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Vivek Ramaswamy's barefoot interview creates outrage on social media: 'Uncivilised, anti-American'

World | Mar 02, 2025, 07:21 AM IST

Ramaswamy, who is Hindu, outlined the 10 core beliefs featured in his presidential campaign — led by “God is real” followed by “there are two genders” — in the 2024 book, “Truths: The Future of America First.”

Ramaswamy announces bid for Ohio governor, aims to be first Indian-American to get post in state

World | Feb 25, 2025, 03:34 PM IST

So far, only three Indian Americans have been elected as governors of US states. If elected, Ramaswamy would be the first Indian American Governor of Ohio.

Why Vivek Ramaswamy, who played ‘critical role’ in creating DOGE, opts out after Trump took charge

Explainers | Jan 21, 2025, 08:21 AM IST

Vivek Ramaswamy, who is a close confidant of Trump and Vice President JD Vance, was appreciated by Trump in November last year, to be co-leader of DOGE with Elon Musk.

In pics | Trump's top Indian-American picks for key posts

World | Jan 02, 2025, 10:01 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump has named several Indian-Americans for the top posts in his administration after winning the presidency.

In 2016, Trump condemned the H-1B visa programme.

Donald Trump's changes stance on H-1B visa programme, affirms support, calling it 'great'

World | Dec 29, 2024, 11:30 AM IST

Trump's latest shift in stance comes as major divide emerged within his MAGA team in the United States. Musk and Ramaswamy, both foreign-origin leaders, heading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seem to have reignited the debate.

Donald 'Trump' cards: From Indian-origin Ramaswamy to news anchor, who's been picked?

World | Nov 13, 2024, 12:25 PM IST

Donald Trump has started the process of selecting his cabinet and other senior officials after his victory in the presidential election. Here’s a look at some of his early choices and top contenders for crucial positions, including those overseeing defence, and intelligence.

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk get BIG role in Trump 2.0 administration | READ

World | Nov 13, 2024, 10:09 AM IST

Elon Musk gave millions of dollars to support Donald Trump's US presidential campaign and made public appearances with him.

Vivek Ramaswamy backs Trump's mass deportation plan, says 'Legal immigration system is broken in US'

World | Nov 11, 2024, 12:23 PM IST

Former Republican presidential candidate and biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy said on Sunday that Donald Trump will carry out a mass deportation as one of his first priorities in the White House.

Vivek Ramaswamy had predicted 8 months ago about Biden's future, Musk says 'predictions come true'

World | Jul 22, 2024, 02:14 PM IST

Eight months ago, Indian-American businessman-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy forecasted that President Joe Biden would not be the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency.

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'He's gonna be working with us...': Trump's praises Vivek Ramaswamy as crowd chants 'VP, VP' | WATCH

World | Jan 17, 2024, 12:49 PM IST

Ramaswamy ended fourth in the Iowa caucuses behind Nikki Haley and suspended his presidential campaign, endorsing Trump for the candidature. Ramaswamy praised the former President throughout his campaigns and even vowed to pardon him from legal cases if elected.

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US: Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of presidential race after Trump win in Iowa caucuses

World | Jan 16, 2024, 11:23 AM IST

Ramaswamy's decision was made after his disappointing performance in the Iowa caucuses, coming fourth after Trump, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. He grabbed attention for his contentious proposed policies and fiery speech, but was unable to rise in national polling after the second GOP debate.

Indian-origin Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

'I'd rather lose elections than converting to Christianity': Ramaswamy as he defends Hindu religion

World | Dec 14, 2023, 12:10 PM IST

While addressing a crowd of Iowa voters, Indian-origin Ramaswamy said, "I would speak the truth and lose an election rather than winning by playing some political snakes and ladders."

US: Donald Trump maintains wide lead in Republican race for presidential elections, poll reveals

World | Dec 12, 2023, 04:27 PM IST

The Reuters/Ipsos poll also found little evidence that Republican voters are swayed by the battery of federal and state criminal charges Trump faces. Few self-identified Republicans believed the charges of electoral fraud and mob incitement against the ex-President.

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US: Vivek Ramaswamy launches tirade against Nikki Haley again, calls her 'fascist' and 'corrupt'

World | Dec 07, 2023, 04:34 PM IST

The 38-year-old Ramaswamy accused Haley of having "a corruption problem" and held up a pad of paper having "NIKKI CORRUPT" written on it. While he accused her of fascism and corruption, Haley refrained from a verbal duel with her rival, saying it wasn't "worth her time".

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My Hindu faith led me to presidential campaign: Indian American Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

World | Nov 19, 2023, 08:08 AM IST

The 38-year-old Indian American entrepreneur spoke on how his family instilled values of marriage and respect for parents and vowed to make patriotism and faith "cool" again. He was joined at the event by his GOP rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

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'Dick Cheney in three-inch heels...': Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley trade bitter barbs at GOP debate

World | Nov 09, 2023, 02:03 PM IST

At one point in the fiery debate, Ramaswamy personally attacked Haley's daughter for using TikTok despite Republican criticism of the China-owned app. A visibly enraged Haley told him to leave his daughter out and called her fellow Indian-American aspirant "scum".

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