All stories by Lalit K Jha
Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Most of the media reports said that Biden's announcement on his re-election bid might come after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.
Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Former 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.
Meat, potatoes guy who...: Usha Vance introduces husband JD at RNC
Rediff.com18 Jul 2024Introducing Vance, a junior United States senator from Ohio, to their fellow Americans, Usha described the love and affection of her husband.
Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump
Rediff.com17 Jul 2024Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.
Meet Usha Vance, Indian-American wife of Trump's VP pick
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024Born Usha Chilukuri, she has carved out a distinguished career in the legal field, having clerked for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before Kavanaugh's nomination to the court.
Resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets: Biden
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024"There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence ever. Period. No exceptions. We can't allow this violence to be normalised," Biden said.
What Melania Trump said on assassination attempt on husband
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024Melania reflected on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to "ascend above the hate".
Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.
'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting
Rediff.com14 Jul 2024Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.
Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid
Rediff.com14 Jul 2024This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the White House said.
How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump
Rediff.com14 Jul 2024Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Bullet pierced upper part of my ear: Trump
Rediff.com14 Jul 2024Former United States president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday said he was shot at during his rally in Pennsylvania and a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
Are Indian Americans deserting Joe Biden?
Rediff.com11 Jul 2024There is a sharp 19 per cent decline in Indian Americans supporting incumbent President Joe Biden between the last election of 2020 and the 2024 election cycle, according to a bi-annual Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS), the longest-running survey of Asian-American voters released on Wednesday.
Despite India's ties with Russia...: US on Modi-Putin meet
Rediff.com10 Jul 2024India will continue to be a strategic partner for the United States despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said.
White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits
Rediff.com9 Jul 2024The reporters wanted to know if President Joe Biden was seen by the Parkinson's specialist.
Was exhausted and sick during first debate: Biden
Rediff.com6 Jul 2024He asserted that only the "Lord Almighty" could make him drop out of the race to win the November 5 election.
Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House
Rediff.com4 Jul 2024Biden, 81, is increasingly receiving calls from Democratic Party leaders and editorial boards of mainstream American media to step down from the presidential race and let others from the party lead them in the November 5 elections. So far, he has resisted these calls.
Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024The White House acknowledged that Biden did not have a "great (debate) night,", but asserted that he knew how to get things done and is ready to run the country for the next four years.
26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'