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Friday, September 26, 2025
TopicWhite House

Topic: White House

US holds unprecedented talks with Hamas, warns of ‘hell to pay’ on non-compliance on hostage issue

Breaking a diplomatic taboo on negotiating with 'terrorist groups', White House has given authority to hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler to negotiate with Hamas.

Watch CutTheClutter: Trump-Zelenskyy rift & impact of Trump 2.0 on Europe’s security landscape

In Episode 1616, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks back at 6 weeks of tumult in world politics, Trump’s maximalist stance & what India needs to be wary of ahead of Quad summit.

Money, power & loyalty. Seating arrangement at Trump’s inauguration sets the tone for his 2nd term

Former US presidents were also prominently seated with tech billionaires, as was India’s S Jaishankar, who beat other QUAD foreign ministers in the pecking order.

‘In America, impossible is what we do best,’ says Trump in inaugural address, promises ‘golden age’

In his 30-minutes speech at the Capitol Rotunda, the 47th US president said his election was a mandate to reverse a ‘horrible betrayal’, and that America’s ‘decline’ was now over.

Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula sentenced to 8 years for attempted attack on White House

The US Department of Justice said the bid was to replace the government with a dictatorship fuelled by Nazi ideology. Kandula pleaded guilty in May 2024 to a charge of willful injury.

White House unveils report on advancing AANHPI communities

Biden-Harris administration outlines efforts to promote equity, justice, and opportunity.

White House launches cybersecurity labeling program

US Cyber Trust Mark aims to inform consumers about product security.

20 million new small business applications filed in the US during Biden-Harris tenure

Small businesses strengthening the middle class involves job creation and expanded opportunities, Harris said.

Trump & Biden discuss Ukraine, Middle East. White House assures ‘smooth transfer of power’

The 'cordial' meeting lasted two hours. Outgoing First Lady Jill Biden joined the two men, while Melania Trump 'could not attend' the meeting.

‘Ice maiden’ who worked on Reagan’s campaign—Susie Wiles, Trump’s choice for 1st woman chief of staff

Wiles is credited with managing Trump’s 'most disciplined' election campaign & being one of few to thrive in the Republican's demanding & often unpredictable working environment.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.