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Trump says Indian-Americans would be voting for him

Trump says Indian-Americans would be voting for him

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

"We have great support from India. We have great support from Prime Minister Modi. I would think that the Indian (American) people would be voting for Trump," the President told reporters at a White House news conference.

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The parade is to take place in November, most likely on Veterans Day (November 11).

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

United CEO apologises for forcible removal of passenger

United CEO apologises for forcible removal of passenger

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The US Transportation Department has said it would review the airline's actions.

Will another 26/11 lead to war?

Will another 26/11 lead to war?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

A senior former Obama administration official said if another attack would have happened like that, it would 'quickly escalates into a regional war'.

Biden launches 'wartime' plan to fight against COVID-19

Biden launches 'wartime' plan to fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Biden said the plan starts with mounting an aggressive, safe, and effective vaccination campaign to meet the goal of administering 100 million shots in the first 100 days in office.

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

'We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States!' West wrote on Twitter using a hashtag #2020VISION.

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

India and the US are working with renewed trust in areas of new and emerging technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he thanked the American leadership for giving him a grand welcome.

US couple denies gate-crashing state dinner

US couple denies gate-crashing state dinner

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The Virginia couple, who skirted a tight White House security to gatecrash the high-profile state dinner in honour of the Indian Prime Minister, on Tuesday said they were 'invited' to attend the gala event.

Trump's wake up call for India

Trump's wake up call for India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'From the Indian perspective, Trump's invitation to Imran Khan to visit the White House is a bitter pill to swallow,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally: Dr Fauci

'Not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally: Dr Fauci

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Last year Dr Fauci had largely dismissed the theory that the deadly COVID-19 virus, due to which over 165 million people have been infected worldwide and over 3.5 million peope died so far, was genetically engineered and had leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China.

Moment of silence for Boston marathon victims

Moment of silence for Boston marathon victims

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama joined the residents of Boston and lawmakers in observing a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the twin bomb blasts a week ago that killed three people and injured nearly 200 others.

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

An Indian-origin journalist was heckled by Donald Trump's supporters and briefly detained by police during a protest at a campaign rally.

Obama's priority his presidency, not Americans: Romney

Obama's priority his presidency, not Americans: Romney

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Republican White House challenger Mitt Romney has accused President Barack Obama of trying to keep his own job instead of fixing the plight of unemployed Americans.

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.'

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies where the deadly violence took place just two weeks ago.

Modi's Trump Triumph

Modi's Trump Triumph

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'By the time he came out after nearly five hours, he had a one-to-one conversation with the President, a delegation-level meeting, a reception, a dinner, a tour of the White House and a joint statement of a kind none of his predecessors ever had,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Guess who came up with idea of inviting Obama for R-Day?

Guess who came up with idea of inviting Obama for R-Day?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Known for his out-of-the-box thinking on foreign policy issues, it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who came up with the idea of inviting United State President Barack Obama as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He said his administration will spare 'no resources or expense in this effort' to investigate who sent the packages.

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Pictures of thousands of Kolam tiles were on Saturday woven into a video to welcome Biden and Harris in the spirit of 'Presidency for All' and to showcase the multi-cultural heritage of America.

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.

Trump now says 'fake news' media misreported his talk with Turnbull

Trump now says 'fake news' media misreported his talk with Turnbull

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The White House says President Trump is 'extremely upset' with the 'poorly-crafted' refugee deal with Australia.

US Interior Dept's Twitter accounts shut for this 'anti-Trump' tweet

US Interior Dept's Twitter accounts shut for this 'anti-Trump' tweet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The first tweet noted the new president's relatively small inaugural crowd compared to the number of people former president Barack Obama drew to the National Mall when he was sworn into office in 2009.

StyleCheck: Anushka's sheer dress or Tabu's white look?

StyleCheck: Anushka's sheer dress or Tabu's white look?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Good, bad & ugly style looks of the week.

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The change of heart in the US and India was propelled by the increased threat of China to both countries, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Ahmedabad builds Trump wall to keep slums out of sight

Ahmedabad builds Trump wall to keep slums out of sight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A wall is being constructed in front of a slum along the road connecting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Indira Bridge.

Pictures confirm third gatecrasher at State Dinner

Pictures confirm third gatecrasher at State Dinner

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Pictures posted on social networking sites, showing Carlos Allen with other guests, have confirmed that the third gatecrasher attended the White House State Dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November last.

A gold medal for the Tibetan cause?

A gold medal for the Tibetan cause?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

The award to the Dalai Lama is good 'for the conscience of the US,' but it does not help the Tibetans in their aspiration for freedom.

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Plane carrying Michelle Obama aborts landing

Plane carrying Michelle Obama aborts landing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

A White House plane carrying United States First Lady Michelle Obama had to abort its landing at Andrews Air Force Base since it came dangerously close to a 200-ton military cargo jet, owing to an air traffic controller's mistake, according to federal officials.

Three events that may change India forever

Three events that may change India forever

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

How will the return of a majority government at the Centre, the new India-US friendship and the Mangalyaan triumph change India?

Obama's Diwali 'observance' irks Indian community

Obama's Diwali 'observance' irks Indian community

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

However, one younger Indian-American activist pointed out that 'this is the first time, a sitting president is actually going to be there at the Diwali observance.'

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women's reservation bill taking centre stage.

Iran is scared of the will of its people, says US

Iran is scared of the will of its people, says US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

In the wake of tumultuous political events in Egypt, which brought about the downfall of embattled president Hosni Mubarak, United States has said that Iran should not restrict its people from the freedom of expression and assembly.

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building Sunday morning and installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing a puja.

10 odd photos that you must see!

10 odd photos that you must see!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Shooting in US airport kills 1 security officer, injures many

Shooting in US airport kills 1 security officer, injures many

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

At least three persons were injured in a shooting incident at Los AngelesInternationalAirport - one of the busiest in the US - prompting authorities to evacuate two terminals and ground all planes, reports said.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'