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Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a specially secured Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday to be arraigned on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign.

China defends fielding Galwan soldier as Winter Olympics torchbearer

China defends fielding Galwan soldier as Winter Olympics torchbearer

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

China in a provocative move fielded Qi Fabao, the regimental commander of the (PLA), who was injured during the June 2020 clash in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, as a torchbearer for the Olympics Games Torch Relay, which led India to diplomatically boycott the opening ceremony of the games on Friday.

Imran Khan dodges arrest, says will appear before court on Mar 7

Imran Khan dodges arrest, says will appear before court on Mar 7

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The Lahore police closed the main road leading to the Zaman Park residence of Khan by placing containers. Riot police and water cannons are currently present near Khan's residence.

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Donald Trump has told millions of his supporters that he is ready for yet another phase of active public life after the United States Senate acquitted him in his second impeachment trial.

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

In a 228-193 vote, which was mainly on party lines, the House had appointed seven impeachment managers to argue Democrats' case for removing Trump from the office.

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indo-US ties will pick up, Biden no stranger to India: Jaishankar

Indo-US ties will pick up, Biden no stranger to India: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

"He (Biden) is very much part of this period when Indo-American relations underwent a radical transformation, which I reasonably date back to (Bill) Clinton's visit," Jaishankar said.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

There are concerns that his arrest and arraignment could bring with it a repeat of the kind of violence and protest seen during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Joe Biden.

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I would urge my Indian friends to look at how significant the overall support was.'

US state issues citation on 'Sikh independence', raises red flag

US state issues citation on 'Sikh independence', raises red flag

Rediff.com3 May 2022

In the 'official citation' dated April 29, the Connecticut general assembly congratulated the pro-Khalistan organisation World Sikh Parliament 'in recognition of the 36th anniversary of the declaration of Sikh independence.'

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

11 facts you may not know about US President-elect Joe Biden

11 facts you may not know about US President-elect Joe Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Democrat Joe Biden has defeated Donald Trump in the race to become the 46th US President.

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree to disagree and perhaps that is the strongest bond between the two governments and their relationships, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Pakistan drowning in debt, need to sail this ship ashore: Shehbaz

Pakistan drowning in debt, need to sail this ship ashore: Shehbaz

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Pakistan was "drowning" in debt and it was the new government's job to "sail this ship ashore," Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday.

'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.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

Infosys shoots off stern missive to staff on moonlighting

Infosys shoots off stern missive to staff on moonlighting

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Infosys has shot off a missive to its employees, asserting that dual employment or 'moonlighting' is not permitted, and has warned that any violation of contract clauses will trigger disciplinary action "which could even lead to termination of employment". "No two timing - no moonlighting!" India's second largest IT services company said in a strong and firm message to employees on Monday. Put simply, moonlighting refers to employees taking up side gigs to work on more than one job at a time.

US 'ready to help' India cut Russian oil imports

US 'ready to help' India cut Russian oil imports

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

"We do not think India should accelerate or increase imports of Russian energy and other commodities even as, obviously, those decisions are made by individual countries," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference.

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

As one moves towards Vadnagar, local issues such as high prices of cattle feed and inflation becomes louder.

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