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January 19, 2025 2:41 PM IST
US News Live: How Donald Trump plans to tighten his grip on government by dismantling the ‘deep state’
The Trump administration will work to fill thousands of political appointments across the government as quickly as possible, another source told Reuters. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 2:39 PM IST
World News Live: US rejects re-election of Venezuelan President Maduro, but maintains government’s financial lifeline
Venezuela’s opposition claims that Maduro’s government has made billions of dollars from exports allowed by the permits. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 2:31pm IST
US News Live: Hamas names first hostage to be released after delaying ceasefire for more than two hours
Hamas announced the names of three hostages scheduled for release on Sunday, more than two hours after the start of the ceasefire in Gaza. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 1:59 PM IST
World News Live: Taliban leader calls for lifting of education ban on Afghan girls: ‘There are no excuses’
The Taliban’s top commander has called on the group’s leaders to lift the ban on Afghan women and girls attending school, saying there are no excuses. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 1:54 PM IST
World News Live: Israeli Minister Ben Gabil resigns from Netanyahu government over Gaza ceasefire
Hardline Israeli minister Ben Gabil has resigned from Benjamin Netanyahu’s government over a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 1:40 PM IST
US News Live: NFL fans furious over rough call on Patrick Mahomes in Chiefs win: Troy Aikman joins in the backlash
The Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship with a 23-14 victory over the Texans, but the game was marred by an officiating dispute. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 1:12 PM IST
World News Live: Prime Minister Netanyahu requests hostage list, delaying Israeli-Hamas ceasefire due to delay
The conflict remained unresolved by the time the deadline for the ceasefire to begin passed at 8:30 a.m. local time. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 12:41pm IST
World News Live: Who is MIT researcher and podcaster Rex Fridman who is scheduled to interview Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Rex Fridman will be visiting India for his podcast, which will be his first visit to the country. This is Prime Minister Modi’s second podcast appearance. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 12:19 PM IST
World News Live: ‘Mean girl’ type: ‘Bully’ Meghan Markle’s former staff say working with her was ‘terrible’
According to anonymous sources cited in the Vanity Fair report, the couple’s work environment was not always as harmonious as they had hoped.
January 19, 2025 11:58am IST
US News Live: Prime Minister Netanyahu warns again: No Gaza ceasefire without Hamas hostage list
Hamas is expected to release three hostages late Sunday in exchange for a number of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 11:53 AM IST
World News Live: US search engine Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok
Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok US as platform faces ban unless it sever ties with ByteDanc Read the full story here
January 19, 2025 11:38am IST
World News Live: Two Iranian hardline clerics shot dead at Supreme Court in capital Tehran
In a message, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his condolences for the “martyrdom” of both judges. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 11:26am IST
World News Live: What is Xiaohongshu, the Chinese app that topped the US download charts after TikTok exited?
Chinese app “Xiaohongshu” has become the most downloaded app in the United States as TikTok users migrate due to a possible ban. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 11:03 AM (IST)
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January 19, 2025 10:39am IST
US News Live: Inauguration Day, Donald Trump style: Who’s attending and what’s planned?
It will be the first time that a presidential inauguration will be held indoors since 1985, when President Ronald Reagan was also forced to hold the ceremony indoors. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 10:35am IST
World News Live: Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins today: What awaits Gaza under ceasefire agreement?
The first phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza will see hostages released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 10:14 AM (IST)
US News Live: Elon Musk plans to transform popular Washington DC hotel into his own Mar-a-Lago near Donald Trump: Report
Elon Musk is reportedly considering purchasing the Line Hotel in Washington, D.C., to open a private social club in time for President Trump’s inauguration. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 9:49am IST
US News Live: TikTok goes dark in the US. Apple disappears from Google app store
TikTok sent a message to users saying, “A law has been enacted in the United States that bans TikTok. Unfortunately, this means you can’t use TikTok for now.” Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 9:41am IST
World News Live: Ceasefire agreement brings mixed emotions for families of hostages held by Hamas
Families of British-linked hostages are worried but hopeful for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel Read the full story here
January 19, 2025 8:10am IST
US News Live: TikTok tells users it will be ‘temporarily unavailable’ in the US on Sunday
Logged-on users were shown a message stating that the law “forces us to temporarily disable our services.” Read the full text here.
January 19, 2025 7:41am IST
US News Live: Trump Inauguration Schedule: Did Indoor Changes Affect the Lineup? Key Events, Performers and More
Monday’s inauguration ceremony made the first traditional change in 40 years by moving the ceremony indoors due to subzero temperatures in the forecast. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 6:36am IST
World News Live: Supporters storm court after impeachment of South Korean President Yoon, detention extended
Protesters fired fire extinguishers at the police line guarding the main entrance, which flooded the building and destroyed office equipment and furniture. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 6:31am IST
US News Live: President Trump arrives in Washington with First Lady Melania, Ivanka and Barron ahead of Inauguration Day
Donald Trump arrives in Washington DC with his family for inauguration events. Due to subzero temperatures, he will be sworn in in the Capitol Rotunda. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 5:55 AM IST
US News Live: Michelle Obama ‘checks out’ of D.C. life. ‘I was furious’ to see Barack fighting with Trump
Amid rumors of their marriage, Barack Obama celebrated Michelle’s 61st birthday with a touching Instagram post. Read the full text here
January 19, 2025 5:55 AM IST
World News Live: “Israel reserves the right to restart the war in Gaza”: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s big warning before ceasefire takes effect
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to return all hostages held in the Palestinian territories and said he “reserves the right to resume the war with the support of the United States if necessary.” Read the full text here
