US President Donald Trump

ISIS still dangerous, could attempt retribution attack after Baghdadi's killing: US

Russia welcomes IS leader’s killing, ‘if confirmed’

7:45 pm October 28, 2019

Moscow : Russia said Monday that the killing of the Islamic State group’s leader by US forces, if confirmed, would represent a “serious contribution” by US President Donald Trump to fighting terrorism. The Russian military had earlier raised doubts about Trump’s announcement that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in northwestern Syria. But President Vladimir Putin’s […]

Maha celebrates Diwali in toned-down manner amid COVID-19

US lawmakers celebrate Diwali

5:17 pm October 26, 2019

Washington: Top US lawmakers, including Indian-origin legislators Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera, celebrated Diwali and underlined that the festival reminds one to welcome positivity in their lives. The lawmakers observed Diwali on Friday, two days ahead of the festival of lights being celebrated in India on Sunday. On Thursday, […]

Trump again attacks Fed, says central bank ‘derelict in its duties’

8:53 pm October 24, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump once again attacked the US Federal Reserve on Thursday, calling for more interest rate cuts to stimulate the American economy. “The Federal Reserve is derelict in its duties if it doesn’t lower the Rate and even, ideally, stimulate,” he said on Twitter, a relatively mild epithet after calling policymakers “boneheads” and […]

After corruption allegations, Trump says G7 summit won’t be at his resort

2:47 pm October 20, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the next G7 summit will not be at one of his own Florida golf clubs, reversing a decision that had sparked corruption accusations. Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney had announced the venue for the summit on Thursday, causing a firestorm among Trump’s Democratic opponents in […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

India’s image has gained global prominence: Modi

8:43 pm October 2, 2019

Ahmedabad: India’s image has gained global prominence and the world expects our country to play a leading role in resolving international problems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Wednesday. He was addressing BJP workers at the airport during an event organised by the party’s state unit to felicitate him for his speech at UNGA. […]