into the presidential contest with two victories over Hillary Clinton.

Jindal may challenge SC ruling on child-rape death

Jindal may challenge SC ruling on child-rape death

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, is hogging US media headlines as he mulls challenging a recent controversial Supreme Court ruling forbidding the death penalty in child-rape cases. The Supreme Court's June 25 decision said there was no legal precedent for the death penalty, but the court neglected to consider a 2006 federal law that says the rape of children by military personnel could attract capital punishment.

Americans held over Indian students' murder free

Americans held over Indian students' murder free

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Casey Gathers and Michael Jermaine Lewis from Baton Rogue were two of the three men arrested in May over the killing of 31-year-old Chandrasekhar Reddy Komma and 33-year-old Kiran Kumar Allam at the Edward Gay Apartments on the Louisiana State University campus.

US: Task force to probe killing of 2 Indians

US: Task force to probe killing of 2 Indians

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

A special taskforce formed on Saturday to probe the gruesome killing of two Indian doctoral students at their Louisiana State University apartment has launched a massive manhunt for three suspects described as "black men".

McCain to meet Jindal, may name him VP candidate

McCain to meet Jindal, may name him VP candidate

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Presumptive US Republican presidential nominee John McCain is expected to meet soon with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, a recent report said. McCain is expected to travel to Louisiana on Wednesday. The timing and the haste with which the visit is arranged, has caught some members of Jindal's team by surprise, the report added.

US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump

US headed for 'tough', 'painful' two weeks: Trump

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Trump's remarks came as Deborah Bix, a member of White House Task Force on coronavirus, based on a model from actual data from the ground, said the death toll in the US could be between 1,00,000 to 2,00,000, with the strict implementation of the existing mitigation measures including social distancing till April 30.

Bobby Jindal mourns LSU murders

Bobby Jindal mourns LSU murders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Louisiana's Republican Governor-elect, Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal, has broken his silence over the murders of the two Indian graduate students on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge last week, and said he hopes the perpetrators of this horrific crime will be brought to justice soon.

Bobby Jindal rules out VP ticket

Bobby Jindal rules out VP ticket

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal told Fox News on Wednesday he will not run for vice president on the Republican ticket

Jindal denies being the running mate of McCain

Jindal denies being the running mate of McCain

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Indian-American Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal denied being the running mate to the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain, saying he had "never" talked about the subject with him.

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Gavin Eugene Long, dressed in black and armed with a rifle, shot the police officers in an "ambush-style" attack on Sunday.

US lawmakers congratulate Jindal

US lawmakers congratulate Jindal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Congressman Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican and the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, was the first one to take to the House floor to congratulate Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal on his election as the next Governor of Louisiana. Wilson was the only Congressional colleague of Jindal's who went to Louisiana to help in his campaign. He also attended a rally in New Orleans the day before the election on October 20.

Duplantis soars again to break own pole vault world record

Duplantis soars again to break own pole vault world record

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

American-born Swede Armand "Mondo" Duplantis soared to another pole vault world record on Saturday as he easily cleared 6.18 metres at the World Athletics Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow. The 20-year-old, a world silver medallist, had set the previous mark last Saturday by clearing 6.17m in Torun, Poland. That eclipsed by 1 cm Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie's record set in February 2014 in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Here are some of the striking moments captured by Reuters photographers as United States voters went to the polls and the stories behind the images.

Nikki Haley meets Modi, discusses economic development

Nikki Haley meets Modi, discusses economic development

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Haley, who is planning to take a trade delegation to India in November also talked about the possible partnerships between South Carolina and India.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Best sports images from the week gone by

Obama unfit to be commander-in-chief: Jindal

Obama unfit to be commander-in-chief: Jindal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Republican leader Bobby Jindal has said that Barack Obama is unfit to be commander-in-chief, as he slammed the US President for repeatedly refusing to commit resources needed to defeat radical Islamic terrorists.

Sapna Delacourt to be Jindal aide

Sapna Delacourt to be Jindal aide

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

2 dead in chemical plant explosion in US

2 dead in chemical plant explosion in US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Two workers of a petrochemical plant have been killed following an explosion and a subsequent fire that ripped through the site in central Louisiana in the United States.

Immigrants should adopt American values, learn English: Jindal

Immigrants should adopt American values, learn English: Jindal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A son of immigrant parents from India, two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal believes that immigrants in the United States should learn English and adopt American values.

Hurricane Rita slams US at 120 mph

Hurricane Rita slams US at 120 mph

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

Officials estimated at least 90 per cent of surrounding Jefferson County residents had heeded warnings that a storm surge could submerge swaths of the low-lying county - including the seawall-and-levee-protected city of Port Arthur, near Sabine Pass.

Indian-American lawyer justifies Art 370, compares Modi to Lincoln

Indian-American lawyer justifies Art 370, compares Modi to Lincoln

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'I owe India an apology, as when she suffered the Mumbai Terror attack on November 26, 2008, when Jews and Americans were singled out for death by Pakistan based Terrorists, I joined in arguing for restraint. I was wrong'

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.