All stories by Lalit K Jha
Trump claims election 'fraud; says he's going to court
Rediff.com4 Nov 2020As far as I'm concerned, we already have won it, Trump said.
Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected
Rediff.com4 Nov 2020The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election.
Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President
Rediff.com4 Nov 2020Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.
US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted
Rediff.com3 Nov 2020An estimated 16 crore people casting their votes in a presidential election is a record in itself in terms of turnout after 1900, according to Michael P McDonald, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, who leads the US Election Project that tracks early voting.
Trump or Biden, no change seen in India strategic ties
Rediff.com3 Nov 2020Irrespective of the outcome of Tuesday's keenly-contested US presidential election, America's strategic relationship with India is expected to maintain the current momentum and strengthen further, policy documents and remarks from the two campaigns indicate.
America can't afford 4 more years of Trump: Harris
Rediff.com3 Nov 2020Harris alleged that Trump lied to American people on the coronavirus pandemic.
It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden
Rediff.com3 Nov 2020In his first of the two election speeches on the eve of the November 3 elections, Biden asserted that he has a plan to successfully fight against COVD-19 if voted to power.
US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls
Rediff.com3 Nov 2020Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.
Will declare COVID plan on day 1 of presidency: Biden
Rediff.com2 Nov 2020The 77-year-old Democratic leader urged people to vote out US President Donald Trump, saying it is time for Trump to pack his bags and go home.
Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early
Rediff.com2 Nov 2020The US president hinted that he is gearing up for a legal battle post the election.
Trump focused on feeding his ego, didn't take COVID seriously: Obama
Rediff.com1 Nov 2020Obama, who was the 44th US president, blasted Trump for his policies and rhetoric.
US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal
Rediff.com30 Oct 2020A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.
Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Rediff.com27 Oct 2020The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.
Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley
Rediff.com25 Oct 2020"I was the Governor of South Carolina, the best job serving the state that raised me. And then I got a phone call (after the 2016 elections," Haley, 48, said during a fireside chat organised by Indian Voices for Trump in Norristown in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Biden slams Trump for calling India 'filthy'
Rediff.com25 Oct 2020It's not how you talk about friends and it's not how you solve global challenges like climate change,Biden said in a tweet.
US does not want India-China row to escalate: Official
Rediff.com24 Oct 2020The official told the reporters during a conference call on Friday, ahead of the next week's 2+2 India-US Ministerial in New Delhi, that the Trump administration was providing support to India through defence sales, joint military exercises and information sharing.
Biden vows free COVID vaccine for all if elected as US president
Rediff.com24 Oct 2020In a major policy speech on the coronavirus in his home state of Delaware, Biden on Friday flayed US President Donald Trump for his policies to combat the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 220,000 people and has had a devastating impact on the country's economy.
Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate
Rediff.com23 Oct 2020Donald Trump is one of the "most racist presidents" in modern history, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, as he tore into the current United States president during the final presidential debate and accused him of pouring "fuel on every racist fire".
Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn
Rediff.com23 Oct 2020President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the US, a top American think-tank claimed. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned issuing fresh H-1B and L-1 visas till December 31, caused a negative impact to the valuation of Fortune 500 firms equivalent to over $100 billion in losses, Brookings Institute said in a report released this week.
'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'
Rediff.com23 Oct 2020The November 3 presidential poll is an "election of a lifetime" for it being held amid a pandemic and seeing the "highest participation" of India-Americans, according to eminent community leader Swadesh Chatterjee.