New Delhi, June 13 -- Workers began removing US President Donald Trump's name from the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday after a federal court ruled that the renaming of the landmark venue was unlawful.

According to AP, the operation started in the US capital hours after a judge rejected a final attempt by the Kennedy Center's board to stop the removal, clearing the way for workers to take down the signage bearing Trump's name.

The development represents a significant setback for Trump's efforts to place his name on prominent public institutions following his return to the White House.

On Saturday morning, a large white awning concealed much of the work taking place on the building's exterior. ...