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Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India and the US have collaborated through the past one month on launching a powerful satellite; are commencing joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 jet engines in India; India is participating in a massive three week-long military exercise in the Western Pacific, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The most moving photos from John McCain's funeral

The most moving photos from John McCain's funeral

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

On Saturday in Washington, DC -- where for more than 30 years he represented the state of Arizona and earned a reputation in Congress as a "maverick" -- late United States Senator John McCain was honoured by friends, loved ones, and even onetime political rivals. Former US presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, both of whom McCain had challenged in their races to win the nation's highest office, delivered eulogies during the service at Washington National Cathedral. In doing so, they underscored the respect McCain commanded throughout his life for his service and bravery, from his years as a Vietnam War prisoner of war to his last days battling brain cancer. Here, touching photos from the service, part of a five-day series of memorial events before McCain's body is laid to rest on Sunday at the US Naval Academy Cemetery.

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Last year, McCain was diagnosed with primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

Image: When Obama met McCain

Image: When Obama met McCain

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Obama and McCain participated in a town hall style meeting moderated by Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren.

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

By inviting Bobby Jindal to his ranch and fueling speculation that the young Louisiana governor could be a candidate for the vice-presidential slot, John McCain is reaching out to the far right of the Republican party that has been enamoured with Jindal in recent months and have been suggesting his name as a possible running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Senator John McCain has won the Florida Republican primary, relegating former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to second place.The victory further established Arizona senator McCain as the front runner in the Republican presidential race. Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton won the Florida Democratic presidential primary. Clinton scored a comfortable victory over rival Senator Barack Obama by receiving 48 per cent of the vote with 19 per cent of the vote counted.

US Senator McCain visits Valley; meets Omar

US Senator McCain visits Valley; meets Omar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

US Senator John McCain met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah immediately after his arrival in Srinagar on a two day visit.

Obama outspends McCain on campaign ads

Obama outspends McCain on campaign ads

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is spending a whopping US $ 4.5 million daily on campaign advertisements on TV, four times more than his Republican rival, John McCain as the two slug it out in the race for the White House.

Republican McCain's key fundraiser resigns

Republican McCain's key fundraiser resigns

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The former tax representative's stepping down comes in the wake of Democratic front-runner for presidential nomination Barack Obama vowing to work for ending the influence of lobbyists in Washington. Obama, analysts note, has not accepted money from the lobbyists, but the top corporate bosses have contributed to his campaign and his opponents point out that the bosses employ lobbyists.

McCain suggests Indo-Pak coordination

McCain suggests Indo-Pak coordination

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Republican Senator and former US presidential candidate John McCain on Wednesday suggested greater cooperation between New Delhi and Islamabad to fight terrorism following the Mumbai attacks, which he called the "9/11 of India".

Bush endorses McCain's presidential bid

Bush endorses McCain's presidential bid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Despite his low approval rating, Bush is very popular among conservative Republicans, whose support McCain needs to win the general election. Bush can also help in fund raising.

McCain slams 2011 Afghan pullout deadline

McCain slams 2011 Afghan pullout deadline

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The July 2011 deadline for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is "unrealistic" and "harmful," Republican Senator John McCain said on Tuesday at General David Petraeus' confirmation hearing which was marked by bickering over the Afghan war policy. The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed Petraeus' nomination by a voice vote. His nomination now goes to the full Senate for confirmation.

Tata Starbucks, Kellogg, McCain fail to get FSSAI approval

Tata Starbucks, Kellogg, McCain fail to get FSSAI approval

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rejected product approval applications of Tata Starbucks, Kellogg and McCain due to lack of sufficient supporting documents for safety assessment.

McCain's next big India venture

McCain's next big India venture

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Obama trails McCain on terrorism, Iraq: Poll

Obama trails McCain on terrorism, Iraq: Poll

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll on Wednesday, indicated that the American public considers McCain better than Obama on terrorism and Iraq. The poll also suggests that McCain is a stronger leader who would have better judgment in an international crisis.

McCain rubbishes charges against Clinton's aide Abedin

McCain rubbishes charges against Clinton's aide Abedin

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

US Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, and considered the GOP's foreign policy guru, Wednesday took to the Senate floor to defend nasty and unproven accusations by a coterie of right-wing House Republicans often referred to as the 'lunatic fringe' of the Party, that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's South Asian American Deputy Chief of Staff, Huma Abedin was part of a conspiracy by the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate the US government.

India@61: Obama, McCain shower encomiums

India@61: Obama, McCain shower encomiums

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Both the presumptive Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain and the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama, have issued messages congratulating India, its people, and the Indian-American community on India's 61st anniversary of its Independence, with Obama issuing a similar message congratulating Pakistan, its people and the Pakistani-American community too.

McCain backs Romney for Republican Prez nomination

McCain backs Romney for Republican Prez nomination

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

"The time has arrived for Republicans to choose a presidential nominee; a new standard bearer who has the ability and determination to defeat President (Barack) Obama and the strongest commitment to returning America to prosperity and defending our interests and values overseas," McCain said.

McCain backs Romney as Republican prez nomination

McCain backs Romney as Republican prez nomination

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Top Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday endorsed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in his race to seek party's presidential nomination for the November 2012 elections.

McCain cancels meeting with Bobby Jindal

McCain cancels meeting with Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The Hurricane Dolly plummeting the Texas coast thwarted a high-profile event of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, who was to fly to an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and meet Indian-American Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal, being seen as a possible running mate.Media analysts said the event -- at which McCain was to raise the issue of offshore oil drilling and technology that made it safe -- was aimed at stealing some thunder from his Democratic rival Obama.

McCain calls up Obama, concedes defeat

McCain calls up Obama, concedes defeat

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Republican White House nominee John McCain has conceded defeat and congratulated his Democratic rival Barack Obama for his "historic victory" in the hard-fought US Presidential polls.

John McCain visits Delhi, meets PM

John McCain visits Delhi, meets PM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Influential United States Senator John McCain, who unsuccessfully ran for President, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday in an unscheduled visit, to show solidarity in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks and discussed the issue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. McCain, the Republican Party leader, was on his way to Bangladesh and Bhutan but he made a stopover here in view of the Mumbai strikes, sources said.

Obama, McCain pledge to work together

Obama, McCain pledge to work together

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Coming face-to-face for the first time after the November four elections, President-elect Barack Obama and his defeated rival John McCain on Monday, pledged "a new era of reform" to solve the US economic crisis and safeguard national interests.

McCain suspends campaign, wants debate delayed

McCain suspends campaign, wants debate delayed

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Republican presidential nominee John McCain on Wednesday decided to suspend his campaign to focus on the economic crisis looming over the United States. He has also sought postponement of Friday's presidential debate over the issue.

Obama leads McCain, says NYT poll

Obama leads McCain, says NYT poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

The poll by the New York Times/CBS News reveals that Obama have support of 48 per cent of registered voters, compared with 43 per cent for McCain, a difference within the poll's margin of sampling error.

McCain a 'typical Republican': NYT poll

McCain a 'typical Republican': NYT poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

All efforts by Republican Presidential nominee John McCain to establish himself as a "change factor" seems to have gone in vain, with a recent poll indicating that most American voter still consider him as a "typical Republican." In one of the sharpest differences highlighted in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, 65 per cent of those polled said that Obama would bring real change to Washington, with only 37 per cent voting in favour of McCain.

'McCain will be positive for Indo-US relations'

'McCain will be positive for Indo-US relations'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

'He views a partnership with India as one of the building blocks of our relationships in the 21st century,' says Randy Scheunemann, director of foreign policy for the John McCain campaign.

Americans split over Obama and McCain's Iraq stand

Americans split over Obama and McCain's Iraq stand

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The survey has shown that 47 per cent said they trust McCain more in handling the war while 45 per cent have more faith in Obama.

McCain wants Modi to address joint US Congress session

McCain wants Modi to address joint US Congress session

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Senior Republican Senator John McCain has joined the group of lawmakers urging Congressional leadership to invite India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of the United States Congress.

Obama hosts special dinner to honour McCain

Obama hosts special dinner to honour McCain

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

United States President-elect Barack Obama has showered praise on his Republican rival Senator John McCain, describing him as 'a hero of bipartisan politics and a courageous public servant'. Obama held a special black-tie dinner for the 72-year old McCain in Washington on Monday night."I could stand here and recite the long list of John's bipartisan accomplishments," Obama said.

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The United States has high level of expectations about a new momentum of India's economic growth under the new government, a senior American Senator on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi who expressed desire to take the relationship to a new level.

Instable Pakistan a key challenge for US: McCain

Instable Pakistan a key challenge for US: McCain

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Senator John McCain, the ranking Republican on the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, has warned that despite all of America's military operations in Afghanistan, and the claim by Pentagon officials that Al Qaeda and the Taliban is on the run, a failing and instable Pakistan with terrorist safe havens within its borders, remain a key challenge.

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

McCain leads Republican race; Huckabee stays alive

McCain leads Republican race; Huckabee stays alive

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Huckabee's wins have come as a blow for former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, who scored victories in Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Massachusetts, his home state.

McCain picks Sarah Palin as running mate

McCain picks Sarah Palin as running mate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Palin, who is young (44) and moderate, might be able to stake a claim to many of the undecided and independent voters, where pundits expect the battle for the Presidency to be won or lost. Aside from her physical attractiveness (she is a former beauty queen), Palin's reputation as a 'clean government, anti-corruption' candidate would be a refreshing departure from the closed doors and whispered secrets of the Bush administration.

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A sand sculpture of United States presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, at a beach in Puri.

No 'Indian plot' to steal American jobs: McCain

No 'Indian plot' to steal American jobs: McCain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Outsourcing of jobs to India was one of the major election issues in the November 2 American mid-term elections.