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Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The United States is going to retain a laser focus on its counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said on Friday, and warned the Taliban of a forceful response to any attack on American forces or disruption of its operations at the Kabul airport.

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'phoney' and a 'fraud'

Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'phoney' and a 'fraud'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

US Republican front runner Donald Trump on Thursday came under a brutal attack from party's former presidential nominee Mitt Romney who called him "phony and a fraud".

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Russian anti-doping officials have for the first time acknowledged a massive doping conspiracy in their country that has rocked world sport, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Deadly gun battle kills 6, including 1 cop in New Jersey

Deadly gun battle kills 6, including 1 cop in New Jersey

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders are dead after a furious gun battle that filled the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, with the sound of heavy gunfire for about an hour on Tuesday

There will be no Literature Nobel this year

There will be no Literature Nobel this year

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Embroiled in a bruising controversy in the shadow of the #MeToo campaign, the Swedish Academy has postponed the 2018 award until next year, when it will name two winners.

Anil wants apology, besides Rs 10K cr as damages

Anil wants apology, besides Rs 10K cr as damages

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Besides seeking damages worth Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion), Anil Ambani has demanded an apology from elder brother Mukesh and others named by him in a defamation suit filed in the Bombay high court.

Trump, Biden teams gear up for legal battle in US Supreme Court

Trump, Biden teams gear up for legal battle in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The race for the White House appears to be headed towards an uncharted territory with the Trump and Biden campaigns gearing up for a protracted legal battle in the US Supreme Court as the election results in some of the key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan still being counted.

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The woman claimed she met Weinstein at an event, and then three days later, went to his apartment in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan for what she believed was a business lunch.

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The recent report in the New York Times that China had brought India's financial capital - Mumbai - to a halt by hacking the electricity supply grid has not come as a surprise to the CTOs (chief technology officers) and cyber security experts. Indian companies, including critical infrastructure providers such as power grids, ports and radar systems, lack the IT infrastructure to prevent hacking from hostile state actors like China and North Korea, warn security experts. Recently, the United States government warned of yet another breach of critical systems tied to Microsoft Exchange email systems that the company has blamed on China. The breach has impacted thousands of organisations in the US and its impact on India is still unknown.

Is Apple making a smart watch?

Is Apple making a smart watch?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Apple Inc is experimenting with the design of a device similar to a wristwatch that would operate on the same platform as the iPhone and would be made with curved glass, according to the New York Times.

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Trump also warned Russia that it should "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria, in response to an alleged chemical attack.

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

<I>NYT</I> to buy <I>Deccan Chronicle</I> arm pie

NYT to buy Deccan Chronicle arm pie

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The five per cent stake acquisition would be subject to statutory approvals and respective board approvals, the company added. Earlier, Deccan Chronicle was reported to be in the lookout for selling 5 to 8 per cent in Sieger Solutions, the owner of the Deccan Chargers IPL team to a strategic investor.

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The hackers' objectives were centred around smearing India's reputation, causing productivity loss, creating operational damage and seeking financial gains.'

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In her sit-down interview with Oprah, Meghan said the palace decreed that Archie would not have any title, a move she says was "different from the protocol."

Trump slams FBI for failing to stop leaks to media

Trump slams FBI for failing to stop leaks to media

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Trump's public criticism of the FBI was a rare one that has not been seen in the past.

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Kennedys have put their considerable clout behind Barack Obama's campaign to be the first coloured man to be President of the United States of America.

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The report added that there is no indication that the virus played any role in his death.

Mumbai power outage may have been handiwork of China: Report

Mumbai power outage may have been handiwork of China: Report

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A report details the campaign conducted by a China-linked threat activity group RedEcho targeting the Indian power sector.

What did Akshay, Hrithik, Ranveer, Ranbir do on Sunday?

What did Akshay, Hrithik, Ranveer, Ranbir do on Sunday?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

What does Bollywood do on a holiday?

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Protesters attacked what they deemed to be US' disproportionate response -- the killing of 24 militiamen on Sunday in retaliation for the death of an American contractor on Friday.

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Spicer told the president he vehemently disagreed with his choice for a new WH communication director.

US Open will factor maternity leave into seedings

US Open will factor maternity leave into seedings

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Serena Williams was unseeded at the French Open last month due to an extended absence for the birth of her first child but she is not likely to face the same problem at the US Open.

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The US State Department had identified him as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" in January 2017.

Indian Army reached a new low in Kashmir: NYT on man tied to jeep

Indian Army reached a new low in Kashmir: NYT on man tied to jeep

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The editorial said, "Such posturing will only doom Kashmir to a deadly spiral, where more brutal military tactics will feed more despair and more militancy".

IOC reviewing Games scenarios, cancellation not among them: Bach

IOC reviewing Games scenarios, cancellation not among them: Bach

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee is considering various scenarios for the Tokyo Games amid the coronavirus pandemic but cancellation is not one of them, IOC President Thomas Bach said

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.

Tomic's appeal against fine rejected in stinging rebuke

Tomic's appeal against fine rejected in stinging rebuke

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Australian Bernard Tomic's appeal to overturn a fine for not playing to "required professional standards" at Wimbledon earlier this month has been denied in a stinging rebuke by the Grand Slam board.

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

<I>Boston Globe</I> to lose 55 jobs to India

Boston Globe to lose 55 jobs to India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The New York Times Company, which owns the Boston Globe, had recently announced the elimination of more than 120 jobs at the Boston Globe. Of these, 55 jobs in advertising finance will be outsourced to India.

Airborne coronavirus: 'Wear mask for longer time'

Airborne coronavirus: 'Wear mask for longer time'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'People need not panic over new research findings that coronavirus is airborne as studies cited by a group of over 200 scientists only convey it can be 'at least temporarily' in air'

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Comey confessed that he leaked the information about his interaction with the US president.

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Americans will give their final verdict, either giving incumbent Donald Trump another four years or bestowing reins to Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden.

This comedian has been recreating red carpet looks with trash

This comedian has been recreating red carpet looks with trash

Rediff.com10 May 2018

You can call him the master of Instagram parodies.

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Narayanan said she did not have an opinion about Trump's immigration policies and added that she found out that the ceremony aired during the Republican Convention "only when an excited friend called her later that night and told her she was on television," the report said.

Exclusive! 'ISI kept Osama as asset, knows where Mullah Omar is'

Exclusive! 'ISI kept Osama as asset, knows where Mullah Omar is'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

'Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence ran a special desk that was concerned solely with handling Osama as an intelligence asset... Some dream that the Taliban's flag will fly again over Kabul... Musharraf was aware of the plans to assassinate Benazir and did nothing...' New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall, author of the stunning new book The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa in an exclusive interview.

NYPD shuts squad spying on Muslims

NYPD shuts squad spying on Muslims

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The New York police has disbanded a controversial unit that conducted surveillance on Muslim neighbourhoods and monitored the daily lives of people from the community to detect terror plots.