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US Senate confirms Trump's new ambassador to China, David Perdue, amid trade war

President Trump had selected David Perdue as the new ambassador for China in December, and since then trade relations between China and the US have worsened.

David Perdue, a former Senator, was confirmed by the Senate as the Trump administration's new ambassador to China as the two countries engage in a tariff war.(AFP)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 12:19 AM IST
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US Senator brings his bulldog to meeting, gives her mic for testimony

A bulldog, Babydog, accompanied Senator Jim Justice to a Senate hearing.

Senator Jim Justice brought his bulldog, Babydog, to a Senate hearing.(X/@EnergyGOP)
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 10:04 AM IST

Pete Hegseth grilled by senators over ‘racist extremist tattoo’; What is it?

Pete Hegseth has several tattoos on his bodies. While some are dedicated to his service in the military, others are related to his faith.

Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Jan 15, 2025 04:34 PM IST

US Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people.

The bill repeals two provisions — the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset — that limit Social Security benefits for certain recipients if they receive retirement payments from other sources such as the public retirement program for a state or local government.(AFP)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 02:36 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump and party control of government

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave GOP the 218 House victories that make up majority.

Donald Trump claps as he leaves the stage after speaking alongside former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard.(AFP)
Published on Nov 14, 2024 11:34 AM IST
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No light at the end of the tunnel for children of legal immigrants

No light at the end of the tunnel for children of legal immigrants

No light at the end of the tunnel for children of legal immigrants
Published on Jul 26, 2024 03:44 AM IST
PTI |

Boeing CEO Calhoun brutally ripped over $32.8mn salary during Senate appearance

Boeing CEO Calhoun received $32.8 million in total compensation in 2023, a 45 percent increase as compared to $22.6 million in the previous year.

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun leaves after testifying during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Investigations Subcommittee hearing to examine.(AFP)
Published on Jun 20, 2024 07:50 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Protesters against Gaza war interrupt Blinken repeatedly in the Senate

Several silent protesters held up their hands, stained with red paint or dye, behind Blinken during his appearances.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Getty Images via AFP)
Published on May 22, 2024 03:28 AM IST
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Abortion returns to spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalised

The new tensions over abortion in Italy come against the backdrop of developments elsewhere in Europe going somewhat in the opposite direction.

Women hold cardboard cutouts of RU-486 (abortion pill mifepristone) as they demonstrate outside Madama Palace (Senate) against a parliamentary amendment that could make it easier for anti-abortion groups to operate in publicly-run family clinics, in Rome, Italy, April 22, 2024.(Reuters)
Published on Apr 24, 2024 12:19 AM IST
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PU senator writes to chancellor over delay in senate elections schedule

Senator Inderpal Singh Sidhu in his letter explained the implication of not announcing the schedule as the term of the present senate ends on October 31, 2024. As per the PU academic calendar, the dates of issuing notice have to be declared 240 days before the date fixed for elections

A senator said the officials had been waiting to get the schedule approved from the start of the year, but the higher authorities delayed it. (HT file)
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 09:10 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Is the Senate ready to conduct a full trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas?

Alejandro Mayorkas calls the allegations baseless as the House Republicans push forward with the impeachment, citing a breach of border laws.

US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies at a Fiscal Year 2025 budget hearing at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Apr 17, 2024 02:24 AM IST

US Senate approves $460b spending bill to avert shutdown hours before deadline

The measure contains six annual spending bills and has already passed the House

US senators were racing against the clock March 8 to vote on a package of funding bills for key federal agencies to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of a midnight deadline. The $460 billion package, already passed by the House of Representatives, is expected to get broad support, but lawmakers were yet to lock in a timeline for holding a vote, amid Republican infighting over spending cuts. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:17 PM IST
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Arizona's independent Sen. Krysten Sinema won't seek re-election

“I love Arizona and I am so proud of what we’ve delivered,” Sinema said

Krysten Sinema announces she won't run for a second term(X, formerly Twitter)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:49 AM IST
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US Senate averts a potential government shutdown with last-minute funding bill

Senate's green light on a short-term funding bill dodges a potential US government shutdown. Joe Biden likely to sign, warning against economic fallout.

Chuck Schumer hails Bipartisan agreement as good news for Americans. Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)
Published on Mar 01, 2024 08:53 AM IST

West Virginia Senate passes bill that would remove marital exemption for sexual abuse

West Virginia Senate passes bill that would remove marital exemption for sexual abuse

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Published on Feb 27, 2024 12:14 AM IST
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Pakistan's poll body gears up to hold Presidential election by March 9

A six-party alliance has already announced Asif Ali Zardari as its consensus candidate. Zardari previously served as the president from September 2008 to 2013.

Incumbent President Dr Arif Alvi is already on an extended tenure after completing his five-year term on September 9 last year. (AFP)
Published on Feb 25, 2024 12:34 PM IST
PTI |

Two more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

Two more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

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Published on Feb 23, 2024 07:50 AM IST
AP |

38 years on, 51 acres still due to PU, say senators

The pending allotment of 51 acres to Panjab University was raised in the senate. The university is still awaiting the land it was allocated in 1986.

The pending allotment of 51 acres to Panjab University was raised in the senate on Saturday. The issue, which has been ongoing since 1986, was not listed in the agenda, but was brought up by senator Parveen Goyal. (HT File)
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 09:50 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching

Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching

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Updated on Feb 12, 2024 09:16 AM IST
AP |

Australian Senator Varun Ghosh etches history, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Varun Ghosh moved from India to Australia when he was just 17. He has worked as a lawyer and a consultant with the World Bank in Washington.

Varun Ghosh took an oath on Bhagavad Gita as he became a senator. (X/@PennyWong)
Published on Feb 07, 2024 09:57 AM IST
Edited by Vrinda Jain

The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid

The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid

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Published on Feb 02, 2024 05:06 AM IST
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Today in History: January 16, Caesar Augustus declared Roman emperor

Today in History: January 16, Caesar Augustus declared Roman emperor

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Published on Jan 16, 2024 10:31 AM IST
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin declines 2024 reelection bid

Joe Manchin's retirement leaves a void in the Senate's center and raises questions about his future plans.

Sen. Joe Manchin announced he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)(AP)
Published on Nov 10, 2023 06:10 AM IST

IIT BHU’s 12th convocation: 106 meritorious students awarded gold medals

1,660 students received degrees at the 12th convocation ceremony of IIT-BHU, Varanasi. Divyansh Chandra Roy received 5 gold medals and the President's Gold Medal. Dr Sameer V Kamat, chairman of DRDO, awarded the medals and prizes. 9 alumni were also honored with awards.

IIT BHU convocation underway in Varanasi on Friday. (Rajesh Kumar/ht)
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 07:12 AM IST
By, Varanasi

Panjab University’s finance panel okays 752- crore budget for 2023-24

Speaking about the budget, Panjab University finance and development officer Vikram Nayyar said the varsity had received around ₹90 crore more this time as compared to the previous session

Of the total expenditure for the current session, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>316.5 crore will be met through internal income. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:04 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Mitt Romney announces he will not seek another Senate term in 2025

Mitt Romney, the Utah senator and former presidential candidate, will not seek another term in the Senate. Donald Trump mocks him in a gritty tweet.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 13: Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) answers questions in his office after announcing he will not seek re-election on September 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. Romney Called for a
Published on Sep 14, 2023 06:09 AM IST

Donald Trump is back in reckoning

A fresh indictment is only likely to boost Trump. Biden’s team believes his candidacy is good news, but other Democrats aren’t as sure

Former President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters before boarding his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 3, 2023.(AP)
Published on Aug 15, 2023 09:12 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India: US Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Top Senators slam China’s actions, US chamber emerges as strong source of support for India.

The resolution was introduced by Oregon’s Jeff Merkley (in pic) and Tennessee’s Bill Haggerty, and co-sponsored by Texas’s John Cornyn, Virginia’s Tim Kaine, and Maryland’s Chris Van Hollen.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 06:17 AM IST
By, Washington

‘Honoured’: PM Modi accepts invite to address US Congress for 2nd time

PM Modi thanked McCarthy, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell who had jointly invited him.

Besides the address to the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the state visit, is expected to meet President Joe Biden for a private dinner on June 21 (ANI)
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 04:28 AM IST
By, Washington
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