Trump thanks PM Modi for Independence Day greetings, says 'America loves India'

The Gift That Keeps On Giving? Trump-Loving Grandma Gives Up Protester Grandson To Cops

A huge fan of US President Donald Trump has done her patriotic part in proving that justice is a dish best served cold. Newser reports the identity of a bomb-throwing protester in Portland, Oregon, remained obscure until someone claimed to know him. It was none other than Karla Fox, the 'Trump-loving grandma' of 18-year-old Gabriel 'Rico' Agard-Berryhill. Fox says she ID'd her grandson by the olive-colored vest she bought him with the word 'ICONS' on it. I love him to death.

Will Trump Carry Out His Threat To Ban TikTok?

President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Friday evening that he plans to ban TikTok. The popular music and dance app is one of many owned by Chinese companies. According to Gizmodo, the Trump administration believes the app is funneling user data to the Chinese government. The allegation has not been substantiated. Despite increasing federal scrutiny, Microsoft is in talks to buy the app, purportedly valued at $100 billion.

An Increasingly Isolated Trump Cries To Friends: 'Nobody Likes Me'

White House aides say President Donald Trump has grown to recognize the extreme political peril he's created for himself. And according to CNN, that awareness has dawned less than 100 days until the election, and has triggered a litany of 'nobody likes me' utterances. Sources say when the president speaks with friends, his grievances are long and his complaints are ample. However, they say his willingness or ability to alter course seems minimal.

'First Son' Barron Trump Won't Be Returning To School This Fall--In Person, Anyway

The school attended by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump's youngest son, Barron, has ended on-campus learning. The news comes as the president demands a return to in-person classes around the country. On Friday, CNN reports Montgomery County, Maryland, ordered that private schools not conduct in-person learning until October 1st. Barron Trump is slated to enter 9th grade in the fall. He attends St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Montgomery County, Maryland.

U.S. records over 25,000 COVID-19 deaths in July

U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally. This report produced by Jonah Green.

Watch: Ayodhya illuminated as day of 'Bhumi Pujan' of Ram Temple nears

Several parts of Ayodhya were shining with colourful lights on August 1 ahead of foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple on August 5. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5. Sound of bells reverberated in the town

National Education Policy focuses on making job creators: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 01 hailed the National Education Policy introduced by the Centre by saying that the policy focuses on creating job creators rather than job seekers. "This is an effort to bring reform to our approach and mindset," said PM Modi at Smart India Hackathon 2020.

'Not job seekers but...': PM Modi lauds New Education Policy at Hackathon finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2020. Apart from encouraging the country's youth to use their problem-solving skills to help the entire nation, he lauded the recently unveiled New Education Policy. PM said that the policy's aim is to create job creators, and not job seekers. Calling the 21st century an era of knowledge, PM said that the focus of the policy was on interdisciplinary education, where traditional boundaries don't inhibit the wide range of subjects that a student may be interested in. He also emphasised the focus on pedagogy in regional tongues which would enhance learning. The Hackathon is a nationwide initiative aimed at inculcating a culture of innovation and problem-solving among India's youth. Around 10,000 students participated in the event this year. The grand finale of the Hackathon, which began on August 1, will last till August 3, 2020.

COVID-19: Coimbatore flag maker eyeing losses ahead of Independence Day

If it was a normal time, Rajendra, a flag maker in Coimbatore, would have received bulk orders ahead of the Independence Day on August 15. However, as the world continues to struggle with the coronavirus, Rajendra is no exception, and said that his flag business has been adversely affected this year due to COVID-19. "Usually we get orders in bulk ahead of Independence Day, but this year we have received fewer orders," Rajendra said.

Fireworks in DC as Trump vows to defeat 'radical left'

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on comments made at Mount Rushmore in an Independence Day address on Saturday, as protesters scuffled in the capital's streets. David Doyle reports.

Trump supporters meet counter-protesters in Pittsburgh

Two groups of Trump supporters in Pittsburgh held celebrations on Independence Day and were met by a group of counter-protesters in support of racial justice.