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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".

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after Capitol violence

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'As someone who worked in the halls of Congress, I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today,

He'll be a president for all families: Jill Biden on poll triumph

He'll be a president for all families: Jill Biden on poll triumph

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

With Biden's victory, Jill, who has been an educator for decades, will become the First Lady of the United States.

Biden breaks record for most votes in US presidential history

Biden breaks record for most votes in US presidential history

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The former United States vice president's record-setting numbers are likely a result of this year's especially high voter turnout. The US is on course to have its largest voter turnout in the last century.

Sensex plunges 600 pts; Nifty cracks below 11,750

Sensex plunges 600 pts; Nifty cracks below 11,750

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by HDFC, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel was the top gainer, rallying more than 4 per cent.

Markets end flat amid narrow trades

Markets end flat amid narrow trades

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

ITC was the top Sensex gainer.

Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator

Sanctions on India for Russia deal 'extraordinarily foolhardy': US senator

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'There are reports that the Biden administration is contemplating imposing CAATSA sanctions against India, the largest democracy on Earth'

Sensex ends 95 points higher in volatile trade

Sensex ends 95 points higher in volatile trade

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting around 3 per cent, followed by Titan, Nestle India, HUL, ITC, Asian Paints and HDFC duo. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, M&M and Sun Pharma were among the laggards. NSE Nifty rose 25.15 points or 0.22 per cent to 11,247.55.

Not in India's best interest to continue investing in Russian equipment: US

Not in India's best interest to continue investing in Russian equipment: US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The defence secretary was responding to a question from Congressman Joe Wilson, a friend of India in the Congress who, of late, has been critical of India deciding to take an independent position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

With the margin being so close, there is a need to recount, Georgia's secretary of state Brad Raffensperger said. Trump has alleged there has been massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice.

Are Donald and Melania Trump heading for a split?

Are Donald and Melania Trump heading for a split?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A former White House aide has claimed that the couple's 15-year marriage is over and that Melania is "counting every minute until he is out of the office and she can divorce."

Would be good if India learns from Trump's defeat: Sena

Would be good if India learns from Trump's defeat: Sena

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Shiv Sena, through its party mouthpiece Saamana, said, "President Trump never deserved the position of head of the state. The American public rectified the mistake made about the same Trump in just four years. He could not fulfil even a single promise. If we can learn anything from Trump's defeat, it would be good."

FPIs remain net buyers in October

FPIs remain net buyers in October

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) remained net buyers in Indian markets in October so far, pumping in a net Rs 17,749 crore in the month as better than expected quarterly results, the opening of the economy, and resumption of business activities kept investors' interest intact. In equities, FPIs invested a net sum of Rs 15,642 crore and the debt segment saw an inflow of Rs 2,107 crore during October 1-23, the depositories data showed. The total net investment during the period under review stood at Rs 17,749 crore.

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Justice Department also announced on Thursday evening that the FBI had received more than 140,000 tips identifying rioters and had opened about 200 subject case files.

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The @POTUS account is the official account of the President of the United States and is separate from the @realDonaldTrump account that Trump uses to tweet.

Kamala lists idli with 'really good sambar' as favourite food

Kamala lists idli with 'really good sambar' as favourite food

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris, 55, is the first Indian-origin and first Black woman to be picked by a major American political party for the top post.

US hikes visa processing fee by up to 75%

US hikes visa processing fee by up to 75%

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The move may result in a short-term cost impact for IT Indian companies, according to experts, despite the firms ramping up their local hiring and offshoring projects elsewhere to overcome visa-related issues.

'Dark day for country': Indian-American lawmakers on violence at US Capitol

'Dark day for country': Indian-American lawmakers on violence at US Capitol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'This is a dark day for our country'

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The outcome of the US presidential election hangs in the balance as several states continued to count their ballots, including some of the most competitive battlegrounds where the tally could take days to complete.

Modi biggest dangabaaz in the country: Mamata

Modi biggest dangabaaz in the country: Mamata

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Banerjee, speaking at a rally at Sahaganj in Hooghly district, also said Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are spreading lies and hatred throughout the country.

Not just politicians, even voters are divided now: Obama

Not just politicians, even voters are divided now: Obama

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Obama, in an interview to CBS News on Sunday, said that they have to work with the media and the tech companies to find ways to inform the public better about the issues and bolster the standards to ensure that they can separate truth from fiction.

When Trump's poor geography left Modi stumped

When Trump's poor geography left Modi stumped

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The book claimed during one of his meetings with Modi, Trump told him, "It's not like you've got China on your border."

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.

Infosys factors in US polls

Infosys factors in US polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

China's Xi finally congratulates Biden on victory

China's Xi finally congratulates Biden on victory

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Xi said he hopes that the two sides will uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation, manage differences, advance the healthy and stable development of China-US ties, and join hands with other countries and the international community to promote the noble cause of world peace and development.

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Vineet Chander, Director of Hindu Life, Princeton University, offers his take on the US presential election -- what it means to him and what he believes it might to the community.

Rupee tumbles 42 paise against US dollar

Rupee tumbles 42 paise against US dollar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Continued demand for the American unit from importers and the greenback's persistent gains against other Asian currencies put pressure on the rupee

Was absolutely not surprised Trump got Covid: Fauci

Was absolutely not surprised Trump got Covid: Fauci

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

During the interview with the CBS, Fauci said it does not make sense to him why Trump "equates wearing a mask with weakness." Masks, Fauci maintained, "really do work."

Congress spent Rs 61 lakh on Facebook ads for Bihar polls

Congress spent Rs 61 lakh on Facebook ads for Bihar polls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Pages for the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bihar arm (BJP Bihar), Janata Dal-United, and Chirag Paswan (of the Lok Janshakti Party) saw between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 30 lakh in ad spends.

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Two powerful US Senators have urged President Joe Biden not to impose provisions of the punitive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against India for buying the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia.

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper will visit India on October 26 and 27 for the high-level dialogue aimed at further boosting defence, security and global strategic ties between the two countries.

IN PHOTOS: America VOTES for its next president

IN PHOTOS: America VOTES for its next president

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

We present a collection of photographs of the polling day hustle bustle in the United States of America.

Biden 'looks forward to working closely' with Modi

Biden 'looks forward to working closely' with Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

According to the Biden-Harris Transition, 'the president-elect noted that he looks forward to working closely with the prime minister on shared global challenges, including containing COVID-19 and defending against future health crises, tackling the threat of climate change, launching the global economic recovery, strengthening democracy at home and abroad, and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region'.

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

If ever her inspiring reality is adapted for reel, Sukanya Verma wonders if these Indian actors might do justice to the role.

China declines to congratulate Biden without 'legal endorsement'

China declines to congratulate Biden without 'legal endorsement'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

China has not yet come out with an official reaction to Biden and Kamala Harris' victory in the November 3 presidential election even though official media here are carrying out commentaries on their election.

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Gandhi also hailed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' success as a 'triumph for Black Americans and Indian Americans'. The Congress chief said she knew Harris would work to heal and unite a 'bitterly divided nation'.

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Both men were carrying loaded handguns, and police found an AR-type rifle in the Hummer.

MFs see record outflow in Oct; may turn net sellers

MFs see record outflow in Oct; may turn net sellers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Analysts attribute this withdrawal trend to the nervousness ahead of US presidential elections and the fact that the markets raced ahead even as the economic recovery remained fragile back home.