All stories by Lalit K Jha
Didn't imagine my disqualification was possible: Rahul
Rediff.com1 Jun 2023Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that he did not imagine his disqualification from Lok Sabha was possible when he joined politics but asserted that it has given him a 'huge opportunity' to serve the people.
Rahul Backs Modi On....!
Rediff.com1 Jun 2023Rahul Gandhi supports New Delhi's policy of having its relationship with Russia in the context of the Ukrainian war, despite the pressure it feels from the West.
In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god
Rediff.com31 May 2023Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.
US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus
Rediff.com27 May 2023In its set of recommendations, the China Committee said that economic sanctions against China in case of an attack on Taiwan will be most effective if key allies such as G7, NATO, NATO+5, and Quad members join, and negotiating a joint response and broadcasting this message publicly have the added benefit of enhancing deterrence.
'India has been on the hot seat in Washington'
Rediff.com25 May 2023Prime Minister Modi will embark on his first state visit to the United States at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in June.
India among nations targeting religious communities: US report
Rediff.com16 May 2023'In India, legal advocates and faith leaders from across the country's diverse religious communities condemned a case of extreme hate speech against Muslims in the city of Haridwar, calling for the country to uphold its historical traditions of pluralism and tolerance'
California Senate passes bill banning caste discrimination
Rediff.com12 May 2023Promoters of the bill, being led by non-profit Equality Lab, said that a similar bill is being introduced in the State House of Representatives, before it can be sent to the Governor to be signed into a law.
New bill proposes major changes in green card, H-1B visa systems
Rediff.com11 May 2023The US Citizenship Act 2023 introduced by Congresswoman Linda S nchez creates an earned roadmap to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants, providing Dreamers, TPS holders, and some farmworkers with an immediate path to citizenship.
Ajay Banga will be a 'transformative leader': Biden
Rediff.com5 May 2023Ajay Banga will be a 'transformative leader', who will bring expertise, experience, and innovation to the position of World Bank President, United States President Joe Biden has said after the top Indian-American business executive was confirmed as the new head of the international lender.
US commission seeks sanctions on India over 'violation' of religious freedom
Rediff.com2 May 2023The US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) also recommended to the Congress to raise the issue of religious freedom during US-India bilateral meetings, and hold hearings on it.
California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias
Rediff.com26 Apr 2023Major Indian businesses and temples issued a joint statement opposing the proposed California Caste Bill SB 403.
Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate
Rediff.com26 Apr 2023Biden, the 80-year-old Democrat, made the announcement in a three-minute promotional video that begins with a one-word pitch: Freedom.
Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman
Rediff.com25 Apr 2023"China creeps towards hegemony in Asia, threatens India's borders, and treats other countries as junior partners, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.
Helping India to meet China challenge: US Admiral
Rediff.com20 Apr 2023"We value our partnership with India, and we've been increasing it and doing a lot more, over time. They have the same security challenge, primary security challenger that we do, and it's real on their northern border," Admiral John Christopher Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a hearing on Indo-Pacific National Security Challenges.
Court order on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition expected in 30 days
Rediff.com20 Apr 2023A US court in California has dismissed a status conference motion moved by imprisoned Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, stating that it anticipates a ruling on his extradition to India within 30 days.
Will Muslim population be growing if...: Sitharaman
Rediff.com11 Apr 2023Sitharaman said the notion that across the board in India, violence against Muslims is happening is a fallacy.
Rahul to visit Wayanad on Tuesday, 1st time after disqualification
Rediff.com10 Apr 2023During his visit, Rahul will address a public rally and hold a roadshow in Wayanad.
US is going to hell: Trump after arraignment
Rediff.com5 Apr 2023The only crime that I committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it, Trump said.
'Strongly oppose': US on China renaming places in Arunachal
Rediff.com5 Apr 2023The United States has recognised that territory (Arunachal Pradesh) for a long time (as an integral part of India), White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
US becoming Marxist 3rd world country, Trump says in 'last email' ahead of surrender
Rediff.com4 Apr 2023Hours before his arraignment, former US president Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters, which he claimed was the last one before his arrest, saying that the United States is becoming a "Marxist Third World" country and went on social media questioning the fairness of the judiciary.