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Sex toy, porn material seized from Delhi baba's room

Sex toy, porn material seized from Delhi baba's room

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Delhi Police on Wednesday took self-styled godman Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 students of a private institute in New Delhi, to the campus for the second time and seized 'pornographic' material, a senior officer of the force, who is privy to the investigation, said.

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Barack Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have spoken to President Joe Biden and informed him that his path to victory against his Republican rival Donald Trump has greatly diminished and it might have an impact on other Congressional and Senatorial races as well, according to media reports on Thursday.

Many 'Hussain Obamas' in India, will deal with them: Himanta

Many 'Hussain Obamas' in India, will deal with them: Himanta

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Obama in an interview to CNN on Thursday had said that India may "pull apart" if the rights of the religious and ethnic minorities are not upheld.

PIX: Groove to the music, Obama shows you how

PIX: Groove to the music, Obama shows you how

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A compilation of recent and archive images of United States President Barack Obama dancing.

Before India visit, Obama may lift arms embargo on China

Before India visit, Obama may lift arms embargo on China

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Obama has initiated what appears to be the first step towards the possible lifting of the arms embargo imposed on China after the Tiananmen Square revolt by protesting students in 1989.

'Why aren't Islamic countries opening gates for Palestinians?'

'Why aren't Islamic countries opening gates for Palestinians?'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'You know why? Because they know they can't vet them, and they don't want Hamas in their neighbourhood'

LIVE! India's 66th Republic Day Parade

LIVE! India's 66th Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

India is on Monday celebrating its 66th Republic Day

In PHOTOS: Obama's royal welcome to UK

In PHOTOS: Obama's royal welcome to UK

Rediff.com25 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle visited Buckingham Palace on Tuesday at the start of their three-day state visit to Britain.

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

They were sharing a stage and took part in a gala dinner at the opening of the VII Summit of the Americas.

'One small step for man'... 45 years later

'One small step for man'... 45 years later

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

US President Barack Obama marks the 45th year of the Apollo 11 moon mission.

IMAGES: US readies to leave behind war footprints in Iraq

IMAGES: US readies to leave behind war footprints in Iraq

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

United States President Barack Obama announced last month that American troops would fully withdraw from Iraq by the year end, as scheduled by a security pact signed between the two countries in 2008.

When Obamas gorged on fish tikka andshami kebabs

When Obamas gorged on fish tikka andshami kebabs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The Obama were treated to a wide spread of Indian cuisine at the Presidential Banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi's buzz words: Cooperation, energy, partnership

PM Modi's buzz words: Cooperation, energy, partnership

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference after the delegation level talks at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.

IMAGES: Explosions rock Kabul after Obama leaves, 6 dead

IMAGES: Explosions rock Kabul after Obama leaves, 6 dead

Rediff.com2 May 2012

At least six people were as explosions and gunfire rattled a major foreign guesthouse complex in killed in Kabul on Wednesday morning. The attacks came hours after United States President Barack Obama left the Afghanistan capital after a surprise overnight visit.

DON'T MISS: An inside tour of the White House

DON'T MISS: An inside tour of the White House

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

In what the Obama administration is describing an attempt to increase access to the White House, United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle have teamed up with Google to create a virtual 360-degree tour of the historic building's public rooms.

Obama welcomes Indian envoy

Obama welcomes Indian envoy

Rediff.com21 May 2009

President Barack Obama welcomed Indian envoy Meera Shankar at the White House on Wednesday, during the credentials ceremony for newly appointed ambassadors to Washington, DC.

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.

Spent childhood listening to Ramayana, Mahabharata: Obama

Spent childhood listening to Ramayana, Mahabharata: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'Maybe it was its (India's) sheer size, with one-sixth of the world's population, an estimated two thousand distinct ethnic groups, and more than seven hundred languages spoken,' Obama writes on his fascination of India in his latest book A Promised Land.

In PHOTOS: Obama surprises young chefs at 'state dinner'

In PHOTOS: Obama surprises young chefs at 'state dinner'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at the kids' 'state dinner' at the White House on Tuesday, an event thrown by First Lady Michelle to welcome the winners of the second annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.

Time names Obama 'Person of the year', the second time

Time names Obama 'Person of the year', the second time

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama has been named Time Magazine's 2012 Person of the Year, with the US publication calling him the 'Architect of New America'.

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Monday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

US Secret Service checks out Taj

US Secret Service checks out Taj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

More than 40 Secret Service agents -- entrusted with protecting United States President Barack Obama and his family -- are in Mumbai and New Delhi, reviewing daily security arrangements at each of the locations that Barack and Michelle Obama are scheduled to visit, according to sources.

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The former US president urges fellow Americans to get vaccinated.

US MUST do more to protect its children: Obama

US MUST do more to protect its children: Obama

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama has said America must do more to protect its children in the wake of Friday's shootings at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, BBC reported.

Why Obama, Putin look so glum

Why Obama, Putin look so glum

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Barack Obama on Monday held face-to-face talks on Syria on the sidelines of the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Britain.

Ceremonious, colourful welcome for Dr Singh in US

Ceremonious, colourful welcome for Dr Singh in US

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived at the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland at 1.02 pm local time on Sunday. The PM is visiting Washington, DC on a four-day State Visit at the invitation of United States President Barack Obama.

NSA NOT listening to phone calls of Americans: Obama

NSA NOT listening to phone calls of Americans: Obama

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

United States President Barack Obama has defended the controversial surveillance programme of the National Security Agency, saying such secret operations are 'transparent' as these were carefully supervised and controlled. Edward Snowden, a former NSA systems analyst contractor, has leaked documents revealing the Obama administration's spying programmes that gather phone records of Americans and track the use of United States-based internet servers by foreigners.

Obama bonds with Cameron over basketball, hot dog

Obama bonds with Cameron over basketball, hot dog

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday enjoyed a game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament between Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky at the University of Dayton in Arena, Ohio.

MH17 shot from pro-Russia rebel-controlled area: Obama

MH17 shot from pro-Russia rebel-controlled area: Obama

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine's Russia-backed separatists and the government there after a Malaysian passenger jet was shot down by a missile from rebel-held territory, killing 298 people on board.

British school students take on Obama, Cameron

British school students take on Obama, Cameron

Rediff.com25 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama took a few minutes off his hectic trip of the United Kingdom to enjoy a game of table tennis with Prime Minister David Cameron.

World leaders look forward to work with Modi-led government

World leaders look forward to work with Modi-led government

Rediff.com26 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated Narendra Modi on being sworn-in as India's 15th prime minister and said he looks forward to working with the new leader to strengthen the strategic partnership.

Obama calls Merkel, discusses NSA snooping

Obama calls Merkel, discusses NSA snooping

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama has called up German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss concerns over the alleged surveillance activities of the National Security Agency.

Obama moves towards promised end of Guantanamo horror

Obama moves towards promised end of Guantanamo horror

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

United States President Barack Obama has appointed Cliff Sloan, a high-powered lawyer with extensive experience in all three branches of the government, as his special envoy for the closure of the much-criticised terrorist detention centre at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.

Obama defends phone sweep amid uproar

Obama defends phone sweep amid uproar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Friday strongly defended sweeping secret surveillance into telephone records of millions of Americans and foreigners' Internet use, as he assured people that intelligence agencies were not listening to their calls.

Obama rejects Republican immigration reform bill

Obama rejects Republican immigration reform bill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, who pledged that enacting comprehensive immigration reform would be a priority in his second term, has rejected a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that would have created a new green card category for foreign students, reports Aziz Haniffa.

Obama calls Netanyahu and Morsi over Gaza violence

Obama calls Netanyahu and Morsi over Gaza violence

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama has called the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsi amidst escalating violence in Gaza.

In PHOTOS: When Obama got a giant bear hug!

In PHOTOS: When Obama got a giant bear hug!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Campaigning United States President Barack Obama was lifted about a foot off the ground in a giant bear hug by a pizza shop owner in Florida.

Barack Obama asks Congress to OK strike on Syria

Barack Obama asks Congress to OK strike on Syria

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama has announced his decision to take military action against the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons

Obama: US for constructive relationship with Venezuela

Obama: US for constructive relationship with Venezuela

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Amid flaring of tension between the United States and Venezuela following the death of its President Hugo Chavez, United States President Barack Obama has said that America is interested in developing a 'constructive' relationship with the Venezuelan people.