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Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was removed from the House of Representatives chamber on Tuesday night after repeatedly heckling President Donald Trump during his speech to a joint session of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, ordered Green's removal after multiple warnings.

Donald Trump's much anticipated speech got underway on the wee hours of Wednesday and the 78-year-old Republican hailed the country's achievements in the last 40-odd-days and said that 'America is back'. «We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplish in four years or eight years — and we are just getting started,» Trump said as chants of «USA, USA!» erupted from the lawmakers seated in the US Capitol. «The American Dream is surging — bigger and better than ever before. The American Dream is unstoppable, and our country is on the verge of a comeback the likes of which the world has never witnessed, and perhaps will never witness again.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Few countries have bet as heavily on free trade as Mexico and Canada. Now that President Trump says 25% tariffs will hit both countries Tuesday, their economies are facing a stress test that rivals the global financial crisis and the pandemic.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India might be cheaper now than it was four months ago, but Chris Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, is not just celebrating bargains. He is also keeping a watchful eye on potential risks, particularly redemptions.

Hate crimes reported in big cities across the United States dipped slightly in 2024, unlike previous election years, when such incidents typically are expected to rise. The Crime and Justice Research Alliance reported at least 3,268 hate crimes in 42 major cities, a 2.7 percent decrease from a record high in 2023. Nonetheless, anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes have grown despite a general reduction. This surge has been largely linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Manoj Sinha on Monday said his government remains steadfast in its commitment to address the legitimate desire of restoration of full statehood. The 40-day budget session started in the winter capital of Jammu with Sinha's address who reiterated his commitment to holding panchayat and urban local bodies elections in the Union Territory. «One of the foremost aspirations of the people of J&K is the restoration of full statehood. My government remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing this legitimate desire of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir,» said Sinha. The LG said his government recognises the 'emotional and political significance of statehood' for the people of J&K. «We are actively engaging with all stakeholders to facilitate this process in a manner that ensures peace, stability and progress,» said Sinha.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—President Trump’s blowup with Volodymyr Zelensky last week might have been sparked by the Ukrainian president’s pursuit of more military aid in an Oval Office meeting, but it also was fueled by personal tensions that date to a phone call between the leaders that sparked Trump’s first impeachment. It is a rift that now threatens to disrupt relations with Kyiv, and open a chasm with western allies.

US Republicans had suggested he may have to resign after US President Donald Trump dramatically turned against him during a contentious Oval Office meeting about the war with Russia on Friday. «If they replace me, given what is going on, given the support, simply replacing me will not be simple,» Zelensky told British media.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. “The golden age of America begins right now." So declared Donald Trump on January 20th in his inaugural address. In the six weeks since that chilly day, investors and economists have started to grapple with a less upbeat possibility: that his arrival in the White House is both causing and coinciding with a period of weakness for America’s economy.

Election Commission on Sunday said it will rectify the issue and also update its technology-driven platform. The poll authority also asserted that duplicate numbers do not necessarily imply fake voters. It said while the elector photo identity card (EPIC) numbers of some of the voters «may be identical», the other details, including demographic details, assembly constituency and polling booth, are different. «Irrespective of the EPIC number, any elector can cast a vote only at their designated polling station in their respective constituency in their state or Union territory where they are enrolled in the electoral roll and nowhere else,» the poll panel said.

economically weaker sections by the BJP government in Delhi will begin on March 8, party MP Manoj Tiwari said on Sunday… In its Delhi Assembly election manifesto, the BJP promised to provide Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, once it came to power in Delhi. Tiwari, on the sidelines of an event, told PTI Videos, «We are beginning registrations for our announcement of Rs 2,500 to be provided to poor women in Delhi from March 8… A list of beneficiaries will be prepared. The entire process of providing Rs 2,500 to every financially poor woman will be completed in one and a half months, he said, appealing to women to register for the scheme.

Shreyas Iyer and a fiery cameo by Hardik Pandya towards the end powered India to a solid total of 249/9 on a tough Dubai wicket during their ICC Champions Trophy final group stage match on Sunday. After India collapsed to 30/3, the middle order held the innings together for India. India needs to defend 250 runs to end the group stage with three wins in three matches. After NZ won the toss and elected to bowl first, India was dealt an early setback, as Shubman Gill was trapped leg before wicket by Matt Henry for just two in seven balls. India was 15/1 in 2.5 overs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TAIPEI—In an era of brutal great-power politics, how do lesser powers get by? For this embattled Pacific island, a lifeline comes from landlocked Slavs half a world away. Taiwan and the Czech Republic, living in the shadow of China and Russia, have found common cause when small powers worry about being trampled by bigger rivals.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The world’s third-richest man does not often show deference. But Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and space pioneer, is a businessman, like any other, trying to make his way in the era of Donald Trump.

Adani Group is reportedly reigniting its ambitions for significant investments in the United States, the Financial Times reported on March 2 citing sources «familiar with the development». This development assumes importance in light of ongoing criminal allegations against Gautam Adani, the conglomerate’s wealthy founder. The business group, which specializes in infrastructure, has resumed its interest in financing projects across various sectors in the US, including nuclear energy, utilities, and a port on the east coast, according to four individuals connected to Gautam Adani, the group’s founder and chairman, the FT report said. Following Donald Trump's election as president last year, Adani, who ranks among India's most influential industrialists, initially committed to investing $10 billion in the United States, a move that was expected to generate approximately 15,000 jobs. However, those intentions appeared to be sidelined shortly thereafter when Adani and seven others faced indictments from US authorities for their involvement in an alleged $265 million bribery scheme related to solar energy in India.

Voting for Haryana local body elections began on Sunday. The voting started at 8 am and will continue till 6 pm. The elections are being held for the general election of mayors and members of all wards of seven Municipal Corporations, presidents and members of all wards of four Municipal Councils and 21 Municipal Committees. Additionally, bypolls are being held for three president seats in Municipal Council Sohna (Gurugram), Municipal Committee Assandh (Karnal) and Municipal Committee Ismailabad (Kurukshetra).

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Murli Manohar Joshi at his residence in the national capital. In a separate event, Gupta said, «If we want to make Delhi successful, to develop Delhi, then we all have to take responsibility on our shoulders that my city, my Delhi, should not become dirty or polluted because of me. If you make this small resolution today that you will not throw garbage on the road, then I promise you that you will get a Delhi where you want to live, you will not need to leave Delhi, you will not need to go to Gurgaon, NCR.» Earlier on Friday, Gupta slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for creating a ruckus over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, stating that «all this drama is just an excuse.» The CAG report in question has flagged a Rs 2,000 crore loss due to the AAP government's liquor policy.

ballot papers does not fall under the ambit of the joint committee of Parliament examining the two bills on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, the Union law ministry is learnt to have said. Reverting to the ballot paper system was a «suggestion» made by some of the members of the joint committee and the law ministry was to respond to it in writing. While the ministry's Legislative Department gave elaborate responses to a variety of questions posed to it by the committee, it did not give a direct reply on the suggestion on the ballot paper system. The ministry is learnt to have said that the suggestion on the use of the ballot paper system was «out of scope» of the parliamentary panel.

Ojha, who recently contested the Delhi Assembly elections and lost to BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi, took to social media to share a video of his stripped-down vehicle. His frustration was clear. «How can this happen in the national capital in broad daylight?» he asked.