US elections

Indian-American Nikki Haley to become Secretary of State in Donald Trump's Cabinet? 5 things you may not know about her

It will be really a proud moment for India, if Indian American Governor Nikki Haley gets US Secretary of State or some other Cabinet position in the Donald Trump administration.

Nov 17, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

No new US administration is completely prepared: Joe Biden

No newly elected administration is totally ready to govern on the first day in office, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday after a lunch meeting with Vice President-elect Mike Pence.

Nov 17, 2016, 01:53 AM IST

Thousands of Washington students protest against Donald Trump's election

Thousands of students marched in Washington DC in protest against US President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 16, 2016, 14:18 PM IST

Donald Trump wants billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump wants to name billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as Commerce Secretary.

Nov 16, 2016, 03:33 AM IST

Dow ends at record high; stocks lifted by tech, energy

US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Dow hitting a record high close for the fourth session in a row as tech stocks rebounded from a post-election drubbing and energy stocks were boosted by a sharp rise in oil prices.

Nov 16, 2016, 03:08 AM IST

Barack Obama leaves US for final foreign trip to Greece, Germany and Peru

US President Barack Obama headed across the Atlantic late Monday on his final foreign trip while in office -- a farewell tour of Europe and a summit with Asia-Pacific leaders to reassure concerned allies after Donald Trump`s election.

Nov 15, 2016, 05:58 AM IST

Catholic bishops ask Trump for humane immigration policies

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have urged President-elect Donald Trump to adopt humane policies toward immigrants and refugees, as church leaders begin navigating what will likely be a complex relationship with the new administration.

Nov 15, 2016, 04:13 AM IST

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump in phone call back normalising US-Russia ties: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Monday evening and agreed on the need to normalise ties between Washington and Moscow, the Kremlin said.

Nov 15, 2016, 03:28 AM IST

Barack Obama urges Donald Trump to reach out: `Gestures matter`

US President Barack Obama said Monday that he had urged his successor Donald Trump to reach out to those Americans left upset or fearful by the Republican billionaire`s surprise election win.

Nov 15, 2016, 03:01 AM IST

Team Trump urges Democrats to help stop protests

According to Team Trump, President Barack Obama, Democratic leader Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and other Democrats need to intervene to stop the unrest unfolding from Los Angeles to Manhattan, the New York Post reported.

Nov 14, 2016, 20:11 PM IST

Donald Trump's triumph: Sergio Perez dumps sponsor for mocking Mexicans after US Elections' result

Force India driver Perez said he was ending his association with the brand which had only began sponsoring him this month.

Nov 10, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Indian-Americans celebrate their impressive victory

That number is expected to increase to five if Democratic Congressman Ami Bera is declared elected for a third consecutive term after a recounting of votes. 

Nov 10, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

'Not my president'- Protests in California after Donald Trump wins US election

Protests erupted in the US state of California after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential polls with some demonstrators shouting "not my president".

Nov 09, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

Hillary Clinton: A tale of thwarted ambition

Hillary Clinton will go down in history as a woman of frustrated ambitions.

Nov 09, 2016, 20:07 PM IST

US Elections 2016: Roller coaster ride with twists and turns

The 2016 presidential campaign has been a roller coaster ride with twists and turns that left voters alternately elated, distraught and in the end, just downright exhausted.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Russia `ready to do its part` to rebuild US ties with Donald Trump: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow is ready to contribute to rebuilding relations with the United States with Donald Trump as president.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Donald Trump cannot reverse nuclear deal: Iran`s Rouhani

Iran`s President Hassan Rouhani said there was "no possibility" of its nuclear deal with world powers being overturned by US president-elect Donald Trump despite his threat to rip it up.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Right-wing outfit celebrates Donald Trump's win

A right-wing outfit on Wednesday celebrated the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the US polls, saying his Presidency would "further boost" the Indo-American ties.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

Vatican wishes Donald Trump well in US presidency, prays for "enlightenment"

The Catholic Church`s highest-ranking diplomat wished US President-elect Donald Trump well on Wednesday, saying he would pray for the new incumbent to be "enlightened".

Nov 09, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Donald Trump`s VP Mike Pence: Political chops and a deft touch

Where Donald Trump is brash and tough-talking, Mike Pence is deft and disciplined.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:42 PM IST