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Nationwide protests erupt against Trump's policies, including tariffs

By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington DC, April 6: Thousands of protesters on Saturday (local time) gathered across the United States to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and executive orders, including tariffs, with demonstrations organised in all 50 states as well as in neighbouring Canada and Mexico.

Why politicise sacred day: JPC chief to Muslim leaders on wearing black bands, amid Waqf Bill debate

New Delhi, March 31: On the occasion of Eid, some Muslims were seen wearing black armbands while offering prayers at mosques across cities like Delhi, Sambhal, and Bhopal. This act, seen as a form of protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, drew sharp criticism from Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). Pal questioned the political motivations behind the gesture, emphasising that Eid should be a time for spiritual reflection, not political demonstrations.

Trump declares Biden's pardons void, vows DOJ cleanup

Washington, DC, March 17: US President Donald Trump has declared that the pardons issued by former President Joe Biden to members of the House Select Committee investigating him are "void, vacant, and of no further force or effect."

Mary Millben calls US President Donald Trump kind, shares incident from CPAC

Washington, DC, February 27: African-American singer and actress Mary Millben described US President Donald Trump as "kind," recalling an incident at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last week when he delayed his speech to allow her to perform, despite an initial decision by the backstage team to cancel her act due to his early arrival, highlighting what she called his "soft power" and unwavering support for her career.

Trump cancels Biden clearance for classified briefings

Washington, Feb 8: US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for his predecessor President Joe Biden, which will prevent the latter from receiving classified briefings in an apparent tit-for-tat for his own 2021 rebuff.

US President Trump, Centre criticized in Kerala Budget speech

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7: The final full budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government, presented in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday by State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, took sharp aim at newly elected US President Donald Trump and the Union Government.