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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Topic: US President

Predator drones sale to India cleared by Biden govt, ball in US Congress’s court. What happens next

The Congress has 30 days to object or seek modification to $3.99 billion deal. Actual contract can take a few months because final talks with General Atomics are yet to be concluded.

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.

Biden unlikely to attend Republic Day as Chief Guest, Quad Summit to be rescheduled

Elections in India & US mean that the date for hosting Quad had to be pushed further. A virtual summit is currently not being considered, say sources.

US First Lady tests positive for Covid days before G20 meet. President Joe Biden tests negative

Jill Biden's symptoms described as mild. President Biden is expected to take regular tests this week before his trip to India for G20 Summit on 8-10 Sept, says a White House statement.

‘Public knows who I am’: Donald Trump says he will not take part in Republican debates

The former US president cited his large lead in opinion polls as evidence that he was already well-known and liked by voters ahead of the 2024 election.

US nuclear, defence secrets stored in ballroom, bedroom, shower’: Inside Donald Trump indictment

The former US President and his valet face 37 charges for storing and concealing hundreds of classified documents at his Florida home after leaving the White House.

Trump risked national secrets, US prosecutors allege in 37-count indictment

Former US president mishandled classified documents that had information about secretive nuclear program, potential domestic vulnerabilities in event of an attack, federal indictment said.

What’s the classified documents case & what are the charges against Donald Trump

The former US president is facing 7 criminal counts, the most serious among them being charges under the Espionage Act, which carries a 10-year sentence

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet President Joe Biden on Wednesday

On his first known overseas trip since Russia's invasion on 24 February, Zelensky will meet Biden to strengthen Ukraine's 'resilience and defence capabilities'.

US President Biden calls Pakistan ‘most dangerous country’, draws ire

The US President made the remarks at a private fundraiser in California following which Pakistan summoned the US Envoy

On Camera

We failed the UP board topper. She should be celebrated, not bullied for her facial hair

The pervasive culture of body shaming, of judging others based on their appearance rather than their character or abilities, is a reflection of the deeper societal fault lines.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.