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"Best president in my entire life," Trump's supporters

Several supporters were seen filming the fireworks that took place at Trump National Golf Club and wearing "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) caps.

2025-01-19T08:35:49.176134+00:00 IST

TikTok stares at darkness as SC upholds ban in US

China-based mobile application, TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban on the platform as soon as Sunday, CBS News reported.

2025-01-19T03:58:15.708922+00:00 IST

US President-elect Trump, wife Melania attends fireworks

The event marked the beginning of a series of festivities leading up to Trump's second inauguration as President.

2025-01-19T03:36:54.239592+00:00 IST

Flags to be flown full mast on Trump's swearing-in

Trump had previously expressed his annoyance with the idea that flags would be flown at half-staff in commemoration of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, aged 100, as per The Hill.

2025-01-19T03:13:43.500965+00:00 IST

Protesters gather in Washington DC to oppose Trump

The protesters highlighted concerns over women's rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and protections for marginalised groups.

2025-01-18T20:56:48.053173+00:00 IST

Canada: Chandra Arya submits compliance deposit to Liberal Party

Arya noted that he has received over 1000 endorsements from across Canada and secured more than 200 endorsements from each of three different provinces.

2025-01-18T09:10:01.250889+00:00 IST

India, US agree to enhance cooperation and information sharing

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cybercrime investigations was signed by India's Ambassador to US, Vinay Kwatra and Acting US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo in Washington, DC.

2025-01-18T07:29:01.723002+00:00 IST

“Will be forced to go dark”: TikTok issues statement

TikTok issued a statement on Saturday ahead of the looming prospects of the ban on the app in the United States.

2025-01-18T06:31:14.282122+00:00 IST

“Made sweeping upgrades to posture in Indo-Pacific”: US Def Sec

Outgoing US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin highlighted the strides made by the US under the Biden administration, during his farewell speech delivered on Friday. He noted that the US made sweeping upgrades to its position in the Indo-Pacific, intensely focussed on the challenge posed by China, prevented an all-out war in the Middle East and rallied the world towards the cause for Ukraine.

2025-01-18T05:45:37.063065+00:00 IST

US House passes US-Taiwan Double Taxation Relief Bill

The US House of Representatives passed a bill on January 15 that aims to reduce tax payments, prevent double taxations and provide tax exemptions for Taiwanese businesses, residents and employees in the US, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-01-18T04:47:42.923931+00:00 IST

“I return to highest calling in democracy...": Blinken

During his farewell remarks to the employees, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, ""I return to the highest calling in a democracy, that of being a private citizen. I'll no longer have the privilege of leading this institution. But I want you to know I'll be its champion..."

2025-01-18T02:27:35.895498+00:00 IST

TikTok ban falls on incoming administration: White House

Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the responsibility for "implementing the law now falls on the incoming administration."

2025-01-18T02:13:42.826511+00:00 IST

India-US reaffirm commitment to secure digital connectivity

India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to fostering secure, reliable, and interoperable digital connectivity and ICT infrastructure during the US-India Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Working Group meeting held in New Delhi on Friday.

2025-01-18T01:56:17.254864+00:00 IST

Elon Musk hosts India Global Forum business delegation at SpaceX

The Indian delegation, representing diverse sectors from technology and manufacturing to renewable energy, discussed opportunities for collaboration on global challenges. Topics included the role of technology in finance and regulation, partnerships in space and AI innovation, and India's growing role in the global innovation landscape.

2025-01-18T01:09:41.411714+00:00 IST

Inauguration to be held inside US Capitol due to severe weather: Trump

Earlier, Ronald Reagan was similarly forced to take oath indoors in 1985 due to extreme weather.

2025-01-17T22:52:58.157765+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court clears way for TikTok ban

This decision rejected an appeal from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, which argued that the ban violated the First Amendment. The court's unsigned opinion, issued without dissent, sets the stage for an unprecedented government action against a major social media platform.

2025-01-17T17:12:44.047612+00:00 IST

Trump holds "very good" call with Xi Jinping

Stressing the expectation that the two global leaders will "solve many problems together," the President-elect said they would do "everything possible" to make the world "more peaceful and safe."

2025-01-17T15:30:20.514431+00:00 IST

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.

2025-01-17T07:29:41.859068+00:00 IST

Reports expose expansion of orphanage-style schools for Uyghur ch

According to reports, these schools, which have been operational since the mass detentions began in 2017, are meant to house children of Uyghurs held in internment camps, despite the Chinese government's claims that these camps, often referred to as "re-education" facilities, have been closed.

2025-01-17T06:55:18.836407+00:00 IST

US to implement rule to improve requirements for H-1B, H-2 visas

The Department of Homeland Security's H-1B final rule and H-2 final rule take effect on Friday, January 17.

2025-01-17T06:32:34.383920+00:00 IST

Potential for collaboration between India, US unprecedented

India and US, with deep roots in the principles of freedom and democracy, face shared challenges like safeguarding free speech, combating misinformation and ensuring that technological advances bolster instead of undermine democratic institutions.

2025-01-17T06:16:45.529706+00:00 IST