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Thursday, March 12, 2026
TopicUS capitol riots

Topic: US capitol riots

US Justice Dept releases Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election

Smith's report outlines a four-count indictment against Trump, alleging he plotted to obstruct vote collection and certification after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden.

Trump vows to pardon Jan 6 Capitol rioters

Trump said there could be “some exceptions” to his pardons if the individuals had acted 'radical' or 'crazy'. The assault had left more than 140 police injured & several dead.

US Judge halts proceedings in 2020 Trump election subversion case after poll victory

Trump pleaded not guilty to four charges of conspiring to obstruct vote certification after his 2020 defeat. His efforts led to the deadly 6 January Capitol attack following a speech.

Donald Trump barred from Colorado’s 2024 presidential ballot — a look at what happens now

The landmark judgment by Colorado Supreme Court makes Trump the first Presidential candidate declared ineligible for White House. He will now move US Supreme Court.

‘First chaos, then tyranny’ — US judge Chutkan’s ruling against Trump’s immunity bid in election case

Donald Trump had moved a motion to dismiss indictment handed down against him in August, which charged him of 'unlawfully attempting' to prevent transfer of power after his loss in 2020.

Ex-US vice president Mike Pence condemns Trump over US Capitol riots at 2024 campaign launch

Pence, who loyally served Donald Trump for 4 years, is placing a high-risk bet that voters in the nominating contest will reward him for backing the Constitution, rather than Trump.

Jan 6 panel report: What US laws Trump ‘broke’ & penalties he could face over Capitol attack

Panel report accuses former US president of trying to obstruct official proceedings, conspiring to defraud, inciting insurrection. If found guilty, he could face 2-20 yrs in jail.

Trump spurned pleas to end lies, call off mob, Capitol attack panel says

The panel opened a televised hearing Thursday with a prime-time presentation that included video testimony from then-Attorney General William Barr.

As evidence piles up, Trump’s impeachment trial to prove if Republicans believe in law & order

New evidence has emerged on how Trump was trying to turn federal agencies into puppets to help him subvert democracy, the Constitution & a fair election that he lost.

The many paths ahead for citizen Trump after he leaves office

There is no clear answer yet on what Donald Trump, who has a love for limelight, plans to do after Joe Biden takes over. Even where he plans to live is potentially up in the air.

On Camera

Modi govt organises Rozgar Melas, but vacant posts show its hiring capacity is limited

Before attempting to answer whether the Rozgar Melas are working, it would be useful to take a look at the performance of the Modi govt on this front since it was formed in May 2014.

India’s Russian crude imports approach pre-Trump sanction levels amid Hormuz disruptions & US ‘waiver’

India has already purchased nearly 16 million barrels of Russian crude so far in March 2026, translating to roughly 1.6 million barrels per day, indicating a sharp uptick.

India-Bangladesh relations on track—After military intel chief’s visit, envoy goes to Army War College

In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.