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Pleased at invitation extended to Quad Foreign...: Penny Wong

Wong stated that she held a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in the US ahead of Trump's inauguration.

2025-01-20T06:51:04.666460+00:00 IST

Timeline of events for Trump's swearing-in ceremony

The events are set to begin with Trump's departure to St John's Church and offering of service. He will then go to the Blair House, The President's Guest House.

2025-01-20T06:18:43.565027+00:00 IST

Will revoke destructive, radical executive orders of Biden: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that within hours of him taking office as the 47th President of the US, he would be revoking dozens of "destructive and radical" executive orders issued by the Biden administration, declaring those orders as "null and void" by the end of Monday.

2025-01-20T05:57:00.752753+00:00 IST

Indiaspora congratulates Trump on second term, highlights growing

The Indian diaspora, Indiaspora, in the US extended their congratulations to the incoming Trump administration, particularly from the community on Monday ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the US, according to a press statement by the forum.

2025-01-20T05:33:38.586635+00:00 IST

Begin making America great again: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) expressed his gratitude towards the gathering during a candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington DC, saying that it was the day their nation was saved and the beginning of making America great again.

2025-01-20T05:04:19.688167+00:00 IST

Nita Ambani puts spotlight on Indian craft

The custom-made saree, woven by National Award-winning master artisan B Krishnamoorthy, features intricate and meticulously chosen motifs.

2025-01-20T04:51:12.440889+00:00 IST

Washington: Jaishankar meets Japan, Australia's Foreign Ministers

Jaishankar said they discussed the progress in their bilateral cooperation and took stock of Quad's developments.

2025-01-20T03:23:09.124215+00:00 IST

"Tomorrow begins a new Golden Age!" US Speaker

In a video posted on X, Johnson revealed the grandeur of the Capitol and said that he acknowledged the sentiments of the people who wanted to attend the inauguration ceremony but couldn't.

2025-01-20T03:17:16.334362+00:00 IST

Very soon we will begin the largest deportation exercise in American history: Trump at MAGA rally

He also pledged to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, halt the chaos in the Middle East, and take measures to prevent the outbreak of World War 3.

2025-01-20T02:38:35.582542+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas ceasefire result of historic victory in Nov: Trump

Addressing the Make America Great Again (MAGA) Victory Rally on Sunday (local time) Trump stated, "We achieved an epic ceasefire agreement as a first step towards lasting peace in the Middle East. This agreement could have happened only as a result of our historic victory in November."

2025-01-20T01:42:48.757617+00:00 IST

"We need to save TikTok": Trump at MAGA Victory Rally

Earlier in the day, Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban.

2025-01-20T00:49:59.421119+00:00 IST

TikTok thanks President-elect Donald Trump as it restores service

This development comes after Trump pledged to restore access to TikTok, which had stopped functioning in the US on Saturday night to comply with the Biden dispensation's ban order.

2025-01-19T22:38:55.607718+00:00 IST

Trump, JD Vance lay wreath at Arlington Cemetery

United States President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Sunday (local time) participated in a solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

2025-01-19T21:32:12.057626+00:00 IST

US: Kundan Spaces MD Ashish Jain attends Trump's private receptio

The Managing Director of Pune-based real estate firm Kundan Spaces, Ashish Jain, on Sunday made his notable presence among other Indian business leaders during a private reception in Washington DC, ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump.

2025-01-19T17:06:21.257818+00:00 IST

Biden welcomes release of 3 hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

US President Joe Biden announced the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The deal, initiated in May, also includes provisions for humanitarian aid to Gaza and outlines steps for future negotiations

2025-01-19T16:54:23.694564+00:00 IST

Trump promises TikTok ban delay, proposes US ownership stake

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to delay the TikTok ban for 90 days through an executive order, allowing negotiations for a joint venture granting the US a 50 per cent ownership stake in the platform. The move comes after TikTok went offline following a Supreme Court ruling upholding the ban.

2025-01-19T16:39:42.061589+00:00 IST

TikTok goes offline in US ahead of ban implementation

Trump, in a recent interview, confirmed that the 90-day extension was under consideration, adding that a final decision would be announced on Monday, the day he would be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, which is going to be his second time at the White House.

2025-01-19T16:03:51.717600+00:00 IST

US: Nita, Mukesh Ambani congratulate President-elect Trump ahead

The Ambanis expressed their hope for deeper India-US relations to the president-elect and wished him a transformative second term of leadership at the White House.

2025-01-19T13:37:18.090763+00:00 IST

US Sen Rubio vows to oppose Uyghur deportations by Thailand

US Senator Marco Rubio has vowed to pressure Thailand to prevent the deportation of 48 Uyghurs who have been detained in the country since 2014. Rubio's stance on this issue reflects his longstanding criticism of China's treatment of Uyghurs, who face allegations of forced labour, torture, and disappearance. Human rights organisations have urged Thailand to protect the detainees and provide them with safe passage to a third country.

2025-01-19T13:23:01.531857+00:00 IST

US: Nita, Mukesh Ambani meet President-elect Trump ahead

The couple will have a prominent spot at the ceremony, seated together on the platform with other notable guests, including Trump's Cabinet nominees and elected officials. The Ambanis arrived in Washington DC, on January 18.

2025-01-19T12:43:43.298107+00:00 IST

US sanctions Chinese company and individual over cyberattacks

According to CNN, a senior US official said that the goal is to "make hackers pay" for trying to harm US democracy and way of life. However, stopping China from stealing sensitive information from US networks is a challenge that has been going on for decades and will continue under the Trump administration.

2025-01-19T09:00:35.047324+00:00 IST