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January 21, 2025 12:06 PM

Trump revokes Biden 50% EV target, freezes unspent charging funds

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at electric vehicles, revoking a 2021 executive order signed by his predecessor Joe Biden that sought to ensure half of all new vehicles sold in the United States by 2030 were electric. Biden's 50% target, which was not legally binding, had won the support of U.S. and foreign automakers. Trump said in an executive order he was halting distribution of unspent government funds for vehicle charging stations from a $5 billion fund, called for ending a...

January 21, 2025 10:39 AM

“As a BRICS nation, they’ll have 100 per cent tariff if…”: US President Trump on de-dollarization

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to BRICS nations on Monday, declaring that countries in the group would face 100 percent tariffs on trade with the US if they continue their push for de-dollarization. Speaking during a signing ceremony at the Oval Office, Trump made it clear that any attempt by BRICS nations to reduce the use of the US dollar in global trade would be met with harsh consequences. "As a BRICS nation... they'll have a 100 percent tariff if they so much as even thin...

January 21, 2025 10:33 AM

Putin ‘destroying Russia’ by refusing to negotiate war with Ukraine, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "destroying Russia" by refusing to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Oval Office on Monday, Trump urged Putin to seek a peace deal, emphasising the toll the prolonged conflict is taking on Russia. "He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump stated. "I think Russia's going to be in big trouble...

January 21, 2025 9:56 AM

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from Trump’s ‘DOGE’

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his withdrawal from co-heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, just hours after US President Donald Trump's inauguration. Ramaswamy, who played a key role in the creation of DOGE, revealed plans to run for Ohio Governor next week, Politico reported. Taking to X, he said, "It was my honor to help support the creation of DOGE. I'm confident that Elon & team will succeed in streamlining government...

January 21, 2025 9:31 AM

US will now recognise only two genders, male and female: Donald Trump

In a major announcement just after being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump declared that it will be the official policy of the United States to recognise only two genders - male and female. Trump said his administration will work to make a "merit-based" and "colourblind society." The move is part of Trump's plans to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity, especially targeting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. Several US companies, including ...

January 21, 2025 9:04 AM

Donald Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from Paris Climate Accord

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Treaty -- just as he did in his first term. It's among a slew of executive actions he signed in front of thousands of supporters at Capitol One Arena. However, the Trump administration's move against the 2015 Paris accord in 2017 was reversed by Joe Biden on his first day in office in 2021. Paris Agreement is an international agreement to combat climate change, and nearly 200 countries have...

January 21, 2025 12:41 AM

Will take back Panama Canal & leave Paris climate accord: Trump

President Donald Trump on Monday said he will issue executive orders that will declare a national emergency along the border and all illegal entry will be immediately halted, adding that he will start the process of sending back people who came to the U.S. illegally. Trump also said he will be ordering troops to secure the border. The President announced a slew of measures that he said would end American decline and mark the beginning of a golden age. They include a new body to collect tariffs...

January 21, 2025 12:08 AM

PM Modi congratulates ‘dear friend’ Trump on his inauguration as 47th US President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Republican Party member Donald Trump on his return to the White House for a historic second term. Trump took the oath as the 47th President of the US during a programme held at the Capitol Rotunda. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote: “Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries ...

January 20, 2025 10:57 PM

Trump sworn in a second time, vows ‘golden age of America’

Donald Trump vowed to usher in a new era of American greatness, minutes after he was sworn in as president for the second time to complete an extraordinary political comeback following two assassination attempts, a felony conviction and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. "The golden age of America begins right now," he said. Trump took the oath of office to "preserve, protect and defend" the U.S. Constitution at 12:01 p.m. ET inside the U.S. Capitol, administered ...

January 20, 2025 8:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar represents PM Modi as special envoy at Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his Special Envoy at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States in Washington, D.C., today. Sources reveal that Jaishankar is carrying a personal letter from PM Modi addressed to President Trump. As per established protocol, India often delegates Special Envoys of the Prime Minister to attend such inaugural events of Heads of State and Government. For instance, Defence Minister ...