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Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

State BJP chief Temjen Imna Along, widely popular on social media across the country for his sense of humour, and Salhoutuonuo Kruse, one of the two women elected to Nagaland assembly for the first time, were among those who were sworn-in as members of the council of ministers.

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House.

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley on Wednesday asserted that like the erstwhile Soviet Union, Communist China will also end up on the "ash heap of history."

Won't pay millions to bad guys like Pak if voted to power: Nikki Haley

Won't pay millions to bad guys like Pak if voted to power: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

According to Haley, the Biden administration resumed military aid to Pakistan, though it's home to at least a dozen terrorist organisations and its government is deeply in hock to China.

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Trump will make his first court appearance in the case on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, as per the court filings.

'As a brown girl, I saw...': US prez hopeful Nikki Haley

'As a brown girl, I saw...': US prez hopeful Nikki Haley

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In her speech to officially launch her 2024 US presidential bid, Haley leaned on her experience at the UN, her background as the child of Indian immigrants.

FBI Raid: Will Trump Run In 2024?

FBI Raid: Will Trump Run In 2024?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The FBI action may provoke Trump into declaring that he is running for the US presidency in 2024 even though the current hearings into the horrific events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 could lead to a criminal indictment against the 45th POTUS.

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The JD-U has five members in the Rajya Sabha, including deputy chairman Harivansh whose fate now hangs in the balance as he may have to resign since his party has moved out of the ruling alliance.

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The inauguration new parliament building will take place in two phases.

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'BJP loses a democratic election, then buys MLAs from the ruling party's flock and rides to power in these states.' 'Do you think Atalji would have tolerated this?'

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Nikki Haley promises to cut aid to China, Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

She said that America spent $46 billion on foreign aid last year, which is given to countries like China, Pakistan, and Iraq.

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Biden, the 80-year-old Democrat, made the announcement in a three-minute promotional video that begins with a one-word pitch: Freedom.

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'I am a lover of Hinduism, a lover of Jainism, Buddhism and other religions that were born in India, but we need to protect the rights of all people there. Whether they're Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Jains'

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Committee in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, the 74-year-old leader, who left the White House on January 20, stopped short of announcing to run for the president in 2024, although he gave enough indications that he is moving in that direction.

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The advert, on the occasion of the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, included the imagery of Lord Ganesha with the text, 'Would you worship a donkey or an elephant? The choice is yours.'

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

US SC orders Pennsylvania to segregate post-election day ballots

US SC orders Pennsylvania to segregate post-election day ballots

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The Trump campaign has alleged that a significant number of mail-in ballots arrived after the 8 pm deadline of closing of polls on November 3.

Trump announces 2024 presidential run, files papers

Trump announces 2024 presidential run, files papers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Former United States president Donald Trump has announced that he will run for the president in 2024 to make America 'great and glorious' again, vowing to fight like no one to defeat the 'radical left Democrats' that are trying to destroy the country from within.

Trump Jr's 'victory map' shows J-K, northeast out of India

Trump Jr's 'victory map' shows J-K, northeast out of India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The map showed all the countries, including water bodies and Antarctica, coloured red, with the exception of the state of California, India, Mexico, Liberia, Cuba and China coloured blue -- the hue of the Democratic party. However, while India was coloured blue, Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East states were coloured red.

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Prominent Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley has said that she thinks she can be the "new leader" who can take the country in a new direction and the United States cannot have a second term under Joe Biden as president.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Rather, cold reactions are expected considering the contentious issues the US is bound to raise -- Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea.

Dom's Take: Modi will charm next US Prez!

Dom's Take: Modi will charm next US Prez!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Though there must be some anxiety in the prime minister's office about how America will decide -- given Modi's 'Next time, Trump Sarkar' partisan shout at the Howdy Modi event in Houston in September 2019 -- Dominic Xavier is in no doubt that whoever the next American president is, our prime minister will quickly charm him and envelop him in the Modian bear hug.

Actor Payal Ghosh joins Ramdas Athawale's party

Actor Payal Ghosh joins Ramdas Athawale's party

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

She joined the party in the presence of party chief and Union minister Ramdas Athawale. "I thank her for joining the party and I welcome her," he said.

Manipur elections: 78% turnout reported in first phase amid violence

Manipur elections: 78% turnout reported in first phase amid violence

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N Biren Singh were among the early voters in their respective constituencies of Sagolband and Heingang.

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election.

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

India will either have to create a system in which certain geographical areas will wind up being permanent political outsiders at the Union level or it will have to create a system in which certain votes are weighted more heavily than others, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Thackeray-Ambedkar tieup opens up many possibilities in Maharashtra

Thackeray-Ambedkar tieup opens up many possibilities in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'The Shiv Sena and the Ambedkarites are two powerful social forces in Maharashtra with a presence in the toiling classes. However, they were made to fight each other by the powers that be. Now, they are joining hands while overcoming this contentious past.'

VHP won't join Raj Thackeray's Hanuman Chalisa event

VHP won't join Raj Thackeray's Hanuman Chalisa event

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The VHP on Sunday dismissed as 'fake and baseless' the reports that its activists and those of the Bajrang Dal will participate in an event to be organised by the MNS to play 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeakers outside the mosques in Maharashtra on May 3.

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A successful businessman, Ahluwalia, if elected, would be the first Indian American to be elected to a high position in the state of Virginia.

3 dead in knife attack near church in France's Nice

3 dead in knife attack near church in France's Nice

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"I can confirm everything suggests this was a terror attack in the Notre-Dame Basilica," said Mayor Christian Estrosi, a former MP with the right-wing Republicans party, in a tweet.

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

He has refused to concede the election, while the mainstream US media has declared 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the winner, who is now the President-elect.

Athawale 'upset' with Maha seat sharing, but will support alliance

Athawale 'upset' with Maha seat sharing, but will support alliance

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The RPI has been given six seats as part of the seat-sharing deal among the BJP, the Shiv Sena and other smaller allies.

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Trump says his Mar-a-Lago estate 'raided' by FBI

Trump says his Mar-a-Lago estate 'raided' by FBI

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trump said that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was "occupied by a large group of FBI agents".

BJP, Shiv Sena finalise alliance for Maha elections

BJP, Shiv Sena finalise alliance for Maha elections

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will announce the quantum of seat sharing, Patil told reporters.

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, delivered the Sikh prayer on the national stage in Punjabi and then translated it into English.