The United States of America (USA), the global purveyor of Democracy took a hit to its democratic credentials as a group of rioters took over Capitol Building, the seat of the US Government. As the rioting unfolded, many had that “Schadenfreude” feeling, the joy one feels when something bad happens to a person they don’t…
US elections-2020: Trump threatens to move SC
November 4, 2020Washington: US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump today said he would go to the Supreme Court (SC) to stop delayed counting of votes. In a short address to the media and supporters at the White House, Trump claimed he was on way to victory but “all of a sudden, everything snapped.” “This is a…
COVID-19: Nations queue up to ask India to send them Hydroxychloroquine
April 7, 2020New Delhi: Despite India banning all exports of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted as a “game-changer” in the fight against COVID-19, several world leaders including Trump have reached to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the supply of the medicine. US President Donald Trump said he has requested…
Donald Trump requests PM Modi to release Anti-Malarial Drug
April 5, 2020Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to supply hydroxychloroquine tablets that can be used to treat COVID-19 patients. “After call today with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is giving serious consideration to releasing the hold it put on a US order for hydroxychloroquine,” US…
Coronavirus pandemic: Trump declares National Emergency in the US
March 14, 2020Washington DC: US President Donald Trump announced that he is declaring the Coronavirus pandemic a National Emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak. Trump made the announcement on Friday, freeing up 50 billion dollars in federal funds for the battle against Coronavirus pandemic…
The Showman and his Trump Card
March 3, 2020By T.J.S. George The Greatest Show on Earth made by Cecil B. DeMille 58 years ago was imaginary, meant to entertain filmgoers. The Greatest Show on Earth 2020 staged by Narendra Modi last week was real, meant to impress one man. It was clear that Donald Trump had never seen such an extravaganza in his…
US President concludes 36-hour, 3-city India visit
February 26, 2020Focus of the tour was a strong personal rapport between Trump and PM Modi New Delhi: US President Donald Trump concluded his 36-hour three-city (Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi) India visit after a busy second day yesterday during which he held talks with Indian business leaders, addressed a media briefing and attended a State banquet…
Day 2: Trump pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
February 25, 2020US-India sign three agreements MoU on Mental Health; MoU on Safety of Medical Products; Letter of Co-operation between Indian Oil Corporation and Exxon and Chart. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, who is on a two-day visit to India starting yesterday, visited Rajghat here this morning and paid homage…
BSY to attend Trump Dinner Banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan
February 25, 2020Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will fly to Delhi this afternoon to attend a banquet hosted for US President Donald Trump by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi this evening. On his expectations of Trump’s visit, CM’s sources said, “Yediyurappa may have a word or two with Trump on bilateral…
US to help MCC raise funds through Municipal Bonds
February 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: What may come as a huge financial relief to the cash-strapped Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), the United States Department of the Treasury has come forward to provide technical know-how to float Municipal Bonds for major infrastructure projects. Mysuru figures in the list of six cities that have been selected to receive guidance from the…
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