Prez Murmu, PM Modi wish Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, wishing them a “peaceful and prosperous future.” The three states attained full statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North
Seoul says will continue to push for denuclearisation after Trump calls North Korea ‘nuclear power’
The South Korean government said Tuesday it would continue to push for the North’s denuclearisation after US President Donald Trump called North Korea a “nuclear power” as he returned to the presidency for a second term. Trump made the remark to reporters shortly
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation’s public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO,
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada to raise prices for Americans
US President Donald Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday that his administration will impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1, an extraordinary change in North American trade policy that could raise prices for American consumers.
Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters, including those who attacked police
President Donald Trump has issued pardons for over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, including members of the Proud Boys and other far-right groups. Signed on Monday, the sweeping proclamation grants “full, complete, and unconditional” pardons
Threats, new horizons loom for South Korean industries as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump took office for his second term as US president, South Korean industries were closely watching for potential changes in Washington’s economic and trade policies, which could significantly impact their American businesses, industry observers said on Tuesday. While concerns abound over
Putin ‘destroying Russia’ by refusing to negotiate war with Ukraine, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” by refusing to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Oval Office on Monday, Trump
‘I’m fine with legal immigration’, need more of it: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is fine with legal immigration and that the nation will need more of it as manufacturing is going to expand because of his tariff policies. “I’m fine with legal immigration. I like it. We need people,
Trump signs record number of key orders after swearing-in as US Prez
Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, signed a record number of executive orders within hours of assuming office, drawing cheers from a massive crowd. Less than six hours after taking the oath on Monday, Trump publicly signed
India, Belgium to deepen trade and investment ties: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Bernard Quintin, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, held bilateral talks in Brussels to boost trade and investment ties across the spectrum, it was announced on Tuesday. The meeting reinforced
RG Kar case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict
The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special court’s verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment. State Advocate General
Robert Pattinson says his baby ‘smells incredible’
Actor Robert Pattinson seems to be fully immersed in the joys of fatherhood. He loves all things about his daughter, especially her smell. The actor, 38, shared a glimpse into his life as a father, highlighting one of the special qualities he admires
Trump undoes Obama’s order; renames North America’s tallest peak
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America’s tallest peak to ‘Mount McKinley,’ reversing the decision made by former President Barack Obama to rename it ‘Denali.’ However, the surrounding national park will continue to be
Not going to let friendly, unfriendly nations push us around: Trump
US President Donald Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball, the first of three events scheduled after his swearing-in ceremony, where he expressed gratitude to service members and highlighted plans for military strength and national security. Joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President
Will use US oil reserves to assert power globally, says Trump
President Donald Trump will use the US oil reserves as a weapon to assert its power and prevent friends and foes from “pushing it around.” “We’re not going to let all of our nations, our friendly and unfriendly nations, push us around from
Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship
Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, a coalition of civil rights and immigration groups filed a lawsuit challenging the move, setting the stage for a major legal battle. The executive order,
Muda scam-related press release by ED ‘politically motivated’: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called the press release issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam “politically motivated.” Siddaramaiah, who is accused number one in the MUDA case, stated that there is no connection between him
You are India’s global ambassadors in the making: Gautam Adani to students
The Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, on Monday told students that India is now “alive with runways” and that “you are India’s global ambassadors in the making.” Addressing an event at the Adani International School here, Gautam Adani told the students they are
Biden says ‘guns in Gaza have gone silent’ as Hamas hands over 3 hostages
US President Joe Biden announced that the “guns in Gaza have gone silent” as Hamas handed over three hostages, the first group released under a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group that took effect on Sunday. “The deal that I first
‘We thank President Trump’: TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for “providing the necessary clarity and assurance” after confirming that it is in the process of restoring service in the US. This development follows Trump’s pledge to restore access to TikTok,