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US probing online poll seeking Obama's death

US probing online poll seeking Obama's death

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The US Secret Service is investigating a poll posted on the social networking site Facebook that asks if President Barack Obama should be assassinated.

Congress lost political focus before 2014 polls: Pranab in memoir

Congress lost political focus before 2014 polls: Pranab in memoir

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

"I believe that the moral authority to govern vests with the PM. The overall state of the nation is reflective of the functioning of the PM and his administration. While Dr Singh was preoccupied with saving the coalition, which took a toll on governance, (Narendra) Modi seemed to have employed a rather autocratic style of governance during his first term, as seen by the bitter relationship among the government, the legislature and the judiciary.

Obama faces 30 death threats a day

Obama faces 30 death threats a day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Since Obama took office, the rate of threats against the president has increased 400 per cent from the 3,000 a year or so under President George W Bush, according to Ronald Kessler, author of In the President's Secret Service.

Trump 'most likely' to be tested for coronavirus

Trump 'most likely' to be tested for coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Trump had met Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his communications chief Fabio Wajngarten at his Florida resort Mar-a-Lago.

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

US: Sikhs to skip Pope's inter-faith meet

US: Sikhs to skip Pope's inter-faith meet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Sikh leaders in the United States have declined an invitation to attend an inter-faith event during Pope Benedict's first visit to the country next month because they would not be allowed to carry their 'Kirpans' due to security reasons. The US Secret Service insisted that Sikh leaders attending the meeting with Pope Benedict XVI would have to come without the ceremonial daggers as required by their faith, The Washington Post reported.

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

Family, friends prepare to pay final tribute to George Floyd

Family, friends prepare to pay final tribute to George Floyd

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Floyd's body arrived in Houston late on Saturday for funeral service and burial, scheduled for Tuesday. In a tweet early Sunday morning, Police Chief Art Acevedo confirmed that 'George Floyd and his family are safely in Houston'. Floyd will be laid to rest next to his mother on Tuesday, confirmed a media representative for the Floyd family.

White House partially evacuated after man jumps fence

White House partially evacuated after man jumps fence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

In a rare occurrence, the White House was partially evacuated after a man climbed over its fence and sprinted through the lawn and the front door, minutes after US President Barack Obama had left the high-security compound with his family.

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state has been experiencing a cough related to allergies.

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Social media is reflecting a reality that the BJP does not want communicated. More people are saying things on social media that are upsetting the government, asserts Aakar Patel.

Putin signs anti-terror bill

Putin signs anti-terror bill

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Putin signs anti-terror bill allowing shooting of aircraft

An Indian brick in the Great China Wall

An Indian brick in the Great China Wall

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Aseem Chhabra travels to China, where he is delighted to find, that there is a little bit of India, almost everywhere he goes

In PHOTOS: Obama's $ 300,000 'Beast'!

In PHOTOS: Obama's $ 300,000 'Beast'!

Rediff.com24 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama's limousine is the most technologically advanced bulletproof vehicle in the world. Nicknamed 'The Beast' by Secret Service staff, the cost of the black Cadillac is $ 300,000 that can withstand attack from rocket-propelled grenades.

Melania Trump and her son won't stay at White House!

Melania Trump and her son won't stay at White House!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

United States' future First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron will not move to the White House immediately after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January with both the parents wary of pulling their child out in the middle of school year.

Letter to Obama tested positive for deadly poison ricin

Letter to Obama tested positive for deadly poison ricin

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A letter sent to US President Barack Obama has been tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, federal investigating agencies said on Wednesday.

In PHOTOS: All the action from around the world

In PHOTOS: All the action from around the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Check out this collection of smashing images of Buddhist monks in a protest rally, military parade at the Zocalo square in Mexico City and much more.

Terrorists may NOT target Delhi during Obama visit, but...

Terrorists may NOT target Delhi during Obama visit, but...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Security agencies apprehend that terrorists may target some part of the country during the visit of US President Barack Obama, avoiding Delhi, and have alerted state governments, particularly Jammu and Kashmir, about the "serious threat".

FBI intercepts poison-laced letter sent to Obama

FBI intercepts poison-laced letter sent to Obama

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A letter laced with poisonous substance ricin, sent to United States President Barack Obama, has been intercepted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agency has confirmed.

Pix: Dramatic car chase from White House to Capitol, driver killed

Pix: Dramatic car chase from White House to Capitol, driver killed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The United States Capitol, seat of the Congress, was locked down on Thursday after multiple shots were fired outside one of the office buildings, injuring one policeman and sparking massive security operation.

National Rifle Association calls Obama elitist hypocrite

National Rifle Association calls Obama elitist hypocrite

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

America's powerful pro-gun National Rifle Association (NRA) has described US President Barack Obama as an "elitist hypocrite" for providing Secret Service protection to his daughters but saying he was "skeptical" about deploying armed guards in schools.

Sorry, James Bond can't kiss!

Sorry, James Bond can't kiss!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Spectre has been cleared by the Censor Board with a 'UA' certification... but only after four cuts, two verbal and two visual.

Foreign spy agency mobilised funds for Dhaka cafe attack: Report

Foreign spy agency mobilised funds for Dhaka cafe attack: Report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

An intelligence agency of a foreign country mobilsed funds for the Dhaka cafe attack which was carried out on behalf of a top fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami leader who is on death row after being convicted for 1971 war crimes in Bangladesh, according to a media report.

Hacked photos of Bush family goes online

Hacked photos of Bush family goes online

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

A hacker broke into the Bush family email accounts and accessed all their private family photographs along with their private emails.

Will Trumps visit Sabarmati or not?

Will Trumps visit Sabarmati or not?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Speculation is rife that Trump may skip Sabarmati Ashram to make time for a visit to Agra, Vinay Umarji reports.

Obama on daughters' dating: Guys will need 'guts'

Obama on daughters' dating: Guys will need 'guts'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Dating will be a sensitive issue that re-elected United States President Barack Obama will have to deal with as his young daughters stay on at the White House for four more years, with the possessive father saying he will give a patient hearing to any boy who has the 'guts' to get through the Secret Service.

Indian embassy bomb threat caller spoke 'hinglish'

Indian embassy bomb threat caller spoke 'hinglish'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The bomb threat to the Indian embassy here was made by a caller from the western United States city of Utah by a man speaking in 'Hinglish', indicating that he was apparently of South Asian origin, sources said on Wednesday.

2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House

2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Two United States Senators, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, his campaign manager and three White House journalists have tested positive for COVID-19, joining several officials working at the presidential palace to have contracted the infection.

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Obama may have many fans, but without doubt, his biggest fan is from Columbia.

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Ahmedabad over an hour before Trump did, was present at the airport to welcome the US president at the airport.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Will Obama break tradition, travel to Rajpath in own limo?

Will Obama break tradition, travel to Rajpath in own limo?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A seven-layer security ring is planned around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath from where United States President Barack Obama, President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch the Republic Day parade next Monday.

R-Day parade: Rajpath fortified to keep Obama safe

R-Day parade: Rajpath fortified to keep Obama safe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

A seven-layer security ring will be thrown around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath for the Republic Day parade to be witnessed by US President Barack Obama and the airspace over the area would be monitored by a radar to be specially set up.

'US agents behaved rudely, violated all norms'

'US agents behaved rudely, violated all norms'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Upset over the high-handedness of the US security agencies, Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjeev Dayal expressed his displeasure to the Maharashtra government, stating problems faced by his men on account of American officials, while handling President Barack Obama's security on his recent visit to the city.

Mumbai beefs up security for Obama

Mumbai beefs up security for Obama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Mumbai has turned into a fortress of sorts to receive United States President Barack Obama on November 6. Extraordinary security measures have been taken to ensure that the American President has a safe trip.

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Maurya, Humayun await Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The roads leading to ITC Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi are lined with men-in-khakhis and police cars.