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30 Sep 2023
New York CityHeavy rain floods New York City, prompts airport delays, chaos
Heavy overnight rainfall in the northeastern United States (US) led to severe flooding in some areas of New York on Friday, disrupting transportation, airports, and the subway system, CNN reported.
29 Sep 2023
S JaishankarJaishankar, US state secretary discuss strengthening ties amid India-Canada row
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Thursday and discussed strengthening bilateral ties between India and the US.
28 Sep 2023
North KoreaNorth Korea makes constitutional amendment for 'exponential' nuclear growth: Report
North Korea allegedly amended its constitution on Thursday to focus on expanding its nuclear forces, despite the United States (US) urging it to return to stalled talks.
28 Sep 2023
CanadaIndia-Canada row likely to come up at Jaishankar-Blinken meeting
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Thursday, where they may discuss the ongoing diplomatic crisis between India and Canada.
27 Sep 2023
PhiladelphiaUS: Over 100 teens loot stores in Philadelphia, 20 arrested
The Philadelphia Police arrested around 20 individuals after groups of teenagers allegedly ransacked and looted popular stores in the Center City of Philadelphia, United States, on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.
27 Sep 2023
US Supreme CourtConsulting giant McKinsey settles opioid lawsuits for $230 million
Consulting giant McKinsey & Co has decided to pay $230 million to settle lawsuits.
26 Sep 2023
S JaishankarJaishankar engages with UN leaders, Guterres praises India's G20 presidency
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a series of meetings with top United Nations (UN) leadership in New York on Monday to discuss India's G20 Presidency, regional issues, and global challenges, PTI reported.
26 Sep 2023
IndiaIndia, US best friends amid changing global dynamics: JPMorgan CEO
During a recent visit to India, Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO of JPMorgan Chase, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives to simplify the country's economic landscape.
24 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA might seize properties of 19 'Khalistani fugitives' in India
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is reportedly planning to confiscate the properties of 19 Khalistani terrorists in foreign countries under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), NDTV reported.
24 Sep 2023
Joe BidenIndia-Canada diplomatic row: US might choose to sidestep, says report
The United States (US) administration led by President Joe Biden is likely to steer clear of the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's June killing.
24 Sep 2023
KhalistaniNijjar murder: FBI warned Sikhs in US about death threats
Following the murder of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials reportedly visited several Sikh activists in California, United States (US), to warn them their lives might be at risk.
24 Sep 2023
KhalistaniNijjar row: Canada reportedly received 'Five Eyes' intel against India
United States (US) Ambassador to Canada David Cohen has reportedly revealed that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
23 Sep 2023
CanadaNijjar row: US 'deeply concerned' over growing India-Canada tensions
United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reportedly urged India to cooperate with Canada to ensure "accountability" in the killing of Khalistan terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
22 Sep 2023
ChinaUS imposes rules to guard chip subsidies against China
The United States' Commerce Department has issued final rules to prevent semiconductor manufacturing subsidies from being used by China and other countries deemed to pose American national security concerns.
21 Sep 2023
AustraliaRupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as chairman of the board of both Fox Corporation and News Corp. The corporations made the decision public on Thursday.
21 Sep 2023
Union Health MinistryHere's why Indian medical graduates can now practice abroad
The Union Health Ministry has officially confirmed that the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India has been granted the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) "recognition status" for ten years.
21 Sep 2023
US Presidential ElectionUS: Vivek Ramaswamy most favored Republican presidential candidate after Trump
Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly the most popular Republican candidate after Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in New Hampshire.
21 Sep 2023
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Instacart co-founder Apoorva Mehta (37) nets $1.1 billion post-IPO exit
Apoorva Mehta (37), co-founder of Instacart, has earned a whopping $1.1 billion after the company launched its initial public offering (IPO).
21 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiModi invites Biden as 2024 Republic Day chief guest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited United States (US) President Joe Biden as the chief guest at next year's Republic Day celebrations.
20 Sep 2023
ICC T20 World CupT20 World Cup 2024: Dallas, Flordia, New York among hosts
Three USA cities - Dallas, Florida, and New York - have been locked in as the venues for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup (men's).
20 Sep 2023
Justin TrudeauUS, allies refused Canada's request to condemn India: Report
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being potentially involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June, leading to a diplomatic rift between both nations. However, it wasn't restricted to just them.
15 Sep 2023
Joe BidenHunter Biden indicted: A look at controversies surrounding him
Hunter Biden, son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to gun possession, marking the first-ever prosecution of a sitting president's child.
15 Sep 2023
Latest automobilesGeneral Motors, Ford, Stellantis hit by auto workers' strike
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has gone on strike at three major assembly plants of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis in the US.
14 Sep 2023
Andhra PradeshIndia demands probe after US cop mocks Indian-origin student's death
A video showing a Seattle police officer in the United States (US) joking about the death of an Indian student has sparked a massive row. The victim student, who reportedly hailed from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in January after being hit by a police vehicle.
13 Sep 2023
ChinaChina flags security concerns with iPhones amid reports of ban
China's foreign ministry has denied reports of a ban on international brand handsets, including Apple's iPhones, but acknowledged "security incidents related to Apple's phones," reported both Bloomberg and Reuters.
13 Sep 2023
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-un pledges support to Russia in 'war against west'
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday promised "unconditional support" to Russia's "sacred fight"—apparently referring to the Ukraine war—to defend its security interests during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, The Associated Press reported.
12 Sep 2023
TikTokTikTok Shop goes official in US with top brands
TikTok has officially introduced its online shopping feature, TikTok Shop, in the US, adding a "shop" button to its homepage.
12 Sep 2023
Vladimir PutinTrump's prosecution 'politically motivated'; American system 'rotten': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the criminal cases against former United States (US) President Donald Trump, calling them "politically motivated persecution."
12 Sep 2023
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-un arrives in Russia amid Ukraine tensions
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly reached Russia on Tuesday to discuss possible defense cooperation and an arms deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions over the Ukraine war, BBC reported.
11 Sep 2023
North KoreaKim Jong-un headed for summit with Putin: Report
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly left for Russia to attend a summit with President Vladimir Putin, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported.
11 Sep 2023
GoogleMeet Amit Mehta, Indian-origin judge overseeing Google's antitrust case
Amit P. Mehta, an Indian-American judge, is presiding over the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. He was born in Patna, India.
11 Sep 2023
IndiaG20's rail-port corridor: India's answer to China's BRI
The proposed India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor will be substantially different from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiIndia-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor to be launched soon: PM Modi
An agreement has been reached to build an India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor for economic integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
08 Sep 2023
Travel And Tourism5 must-visit picturesque national parks in the US
The United States is home to many diverse wildlife parks, covering different ecosystems. From deep canyons to deserts, the US has it all.
08 Sep 2023
Social MediaTradwife trends: Is this lifestyle right for you
Tradwife content on social media platforms is an ever-increasing genre that has gained significant momentum in the United States over the past year.
08 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi, Biden to hold bilateral talks, review projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with United States (US) President Joe Biden, who is set to arrive in Delhi for the G20 Summit on Friday.
07 Sep 2023
IndiaCalifornia almonds, walnuts to get cheaper in India: Here's why
In a move to strengthen trade relations, India has removed extra duties on several US goods, including apples, chickpeas, and lentils.
07 Sep 2023
AppleApple shares plummet as China bans iPhones in government offices
China has prohibited central government officials from using or bringing iPhones and other devices from foreign brands, into the office, as per a Wall Street Journal report.
07 Sep 2023
ChinaConsensus at G20 Summit unlikely because of China, Russia: US
The upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi may struggle to produce a joint declaration since China and Russia are "less likely" to sign on to it, United States (US) National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said.
06 Sep 2023
Indian Rupee (INR)Indian Rupee hits all-time low of 83.14 against US Dollar
The Indian Rupee (INR) reached a record low of Rs. 83.14 against the US Dollar (USD) today.
