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White House officials meet Sikhs ahead of Modi's visit and assure...
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024This is the first time that the National Security Council has held a meeting with these Sikh activists and Sikh separatists.
Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested
Rediff.com16 Sep 2024Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".
'You aren't fighting Biden': Harris keeps Trump off-balance during first debate
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024"You're not running against Joe Biden. You're running against me," Vice President Harris, who is the Democratic candidate, told the former President, when he criticised the current administration. The matchup on TV Tuesday night began with a handshake -- Harris took the initiative walking up to Trump's lectern -- but later descended into acrimony.
Trump, Harris lock horns during fiery first debate
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have sparred over all major issues, including United States foreign policy, economy, border security and abortion, during their first presidential debate that could alter the course of the race for the White House.
Support Modi's policy on Pak, Bangladesh, but not on China: Rahul in US
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has indicated that the Congress party is in alignment with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on major foreign policy issues like the relationship with the United States, no talks with Pakistan unless the flow of terrorism is stopped, concerns over extremist elements in Bangladesh and Israel.
56-inch chest, connection with God history now: Rahul's dig at Modi
Rediff.com10 Sep 2024When asked about the Uniform Civil Code, Gandhi said he would comment on it only after he knows what is BJP's proposal.
Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul
Rediff.com9 Sep 2024Gandhi also criticised the RSS for believing that India is "one idea".
Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President
Rediff.com7 Sep 2024Hindus for America First, a newly created grassroots organisation, has announced it will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and launch a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina.
Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House
Rediff.com5 Sep 2024In his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, United States President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions there, the White House has said.
Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?
Rediff.com5 Sep 2024Indian Americans are likely to vote in the United States presidential elections based on what the candidates have done for them and not on the basis of their heritage or race, a newly formed body representing Asian communities has said, claiming that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a better track record than his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden praises Modi's 'message of peace' for Ukraine
Rediff.com27 Aug 2024The White House readout of the call had no reference to Bangladesh, which was mentioned in an 'X' post by PM Modi.
In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump
Rediff.com24 Aug 2024Kamala Harris used her forceful presidential acceptance speech to present herself as a leader who could unite the country to chart a 'new way forward' and warned Americans of 'extremely serious' consequences of putting her Republican rival Donald Trump back in the White House.
'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination
Rediff.com23 Aug 2024Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Kamala Harris warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term.
'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC
Rediff.com22 Aug 2024"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.
'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3
Rediff.com22 Aug 2024A priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Bhatt hails from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha.
Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail
Rediff.com21 Aug 2024Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.
'Gave you my best': Biden passes the baton to Kamala
Rediff.com20 Aug 2024Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election.
'Thanks Joe': Kamala makes surprise appearance at DNC
Rediff.com20 Aug 2024Americans are united by their shared vision for the future of the country, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday, making a surprise appearance on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court
Rediff.com17 Aug 2024In a huge setback to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a United States court has ruled that the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman could be extradited to India where is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.
'We've had...': US responds to Hasina's reported allegations
Rediff.com13 Aug 2024The White House on Monday strongly refuted allegations that the United States interfered in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, leading to the resignation and fleeing of the country's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.