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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.

1% Indian-Americans pay 6% taxes in US : Congressman

1% Indian-Americans pay 6% taxes in US : Congressman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'They (Indian-Americans) don't have the problems that we see other people have when they come to the emergency room for overdoses and depression anxiety because they're the most productive or family oriented and the best of what represents American citizens'

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Trump becomes the first former US president to face a criminal charge.

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Apart from the 18 members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the Bharatiya Janata Party, seven non-National Democratic Alliance parties will attend the ceremony, going by their stated position on the issue which has snowballed into another political flashpoint between the ruling and opposition camps.

Will Nagaland re-elect NDPP-BJP? Polling on Monday

Will Nagaland re-elect NDPP-BJP? Polling on Monday

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis.

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The confrontation comes days after the FBI executed a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's Florida estate.

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

US basketball player Brittney Griner teared up during her first news conference after being detained in Russia for nearly 10-months.

MVA allies should work together for Maha assembly, LS polls: Pawar

MVA allies should work together for Maha assembly, LS polls: Pawar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Talking to reporters, he claimed that despite a split in the Shiv Sena, majority of the "hardcore" Shiv Sainiks who work on the ground stand behind Uddhav Thackeray.

Will act to protect US if China threatens our sovereignty: Biden

Will act to protect US if China threatens our sovereignty: Biden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Amidst growing tension with China over a suspected surveillance balloon, US President Joe Biden has said that the United States will act to protect if Beijing threatens its sovereignty.

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'I certainly think India can play a leading role in helping us resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. India obviously has an old relationship with Russia'

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.

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.

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

She was present when her husband announced that he would run for president of the United States in the 2024 election, but Melania Trump's face and body language emitted discord with the evident gaiety at the event at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed author and advice columnist E Jean Carroll in 1996, a Manhattan federal jury has found and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation, a verdict that may hurt him in his 2024 bid to regain the White House.

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Defending the panel's recommendation to retain the law, which is at present under abeyance following directions of the Supreme Court issued in May last year, he said enough safeguards have been proposed to prevent its misuse.

Is It Time To Invest In Silver?

Is It Time To Invest In Silver?

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The rally in silver may continue if the global economic recovery remains on course.

Biden signs significant US gun control law

Biden signs significant US gun control law

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

"God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," Biden said at the White House as he finished signing the bill.

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed that the Bureau has assessed that the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China,' tweeted the FBI.

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.

Biden blocks investments in Ukraine rebel regions, plans new sanctions

Biden blocks investments in Ukraine rebel regions, plans new sanctions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The executive order also provides authority to impose sanctions on any person determined to operate in those areas of Ukraine.

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.

Blinken postpones China trip amid spy balloon row

Blinken postpones China trip amid spy balloon row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Blinken was expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, and potentially with President Xi Jinping.

Ireland apologise for disrespectful Women's WC qualifying celebrations

Ireland apologise for disrespectful Women's WC qualifying celebrations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The manager said she was not in the dressing room, and as a foreign coach would not have been aware of what was sung, even if she had been, but took full responsibility regardless.

Bill to reform H-1B, L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Bill to reform H-1B, L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Trump is the first US president who facing an impeachment trial after he left the presidency.

'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?'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The United States on Sunday shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada.

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Trump will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27 in Jacksonville.

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Don't be fooled. There is nothing more moderate about the revived Taliban government'

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

"Tonight, a new era begins for the South Bronx," Torres said in a statement. "It is the honour of a lifetime to represent a borough filled with essential workers who have risked their lives so that New York City could live.

'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.

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.

Modi govt's China policy is DDLJ: Congress

Modi govt's China policy is DDLJ: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

In a statement, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also described the government's strategy in dealing with the Chinese in Ladakh as 'DDLJ- Deny, Distract, Lie and Justify' and Jaishankar's remarks an implied cheap shot at former party chief Rahul Gandhi.

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The resolution condemns additional Chinese provocations, including China's use of military force to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control, construction of villages in contested areas, publication of maps with Mandarin-language names for cities and features in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and expansion of Beijing's territorial claims in Bhutan.

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.