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Trump extends wishes on Diwali, calls it a 'timeless reminder of light's victory over darkness'
Washington, Oct 20: US President Donald Trump has extended his greetings on the occasion of Diwali, calling it a "timeless reminder of light's victory over darkness".
FBI Director Patel, US lawmakers extend wishes on Diwali
Washington, Oct 20: A leading member of the Donald Trump administration, along with prominent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties, have conveyed their wishes on the occasion of Diwali.
Texas Senate passes Republican-leaning map, Governor Abbott set to sign
Texas, August 24: The Texas Senate on Saturday (local time) approved a new Republican-leaning congressional map, paving the way for Governor Greg Abbott to sign it into law, The Hill reported.
US: Trump, First Lady to visit flood-hit Texas as rescue ops continue
Texas, July 11: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting west-central Texas today to meet families of flood victims and local officials, amid growing scrutiny over the federal disaster response.
Death toll in US Texas flash floods climbs to 109; over 160 missing
Houston, July 9: At least 109 people were dead and over 160 are still missing after devastating flash floods affected Texas in the US, with rescue operations still going on along the Guadalupe river.
US: Over 100 dead in Texas floods as rescue ops continue amid improving weather
Texas, July 8: More than 100 people have lost their lives due to catastrophic flooding across central Texas in the US, with state authorities continuing rescue operations as drier weather is forecast for the coming days, as reported by CNN on Tuesday.
Death toll in Texas flood rises to over 65; rescue operations underway
Houston, July 7: The death toll from the severe flooding across Texas in the US has risen to 69, officials said, adding that rescue operations were underway in several places.
'Deeply saddened': PM Modi condoles loss of lives in devastating Texas floods
New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he was deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives, especially children, in the devastating floods in Texas and offered his condolences to the US government.
Flood death toll rises to 49 in Texas, 27 kids still missing
Houston, July 6: Severe flooding across central Texas has killed at least 49 people and left dozens missing, local authorities said over the weekend, as rescue operations continued across several counties.
US: Texas National Guard 'on standby' ahead of immigration raid protests
Houston, June 12: Texas National Guard troops are "on standby" in areas across the state where protests are expected against the Trump administration's ongoing immigration raids, a spokesperson for Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has said.