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US SC orders Pennsylvania to segregate post-election day ballots

US SC orders Pennsylvania to segregate post-election day ballots

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The Trump campaign has alleged that a significant number of mail-in ballots arrived after the 8 pm deadline of closing of polls on November 3.

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.

US House passes resolution denouncing anti-Sikh attacks

US House passes resolution denouncing anti-Sikh attacks

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Illinois House has passed a resolution denouncing attacks against Sikh Americans, in particular the shootout inside a gurdwara in Wisconsin in August that killed six Sikh worshippers.

Democrat Tammy Baldwin is first openly gay senator

Democrat Tammy Baldwin is first openly gay senator

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Wisconsin Democratic Representative Tammy Baldwin has become the first openly gay United States senator, defeating former Governor Tommy Thompson in the most expensive senate race in state history.

Gurdwara shooting: Punjab CM to attend memorial service

Gurdwara shooting: Punjab CM to attend memorial service

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The Obama administration has deputed United States Attorney General Eric Holder to deliver remarks at Friday's memorial service for the victims of Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, which would also be attended by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

Gurdwara victims' kin believe incident an aberration: Rao

Gurdwara victims' kin believe incident an aberration: Rao

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Indian Ambassador to the US Nirupama Rao visited families of victims of the Wisconsin grudwara shootout and said that the incident should not define ties with the larger American community. Aziz Haniffa reports

'Violence against Sikh Americans risen post 9/11'

'Violence against Sikh Americans risen post 9/11'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Condemning the shootout at a gurudwara in Wisconsin that killed six worshippers, US lawmakers said that the government should take action to protect Sikhs and prosecute hate crimes. Aziz Haniffa reports

We live in two Americas, LeBron James says, after Capitol siege

We live in two Americas, LeBron James says, after Capitol siege

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

James watched on television as the events took place, and on Thursday wondered what would have happened if the intruders had been mostly Black.

Badal meets Gurdwara shooting victims; appeals for peace

Badal meets Gurdwara shooting victims; appeals for peace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Describing the Wisconsin gurdwara shooting that claimed six lives as 'very Shocking', Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has appealed to the Sikhs in the United States to keep 'peace and harmony', as he met the victims' families and visited the injured.

Bollywood stars condemn US gurudwara shootout

Bollywood stars condemn US gurudwara shootout

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has reviewed the security situation with his top national security aides following the tragic shooting in a gurudwara in Wisconsin and also called on the gurudwara trustee to offer his condolences.

VIDEO: Gurdwara shooter on police car's dashboard camera

VIDEO: Gurdwara shooter on police car's dashboard camera

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

A dramatic video of the tragic Gurdwara shooting incident in Wisconsin has been released in which Wade Michael Page, the white supremacist who gunned down six Sikh worshippers, is shown on the rampage.

Badal seeks time to respond to charges in US court

Badal seeks time to respond to charges in US court

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who was served summons by a United States court last month in a case of alleged custodial torture and extra judicial killings of Sikhs, has sought dismissal of the motion against him or additional time of 90 days to defend the charges.

Call for Congressional hearing on hate crime in US

Call for Congressional hearing on hate crime in US

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

In the aftermath of the shooting inside a gurdwara in Wisconsin, a group of more than 150 organisations have called for a Congressional hearing on hate crimes.

Gurdwara shooting, an attack on American values: US AG

Gurdwara shooting, an attack on American values: US AG

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Calling the deadly shooting incident at a Wisconsin gurdwara an attack on American values, a top Obama Administration official has said such acts of terrorism and hatred will not be tolerated.

'Gurdwara shooting is attack on freedom of religion'

'Gurdwara shooting is attack on freedom of religion'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

US lawmaker recalls the sad irony of hearing news about the massacre of innocent Sikh worshippers in Wisconsin while he was on his way to address concerns of the community regarding hate crimes at a gurdwara in Walnut, California.

Sikh killer's family 'devastated', regrets his actions

Sikh killer's family 'devastated', regrets his actions

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Devastated by the "horrific" turn of events at a Wisconsin gurdwara, the family of slain gunman Wade Micheal Page has expressed regret over his actions and said they shared the grief of the victims and their kin.

Over Rs 1 crore raised for gurudwara shooting victims

Over Rs 1 crore raised for gurudwara shooting victims

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Ten days after a tragic shootout killed six worshippers and left three others injured, the Sikh community in Wisconsin has raised over Rs 1.4 crores for the victims' families. "It's an outpouring of support. We are overwhelmed," said Dr Kulwant S Dhaliwal from the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

"In the wake of the Wisconsin killings, which have shocked the national conscience, our City can enact meaningful inclusion of this community by changing NYPD rules to allow Sikhs to serve without having to forsake their turbans and beards," the New York City Comptroller John C Liu said in a letter to Bloomberg on Sunday

'No motive established yet in gurdwara killing'

'No motive established yet in gurdwara killing'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

No motive has been established behind the killing of worshippers in a gurdwara in Wisconsin even as the police is looking at it as a possible hate crime, a top US city law official said on Wednesday.

Sikh shooting: US flags to fly at half-staff till Aug 10

Sikh shooting: US flags to fly at half-staff till Aug 10

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

To honour victims of the shooting inside a Gurudwara in Wisconsin, US President Barack Obama has ordered that the American flags be flown at half-staff at all the US government buildings and its diplomatic missions overseas till August 10.

65-yr-old gurudwara head put up fight before being killed

65-yr-old gurudwara head put up fight before being killed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The 65-year-old head of the small United States town gurudwara turned out an unlikely hero of the Wisconsin shooting incident as he confronted the 'neo-Nazi' gunman with his kirpan to save dozens of women, children and other worshippers from being shot down.

Gurudwara shooting: US flags to fly at half-staff

Gurudwara shooting: US flags to fly at half-staff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

To honour victims of the shooting inside a gurudwara in Wisconsin, United States President Barack Obama has ordered that the American flags be flown at half-staff at all the US government buildings and its diplomatic missions overseas till August 10.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

Sanders crushes Clinton in Alaska, Washington, Hawaii caucuses

Sanders crushes Clinton in Alaska, Washington, Hawaii caucuses

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Bernie Sanders on Sunday trounced Hillary Clinton in the crucial presidential caucuses in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii, making "inroads" into her substantial lead.

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'How is it to live in a place that does not have electricity or a telephone connection, where people do not have any concept of what the world is beyond the mountains?'

Son-in-law approaches Trump about conceding the election: Reports

Son-in-law approaches Trump about conceding the election: Reports

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The move comes following Trump's assertion in a statement from his campaign -- after major United States media outlets projected that President-elect Biden will become the 46th president of the United States -- that Biden is 'rushing to falsely pose as the winner' and that the race is 'far from over'.

Trump rages at 'bad things' in counting rooms

Trump rages at 'bad things' in counting rooms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Twitter immediately flagged Trump's tweet saying that "official sources may not have called the race when this was tweeted.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Trump slams recount move as 'a scam', says election is over

Trump slams recount move as 'a scam', says election is over

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The billionaire from New York, who continually claimed that the election was "rigged" before his victory, insisted in a statement that the results should be "respected, instead of being challenged and abused".

Trump claims election 'fraud; says he's going to court

Trump claims election 'fraud; says he's going to court

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As far as I'm concerned, we already have won it, Trump said.

'Ryder Cup without fans is no Ryder Cup'

'Ryder Cup without fans is no Ryder Cup'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The 2020 Ryder Cup is scheduled to take place from Sept. 25-27 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin but there are doubts that it can go ahead as planned. ROry McIlroy said the absence of spectators would ruin the spectacle.

Afghan withdrawal best decision for US: Biden

Afghan withdrawal best decision for US: Biden

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

"After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I refused to send another generation of America's sons and daughters to fight a war that should have ended long ago," US President Joe Biden.

Kamala Harris turns 56; next birthday at White House, says Biden

Kamala Harris turns 56; next birthday at White House, says Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Biden took to Twitter to post a photograph showing their hands clasped together. 'Happy Birthday, Kamala Harris. Next year, let's celebrate with some ice cream at the White House,' tweeted Biden, who had in August picked her as his running mate.

Hostage drama ends in US; teen shoots himself

Hostage drama ends in US; teen shoots himself

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

A 15-year-old youth armed with a handgun burst into a classroom and held 23 students and a teacher hostage for more than five hours in a small Wisconsin town before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Won't rest until Americans have honest vote count they deserve: Trump

Won't rest until Americans have honest vote count they deserve: Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Trump has repeatedly attempted to question the validity of vote counts in key swing states and made unfounded claims that the election is being "stolen" from him.

Millions voted 'illegally' for Hillary, claims Trump

Millions voted 'illegally' for Hillary, claims Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The Republican billionaire's allegations came as steps are being taken towards recounting of votes in the swing state of Wisconsin, which Trump won.

Live longer, healthier with low calorie diet

Live longer, healthier with low calorie diet

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Substantially cutting calories from the diet could slow the ageing process and increase life expectancy, according to a decades-long study of monkeys.

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their native homeland and a cradle of their culture. Some 13,000 people were killed in the 1998-1999 war, sparked by clashes between the forces of the rump Yugoslav state -- Serbia and Montenegro -- and Kosovo separatists. The conflict ended when NATO carried out an air campaign against Serbia.