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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Sleuths of security forces and secret service agents have converged on the city and huge make-shift iron walls have come up several blocks around the convention's location.

Indian-American ex-journalist is Trump's dy Press Secy

Indian-American ex-journalist is Trump's dy Press Secy

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

White House Office of Communications will be overseen by Deputy White House Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary Taylor Budowich.

Trump Appears With Bandaged Ear At Republican Convention

Trump Appears With Bandaged Ear At Republican Convention

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Usha Vance Makes Her Debut At RNC

Usha Vance Makes Her Debut At RNC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Usha Chilukuri Vance, Republican vice presidential candidate J D Vance's wife, introduced her husband before he spoke at the Republican National Convention.

Meet The Trump Bhakts!

Meet The Trump Bhakts!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Attendees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wear a bandage over their right ear in sympathy with their political messiah Donald J Trump, whose ear was injured in Saturday's assassination attempt.

Who Is Trump Paying Homage To?

Who Is Trump Paying Homage To?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'Tragically, the shooter claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans. Corey Comperatore, unbelievable person, everyone tells me.'

Meat, potatoes guy who...: Usha Vance introduces husband JD at RNC

Meat, potatoes guy who...: Usha Vance introduces husband JD at RNC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Introducing Vance, a junior United States senator from Ohio, to their fellow Americans, Usha described the love and affection of her husband.

Trump nominates another Desi to DoJ

Trump nominates another Desi to DoJ

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday nominated Indian-American Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice.

Melania Trump's Dramatic Appearance At RNC

Melania Trump's Dramatic Appearance At RNC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Melania watchers did not expect her to attend the RNC, and her appearance just before her husband accepted the Republic nomination for the November 5 presidential election was a surprise.

Ranjit Gill to address Republican national convention

Ranjit Gill to address Republican national convention

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Republican party's "young gun" Ranjit 'Ricky' Gill has become the third Indian-American after Governors Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley to get an invite to address the party's National Convention, reflecting the growing influence of the community in mainstream US politics.

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In effect, he became the first former president to get the nomination for the top office after being convicted of a felony.

Trump's Ear Makes Good Recovery

Trump's Ear Makes Good Recovery

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

en days after the abortive assassination attempt, Trump's ear seems to have made a good recovery when the candidate addressed a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

A Havan For Donald Trump

A Havan For Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Hindu Sena members held a prayer meeting and havan for Trump's long life and well at the Maa Baglamukhi Shakti Peeth in New Delhi.

Would have chosen Usha Vance as my VP, but...: Trump

Would have chosen Usha Vance as my VP, but...: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of newly sworn-in Vice President JD Vance, has made history as the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States. Usha, a lawyer and daughter of Indian immigrants, held the Bible during Vance's oath of office, signifying her role in supporting her husband's political journey. Her background and her husband's rise to the Vice Presidency highlight the growing political influence of Indian Americans and their increasing representation in national politics.

Will end illegal immigration, people can come legally: Trump

Will end illegal immigration, people can come legally: Trump

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Illegal immigration, he said, has resulted in crime, corruption and inflation.

Support for Super Trump

Support for Super Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Glimpses from day 2 at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Meet Usha Vance, Indian-American wife of Trump's VP pick

Meet Usha Vance, Indian-American wife of Trump's VP pick

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Born Usha Chilukuri, she has carved out a distinguished career in the legal field, having clerked for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before Kavanaugh's nomination to the court.

Yes, It Happened This Year

Yes, It Happened This Year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Some glimpses from the year gone by.

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail -- both for itself and America.

Trump not to include Haley, Pompeo in his administration

Trump not to include Haley, Pompeo in his administration

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump ruled out two of his previous Cabinet members -- former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley -- to be part of his upcoming administration.

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'No enemy will doubt our might.'

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

From the time he left office after his loss in the 2020 presidential election to his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2024 race, Trump continued to dominate the American news cycle and the country's psyche.

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Most of the media reports said that Biden's announcement on his re-election bid might come after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, many political observers billed the unpredictable race for the 47th President of the US as the most consequential one in decades while appearing to project a grim picture for the country's future under a Trump presidency.

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Asked about the challenges of an interfaith marriage, she said, 'There are a lot of things that we just agree on, I think, especially when it comes to family life, how to raise our kids. And so I think the answer really is, we just talk a lot.'

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Biden has been under attack from his opponents and the Republican Party for his immigration policies as hundreds and thousands of illegal immigrants enter the United States every month.

I'm supposed to be dead...I'm still here: Trump

I'm supposed to be dead...I'm still here: Trump

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Trump also said he appreciated the call he received from President Joe Biden, also expected to be his rival in the election, according to the Post, calling it "fine" and "very nice."

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social platform, Trump said, "It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," CNN reported.

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Following a New York jury's verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, raising pertinent questions about his future political endeavours and voting rights, CNN reported.

Bullet pierced upper part of my ear: Trump

Bullet pierced upper part of my ear: Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday said he was shot at during his rally in Pennsylvania and a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former United States president to be convicted of a felony as a grand jury in New York found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Democrats don't care about those on H-1B visas. They don't care about the Green Card backlog.' 'President Trump wants to stop the massive flow of illegal immigrants and focus on a robust and legal immigration system.' 'Indian Americans would thrive in such an immigration system.'

Nikki Haley loses to 'None of These Candidates'

Nikki Haley loses to 'None of These Candidates'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary in Nevada on Tuesday, whereas in the Republican party Indian American Nikki Haley faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of 'None of These Candidates'.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.