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After Facebook, Twitter removes Trump's tweets on US Capitol protests

For the first time, microblogging site Twitter on Wednesday officially removed several tweets from US President Donald Trump, where he spoke on the violent protests at the US Capitol

After Facebook, Twitter removes Trump's tweets on US Capitol protests
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 6:35 AM IST

Twitter suspends Trump's account for 12 hrs following Capitol riots remarks

In a big move, the microblogging site Twitter on decided to lock US President Donald Trump's account in wake of the violent situation at the US Capitol in Washington

Twitter suspends Trump's account for 12 hrs following Capitol riots remarks
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 6:32 AM IST

Kamala Harris demands an end to assault by Trump supporters on US Capitol

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris demanded an end to the assault on the US Capitol by the supporters of outgoing President Trump after they clashed with police and breached the building's security

Kamala Harris demands an end to assault by Trump supporters on US Capitol
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 6:31 AM IST

US Capitol chaos: Twitter restricts Trump tweet for 'risk of violence'

In the tweets, Trump continued to make the baseless claim that the election was fraudulent. In the video he also urged protesters to go home

US Capitol chaos: Twitter restricts Trump tweet for 'risk of violence'
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:56 AM IST

Democracy in America under unprecedented assault, says Joe Biden

In a nationally televised address, Biden said that the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not reflect the true America

Democracy in America under unprecedented assault, says Joe Biden
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:50 AM IST

Trump asks his supporters to go home after they storm US Capitol

President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to abide by the law and go back home after they stormed the US Capitol building and violently clashed with police

Trump asks his supporters to go home after they storm US Capitol
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:44 AM IST

At least one explosive device found near US Capitol amid protest

At least one explosive device has been found near the U.S. Capitol amid a violent occupation of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump.

At least one explosive device found near US Capitol amid protest
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:44 AM IST

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; Biden says 'dark moment' in US history

The police, outnumbered by the protesters, had a tough time in managing the crowd on Wednesday, as hundreds of protesters breached security and entered the Capitol building

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; Biden says 'dark moment' in US history
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:24 AM IST

Georgia delivers US Senate to Democrats with double win, says report

Raphael Warnock, a Baptist preacher from Martin Luther King Jr.'s former church, beat Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler to become the first Black senator in the deep South state's history

Georgia delivers US Senate to Democrats with double win, says report
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 4:14 AM IST

Democrat Jon Ossoff claims victory over David Perdue in Georgia runoff

"It is with humility that I thank the people of Georgia for electing me to serve you in the United States Senate," Ossoff said in a video statement

Democrat Jon Ossoff claims victory over David Perdue in Georgia runoff
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 3:17 AM IST

US poll fraud claim: 10 ex-Pentagon chiefs caution Trump against using army

In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defence have cautioned against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud

US poll fraud claim: 10 ex-Pentagon chiefs caution Trump against using army
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 8:57 AM IST

No need for special counsel to probe Hunter Biden, election fraud: Barr

Attorney General William Barr said that there is no need for a special counsel to investigate the finances of President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter or fraud in the recent Presidential elections

No need for special counsel to probe Hunter Biden, election fraud: Barr
Updated On : 22 Dec 2020 | 9:48 AM IST

Fuel prices hiked in international market due to US elections: Pradhan

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said there has been a rise in fuel prices in the international market because of the recent elections in America and other reasons."There has been a rise in fuel prices in the international market because of recent elections in America and other reasons," said Pradhan."Recently, OPEC has decided to increase production. We expect the fuel prices to stabilise soon," he added.Pradhan on Sunday interacted with officials of Indore Municipal Corporation, officials of the state unit of Indian Oil and several stakeholders from the industry. Had insightful discussions on the efforts of IMC in waste segregation & management to ensure a clean environment for better public health, he added."Indore Municipal Corporation also came up with a presentation on setting up of waste-to-energy plants. Happy to share that IMC has consistently eliminated garbage dumps, ensured 100 per cent household-waste segregation and ...

Fuel prices hiked in international market due to US elections: Pradhan
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 7:11 AM IST

Trump again says US presidential election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden

Donald Trump is showing no signs of surrender and has reiterated yet again his unsubstantiated claims about widespread voter fraud

Trump again says US presidential election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 2:45 PM IST

Will be ready to hit ground running on day 1 with new economic team: Harris

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris said that the next administration will be ready to hit the ground running on day one with the experienced economic team announced by President-elect Joe Biden

Will be ready to hit ground running on day 1 with new economic team: Harris
Updated On : 02 Dec 2020 | 6:55 AM IST

Neera Tanden, Biden's pick as budget chief, faces tough confirmation test

Tanden, the tough-minded head of an influential Democratic think tank, is a veteran Hillary Clinton aide seasoned in Washington battles over Obamacare and Donald Trump's presidency.

Neera Tanden, Biden's pick as budget chief, faces tough confirmation test
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 8:52 PM IST

Markets down on profit-booking; Sensex falls 695 pts, Nifty ends at 12,858

Before Wednesday's fall, the benchmark indices had surged 12 per cent in November, underpinned by record buying by foreign portfolio investors

Markets down on profit-booking; Sensex falls 695 pts, Nifty ends at 12,858
Updated On : 26 Nov 2020 | 12:32 AM IST

Trump administration gives nod to commence transition to Joe Biden

Key official designates President-elect Joe Biden as the apparent winner

Trump administration gives nod to commence transition to Joe Biden
Updated On : 25 Nov 2020 | 4:01 AM IST

Power and pomp: What Donald Trump liked about being US President

He preferred the parts of the job that combined pomp, splendor and a world amenable to his decisions. In other words, he always seemed to genuinely enjoy pardoning turkeys

Power and pomp: What Donald Trump liked about being US President
Updated On : 25 Nov 2020 | 12:57 AM IST

Pennsylvania certifies election results; declares Joe Biden the winner

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said that he has signed the certificate of ascertainment for the slate of electors for Biden and Harris

Pennsylvania certifies election results; declares Joe Biden the winner
Updated On : 24 Nov 2020 | 11:55 PM IST