Capitol Hill

Facebook suspends Donald Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts for at least 2 weeks; Mark Zuckerberg expresses shock over Capitol Hill violence

On Wednesday, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap Inc temporarily blocked Trump`s accounts as tech giants scrambled to crack down on his baseless claims about the US presidential election and hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol.

Jan 07, 2021, 22:11 PM IST

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Taal Thok Ke: Will America learn from India?

What the rioters did in America is shameful for American democracy, but despite this many people are finding fault in India's democracy. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- Why is India being targeted on the pretext of America?

Jan 07, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

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Capitol Hill Riots: 25 pictures of riots in America

Leaders around the world condemned the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, expressing shock at the chaos unfolding in a country they once relied upon for global leadership.

Jan 07, 2021, 17:16 PM IST

Donald Trump finally concedes defeat, pledges 'orderly' transfer of power as US Congress certifies Joe Biden's win

"Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th," Trump said in a statement.

Jan 07, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

PM Modi says distressed at US Capitol Hill riots, calls for peaceful transfer of power

Hundreds of supporters of the sitting US President Donald Trump went on a rampage at the Capitol Hill laying siege to the building.

Jan 07, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

US House passes bill to address sexual harassment in Congress

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a legislation that would reform the way lawmakers` offices handle sexual harassment cases, the media reported.

Feb 07, 2018, 09:54 AM IST

US Democrats accept compromise to end government shutdown

The US Senate on Monday reached a deal to reopen the federal government.

Jan 23, 2018, 00:51 AM IST

Donald Trump says looking to allow people; not citizenship, amnesty

Donald Trump had scrapped the DACA program earlier this month.

Sep 14, 2017, 22:23 PM IST

White House criticises Russia sanctions stalled in House

Democrats complained that the Trump administration was trying to weaken the penalties.

Jul 11, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

South Korea's President Moon Jae-In arrives in Washington

Moon, who backs engagement with nuclear-armed North Korea, was to meet on Thursday with Trump during his first foreign outing since being sworn in last month after a landslide election win.

Jun 29, 2017, 09:53 AM IST

US Capitol, put under lockdown after suspicious activity, given 'all-clear' to open

The police said the US Capitol is no longer under lockdown and that locked-down buildings can be reopened.

Jul 08, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Know why no one took selfies with PM Narendra Modi at the US Capitol

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at the US Capitol for a good four hours on Wednesday, no one took selfies with him!

Jun 09, 2016, 11:50 AM IST

Must Read: PM Narendra Modi's dream for India by 2022!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared his dream for India while addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress, a dream that included economically empowering every Indian by 2022.

Jun 08, 2016, 23:39 PM IST

When PM Narendra Modi got standing applause from US lawmakers - Watch

Addressing the joint sitting of US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the manifold contributions of Indian-American community to US.

Jun 08, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

US won't sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan for now

The sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan has been held by the US Congress which reflects the growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill .

Jan 12, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

No shutdown, no default: Congress leaders, Obama back deal

Striving to end a cycle of crisis, congressional leaders and the White House united behind an ambitious budget and debt deal aimed at restoring a semblance of order to Capitol Hill and ending the threat of government shutdowns and defaults until well after a new president takes office.

Oct 28, 2015, 09:15 AM IST