United States of America: News
04 Jan 2021
Anthony FauciVaccinations are increasing in a 'glimmer of hope'
The US ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about four million people, government health officials said on Sunday.
04 Jan 2021
WikiLeaksUK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States' request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, which carry a maximum prison sentence of 175 years, saying it would be oppressive because of his mental health.
04 Jan 2021
SamsungNisha Gupta: A blogger who is inspiring the young India
Nisha Gupta, fondly known by her followers as Nishi, is one of the quirkiest and most popular bloggers and social media influencers in India right now.
04 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpTrump calls Georgia's top official, demands to overturn election results
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump directed the top election official in Georgia to "find enough votes" to change the poll outcome in an extraordinary phone call on Saturday, excerpts of which were released by the Washington Post on Sunday.
03 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Design details of Moto G Stylus 2021 revealed in renders
As a successor to the 2020 Moto G Pro, Motorola will launch a new smartphone named Moto G Stylus 2021 in the US.
03 Jan 2021
HollywoodStreaming players owned last year, as cinema halls bled poorly
In 2020, cinema halls have been hit hard, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
01 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpDonald Trump extends restrictions on work visas, immigration till March
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump extended curbs on legal immigration and visas, that allowed foreigners to temporarily work in the country, till March 31, 2021, just hours before the restrictions were set to lapse yesterday.
31 Dec 2020
Health & WellnessScientists develop a new method for visualizing breath
A new method for visualizing the air exhaled while someone is speaking or singing could shed light on how diseases such as COVID-19 spread and can help evaluate the effectiveness of face masks, according to a study.
30 Dec 2020
Benelli LeoncinoBenelli launches Leoncino 500 Trail motorbike in the US
Italian automaker Benelli has launched its Leoncino 500 Trail motorcycle in the US.
30 Dec 2020
Health & WellnessHarris receives the first dose of Moderna vaccine on camera
The US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine live on television as part of efforts to build public trust in the inoculation process
30 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia reports 14 new cases of mutant coronavirus strain
India has reported 14 new cases of the mutated strain of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom.
29 Dec 2020
TeslaWorld's first Tesla Model Y commissioned as a police car
Tesla Model Y has made its global debut as a police patrol vehicle in the US, after being commissioned by New York's Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department.
29 Dec 2020
IndiaAhead of launch, Jeep teases Compass (facelift) SUV in India
Jeep is gearing up to introduce the facelifted Compass SUV in India on January 7. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has released teaser images of the car, revealing a green color option and the updated front fascia.
29 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpMore COVID-19 vaccines in pipeline as US ramps up effort
A US study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate got underway as states continue to roll out scarce supplies of the first shots.
29 Dec 2020
Suzuki2021 Suzuki GSX-S750, with cosmetic updates, goes official
Japanese automaker Suzuki has launched the 2021 GSX-S750 motorbike in the US. It is offered in two trims: ABS and non-ABS.
28 Dec 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S21 series up for pre-orders in the US
Samsung will reportedly introduce its flagship Galaxy S21 series of smartphones on January 14. Now, just days ahead of the launch event, the South Korean tech giant has started accepting pre-orders for the upcoming handsets in the US.
28 Dec 2020
Jeep CompassJeep Compass (facelift) to debut in India on January 7
Jeep is all set to launch the facelifted version of its Compass SUV in India on January 7, 2021. Some dealerships have unofficially started accepting bookings for the car against a token amount of Rs. 51,000.
28 Dec 2020
Dalai LamaTrump signs law on Dalai Lama's succession, Beijing furious
During his last days at office, outgoing United States President Donald Trump has taken a decision that has left his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping miffed.
28 Dec 2020
SuzukiSuzuki unveils 2021 V-Strom 650XT Adventure motorbike
Japanese automaker Suzuki has unveiled the 2021 V-Strom 650XT Adventure motorcycle. It comes in a Champion Yellow No. 2 color scheme which has a bright yellow finish on the fuel tank with blue accents.
25 Dec 2020
SpaceXElon Musk says it's 'impossible' to take Tesla private
Billionaire Elon Musk has clarified that privatization of Tesla Inc. is impossible even though he is keen to spend more time on innovation rather than engineering, design, and general company operations, which limit the tech genius to some extent.
25 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiUS lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India
A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers' protest in India with his Indian counterpart.
24 Dec 2020
McLarenLimited-run McLaren Sabre hypercar revealed in the US: Details here
British automaker McLaren has revealed a new hypercar named Sabre exclusively for the US market. Created by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), its production is limited to just 15 units.
24 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpTrump pardons 26 people, including father of son-in-law Jared Kushner
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned 26 of his allies, including the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, the manager of the 2016 campaign Paul Manafort, and his longtime aide Roger Stone.
23 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpTrump criticizes COVID-19 relief bill; pushes for bigger stimulus checks
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened not to sign an $892 billion COVID-19 relief bill, arguing that the amount in the stimulus checks should be increased.
23 Dec 2020
AntarcticaCOVID-19 has reached Antarctica, the last untouched continent
The coronavirus pandemic has reached Antarctica, which had thus far been free of the deadly virus.
22 Dec 2020
Suzuki2021 Suzuki GSX250R motorcycle with a new color option revealed
Japanese automaker Suzuki has revealed its 2021 GSX250R quarter-liter motorbike in the US. It comes in two colors- a white & black combination with red highlights, and all-black option.
22 Dec 2020
PfizerCan prepare vaccine against mutated virus in 6 weeks: BioNTech
Ugur Sahin, the co-founder and CEO of the German drugmaker BioNTech, displayed confidence that their COVID-19 vaccine can work against the new strain of the coronavirus.
22 Dec 2020
India1.7 million deaths in 2019 linked to air pollution
A staggering 18% of deaths in India in 2019, 1.7 million in numbers, were linked with air pollution, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health revealed.
22 Dec 2020
NetflixNetflix sets January release for 'The White Tiger' adaptation
The White Tiger, the screen adaptation of Aravind Adiga's Man Booker Prize-winning novel by the same name, is slated to arrive on Netflix on January 22.
22 Dec 2020
IndiaUS President Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi
US President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Legion of Merit to PM Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the strategic partnership of the two countries and the emergence of India as a global power.
22 Dec 2020
HyderabadHyderabad man reportedly shot at in US: Details here
A 43-year-old man from Hyderabad was fired upon and injured in Chicago in the United States, his family members said on Monday.
22 Dec 2020
PfizerUS President-elect Joe Biden receives coronavirus vaccine on live television
On Monday, United States President-elect Joe Biden received the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine on live television, in an obvious bid to junk myths about the doses and tell Americans that it is safe to get inoculated.
21 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Myths about the COVID-19 vaccine busted
As vaccines for COVID-19 have started being rolled out in parts of the world, certain myths have been propagated questioning their safety and efficacy.
21 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaTrump wants Supreme Court to overturn Pennsylvania election results
US President Donald Trump continued with efforts to overturn the results of the November 3 election, saying they had filed a new petition with the Supreme Court.
20 Dec 2020
Netflix'Yu Yu Hakusho' to get a Netflix live-action adaptation
The classic anime series of Yu Yu Hakusho is the latest to join the Netflix live-action bandwagon.
20 Dec 2020
CoronavirusOver 1.28 lakh receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in US
Since vaccinations started in the United States on Monday, over 1.28 lakh people have reportedly received the vaccine so far.
19 Dec 2020
World Health OrganizationUS accuses China of 'obstructing' WHO probe, 'peddling' questionable vaccines
Urging the international community to demand transparency from China about the spread of the coronavirus, the US has accused Beijing of "obstructing" a World Health Organization (WHO) probe into its origin and "peddling" questionable vaccines one year after the disease broke out in Wuhan.
19 Dec 2020
PfizerCoronavirus vaccine could turn you into 'crocodile': Brazil's President
Jair Bolsonaro, the President of Brazil, who tested positive for coronavirus twice, has given a bizarre statement about vaccines. He suggested that the one developed by Pfizer and BioNTech could turn people into "crocodiles," and that the company won't take any responsibility.
18 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpUnited States has approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, says Trump
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the United States, outgoing President Donald Trump announced ahead of the nation's drug regulator.
