Facebook suspends Donald Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts for at least 2 weeks; Mark Zuckerberg expresses shock over Capitol Hill violence
On Wednesday, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap Inc temporarily blocked Trump`s accounts as tech giants scrambled to crack down on his baseless claims about the US presidential election and hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol.
Jan 07, 2021, 22:11 PM ISTTaal Thok Ke: Will America learn from India?
What the rioters did in America is shameful for American democracy, but despite this many people are finding fault in India's democracy. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- Why is India being targeted on the pretext of America?
Jan 07, 2021, 19:10 PM ISTCapitol Hill Riots: 25 pictures of riots in America
Leaders around the world condemned the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, expressing shock at the chaos unfolding in a country they once relied upon for global leadership.
Jan 07, 2021, 17:16 PM ISTDonald Trump finally concedes defeat, pledges 'orderly' transfer of power as US Congress certifies Joe Biden's win
"Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th," Trump said in a statement.
Jan 07, 2021, 14:55 PM ISTPM Modi says distressed at US Capitol Hill riots, calls for peaceful transfer of power
Hundreds of supporters of the sitting US President Donald Trump went on a rampage at the Capitol Hill laying siege to the building.
Jan 07, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTUS House passes bill to address sexual harassment in Congress
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a legislation that would reform the way lawmakers` offices handle sexual harassment cases, the media reported.
Feb 07, 2018, 09:54 AM ISTUS Democrats accept compromise to end government shutdown
The US Senate on Monday reached a deal to reopen the federal government.
Jan 23, 2018, 00:51 AM ISTDonald Trump says looking to allow people; not citizenship, amnesty
Donald Trump had scrapped the DACA program earlier this month.
Sep 14, 2017, 22:23 PM ISTWhite House criticises Russia sanctions stalled in House
Democrats complained that the Trump administration was trying to weaken the penalties.
Jul 11, 2017, 15:50 PM ISTSouth Korea's President Moon Jae-In arrives in Washington
Moon, who backs engagement with nuclear-armed North Korea, was to meet on Thursday with Trump during his first foreign outing since being sworn in last month after a landslide election win.
Jun 29, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
US Capitol, put under lockdown after suspicious activity, given 'all-clear' to open
The police said the US Capitol is no longer under lockdown and that locked-down buildings can be reopened.
Jul 08, 2016, 19:14 PM ISTKnow why no one took selfies with PM Narendra Modi at the US Capitol
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at the US Capitol for a good four hours on Wednesday, no one took selfies with him!
Jun 09, 2016, 11:50 AM ISTMust Read: PM Narendra Modi's dream for India by 2022!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared his dream for India while addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress, a dream that included economically empowering every Indian by 2022.
Jun 08, 2016, 23:39 PM ISTWhen PM Narendra Modi got standing applause from US lawmakers - Watch
Addressing the joint sitting of US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the manifold contributions of Indian-American community to US.
Jun 08, 2016, 21:48 PM ISTUS won't sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan for now
The sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan has been held by the US Congress which reflects the growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill .
Jan 12, 2016, 12:25 PM ISTNo shutdown, no default: Congress leaders, Obama back deal
Striving to end a cycle of crisis, congressional leaders and the White House united behind an ambitious budget and debt deal aimed at restoring a semblance of order to Capitol Hill and ending the threat of government shutdowns and defaults until well after a new president takes office.
Oct 28, 2015, 09:15 AM ISTPope calls for vigilance against `every type of fundamentalism
Pope Francis on Thursday called for global vigilance against fundamentalism of all kinds, but warned a "delicate balance" must be struck between fighting extremists and preserving religious freedoms.
Sep 24, 2015, 20:09 PM ISTPope arrives at US Capitol ahead of speech to Congress
Pope Francis arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday ahead of his historic speech to US lawmakers, the first time the leader of the Roman Catholic Church has addressed a joint meeting of Congress.
Sep 24, 2015, 19:57 PM ISTUS stocks mixed ahead of Yellen testimony
Wall Street stocks were mixed in early trade Tuesday ahead of widely anticipated testimony before Congress by US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Feb 24, 2015, 21:53 PM IST