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‘He’s frank’: White House defends Trump’s ‘Piggy’ remark on female reporter; asks media to appreciate his ‘candour’

‘He’s frank’: White House defends Trump’s ‘Piggy’ remark on female reporter; asks media to appreciate his ‘candour’

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US President Donald Trump (AP image) The White House on Thursday defended US President Donald Trump after he called a female Bloomberg reporter “piggy” while being questioned about emails from Jeffrey Epstein aboard Air Force One, describing the remark as a reflection of his frankness, according to a White House briefing.During the briefing, White House…

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi’s G20 attendance, suggesting it was ‘safe’ due to US President Donald Trump’s boycott. Ramesh questioned future ‘huglomacy’ with Trump, especially with the next summit in the US and ongoing trade talks. He also highlighted US opposition to South Africa’s G20 themes. PM Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he left for Johannesburg, the venue for this year’s G20 Summit. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh suggested the prime minister was attending the event “safely and securely” because US President Donald Trump has chosen to boycott it, and wondered whether “huglomacy” with “my good friend” would revive when the next Summit takes place in the US.The prime minister embarked on a three-day visit to South Africa on Friday to attend the G20 Summit.Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, noted that the next G20 Summit, a year from now, will be held in the United States and that by then India’s trade “(or)deal” with Washington would presumably be completed.“But if in the past seven months, President Trump has claimed 61 times that he halted Operation Sindoor, imagine how many more times he will repeat those claims in the next twelve months,” Ramesh said on X.He said the prime minister was attending the Johannesburg Summit “safely and securely” since “President Trump and the US are boycotting the summit”.“Recall that Mr Modi didn’t go to Kuala Lumpur a few days back for the India-Asean Summit since he would then have to come face-to-face with President Trump,” he added.Calling the situation “extraordinary,” Ramesh criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for opposing South Africa’s G20 themes of solidarity, equality and sustainability on grounds that they amounted to anti-Americanism.“It is incidentally the very same Marco Rubio who was the first, at 5:37 PM on May 10th, to announce to the world the abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor,” he said.Ramesh also pointed out that the G20 presidency rotates annually: India assumed it from Indonesia in November 2023 and handed it to Brazil in November 2024. South Africa is now set to hand it to the US, which will not be present at the Summit.“So the next G20 Summit a year from now will be in the US. By then, presumably, India’s trade (or)deal with the US will be done. But if in the past seven months, President Trump has claimed 61 times that he halted Operation Sindoor, imagine how many more times he will repeat those claims in the next twelve months,” he reiterated.“Will huglomacy with ‘my good friend’ revive or whether there will be just handshakes or whether Mr. Modi doesn’t go — time alone will tell,” he said.In his departure statement, Modi said he would present India’s perspective at the forum in line with its vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and “One Earth, One Family and One Future”.“Will be attending the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a particularly special Summit as it is being held in Africa. Various global issues will be discussed there. Will be meeting various world leaders during the Summit,” Modi posted on X.On the sidelines, the prime minister is expected to hold several bilateral meetings and will also attend the sixth IBSA Summit. He is visiting South Africa from November 21–23 at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.This year’s G20 theme is “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”.The Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday that Modi is expected to speak in all three sessions of the Summit.The G20 represents 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. Its members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkiye, the UK, the US, the EU and the African Union.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPiyush Goyal Says India And Israel Are Emotionally Close, Recalls Pahalgam And Delhi Terror Attacks’Eternally Grateful’: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Thanks PM Modi For Saving Her Mother’s Life, Slams YunusIndia And Israel Launch FTA Talks; Piyush Goyal, Nir Barkat Sign Terms Of ReferenceDelhi’s Pollution Forces Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong To Cough, Stop Her Speech MidwayJaishankar Meets Afghan Commerce Minister Azizi In Delhi; Trade, Connectivity DiscussedMEA Outlines Agenda For PM Modi’s South Africa Visit For G20 Summit In JohannesburgPenny Wong’s Cricket Banter With Jaishankar Highlights Warm, Confident India-Australia PartnershipJaishankar, Penny Wong Send A Strong India-Australia Message To China And The World on Indo-PacificIFFI 2025 Opens With A Surprise As Korean Minister Sings Vande Mataram And Wins Standing OvationPiyush Goyal’s 10 D’s Pitch in Israel Recasts India As Future-Ready for Worldwide Investments123PhotostoriesAkshaye Khanna, Tabu, Salman Khan: Actors who never married, chose singlehoodHelen birthday special: From ‘Piya Tu’ to ‘Yeh Mera Dil’, her most iconic dance numbers and film rolesMicro-cheating in relationships: 7 red flags that feel “normal” but aren’tHow to manage hemorrhoids during pregnancy: FAQs answered here10 Indian etiquette every child should learnReplace this with avocado: 7 local fruits that provide the same nutrients for less5 Japanese mindset shifts for a happier, lighter, less stressful lifeMeet the actress who once outshone Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit but saw her career collapse after a relationship with a star kid5 animals that made an epic comeback from the edge of extinctionRekha to Sharmila Tagore: 5 best celebrity-inspired saree styles for the modern mother-in-law123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTravis KelceSavannah JamesGiannis AntetokounmpoTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi’s G20 attendance, suggesting it was ‘safe’ due to US President Donald Trump’s boycott. Ramesh questioned future ‘huglomacy’ with Trump, especially with the next summit in the US and ongoing trade talks. He also highlighted US opposition to South Africa’s G20 themes. PM Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he left for Johannesburg, the venue for this year’s G20 Summit. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh suggested the prime minister was attending the event “safely and securely” because US President Donald Trump has chosen to boycott it, and wondered whether “huglomacy” with “my good friend” would revive when the next Summit takes place in the US.The prime minister embarked on a three-day visit to South Africa on Friday to attend the G20 Summit.Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, noted that the next G20 Summit, a year from now, will be held in the United States and that by then India’s trade “(or)deal” with Washington would presumably be completed.“But if in the past seven months, President Trump has claimed 61 times that he halted Operation Sindoor, imagine how many more times he will repeat those claims in the next twelve months,” Ramesh said on X.He said the prime minister was attending the Johannesburg Summit “safely and securely” since “President Trump and the US are boycotting the summit”.“Recall that Mr Modi didn’t go to Kuala Lumpur a few days back for the India-Asean Summit since he would then have to come face-to-face with President Trump,” he added.Calling the situation “extraordinary,” Ramesh criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for opposing South Africa’s G20 themes of solidarity, equality and sustainability on grounds that they amounted to anti-Americanism.“It is incidentally the very same Marco Rubio who was the first, at 5:37 PM on May 10th, to announce to the world the abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor,” he said.Ramesh also pointed out that the G20 presidency rotates annually: India assumed it from Indonesia in November 2023 and handed it to Brazil in November 2024. South Africa is now set to hand it to the US, which will not be present at the Summit.“So the next G20 Summit a year from now will be in the US. By then, presumably, India’s trade (or)deal with the US will be done. But if in the past seven months, President Trump has claimed 61 times that he halted Operation Sindoor, imagine how many more times he will repeat those claims in the next twelve months,” he reiterated.“Will huglomacy with ‘my good friend’ revive or whether there will be just handshakes or whether Mr. Modi doesn’t go — time alone will tell,” he said.In his departure statement, Modi said he would present India’s perspective at the forum in line with its vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and “One Earth, One Family and One Future”.“Will be attending the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a particularly special Summit as it is being held in Africa. Various global issues will be discussed there. Will be meeting various world leaders during the Summit,” Modi posted on X.On the sidelines, the prime minister is expected to hold several bilateral meetings and will also attend the sixth IBSA Summit. He is visiting South Africa from November 21–23 at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.This year’s G20 theme is “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”.The Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday that Modi is expected to speak in all three sessions of the Summit.The G20 represents 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. Its members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkiye, the UK, the US, the EU and the African Union.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPiyush Goyal Says India And Israel Are Emotionally Close, Recalls Pahalgam And Delhi Terror Attacks’Eternally Grateful’: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Thanks PM Modi For Saving Her Mother’s Life, Slams YunusIndia And Israel Launch FTA Talks; Piyush Goyal, Nir Barkat Sign Terms Of ReferenceDelhi’s Pollution Forces Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong To Cough, Stop Her Speech MidwayJaishankar Meets Afghan Commerce Minister Azizi In Delhi; Trade, Connectivity DiscussedMEA Outlines Agenda For PM Modi’s South Africa Visit For G20 Summit In JohannesburgPenny Wong’s Cricket Banter With Jaishankar Highlights Warm, Confident India-Australia PartnershipJaishankar, Penny Wong Send A Strong India-Australia Message To China And The World on Indo-PacificIFFI 2025 Opens With A Surprise As Korean Minister Sings Vande Mataram And Wins Standing OvationPiyush Goyal’s 10 D’s Pitch in Israel Recasts India As Future-Ready for Worldwide Investments123PhotostoriesAkshaye Khanna, Tabu, Salman Khan: Actors who never married, chose singlehoodHelen birthday special: From ‘Piya Tu’ to ‘Yeh Mera Dil’, her most iconic dance numbers and film rolesMicro-cheating in relationships: 7 red flags that feel “normal” but aren’tHow to manage hemorrhoids during pregnancy: FAQs answered here10 Indian etiquette every child should learnReplace this with avocado: 7 local fruits that provide the same nutrients for less5 Japanese mindset shifts for a happier, lighter, less stressful lifeMeet the actress who once outshone Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit but saw her career collapse after a relationship with a star kid5 animals that made an epic comeback from the edge of extinctionRekha to Sharmila Tagore: 5 best celebrity-inspired saree styles for the modern mother-in-law123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTravis KelceSavannah JamesGiannis AntetokounmpoTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

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NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he left for Johannesburg, the venue for this year’s G20 Summit. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh suggested the prime minister was attending the event “safely and securely” because US President Donald Trump has chosen to boycott it, and wondered whether “huglomacy” with…

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Ajinkya Rahane fires warning shot at Gautam Gambhir over No.3 chaos: ‘A player’s career is on the line’

Ajinkya Rahane fires warning shot at Gautam Gambhir over No.3 chaos: ‘A player’s career is on the line’

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Ajinkya Rahane (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Ajinkya Rahane has called on India’s team management to stop the constant chopping and changing at No.3 and commit to a long-term option, urging them to offer the chosen batter a proper “long rope.”The former India captain, who occupied the No.5 position for years, voiced concern over India’s…

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DSSSB answer key 2025 for TGT, PGT, LDC releases today at dsssb.delhi.gov.in; check download steps

DSSSB answer key 2025 for TGT, PGT, LDC releases today at dsssb.delhi.gov.in; check download steps

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DSSSB answer key 2025 for multiple CBT posts published today on official website DSSSB answer key 2025: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) will release the DSSSB Answer Key 2025 today for various recruitment examinations conducted for posts such as TGT, PGT, LDC, Assistant Teacher and several other categories. The board will make the…

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‘Rs 95 lakh per semester paid for Karisma Kapoor’s daughter,’ Priya Sachdev’s lawyer shows receipt in court amidst legal battle over Sunjay Kapur’s inheritance

‘Rs 95 lakh per semester paid for Karisma Kapoor’s daughter,’ Priya Sachdev’s lawyer shows receipt in court amidst legal battle over Sunjay Kapur’s inheritance

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On the third day of the legal battle over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will, the Delhi High Court heard a detailed rebuttal from Priya Kapur’s legal team regarding allegations made by Karisma Kapoor’s side. For those not in the know, Karisma’s children and Sunjay Kapur’s widowed wife are in the midst of a legal battle…

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Investors may have just termed Google’s latest Gemini model, Gemini 3, a ‘Hit’; no jitters like OpenAI

Investors may have just termed Google’s latest Gemini model, Gemini 3, a ‘Hit’; no jitters like OpenAI

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Google parent Alphabet Inc shares surged to their highest level in history on Wednesday, fueled by a wave of overwhelmingly positive reviews for the newly released version of its Gemini artificial intelligence model. The Google parent’s stock climbed as much as 6.9%, marking its largest gain in two months and besting the performance of the…

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UAE named as world 3rd largest humanitarian donor in 2025 with .46 billion in global relief | World News

UAE named as world 3rd largest humanitarian donor in 2025 with $1.46 billion in global relief | World News

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UAE ranks third globally in 2025 humanitarian aid / Image credit: The National The UAE on Thursday announced that it has been named the third-biggest humanitarian donor in the world for 2025, according to updated UN tracking data, a recognition highlighted by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who said the ranking reflects…

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Parveen Hooda (PTI Photo) GREATER NOIDA: Girl power drove India’s success story at the World Boxing Cup (WBC) Finals here. Seven women boxers — including reigning world champions Minakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria and seasoned Nikhat Zareen — led the country’s gold medal charge at the season-ending tournament, finishing on the top podium with commanding…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for November 21, 2025? Why gold faces resistance at Rs 1,22,850

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A sustained move below ₹1,22,200 may trigger extended selling pressure in the upcoming session. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing an intraday weakening bias, and traders should look to sell on rise, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold…

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Assam Police Recruitment 2025 notification for 4000 vacancies releasing soon: Check where to register, selection process details here

Assam Police Recruitment 2025 notification for 4000 vacancies releasing soon: Check where to register, selection process details here

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Assam Police is set to recruit 4,000 new personnel, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This expansion aims to bolster policing capabilities and fill critical manpower gaps. The State Level Police Recruitment Board will soon release details on eligibility and application procedures for various posts, following a recent recruitment drive. The Assam Police is…

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Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has achieved an unprecedented box office feat, outperforming Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava with a staggering Rs 24.40 crore in its sixth week. This modest-budget regional success, driven by exceptional word-of-mouth and cultural resonance, demonstrates remarkable staying power, drawing family audiences and repeat viewers, marking a historic moment for Gujarati…

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NEW DELHI: What should have been a routine school morning turned tragic for 16-year-old Shourya Patil’s family. He had refused to perform a dance because of a sprained ankle — but warning from his teachers that morning pushed him to the brink.Shourya left the school through the back gate and never reached his designated pick-up…

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India expands visa on arrival access for UAE nationals to nine airports | World News

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India expands Visa-on-Arrival for UAE citizens to three new airports/Representative Image India is opening its doors wider to UAE travelers. The visa on arrival (VoA) program now includes three new airports – Kochi, Calicut, and Ahmedabad, joining six existing hubs such as New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. This expansion gives UAE nationals easier, faster access…

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