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Trump administration to create registry for people living illegally in US

Trump administration launches registry for undocumented immigrants, requiring registration and fingerprints.

Immigration authorities said Tuesday that the Trump administration is establishing a register for all those who are in the country unlawfully and that those who fail to self-report may be subject to penalties or legal action.(REUTERS )

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 12:36 PM IST

AP |

Hegseth replaces military lawyers saying they were not ‘well-suited’

Following the abrupt firing of key military leaders, Hegseth defended Trump's choice of a retired general who doesn't meet the legal criteria for chairman

Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, announced on Monday that he was replacing the senior military attorneys because he didn't believe they were

world news

Published on Feb 25, 2025 01:26 PM IST

PTI |

Trump administration targets China with new trade and investment restrictions

Donald Trump has issued a memo instructing a top government committee to limit Chinese investment in energy, technology, and other vital U.S. industries.

The Trump administration targeted China with a number of trade, investment, and other policies that increase the likelihood that relations between the US and its main economic adversary could soon deteriorate.(AFP)

world news

Published on Feb 24, 2025 12:35 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Trump administration terminates Biden-appointed attorneys across US

The Trump White House issued termination notices to several U.S. Attorneys appointed by Biden.

The Trump White House on Wednesday handed termination warnings to at least a few U.S. Attorneys nationwide who had been nominated by Democratic President Joe Biden.(AP)

world news

Published on Feb 13, 2025 11:10 AM IST

Reuters |

Trump administration using federal prisons for immigration detainees

Trump's administration is utilizing federal prisons for immigration detainees, returning to controversial practices

The federal Bureau of Prisons announced Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is reverting to a practice that sparked accusations of abuse during his first term by utilising federal prisons to house some of the individuals detained in its immigration operation.(AP/Damian Dovarganes)

world news

Published on Feb 07, 2025 11:10 PM IST

AP |

Meta responds after Instagram users claim they were forced to follow Trump

Meta has denied user complaints about being forced to follow accounts of the new Trump administration, stating no automatic follows occurred

Social networking giant Meta has denied complaints from some users that they are being forced to follow accounts belonging to the new administration of US President Donald Trump(REUTERS/Yves Herman)

world news

Published on Jan 23, 2025 05:33 PM IST

AFP |

Canadian ministers head to Florida for talks with incoming Trump administration

New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will meet in Palm Beach to discuss border security and tariffs with Tom Homan

For the discussions this week, Dominic LeBlanc, the new finance minister, and Mélanie Joly, the foreign minister, will go to Palm Beach, Florida on Thursday, according to LeBlanc spokesperson Jean-Sébastien Comeau.(AFP)

world news

Published on Dec 27, 2024 07:51 AM IST

PTI |

Donald Trump picks new US ambassadors to Portugal, Malta

Trump has announced key nominations for his administration, including John Arrigo as US Ambassador to Portugal and Somers Farkas as Ambassador to Malta.

A special envoy for Latin America and new US ambassadors to Portugal and Malta are among the important appointments that US President-elect Donald Trump has made for his impending Trump 2.0 cabinet.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Dec 26, 2024 06:57 AM IST

ANI |

Biden to act on land protections, clemency, and AI in final weeks of Presidency

President Joe Biden plans actions on land protections, clemency, and AI to solidify his legacy before Trump's inauguration

President Joe Biden outlines his plans to implement land protections, clemency, and artificial intelligence in the closing weeks of his administration in an effort to solidify his legacy before to Donald Trump's inauguration.(Bloomberg)

world news

Published on Dec 16, 2024 08:07 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Trump's transition team finalises deal with DOJ for nominee background checks

Trump team signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks on administration picks.

Former Representative Matt Gaetz, US attorney general nominee for US President-elect Donald Trump, center, departs with Senator JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio and US Vice President-elect, left, following meetings with Republican Senators at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US,(Bloomberg)

world news

Published on Dec 04, 2024 11:23 AM IST

PTI |

Trump announces 7 picks in series of high-profile announcements; Who are they?

Donald Trump announced a number of fresh nominations for high-level positions in his administration, including another Fox News contributor.

Trump named author and Johns Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary, who opposed COVID-19 lockdowns, to lead the US Food and Drug Administration.(via REUTERS)

world news

Published on Nov 23, 2024 04:16 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Donald Trump’s White House team: Who are top contenders for key roles?

Donald Trump administration: Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s campaign chief, was appointed as his first choice for chief of staff.

US President-elect Donald Trump watches a video screen in Salem.(AP)

world news

Published on Nov 08, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Dist admn reviews progress, functioning of STPs, SPSs after Lko rainfall, waterlogging

The officials emphasised the need for sewage pumping stations to operate at full capacity, with regular chamber cleaning to prevent blockages

Dist administration officials meeting at the Smart City office in Lucknow on Wednesday (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Aug 07, 2024 09:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Chandigarh: Illicit liquor seized from multiple vends

In an effort to curb illegal sale and storage of liquor, the department conducted extensive inspections across the city over the past week

Excise and taxation commissioner Rupesh Kumar emphasised that the department is committed to eradicating illegal activities related to liquor. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Jul 28, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Major reshuffle in Chandigarh police, over 2700 personnel transferred

Chandigarh Police transfers 2,763 personnel, including SI, ASI, HC, and C, to enhance efficiency. PEB approved reshuffle to address administrative needs.

This reshuffle, approved by the Police Establishment Board (PEB), aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the police force. (HT file photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Power demand in India to double by 2035: Khattar

The former Haryana chief minister was speaking at a function held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, in New Delhi, on Saturday evening organised to mark the completion of eight years of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates programme in Haryana

Manohar Lal Khattar underlined the importance of the vision of new and young professionals at a function held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, in New Delhi, on Saturday. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Withdraw order on pensioners’ verification: Tarigami

Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami has urged the administration to withdraw its order concerning pensioners to be physically present before the treasury officers for verification.The circular issued by the finance department ordered all the pensioners to present themselves before the treasury officers for physical verification.

CPI (M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami has urged the administration to withdraw its order concerning pensioners to be physically present before the treasury officers for verification. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Out to fetch water, four family killed after vehicle plunges into gorge

The incident triggered massive protests in Rajpora village of Handwara, with locals criticising the administration and public health engineering and Jal Shakti department’s apathy over the lack of potable water.

Locals said they have to walk around 1.5 km every day to fetch water. (File)

cities

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Pinarayi Vijayan faces rare censure within CPI(M) after LS polls drub

For the first time since he was elected to power in 2016, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the administration he runs has come under censure of his party, CPI(M), in the backdrop of the Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s severe drubbing in the recent Lok Sabha polls.

india news

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kochi

Akhnoor bus mishap: Traffic DSP suspended for dereliction of duty

At least 22 pilgrims that included nine women and 11 men, died and 64 others were injured after a bus from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras plunged into a gorge in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district on the Jammu-Poonch national highway on May 30.

Taking serious note of a bus accident near Akhnoor on May 30, the administration has suspended a traffic police official for dereliction of duty. (ANI File)

cities

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Four medical college students expelled from hostel, fined for ragging in U.P.’s Prayagraj

MLNMC expels 4 MBBS students for 6 months, fines ₹10,000 each for ragging juniors. Warning issued to all students for stricter action on ragging.

The action was taken after the four were found guilty of having ragged their juniors by the MLNMC’s anti-ragging committee (For Representation)

cities

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 09:13 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Under the shadow of gun Rajouri-Poonch gear up for polling

Contingency plan put in place for LoC villages as Anantnag goes to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections

The region has witnessed a spike in terror attacks in recent times. (HT File)

cities

Updated on May 24, 2024 01:53 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Disabled climbs onto rooftop of Pune railway station, brought down safely

After several attempts, railway police safely brought down the disabled who climbed onto the rooftop of Pune station premises on Thursday

After several attempts, railway police safely brought down the disabled who climbed onto the rooftop of the Pune station premises on Thursday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

cities

Updated on May 24, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Congress presses for fair probe into Maliwal ‘assault’ case

Gurdeep Sappal said that Congress’ stance is the same irrespective of the allegations being against an ally of the INDIA bloc. He was addressing a press conference in Ludhiana

Gurdeep Sappal alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was “not fair” in sharing booth-level data. (HT file photo)

cities

Updated on May 24, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

Will ensure strict action against officials ‘misleading’ admn to skip poll duties: Ludhiana DEO

Sawhney emphasised that exemptions from election duties should not be sought on frivolous or unsubstantiated grounds

District election officer Sakshi Sawhney inspecting a strong room at PAU in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on May 04, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Couple urges wedding guests to vote

Priest during a marriage ceremony instead of reciting the traditional wedding vows, chanted vows to vote

cities

Updated on May 03, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Kashmir leaders slam delay in construction of bridge after boat capsizes in Gandbal

Leaders question government for delay in completing Jhelum bridge after boat tragedy in Srinagar. Former CMs demand inquiry, blame administration for lapses.

Former Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. (PTI)

cities

Updated on Apr 17, 2024 06:46 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

KCR slams Cong govt in T’gana for failing to fulfil its guarantees

Telangana's former CM KCR criticized the collapsed Congress administration, accusing it of failing to fulfill promises and address people's issues.

Telangana-Rashtra-Samithi-TRS-party-president-K-Chandrasekar-Rao-speaks-to-the-media-at-his-party-headquarters-in-Hyderabad-AP-Photo

india news

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 06:36 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

C-Vigil app launched for poll code violation complaints

Complaints about violation of model code of conduct can be made on C-Vigil app, available on Play Store and iStore by uploading a live photo or live video

Flying squads and static investigation teams are conducting searches across the district to prevent illegal distribution of cash, liquor and other freebies to lure votes. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 13, 2024 06:28 AM IST

BySaptarshi Das, Noida

Saini is ‘dummy CM’, says former Haryana CM Hooda

Addressing a rally at Jhajjar’s Beri, Hooda said that Deepender’s victory from the Rohtak parliamentary seat will lay the foundation stone for Congress party’s government and BJP’s exit from the state

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

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Latest from administration

Trump administration launches registry for undocumented immigrants, requiring registration and fingerprints.

Following the abrupt firing of key military leaders, Hegseth defended Trump's choice of a retired general who doesn't meet the legal criteria for chairman

Donald Trump has issued a memo instructing a top government committee to limit Chinese investment in energy, technology, and other vital U.S. industries.

The Trump White House issued termination notices to several U.S. Attorneys appointed by Biden.

Trump's administration is utilizing federal prisons for immigration detainees, returning to controversial practices

Meta has denied user complaints about being forced to follow accounts of the new Trump administration, stating no automatic follows occurred

New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will meet in Palm Beach to discuss border security and tariffs with Tom Homan

Trump has announced key nominations for his administration, including John Arrigo as US Ambassador to Portugal and Somers Farkas as Ambassador to Malta.

President Joe Biden plans actions on land protections, clemency, and AI to solidify his legacy before Trump's inauguration

Trump team signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks on administration picks.

Donald Trump announced a number of fresh nominations for high-level positions in his administration, including another Fox News contributor.

Donald Trump administration: Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s campaign chief, was appointed as his first choice for chief of staff.

The officials emphasised the need for sewage pumping stations to operate at full capacity, with regular chamber cleaning to prevent blockages

In an effort to curb illegal sale and storage of liquor, the department conducted extensive inspections across the city over the past week

Chandigarh Police transfers 2,763 personnel, including SI, ASI, HC, and C, to enhance efficiency. PEB approved reshuffle to address administrative needs.

The former Haryana chief minister was speaking at a function held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, in New Delhi, on Saturday evening organised to mark the completion of eight years of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates programme in Haryana

The incident triggered massive protests in Rajpora village of Handwara, with locals criticising the administration and public health engineering and Jal Shakti department’s apathy over the lack of potable water.

For the first time since he was elected to power in 2016, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the administration he runs has come under censure of his party, CPI(M), in the backdrop of the Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s severe drubbing in the recent Lok Sabha polls.

At least 22 pilgrims that included nine women and 11 men, died and 64 others were injured after a bus from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras plunged into a gorge in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district on the Jammu-Poonch national highway on May 30.

MLNMC expels 4 MBBS students for 6 months, fines ₹10,000 each for ragging juniors. Warning issued to all students for stricter action on ragging.

Contingency plan put in place for LoC villages as Anantnag goes to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections

After several attempts, railway police safely brought down the disabled who climbed onto the rooftop of Pune station premises on Thursday

Gurdeep Sappal said that Congress’ stance is the same irrespective of the allegations being against an ally of the INDIA bloc. He was addressing a press conference in Ludhiana

Sawhney emphasised that exemptions from election duties should not be sought on frivolous or unsubstantiated grounds

Priest during a marriage ceremony instead of reciting the traditional wedding vows, chanted vows to vote

Leaders question government for delay in completing Jhelum bridge after boat tragedy in Srinagar. Former CMs demand inquiry, blame administration for lapses.

Telangana's former CM KCR criticized the collapsed Congress administration, accusing it of failing to fulfill promises and address people's issues.

Complaints about violation of model code of conduct can be made on C-Vigil app, available on Play Store and iStore by uploading a live photo or live video

Addressing a rally at Jhajjar’s Beri, Hooda said that Deepender’s victory from the Rohtak parliamentary seat will lay the foundation stone for Congress party’s government and BJP’s exit from the state

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