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Trump likely to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in his first executive orders: Report
World | Jan 20, 2025, 08:57 PM ISTIn what comes as a major revelation, a report claims that Trump is likely to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in his first executive orders. Earlier, Trump said that the Gulf of Mexico was being run by cartels.
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Donald Trump likely to impose emergency at US-Mexico border: Here's what report claims
World | Jan 20, 2025, 08:22 PM ISTAfter assuming presidency in the US, Donald Trump may sign an executive order imposing emergency at the US-Mexico border, a report claims. Generally, after taking oath Presidents in the US sign a flurry of executive orders which allow to wield power without action from Congress.
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Trump inauguration: EAM Jaishankar to hand over PM Modi's letter to incoming US President
World | Jan 20, 2025, 07:42 PM ISTEAM Jaishankar, who is representing PM Modi as his special envoy at President Trump's inaugural function on Monday, is carrying a letter from Indian PM to the incoming US President. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of US today.
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Trump Inauguration highlights: 'America's decline is over', says Trump as he becomes 47th President
World | Jan 21, 2025, 12:30 AM ISTTrump Inauguration highlights: Donald Trump took oath as 47th President of the United States. Trump, who survived two assassination bids and defeated all odds to get the support of the American voters, was sworn in for his second term as US President.
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Biden uses extraordinary powers to pardon Fauci, January 6 committee; shields against 'revenge'
World | Jan 20, 2025, 06:40 PM ISTPresident Biden has used extraordinary powers of his office to pardon Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley and members of the House committee. It is seen as a step to shield them from potential 'revenge' of Donald Trump.
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Trump's return to power: From H-1B visas to energy independence, check what's in store for India
World | Jan 20, 2025, 06:02 PM ISTWith Trump back to the Oval Office, the world prepares to witness the policy changes he promised in the run-up to the elections. Some of his decisions are likely to have implications on several countries, which include India. Notably, Trump has been known to attack great importance to India.
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Pralay, India's indigenously developed missile, to make debut at Republic Day parade
India | Jan 20, 2025, 05:20 PM ISTEach year, the Republic Day parade sees India's defence might as the nation showcases its critical weapons and capabilities. This time, indigenously developed tactical nuclear-tipped Pralay missile will make its debut in the parade at the Kartavya Path.
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Donald Trump family tree: Grandfather was a barber, maternal grandparents were fishermen
World | Jan 20, 2025, 04:47 PM ISTAs US President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, his family history and background has come into limelight. His father was a real-estate developer, while maternal grand parents worked as fishermen.
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Chinmoy Krishna Das case: Court likely to hear bail plea next week in Bangladesh
World | Jan 20, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTChinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jote, has applied for bail in the High Court in the sedition case on the charge of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh, a lawyer said on Monday.
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US President-elect Donald Trump meets Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani before his swearing-in ceremony
World | Jan 19, 2025, 07:01 PM ISTBusiness tycoon Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani met US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday. The power couple is slated to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the incoming US President on January 20.
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Despite US mourning Carter's death, Trump's inauguration event to see national flag fly at full mast
World | Jan 19, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTThe US flag will be flown at full-staff during the swearing-in ceremony of incoming President Donald Trump. Earlier, Trump expressed his annoyance over the idea that the US flag would be flown at half-staff in commemoration of former President Jimmy Carter.
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My dear India, you’re not just incredible...: Garcetti pens down emotional note as he bids farewell
World | Jan 19, 2025, 07:04 PM ISTEric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, has penned down an emotional note in which he refers India as his second home. Earlier, he met PM Modi and acknowledged his contribution to India-US ties.
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Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Israel confirms it received hostages' names to be released
World | Jan 19, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTThe ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins after Israel said it received the names of three female hostages to be released by Hamas. Earlier, Israel had vowed to keep fighting until Hamas provides the list of three hostages to be released later on Sunday.
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Trump inauguration 2025: Top leaders expected to attend on January 20 | See pics
World | Jan 19, 2025, 03:27 PM ISTUS President-elect Donald Trump is set to assume the presidency as the 47th President of the United States of America. This will be his second term as US President after he defeated the Democratic Party's Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections.
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Hamas reveals names of 3 hostages to be released later today, clears way for Gaza truce
World | Jan 19, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTAs Hamas shares the names of three hostages to be released later today, it has potentially cleared the way for truce in Gaza. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked for the names of the hostages to begin the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
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Top 5 executive orders that Donald Trump is likely to sign on first day as 47th US President
World | Jan 19, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTAs US President-elect Donald Trump is set to assume presidency in the United States, he is likely to take some decisions that were promised in the run-up to the election. It may include imposing tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, ending birthright citizenship, and others.
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Great final visit: Garcetti meets PM Modi, says US-India partnership taken to new heights
World | Jan 19, 2025, 07:04 PM ISTOutgoing US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Sunday met PM Modi before returning to the US. In a post on X, Garcetti said that the India-US partnership was taken to new heights, as he acknowledged PM Modi and US President Joe Biden's contribution to the ties.
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Trump plans his India visit, likely to invite PM Modi for White House meet: Here's expected date
World | Jan 19, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump plans has discussed his prospective India visit with his advisors. He also seeks to travel to China after he takes office. Trump's upcoming visit is likely to take place in April this year or in the fall later this year.
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TikTok disappears from prominent app stores in US; Company says, 'fortunate that President Trump...'
World | Jan 19, 2025, 10:51 AM ISTChinese app TikTok is facing a federal ban in the US as it was removed from prominent app stores in the country. The company in a message says, "We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us."
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Gunman shoots hardline judges 'notorious for sentencing journalists, internet users' in Tehran
World | Jan 18, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTTwo hardline judges, allegedly involved in the mass execution of dissidents in 1988, were fatally shot dead in Iran's Tehran on Saturday. One of the judges is accused by the US Treasury of 'sentencing scores of journalists and internet users to lengthy prison terms'.