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A jeweler, a fraud and the role of India’s public-sector banks

Once credited for fueling India’s rapid growth, the state-owned banking model is now under the knife.

US charges nine Oath Keepers with conspiring to storm Capitol

In a superseding indictment, the US has charged six people allegedly connected to far-right fringe group Oath Keepers for conspiring to storm the Capitol. The remaining three defendants were previously indicted for conspiracy in January.

Verdict expected as Senate reconvenes for Trump impeachment trial

The Senate will reconvene on Saturday to debate on whether to allow witness testimony, then finish closing arguments and possibly vote on a verdict.

Trump's attorneys blame Democrats for 'hatred' against ex-president

Defence lawyers argued in Donald Trump's impeachment trial that the former president bore no responsibility for the deadly attack on the US Capitol while accusing Democrats of “hatred” and “hypocrisy.”

Democrats say Capitol attackers acted on Trump's 'orders'

Democrats use their remaining hours of arguments in the impeachment trial to lay out the physical and mental harm caused by the attack, discuss Trump’s lack of action as it unfolded and do a final presentation on the legal issues involved.

US Republicans battle over QAnon-backing lawmaker

The House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her assignments as Republicans consider discipline. She approves violence against Democrats and claims Donald Trump won the election.

Pelosi to send Trump impeachment article to Senate, triggering trial

A growing number of US Republican senators say they are opposed to the proceedings, pushing back with both political and constitutional arguments.

Trump impeachment goes to Senate, triggering trial over Capitol siege

Former president Donald Trump will go on trial in the US Senate soon after a fresh impeachment case against the former president is transmitted on Monday by the House of Representatives.

Biden to sign order to address growing hunger crisis

US President Joe Biden is signing two executive orders that will increase food aid, protect job seekers on unemployment and clear a path for federal workers and contractors to get a $15 hourly minimum wage.

Biden issues executive orders to undo several Trump policies

Hours after his inauguration, President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders to keep the US in the WHO, end the entry ban from mostly Muslim-majority countries, bolster environmental protections and strengthen the fight against Covid-19.

Trump impeachment trial in Senate could threaten Biden’s Covid-19 agenda

A swift impeachment trial of President Donald Trump is unlikely to lead to his ouster before Joe Biden takes office on January 20. This raises the prospect of a bitter trial in the Senate during Biden’s first days in the White House.

US House to begin impeachment proceedings against Trump

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will act with solemnity, but also urgency with just days remaining before Trump is to leave office on January 20.