United States of America: News

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

India to bring back 18,000 citizens living illegally in US

India is gearing up to repatriate nearly 18,000 of its citizens illegally living in the United States.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

US: Trump overturns Biden's 50% EV sales target by 2030

US President Donald Trump has overturned a key policy of his predecessor Joe Biden's administration, aimed at boosting the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Why Vivek Ramaswamy quit Donald Trump's initiative DOGE

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

20 Jan 2025

Indian Government

Modi government to discuss AI chip export curbs with Trump

India is gearing up to raise its concerns with the incoming Donald Trump administration over the US's artificial intelligence (AI) chip export restrictions.

20 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy to exit DOGE? Donald Trump says no

US President-elect Donald Trump has denied rumors that Vivek Ramaswamy will step down as the co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

20 Jan 2025

TikTok

TikTok is back in the US again, thanks to Trump

TikTok has announced that it is restoring its services for users in the US.

19 Jan 2025

TikTok

Not just TikTok, these ByteDance apps are also banned

In a major development, a number of apps owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance have been blocked in the US.

19 Jan 2025

TikTok

OpenAI-rival Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok in the US

Led by Aravind Srinivas, artificial intelligence (AI) search engine start-up Perplexity AI has pitched a merger with TikTok in the US.

19 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

You cannot use TikTok in the US anymore

Popular social media platform TikTok has shut down in the United States just ahead of a new law banning its use coming into effect.

19 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

'Excited': US podcaster Lex Fridman to interview Modi this February

Renowned US podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, has announced that he will be interviewing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of February.

18 Jan 2025

Nitin Gadkari

India will have world's largest automobile industry by 2030: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has painted a rosy picture for India's automobile sector.

18 Jan 2025

TikTok

TikTok threatens to shutdown tomorrow if Biden does not intervene

Popular social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has warned of a potential shutdown in the US tomorrow.

17 Jan 2025

Startups

Seven Indian space start-ups selected for Indo-US defense program: Report

Seven Indian start-ups have been selected for a first-of-its-kind India-US space and defence collaboration program, reported Reuters, citing people familiar with the sources.

17 Jan 2025

China

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury systems, steal sensitive data

In a major cybersecurity breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have managed to break into the US Department of Treasury's systems.

US's cap on chip exports may hinder India's AI development

The outgoing Joe Biden administration in the US has proposed a new rule that could potentially affect the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in various countries, including India.

14 Jan 2025

China

US bans smart cars with Chinese and Russian tech

The Joe Biden administration has given a nod to a rule banning new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology, from being driven on American roads.

14 Jan 2025

California

9 charged amid LA wildfires; Emmy statuette among stolen items   

Nine people have been charged with looting in evacuation zones amid the massive fires in Los Angeles, United States.

12 Jan 2025

World

US passport's power is waning, down 10 places in 10-yrs

The prestige of the US passport has diminished, latest data from the 2025 Henley Passport Index reveals.

12 Jan 2025

Climate Change

California wildfires destroy Powerball billionaire Edwin Castro's $3.8M Malibu home

Record-breaking Powerball jackpot (worth $2.04 billion) winner Edwin Castro has suffered a major loss amid the devastating Palisades fire in Southern California.

12 Jan 2025

Electric Vehicles

This solid-state EV battery promises longer range, faster charging

Leading US-based battery technology company Microvast has made major progress in its All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology.

12 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Greenland PM ready to discuss territory's future with Trump

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has said he is open to talks with United States President-elect Donald Trump over the future of Greenland.

12 Jan 2025

Japan

US: Enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel-US Steel deal delayed

The Joe Biden administration has delayed an order that would have forced Nippon Steel to walk away from its $14.9 billion bid for US Steel.

11 Jan 2025

Tesla

Why Tesla has recalled over 200,000 vehicles in the US

US automaker Tesla has recalled over 200,000 electric vehicles in the country over an issue related to its latest computer hardware.

08 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Is Elon Musk going mad? His biographer certainly thinks so

Seth Abramson, a biographer of Elon Musk, has raised serious concerns over the tech billionaire's mental health and alleged substance abuse.

Getty Images merges with rival Shutterstock to form $3.7B company

Getty Images has announced its merger with Shutterstock, creating a $3.7 billion stock image giant.

07 Jan 2025

Waymo

'Just circling...is it hacked?': Techie trapped in Waymo's self-driving car

A Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur was recently trapped in a malfunctioning Waymo self-driving car.

06 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Trump mulling 'universal' import tariffs: How India will be affected

US President-elect Donald Trump's administration is mulling tariff plans to be applied to all nations including India, but only on essential imports.

06 Jan 2025

Joe Biden

Why US Steel, Nippon Steel have sued the US government

US Steel and Nippon Steel have sued the US government for blocking a $14.9 billion acquisition of the American steel manufacturer by its Japanese counterpart.

06 Jan 2025

South Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile amid Blinken's South Korea visit

North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul.

04 Jan 2025

Bill Gates

This Indian-origin CEO is world's highest-paid employee, earns ₹48cr daily

Jagdeep Singh, the founder and former CEO of US-based QuantumScape, has been named the world's highest-paid employee.

03 Jan 2025

Cancer

US: Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol products

The US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called for cancer warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages.

01 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Indian illegal entries to US drop sharply: Canadian immigration authority

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has noted a sharp decline in the number of Indian nationals illegally entering the United States.

01 Jan 2025

Meta

California: Meta, X can't offer 'addictive feeds' to minors anymore

In a major development, a federal judge in the US has upheld California's new law, SB 976, effectively dismissing a challenge by tech lobbying group NetChoice.

31 Dec 2024

Kia Motors

Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs over missing seat bolts

Kia Motors has announced a recall of around 23,000 EV9 electric SUVs in the US. The move comes over a potential safety risk stemming from missing bolts in the seats.

30 Dec 2024

Syria

Syria's new leader urges US to lift sanctions, blames Assad

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the newly installed leader of Syria, has urged the United States to lift sanctions imposed during Bashar al-Assad's regime.

29 Dec 2024

HBO

Charles Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98

Charles Dolan, the visionary behind many of US's top media firms including Home Box Office (HBO) and Cablevision Systems Corp, has passed away at the age of 98.

29 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

'Always in favor': Trump supports Musk in H-1B visa debate

US President-elect Donald Trump has supported the H-1B visa program, a scheme that allows highly skilled workers to enter the US.

28 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

US: Donald Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

US President-elect Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court, asking for a delay in the enforcement of a law that could either ban or force the sale of TikTok.

27 Dec 2024

World

US issues over million visas to Indians, again

The United States issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians in 2024, the second consecutive year of such high numbers.

24 Dec 2024

American Airlines

US: American Airlines resumes flights after hour-long 'technical issues'

American Airlines has resumed its operations across the United States after a brief suspension due to "technical issues." The disruption came on Christmas Eve, an especially busy travel period.

24 Dec 2024

Christmas Day

Christmas 2024: Here's how to track Santa Claus's journey online

As the world gears up to celebrate Christmas, kids can now follow Santa Claus's journey in real-time.

24 Dec 2024

American Airlines

American Airlines grounds all US flights due to technical glitch

American Airlines has grounded all its domestic flights in the US, owing to an unspecified technical issue.

24 Dec 2024

Google

Gay couple sentenced to century in prison for child abuse

A Georgia court has sentenced a gay couple to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing their two adopted sons.

23 Dec 2024

OYO Rooms

OYO acquires US-based G6 Hospitality from Blackstone for $525M

OYO, the leading hospitality service provider, has successfully acquired Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands from Blackstone Real Estate.

23 Dec 2024

China

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author predicts global economic crash soon

Robert Kiyosaki, the famous author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned of an impending global economic crash.

23 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

US: Trump wants to keep TikTok around 'for little while'

President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his support for TikTok's stay in the United States.

22 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Biden administration withdraws proposed regulations on transgender athletes, student debt 

The Joe Biden administration has started rolling back proposed rules on transgender athletes and student loan cancelations.

22 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Trump threatens Panama Canal takeover, cites 'ridiculous' fees, Chinese influence

US President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at demanding Panama to return the Panama Canal.

22 Dec 2024

Layoff News

Stellantis reverses plan to lay off 1,100 employees in US

Italian automaker Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off around 1,100 employees at an Ohio-based Jeep plant.

21 Dec 2024

Auto

Over 600,000 car seats recalled in US over faulty harnesses

Nuna Baby Essentials has recalled over 600,000 of its RAVA car seats in the US. The company flagged a potential safety concern where debris could obstruct the harness' operation.

18 Dec 2024

World

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster

In a major development, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, effective January 17, 2025.

18 Dec 2024

India

US eases H-1B visa rules, Indian tech professionals to benefit

The US government, under outgoing President Joe Biden, has relaxed rules for H-1B visas.

18 Dec 2024

South America

Bolivia's ex-President faces arrest over alleged relationship with minor

Bolivia's former president Evo Morales is under an arrest warrant issued in October for the "human trafficking" of a 15-year-old girl.

18 Dec 2024

New York City

UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder: Suspect charged with 'act of terrorism'

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former data engineer, has been formally charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

17 Dec 2024

Amazon

US: Amazon workers are threatening strike amid peak holiday season

Thousands of Amazon employees are threatening to go on strike after a deadline for contract negotiations passed.

16 Dec 2024

SoftBank Group

SoftBank CEO to announce $100B US investment, 100,000 AI-focused jobs

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is all set to announce a mammoth $100 billion investment in the United States.

15 Dec 2024

Syria

US officials in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebel group 

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly acknowledged that American officials have been in direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023

In 2023, 86 Indian nationals were attacked or murdered in different countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

10 Dec 2024

Amazon

You can now buy a car on Amazon

Amazon has officially entered the online car sales industry with the launch of its new e-commerce platform, Amazon Autos.

10 Dec 2024

Google

Lawsuit: Google-backed AI chatbot firm suggested teen to commit murder

Character. AI, a Google-backed AI chatbot company, is being sued for inappropriate content and harmful suggestions.

10 Dec 2024

Cologne

Trump uses Jill Biden to market new perfume—'Fight Fight Fight'

President-elect Donald Trump has added a new fragrance line to his diverse range of merchandise.

04 Dec 2024

World

US: Woman arrested 13 months after Indian student's hit-and-run death  

A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in the United States over a year after she was involved in a hit-and-run incident that killed an Indian student.

04 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Who is Allexis Ferrell, US woman jailed for eating cat

Allexis Ferrell, a 27-year-old woman from Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced to one year in prison for killing and eating a cat in Springfield, Ohio.

04 Dec 2024

General Motors

GM recalls over 132,000 vehicles in US over faulty tailgates

General Motors (GM) has recalled 132,037 pickup trucks in the US over faulty tailgates.

03 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Trump effect: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman mulls leaving US

Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and a major donor to the Democratic Party, is said to be considering leaving the US after President-elect Donald Trump's win.

03 Dec 2024

Iraq

Who's al-Jawlani—leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo

One of the oldest cities in recorded history, Aleppo, was seized by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on November 30.

03 Dec 2024

China

China retaliates against US over its new semiconductor export restrictions

The Chinese government has voiced its displeasure over the latest US-imposed export controls on American-made semiconductors.

03 Dec 2024

IIT Madras

IIT-Madras student bags ₹4.3cr job offer from Wall Street firm

An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras student has bagged a pre-placement offer (PPO) worth over ₹4.3 crore from Jane Street, a top Wall Street trading firm.

27 Nov 2024

China

TSMC's neutrality tested amid escalating US-China tech war

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and Apple's main supplier since 2014, is caught in the crossfire of the US-China tech war.

26 Nov 2024

Neuralink

Musk's Neuralink gets approval for brain-implant trial using robotic arm

Elon Musk's brain-chip start-up Neuralink has been approved to start a new feasibility trial, using its brain implant and an investigational assistive robotic arm.

26 Nov 2024

Fraud Cases

Accounting employee hid over $130M in delivery expenses, says Macy's

Macy's, a leading US department store chain, has disclosed that an employee hid more than $130 million in company expenses over the course of some three years.

25 Nov 2024

Bitcoin

Attention! $2M hidden treasure is up for grabs in US

If you are a treasure hunter, you might want to check out these hidden treasures.

25 Nov 2024

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman-Keith Urban don't want to live in US anymore

Hollywood actor Nicole Kidman and her musician husband Keith Urban are said to be considering a return to their native Australia from the US after a tough year.

24 Nov 2024

Brazil

US to return 'cursed' $1 billion emerald to Brazil

After a long legal battle, the United States will be finally returning a 752-pound (341 kg) emerald, worth nearly $1 billion, to Brazil.

24 Nov 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai recalls over 42,000 cars due to faulty wiring

South Korean automaker Hyundai has issued a recall for over 42,000 vehicles in the US over a potentially dangerous wiring issue.

23 Nov 2024

Huawei

Huawei to host 100,000 apps on Harmony OS by 2025-end

Chinese tech giant Huawei, which is currently battling US sanctions, has set an ambitious target of hosting 100,000 applications on its Harmony operating system within the next year.

23 Nov 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai recalls 145,000 EVs due to risk of power loss

Hyundai, along with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has announced a recall of more than 145,000 electric vehicles.