World
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Why Elon Musk, Donald Trump supporter, can never be US President?
Although Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has voiced support for Donald Trump, he is ineligible to become US President due to constitutional restrictions. Musk, born in South Africa, does not…
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PM Modi, US Prez elect Trump speak on phone, commit to strengthening ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President-elect Donald Trump have “reaffirmed their commitment” to working together to further strengthen bilateral ties across a range of sectors, the MEA said on…
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Hyundai Motor pips Volkswagen to become world’s 2nd-largest automaker
Seoul: Hyundai Motor Group has outperformed Volkswagen Group to become the world’s second-largest automaker in terms of operating profit, industry data showed on Thursday. According to automotive industry data, Hyundai Motor Group…
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India cancels consular camps in Canada’s Toronto citing security concerns
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto has cancelled several consular camps, initially planned to issue life certificates to Indian pensioners, due to security agencies’ inability to provide minimum protection amid…
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Harris congratulates Trump, assures him of peaceful transfer of power
Washington: US Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday that she had spoken to President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him and also assure him “we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power”.…
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Nepal, India agree to expedite water resources, energy cooperation
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have agreed to expedite hydropower projects and advance cooperation on energy, water resources and other key areas, a top minister of the Himalayan nation said on Wednesday. Nepalese…
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Telugu-origin Usha Chilukuri set to become ‘Second Lady’ of US
Amaravati: Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance, is set to become the first Indian-origin ‘Second Lady’ of the United States. The 38-year-old Indian-American lawyer has her roots…
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Kamala Harris: Didn’t make it to White House as first woman Prez, but inspired hope
Washington: More than a decade ago, a journalist called Kamala Harris “female Obama”. However, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants failed to match the achievement of first African-American president Barack Obama.…
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Gulf leaders congratulate Donald Trump on presidential win
Gulf leaders on Wednesday, November 6, congratulated Donald Trump on his election win over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States (US), securing a second term. Trump received 279…
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US Dollar, Bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins Presidential election
As stats reflected Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 US Presidential elections, values of the US Dollar (USD) and the cryptocurrency Bitcoin surged on Wednesday, November 6, with the USD recording the…
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‘Unstoppable’ Donald Trump: Oldest person to be elected US President
New York: Donald Trump went from being a businessman, real estate tycoon and a reality TV star to becoming the country’s first former US President to be declared a convicted felon. And…
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New Zealand PM congratulates Donald Trump on election win
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated President-elect Donald J. Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. “The relationship between our two countries is strong and enduring. I look forward to…
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This will be golden age for America: Trump after declaring victory
New York: “We made history”, Donald Trump said on Wednesday declaring victory in the presidential election, staging a comeback against all odds. “This will truly be the golden age of America. That’s…
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US Capitol Police arrests man carrying torch, flare gun on Election Day
Washington: US Capitol Police said that officers have arrested a man who attempted to enter the Capitol building smelling like fuel and armed with potentially dangerous devices. “Our officers just arrested a…
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NYT ‘Needle’ points to Trump win with projection of 285 electoral college votes
New York: The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s ‘Needle’, was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data…
