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The era of Trump begins

Sat, Jun 17, 2017
Trump cancels Obama's deal with Cuba

Trump said his new policy would tighten rules affecting travel and sending...

Fri, Jun 16, 2017
When US President Trump was a 'refugee'

A Syrian artist is highlighting the plight of his people with a series of...

Fri, Jun 2, 2017
Trump withdraws from Paris Accord, says India, China get advantage

"As president, I can put no other consideration before the well being of...

Fri, May 26, 2017
US court upholds block on President Trump's travel ban

A majority of judges on the appeals court, in a 10-3 decision, said they were...

Sun, May 21, 2017
Melania, Ivanka do what Trump had criticised Michelle for

United States First Lady Melania Trump decided not to wear a headscarf while...

Wed, May 17, 2017
Will US President Trump be impeached?

A Democratic lawmaker has called for impeachment of United States President...

Fri, May 5, 2017
Obamacare is 'dead', says Trump after healthcare win

Unfazed by protesters shouting "Shame on you!", Trump and Republicans...

US House passes bill to repeal Obamacare

The bill provides a new tax credit aimed at helping people buy insurance.

Wed, May 3, 2017
FBI's Comey defends Clinton email decision, but feels 'nauseous'

he said his decision to tell Congress that the Federal Bureau of...

Fri, Apr 28, 2017
100 days of Trump: Only 32% millennials approve of US president

The national poll by Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics said 32...

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display...

Wed, Apr 19, 2017
'Mr President, I'm sorry': Clinton apologised to Obama on poll night after defeat

The book 'Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign' reveals how in...

Tue, Apr 11, 2017
North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

"North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be...

Wed, Mar 29, 2017
Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

White House said Trump strongly believed that protecting environment and...

Sat, Mar 25, 2017
Big setback for Trump as Republicans fail to repeal Obamacare

Due to opposition from Trump's own party lawmakers, Speaker Paul Ryan could...

Wed, Mar 22, 2017
Now, a US billboard shows Trump with swastika-like symbols

Artist Karen Fiorito reportedly designed the billboard on Grand Avenue which...

Tue, Mar 21, 2017
Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Amul Thapar, 47, had become in 2007 the first South Asian Article III judge...

Sat, Mar 18, 2017
Bharara was probing Trump health secy when he was fired: Report

Bharara was fired this month after he refused to resign as being asked by the...

Thu, Mar 16, 2017
Trump calls federal judge's travel ban block an 'unprecedented judicial overreach'

Hours before President Donald Trump's new travel ban was set to go into...

Wed, Mar 15, 2017
US President Trump's 2005 taxes revealed!

Trump paid an effective tax rate of 24 per cent and saved millions of dollars...

Tue, Mar 14, 2017
This Indian-American will be in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Seema Verma, who was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 55-43, will play a...

'Great country allows you to be here': Trump aide snaps back at Indian-American

The spat began when Shree Chauhan, living in Washington, DC, asked US Press...

Sun, Mar 12, 2017
Preet Bharara "fired" by Trump administration

"I did not resign. Moments ago I was fired. Being the US Attorney in SDNY...

Fri, Mar 10, 2017
Kansas shooting: All Americans should be outraged, says White House

"I think we are, as talked about during the campaign and the transition,...

Thu, Mar 9, 2017
Hawaii sues US President Trump over travel ban

The small state becomes the first to challenge the ban, which they say...

Tue, Mar 7, 2017
'Make no mistake: this ban does not keep us safe'

"Make no mistake: this ban does not keep us safe. It puts American lives at...

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

Amid attacks on Indian-origin people in the United States, an...

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice...

Mon, Mar 6, 2017
US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

The new executive order, which will come into force on March 16, covers...

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department...

Sun, Mar 5, 2017
Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

"President Trump is requesting that as part of their investigation into...

With no proof, Trump says Obama wire-tapped him

The former US president's spokesman rejected the allegations and said he...

Sat, Mar 4, 2017
Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of...

Fri, Mar 3, 2017
A POTUS so out of his depth!

Distressing as the first month of the Trump administration -- with its...

US Attorney General Sessions recuses himself from Russia probe

"I have decided to recuse myself from any existing or future investigations...

Thu, Mar 2, 2017
Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

The Trump Administration plunged into another crisis on Thursday after...

Wed, Mar 1, 2017
'Trump's rhetoric did not match reality'

Indian-American lawmakers on Wednesday criticised US President Donald Trump's...

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent USA'

The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address...

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish...

Tue, Feb 28, 2017
Trump fires yet another salvo at New York Times

Continuing his tirade against the media, United States President Donald Trump...

Mon, Feb 27, 2017
White House launches crackdown on staffers amid leaks

Staffers were asked to dump their phones on a table for a "phone check", to...

Sun, Feb 26, 2017
Trump Vs Media gets nastier; President won't attend WHCA dinner

Donald Trump has announced that he would skip the glitzy White House...

Sat, Feb 25, 2017
White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

Several top American media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN and The...

Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

The Trump administration cited too many lawsuits and legal loopholes in the...

Wed, Feb 22, 2017
Trump's immigration plans could impact 3 lakh Indian-Americans

The Department of Homeland Security has issued two enforcement memos, which...

Tue, Feb 21, 2017
From LA to New York, "Not My President's Day" protests erupt against Trump

Thousands of people took to the streets on Monday to take part in 'not my...

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

"He's a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," said Trump of...

Sun, Feb 19, 2017
Trump vows to defeat Islamic State, rebuild military

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to "totally destroy" the...

Sat, Feb 18, 2017
'Buy American Hire American': Trump's new mantra

Trump said in his remarks at the unveiling of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner...

When a seat at the White House table becomes meaningless

'Having a voice at the table means the other side has to show up to listen....

Trump wages war against media, calls it enemy of the 'American people'

"The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my...

Fri, Feb 17, 2017
Vice Admiral Harward rejects offer to be Trump's new national security adviser

"This job requires 24 hours a day, seven days a week focus and commitment to...

Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Trump debunking two-state solution to Israel-Palestine dispute?

But he politely asked the Israeli head of the government to 'hold back' on...

Wed, Feb 15, 2017
India must reach out to Trump. Now.

Trump's foreign policy juggernaut has shelved the 'Deep State' and 'Axis of...

Tue, Feb 14, 2017
After Donald Trump stumbled...

'The setback for Trump carries a message not only for him, but for the far...

Fri, Feb 10, 2017
Trump flips on 'One China' policy, endorses it in call with Xi

Under the policy, the US recognises and has formal ties with China rather...

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote,...

Thu, Feb 9, 2017
Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Jeff Sessions, a close confidant of US President Donald Trump, was on...

Beware! Donald Trump can break your marriage

A 73-year-old woman has separated from her husband of over 20 years after he...

Wed, Feb 8, 2017
Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

United States President Donald Trump's controversial immigration order on...

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Obama and his wife Michelle are enjoying their new-found freedom holidaying...

Tue, Feb 7, 2017
Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban

The White House on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of withdrawing the order...

16 US Attorney Generals challenge Trump's immigration ban

The Attorney Generals from Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois said...

Mon, Feb 6, 2017
'Blame him': Trump tweets attack on judge who halted travel ban

"Just cannot believe a judge would put our country in such peril. If...

PHOTOS: When families in America were finally reunited

'Welcome to America', '#Americaisbeautiful'. These were just some of the...

Iran deal 'the worst' agreement ever negotiated: Trump

"They (Iranians) are the number one terrorist state. They're sending money...

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

A large number of people worldwide have lost their lives because of America's...

Sun, Feb 5, 2017
Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

US President Donald Trump has slammed federal judge James Robart who lifted...

Sat, Feb 4, 2017
Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his...

Fri, Feb 3, 2017
In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

52 per cent say they would rather have Barack Obama as President, to only 43...

What Angelina Jolie thinks of Trump's immigration ban

Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie has slammed President Donald Trump's...

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over...

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

The Donald Trump administration is planning another controversial executive...

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Nothing, according to Deepak Lal. He argues that the contemporary attempts to...

Memo first, US now plans sanctions against Iran

The reports quoting unnamed senior administration officials came amid an...

Thu, Feb 2, 2017
Trump hung up on Australian PM over a 'dumb deal'

The Washington Post reported that Trump called the conversation with Turnbull...

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US secretary of state

Tillerson, 64, who was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote, was...

12 awesome cartoons in response to Trump's travel ban

After President of the United States of America, Donald J Trump, banned...

Wed, Feb 1, 2017
Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

'We are going to see relatively soon an executive order that deals with H-1B...

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President...

Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court

"Judge Gorsuch has a superb intellect, an unparalleled legal education, and a...

Tue, Jan 31, 2017
Why this Ivanka photo outraged America

She and her husband Jared Kushner were dressed to the nines, where she was...

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel...

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of...

Mon, Jan 30, 2017
US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

The US authorities are checking people's social media accounts for their...

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

Protesters gathered outside the White House and raised slogans like 'This is...

How well do you know Donald Trump?

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Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning...

Pakistan could be put on immigration ban list in future, says White House

This is for the first time that the Trump administration has publicly...

'This is NOT a Muslim ban'

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven...

Sun, Jan 29, 2017
PIX: Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest...

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial...

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all...

Sat, Jan 28, 2017
Malala 'heartbroken' over Trump's order on refugees

"I am heartbroken that today President Trump is closing the door on children,...

'Keep our doors open to refugees, that's who we are'

"We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on...

Fri, Jan 27, 2017
US VP at anti-abortion march: 'Life is winning again in America'

Mike Pence, a staunch conservative defender of traditional family values with...

'Will lead the world together again: Britain's May meets Trump

May said Britain and the US must "lead together" again and play their role in...

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims

When asked about countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia...

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump...

Trump gets only 36% job approval for first 5 days

He began his first days in the White House with the lowest approval rating...

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to...

Thu, Jan 26, 2017
Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Mexico fights back, says it will 'not pay for any wall'

Wed, Jan 25, 2017
Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

She became the first from the Indian-American community to serve on a Cabinet...

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

United States President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders,...

Trump calls India a 'true friend'; swaps invites with Modi during phone call

The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between...

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley becomes the first Indian-American to serve on a Cabinet rank...

Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Need Constitutional amendment for simultaneous polls: CEC

"The Commission, with certain additional resources, can undertake the...

Modi to get a call from Trump tonight

PM Modi would be the fifth foreign leader Trump would have spoken with over...

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

'The real problem of joblessness and democratic politics is happening here in...

Mon, Jan 23, 2017
Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

The US president also cut funding for international groups that provide...

US President Trump not to release his tax returns

The comments came in response to a Whitehouse.gov petition with more than...

Trump's White House declares war on media

Slamming the media for trying to "delegetimise" President Donald Trump by...

Madonna didn't mean 'she wanted to blow up White House'

Madonna explained that she does not encourage violence and felt that parts of...

Twitter apologises after bug forces users to follow Trump

Some users parted ways with @POTUS on the social network once it changed...

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

Six years ago, a Mumbai college student stumped the most powerful man in the...

Sun, Jan 22, 2017
Did Donald Trump steal cake design from Obama inauguration?

For pastry chef Duff Goldman, Trump's inaugural cake seemed a little too...

PHOTOS: Women take over the world!

Wearing pink, pointy-eared hats to mock the new US president, throngs of...

Sat, Jan 21, 2017
US Interior Dept's Twitter accounts shut for this 'anti-Trump' tweet

The first tweet noted the new president's relatively small inaugural crowd...

Desis celebrate Trump's inauguration

The gala organised by the Asian Pacific American Advisory Council and...

Obamas launch foundation after leaving White House

'Hi everybody! Back to the original handle. Is this thing still on? Michelle...

Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

As Americans welcomed Donald Trump as their 45th President, police arrested...

Was Trump's inaugural address inspired by Bane?

While doing a side-by-side comparison, Deadspin's Timothy Burke pointed out...

PHOTOS: US President Trump, wife Melania have a 'ball' of a time

US President Donald Trump triumphantly greeted supporters at the first of the...

From crimson drapes to gold! Trump gives Oval Office a makeover

Trump has redesigned the Oval Office within hours of moving in to the White...

On Day 1 in office, Trump signs executive order against Obamacare

The order says "It is the policy of my administration to seek the prompt...

Here's what the new US Defense Secretary had to say

"Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to...

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Possible US envoy says India must get assurance against China.

PIX: Trump walks in inaugural parade amid protests

Even as protests raged across Washington, thousands thronged Pennsylvania...

You proved the power of hope, says Obama before flying off from Washington

Observing that amazing things have happened over the last 10 years, the...

Trump's inauguration drew fewer crowd than Obama's

Donald Trump may blame the rain, but there were clearly a lot less people who...

President Trump gets to work; shreds Obama-era legacy

On the White House website, his staff post a variety of proposals ranging...

Trump's foreign policy mantra: 'Peace through strength'

The US foreign policy under President Donald Trump would put "America first"...

Fri, Jan 20, 2017
In Pics: What the First Ladies wore to the inaugural ball

Some of the memorable inaugural ball gowns through the years.

12 key points President Trump made on Capitol Hill

After being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, Donald...

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th...

PIX: Trump takes oath as president; vows to keep America first

Trump, 70, took the oath of office in front of about 800,000 people who...

PHOTOS: Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

A gaggle of past presidents, prominent Senators, and other famous and eminent...

PHOTOS: Protests mark the start of Trump's presidency

Thousands of anti-Trump protesters, including politicians and celebrities,...

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama,...

Hindu priest to offer prayers at Trump's national prayer service

This is probably the first time a Hindu priest has been called for services...

The Reader

That US is losing one of its best-read presidents, and will gain one of the...

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

Even before assuming the United States President's office, Donald Trump has...

Trump calls for unity at opening concert as inaugural festivities begin

Joined by his wife and incoming First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and...

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

'His secretary of defence nominee, General James Mattis, says he expects...

PHOTOS: Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Trump along with Vice President-elect Mike Pence laid wreaths on the Tomb of...

You made me a better man: Obama in thank you letter to America

Obama said he has seen the American people, in all their decency,...

Thu, Jan 19, 2017
PIX: Trump arrives in Washington for inauguration

Joined by his family, wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and sons Don and Eric,...

From Lincoln to Obama: A look at inaugurations past

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Barack Obama in 2013.

Here's what Obama said in last presser as US Prez

"At my core I think we're going to be OK," Obama said.

Thank you for your partnership: Obama to Modi

'Recalling his visit as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations...

Wed, Jan 18, 2017
Obama commutes sentence of WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning

White House ruled out a similar consideration for Edward Snowden, who is...

Mon, Jan 16, 2017
Getting some sleep: What Obama looks forward to after January 20

In what is his final on-camera interview during his eight year stay at...

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

After Modi became the prime minister, the Indo-US relationship has seen an...

Fri, Jan 13, 2017
Bush twins offer advice to Obama sisters on life after White House

"Explore your passions. Learn who you are. Make mistakes -- you are allowed...

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Barack Obama surprises his White House partner of eight years in a surprise...

Thu, Jan 12, 2017
In 1st presser, Trump calls Russia dossier 'phony stuff'

He, however, acknowledged that Russia and some other countries were behind...

Wed, Jan 11, 2017
'Yes we can, yes we did!' Teary Obama bids farewell

United States President Barack Obama said goodbye to his nation in an...

'It's been an honour to serve you, I won't stop': Obama's parting words

United States President Obama said farewell to a nation he helped transform...

Tue, Jan 10, 2017
Here's the new 'job' Obama has been offered

The job advertisement says applicants should have 'at least eight years'...

Mon, Jan 9, 2017
Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

"He is somebody who I think is very engaging and gregarious. I have enjoyed...

Sat, Jan 7, 2017
In tearful finale, Michelle Obama says, 'I hope I've made you proud'

The first lady also praised the 'glorious diversity' of people of all faiths,...

Tue, Jan 3, 2017
PHOTOS: The very best of Obama in 2016

As United States President Barack Obama's second term draws to a close, Chief...

Mon, Jan 2, 2017
Trump to repeal many of Obama's actions on day one: Top aide

He did not specify which executive actions Trump will repeal.

Thu, Dec 29, 2016
Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Taylor, the former executive director of the Clay County Development...

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Quoting unnamed senior administration officials, CBS News and CNN said the...

Trump takes to Twitter to slam Obama for transition 'roadblocks'

"Doing my best to disregard the many inflammatory President O statements and...

Tue, Dec 27, 2016
'NO WAY': Trump mocks Obama for saying he could have beaten him

Trump, naturally, disagreed. He took to his preferred medium -- Twitter -- to...

Sun, Dec 25, 2016
Wish Obama dies, First Lady lives in a cave with gorilla: Trump's ally

Carl Paladino, a 70-year-old entrepreneur who ran for New York governor in...

Sat, Dec 24, 2016
Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

United States President Barack Obama has signed into law the $618 billion...

Fri, Dec 23, 2016
In 140 characters, Trump calls for more US nukes, sets off alarms

United States president-elect Donald Trump's tweet for strengthening and...

Tue, Dec 20, 2016
Trump's America needs this Indian

On his latest trip to the US, Kishore Singh could not help but relate to the...

Electoral college seals Donald Trump's White House win

Donald Trump has won the Electoral College vote to secure his election as the...

Sat, Dec 17, 2016
Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented"...

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

This is for the first time that Trump has acknowledged the contribution of...

In last presser, Obama warns Russia: 'We can do stuff to you'

The United States is stronger and more prosperous than it was eight years...

Fri, Dec 16, 2016
They still won't say the 'C' word

Donald Trump denied it. Hillary Clinton avoided saying it. But the Climate...

Donald Trump to send David to Israel

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated David Friedman, a fervent...

Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks

Russia stands accused by the US of hacking the emails of the Democratic Party...

Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Why Rex has a tough road ahead to "undo blunders"

Propelled to the position of the Secretary of State to "undo" years of...

Mon, Dec 12, 2016
Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

'You can ascribe any ideology to him, and it will be equally right - or...

Sun, Dec 11, 2016
Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Tillerson, is currently on top of the list of Trump's Secretary of State...

Wed, Dec 7, 2016
Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the 11 candidates shortlisted by Time...

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

United States President-elect Donald Trump has formally nominated James...

Sat, Dec 3, 2016
Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke...

Fri, Dec 2, 2016
Spare a thought for Obama

'His popularity is still high; respect for his intellect and integrity is...

Thu, Dec 1, 2016
Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Bharara's presence at Trump Tower provoked much curiosity.

Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

"She is as talented a person as I know. You can see the incredible resonance...

Sun, Nov 27, 2016
Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact...

Sat, Nov 26, 2016
Wisconsin to recount presidential election votes

It received two petitions in this regard from a third-party candidate who...

Amid hacking fears, Obama administration stands behind election results

The Obama administration has said it stands behind United States presidential...

Thu, Nov 24, 2016
Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Puns flew high as President Obama cracked what he referred to as his...

Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Trump names former critic Nikki Haley as US envoy to UN

The South Carolina governor has become the first woman and minority to join...

President Trump won't 'hurt' Clintons, has an 'open mind' on climate change

During the election campaign Trump had said Clinton would be in jail if he...

Tue, Nov 22, 2016
What Indian media can learn from US elections

Perhaps one aspect of the way modern media particularly print and news...

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

'It was like a f---ing firing squad,' The New York Post reported.

Trump vows his first 100 days in Oval Office will be dramatic

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to pull out of the Trans-Pacific...

Why Democrat Tulsi Gabbard met Donald Trump

Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, met...

Mon, Nov 21, 2016
US cop fired for 'Michelle fluent in ghetto' meme

Joel Husk, a Trump supporter, was terminated for the controversial post...

Melania Trump and her son won't stay at White House!

United States' future First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron will not move...

Sun, Nov 20, 2016
'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think...

Sat, Nov 19, 2016
'Integrity our only true currency': Designer vows never to dress Melania

Sophie Theallet, whose dresses have been a fixture of Michelle Obama's...

Ami Bera re-elected to US Congress for 3rd consecutive time

"After months of a divisive national election, our job now is to bring our...

Trump will continue to prey on fears of Americans: Jayapal

Jayapal, 51, warned she intends to be ready to stand and fight every step of...

Fri, Nov 18, 2016
American desi threatened for Trump protest call

Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American woman politician in the United States, has...

Ami Bera now leads by 5,000 votes; moves closer to victory

Bera now leads Scott Jones by over 2 per cent, increasing the prospect of him...

Trump wants HIM as National Security Adviser

Lieutenant General (retd) Michael Flynn, a former head of the Defense...

Japanese PM Abe meets Donald at Trump Towers

The meeting, after which Abe said the two leaders can have "a relationship of...

Thu, Nov 17, 2016
'Be kind to all people': Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

In a campaign, which has since gone viral, children under the age of 18 are...

Meet 'Trump bird', China's latest sensation

A golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the...

Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Trump's new chief strategist once described Modi's win as part of global revolt

"Modi's great victory was very much based on these Reaganesque principles, so...

Trump rejects reports of infighting among his transition team

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday refuted reports of...

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

Expressing deep concern over sudden spurt in hate crimes against ethnic and...

Tue, Nov 15, 2016
'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

Obama spoke to Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in the capital, Athens, as part of a...

Some elements of Trump's temperament won't serve him well: Obama

Obama had earlier said that Trump was temperamentally unfit to be the President.

Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Trump names Priebus, Bannon to key White House roles

Making his first move as US President-elect, Donald Trump has named top...

Trump says will take $1 as salary with no vacations

Asked whether he was going to take the president's salary, 70-year-old Trump...

'Not My President.... NEVER'

Here's a look at some of the protests which has unravelled in America post...

'President' Trump vows: Wall will come, illegal immigrants will go

United States President-elect Donald Trump dropped enough hints on Sunday...

Sun, Nov 13, 2016
'President' Trump won't always stay in White House?

Donald Trump may not live in the White House full-time after assuming the US...

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the...

Bobby Jindal among probables in Trump's Cabinet

Two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, the first ever Indian-American to...

Hillary blames FBI director for election loss

Hillary Clinton has blamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation for her loss...

Sat, Nov 12, 2016
US professor who called Trump's victory now predicts he will be impeached

Professor Allan Lichtman has predicted that if elected, Trump, 70, would...

Clinton on loss: These have been very, very tough days

"I am not going to sugarcoat it. These have been very, very tough days,"...

'It's time ... eight years is enough': Michelle Obama to Vogue

Appearing on the cover of Vogue for the third time in seven years, Obama said...

'NOT MY PRESIDENT' protests rage on in US

Since Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the US presidential election on...

Kamala Harris the next US president?

The Huffington Post said she has impressive track record as California...

Trump's 3 sons part of his transition team headed by Pence

President-elect Donald Trump has shaken up his White House transition team,...

Obamacare will live... the Trump version of it

Donald Trump has indicated that he will consider retaining an "amended"...

Fri, Nov 11, 2016
The world in the era of Donald Trump

The US foreign and security policy establishment, says Ambassador M K...

Trump's Muslim ban pledge reappears on his website

Trump's campaign staff said text of the pledge had vanished from the website...

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as...

Obama assured by Trump's commitment: White House

United States President Barack Obama came away with "renewed confidence" from...

What India can expect from President Trump

'A bit of marketing, a bit of positioning, and a lot of strategic thinking is...

Michelle Obama gives Melania tour of White House

Michelle also discussed the experience of raising kids at the White House...

Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Trump and Obama have an 'excellent conversation'

Trump broke from protocol and barred journalists from travelling with him to...

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

'Foreign aid to Pakistan. Forget it, bye bye...''F-16s to Pakistan. Forget...

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Donald Trump may have secured an upset win over Hillary Clinton in the US...

Islamic State, Al Qaeda celebrate Trump presidency as ruin of the US

A number of prominent ideologues linked to jihadist outfits in the Middle...

Michelle Obama in 2020?

Several people have called for First Lady Michelle Obama to run for president...

'NOT MY PRESIDENT' protests take over America

Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the...

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

People are taking to Twitter to protest peacefully, via a movement called...

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Congruence on terrorism, current disquiet on immigration, short-term visa...

Obama contributed to Trump's win

'It is beyond belief that Obama failed to sense the disconnect that had...

Why Trump is likely to embrace India

'India can rely on him to fight terrorism in all its forms, including...

Uttam's Take: What will Trump make America?

Uttam Ghosh imagines what a Trump Presidency might be like.

'Trumped': Political cartoonists react to Trump's victory

As the world wakes up to news that Republican Donald Trump will become the...

Understanding Trump's triumph: Fear is the key

While Trump played on fears about Muslims and immigrants, Hillary played out...

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi make their...

Wed, Nov 9, 2016
The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

Chennai-born Pramila Jayapal makes history in Washington state; she is also...

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

With Ro Khanna defeating eight-term incumbent Mike Honda, for the first time...

World leaders react with caution to Trump's triumph

World leaders are reacting with caution to Donald Trump's jaw-dropping...

We are now all rooting for Trump's success: Obama

Congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory,...

Trump Triumphs!

The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to...

We owe Trump an open mind and chance to lead: Hillary

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday graciously accepted her defeat in the US...

POTUS-elect Trump's first tweet: 'We will all come together as never before'

"Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will...

Take it easy India, wait for Trump to unravel: experts

Foreign policy experts in New Delhi do not expect any major policy shift...

PIX: Twitter goes berserk as Trump enters White House

Here are some of the memes going viral on Twitter.

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

While Trump supporters celebrated the win with late night parties, deafening...

How newsapers reacted to historic American verdict

Here's how newspapers reacted to Donald Trump's stunning victory on Election...

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

Now, as Donald Trump is prepares to enter 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue, here are...

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

The only Indian-American in Congress won the election in 2012 and re-election...

'How to emigrate': Americans look for escape route as Trump wins

There was an explosion in search traffic on Google for terms such as...

11 reasons why Melania makes a fashionable First Lady

Her speech at the RNC may not have been original, but Melania Trump's style...

We will see what tomorrow brings

'Eight years of what Obama had achieved can be wiped out during the Trump...

How the world was Trumped

'An America at war with itself, groaning under a mounting debt, with...

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

She is the first black woman elected to the upper chamber in more than two...

US election result won't affect Indian markets

US election results may not reverse Indian markets' bearish trend, says...

She posed nude and speaks 5 languages: All you should know about First Lady to-be

Here are some interesting facts about Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on...

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

Republican Donald Trump has been elected as 45th President of the United...

PHOTOS: How America is waiting for its election results

With US counting its votes, here's a look at how Americans are reacting to...

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the...

Kerala-born Peter Jacob loses bid for US Congress

The 30-year-old Democrat ran a spirited race in the 7th Congressional...

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Bush and his wife did not vote for either major-party presidential nominee...

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Krishnamoorthi, 43, won the Chicago-area US House of Representatives seat,...

Didn't have full support of GOP infrastructure, regrets Trump Campaign

Clinton campaign said that Trump Campaign did not compete harder.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of...

Taylor, Halle, Miley, Lady Gaga and more... Star power at polling booths

American celebrities turned out in force for the US presidential election --...

Tue, Nov 8, 2016
PHOTOS: Trump, Hillary cast their ballots

Trump quipped that it was a 'tough decision' to make his voting choice.

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton registers her first 'win' by four votes...

Obama's final push for Hillary: She's more qualified than me or Bill for the job

He said Trump is 'temperamentally unfit to be the Commander-in-Chief' and he...

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

When it comes to Mr Trump, people still want to know more, a social media...

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

It is rare that two-term president has an approval rating of 56 per cent...

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

A strong partnership with US would deter China from making any aggressive...

These word clouds show what are the real issues for Clinton and Trump

Here are the world clouds of three US presidential debates.

PHOTOS: America readies for D-Day

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to...

Will it be a Clinton victory? 9 polls say yes!

With America just a day away from electing a new president -- Donald Trump or...

A dummies' guide to figure out US elections

If you are confused about the US presidential elections, here's a simple...

On the eve of elections, polls give lead to Clinton

CBS said Trump leads among white men, whites without a college degree, and...

Mon, Nov 7, 2016
Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20,...

PHOTOS: Sant Chatwal organises prayers for Hillary's victory

Chatwal said the prayer service aims to garner blessings for Clinton.

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Santos also had access to a highly secure room called an SCIF (sensitive...

FBI gives clean chit to Clinton in last-minute relief

The agency's director told lawmakers that it hasn't changed its opinion that...

'Would Muslims have a place in your America?': Slain soldier's dad to Trump

Khizr Khan, 66, father of Army Captain Humayun Khan, hit the campaign trail...

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Obama praised his former secretary of state for embracing America's diversity...

Sun, Nov 6, 2016
Obama's protege Kamala headed for 'landslide win'

Kamala Harris, California's Attorney General who is on the cusp of becoming...

Sat, Nov 5, 2016
'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

Obama repeatedly told the crowd to "hold up" as Hillary Clinton's supporters...

Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Desis who saw change in Obama now see it in Trump

Many Indian-Americans in Florida who voted for the US President Barack Obama...

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama

"I am here to tell you that this will be a close race and you cannot take it...

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has slammed US President Barack...

Do America's voters have a choice at all?

'The American electorate are forced to choose between a shop-soiled...

Thu, Nov 3, 2016
Republican Hindu Coalition denounces Hillary's aide Huma

The Republican Hindu Coalition, which hosted Donald Trump's desi rally in New...

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last...

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the...

Wed, Nov 2, 2016
Halloween treat! Obama sings 'Purple Rain' to tot dressed as Prince

The 2-year-old boy, named Cruz, was trick-or-treating at the White House on...

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor...

Fri, Oct 28, 2016
Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Michelle contrasted Clinton's vision of a "powerful, vibrant and strong"...

Thu, Oct 27, 2016
PHOTOS: Trump no longer a shining star

On Wednesday, a suspect used a pick axe and sledgehammer to carve the...

Wed, Oct 26, 2016
PHOTOS: 'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

'Donald Trump' took Times Square by storm on Tuesday along with a group of...

Thu, Oct 20, 2016
Trump refuses to commit whether he will accept poll results

"I will keep you in suspense," said the Republican as he refused to commit to...

The numbers are in...Clinton knocks out Trump in final debate

Snap polls conducted following the conclusion of the third US presidential...

Wed, Oct 19, 2016
After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

The 'art' created by Anthony Scioli depicts Clinton with hooves stomping on...

Sun, Oct 16, 2016
Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

'I'm a big fan of Hindu and a big fan of India -- big, big fan.'

Sat, Oct 15, 2016
Donald Trump is wrong for our community

'Given the disdain Trump has shown for our community's values and...

Mon, Oct 10, 2016
The verdict's in: Clinton beats Trump for a second time

Even though the Democrat nominee won, polls showed that Trump had exceeded...

Sun, Oct 2, 2016
Donald Trump may have avoided paying tax for up to 18 years

The revelation that he declared a USD 916 million threatened to put the...

Tue, Sep 27, 2016
Hillary draws first blood in presidential debate

The Democratic nominee emerged as the clear winner with nearly 62 per cent...

Clinton's jabs put Trump on the mat in first debate

The Republican aggressively blamed the nation's problems on Clinton yet found...

Fri, Sep 9, 2016
Why I may seem 'aloof' or 'unemotional': Hillary Clinton opens up

Clinton said in the blog post that she takes responsibility for creating the...

Fri, Aug 19, 2016
Naked Trump becomes the butt of jokes

It's Donald Trump like he's never been seen before.

Tue, Aug 2, 2016
Why Donald Trump would feel at home in India

Because we mirror his beliefs, says Savera R Someshwar.

Thu, Jul 28, 2016
From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

'Not me, not Bill... nobody has been more qualified for US president than Hillary'

United States President Barack Obama made a forceful case for presidential...

Wed, Jul 27, 2016
Donald Trump: A dangerous mind

'India and Indian Americans cannot rely on wishful thinking about the checks...