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Trump moves inauguration ceremony indoors due to severe windchill

Trump moves inauguration ceremony indoors due to severe windchill

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that his inauguration ceremony will be moved indoors due to a forecast of severe windchill. The ceremony will now be held at the Capitol Rotunda instead of outside the US Capitol facing the National Mall. Trump expressed concern for the safety of attendees, law enforcement, and first responders in the frigid weather conditions.

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

What Are Sunder and Elon Chatting About?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Tech billionaires shadowed US President Donald Trump at the inauguration on Monday.

The Defining News Stories of 2025

The Defining News Stories of 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising geopolitical tensions, these events reshaped international relations.

All about the church service ahead of Trump's inauguration

All about the church service ahead of Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The ceremonial proceedings are set to take place at the US Capitol Rotunda, where Trump will take the oath of office on Monday, roughly two weeks after his electoral college victory was officially certified by Congress.

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

Report reveals Elon Musk wanted Ramaswamy out of DOGE

Report reveals Elon Musk wanted Ramaswamy out of DOGE

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

As Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), just 69 days after he was announced the co-head of the team along with tech billionaire Elon Musk, a report has revealed that it was the Tesla CEO who wanted Ramaswamy 'out' of the team.

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail -- both for itself and America.

Open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians: Jaishankar in US

Open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians: Jaishankar in US

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

India has always been open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians to their country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, noting that New Delhi is still in the process of verifying those from the United States who can be deported to India and the number of such individuals cannot be determined yet.

Spotted: Mukesh Ambani at Trump inauguration with Big 4

Spotted: Mukesh Ambani at Trump inauguration with Big 4

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

It was an aha! moment to spot India's leading industrialist at the service at St John's church ahead of Trump's inauguration, and then to see him heading to US Capitol Hill Rotunda for the inauguration in the company of the Big 4 - Tim Cook of Apple, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Sundar Pichai of Google and Mark Zuckerburg of Meta/Facebook.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

PIX: US Capitol is vandalised by violent mobs

PIX: US Capitol is vandalised by violent mobs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in America, thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday and clashed with police, resulting in at least four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the election.

'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump at White House

'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump at White House

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US President Joe Biden greeted his successor Donald Trump at the White House with the message "welcome home" as Trump's motorcade arrived at the official presidential residence. Biden and Trump then went inside the White House for their traditional tea. Trump, 78, will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, succeeding Biden, 82. The ceremony has been moved inside the Rotunda from outside the Capitol Hill facing the majestic National Mall.

Mourning for George H W Bush

Mourning for George H W Bush

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bush's remains will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda till Wednesday, when he will be honoured with state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The social media giant confirmed in a blog post that it has removed the accounts as part of an effort following the riot last week "to protect the conversation on our service from attempts to incite violence, organise attacks, and share deliberately misleading information about the election outcome."

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders fulfilling campaign promises, including declaring an emergency at the southern border, addressing a national energy crisis, and defining sex-related policies. The orders aim to address immigration, national security, and energy independence, with a focus on reversing policies implemented by the previous administration.

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Reagan, who denounced the then USSR as the 'evil empire', was won over by the charm of the Soviet Union's final leader, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.

We all lost the Cold War: Gorbachev

We all lost the Cold War: Gorbachev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

And it was won when it ended, says former Soviet leader, asserting that Reagan decided to be a peacemaker at just the right moment

Mrs Trump's fashion challenges

Mrs Trump's fashion challenges

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Though the incoming First Lady of the US is a former model who has retained all the glamour of the ramp, there is a curious radio silence on the subject of who's offering their sartorial services for her time at the White House, notes Kanika Datta.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.