United States of America: News
19 Dec 2023
H-1B VisaH-1B visa holders can renew their visas without leaving US
The US State Department has approved a pilot program that will enable 20,000 H-1B visa holders, including Indians, to renew their visas without leaving the country.
18 Dec 2023
IsraelUS defense chief lands in Israel to discuss Gaza war
United States (US) Secretary Llyod Austin on Monday landed in Israel to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.
18 Dec 2023
ChinaChina launches new spy satellite: What are secret mission's objectives
China reportedly launched a classified "spy satellite," Yaogan-41, on Friday using a modified Long March 5 launcher, the country's largest launch vehicle.
17 Dec 2023
Donald TrumpTrump's 'poisoning blood' of America remark on immigrants triggers row
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has once again attacked immigrants and his political opponents using inflammatory and divisive language.
16 Dec 2023
KhalistaniIndian-American lawmakers warn Pannun murder plot could 'significantly damage' ties
Several Indian-American members of the United States (US) Congress have expressed concern over the alleged plot by an Indian official to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is a US citizen.
15 Dec 2023
KhalistaniForced to eat beef: Pannun's alleged assassination plotter seeks release
Nikhil Gupta, an Indian imprisoned in the Czech Republic, has filed a Habeas Corpus petition in the Supreme Court seeking the Indian government's intervention for his release. He was arrested for allegedly planning to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
15 Dec 2023
Zydus CadilaZydus Lifesciences receives US approval for generic HIV-1 drug
Zydus Lifesciences has secured final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), to market its generic Darunavir tablets in the country.
14 Dec 2023
Joe BidenHouse approves impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden
The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday (local time) to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
13 Dec 2023
Federal Bureau of Investigation'Aggressively investigating' attack on San Francisco's Indian consulate: FBI director
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is "aggressively investigating" the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in the United States (US), FBI Director Christopher Wray told National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Dinkar Gupta at the NIA headquarters on Tuesday.
12 Dec 2023
United Nations General AssemblyUN prepares for Gaza ceasefire vote as Israel bombing continues
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is reportedly gearing up to vote on an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.
10 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresWon't give up: Guterres appeals for Gaza ceasefire in Doha
Addressing the Doha Forum conference, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday stated he would not give up on his appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
10 Dec 2023
HamasIsrael advances into southern Gaza amid 'apocalyptic' humanitarian crisis
International aid organizations have warned that civilians in conflict-hit Gaza were facing an "apocalyptic" humanitarian crisis even as Israeli forces advanced into the strip's southern region where thousands of Palestinians have taken shelter, AFP reported.
10 Dec 2023
IndiaIndia will have 50,000 electric buses on roads by 2027
India is working toward having 50,000 electric buses on its roads by 2027, thanks to a $390 million (around Rs. 3,254 crore) joint finance mechanism with the United States.
10 Dec 2023
University of PennsylvaniaUS: University of Pennsylvania president resigns amid antisemitism controversy
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) President M Elizabeth Magill resigned from her post on Saturday (local time) amid intense criticism for appearing to dodge a question on campus antisemitism.
09 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresGaza situation 'at breaking point': UN after Israel intensifies strikes
Israel has intensified attacks against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hitting over 450 targets on Friday alone, Reuters reported.
09 Dec 2023
IsraelUS vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United States (US) vetoed a United Nations (UN) resolution on Friday (local time) in New York that demanded a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza immediately.
08 Dec 2023
US CongressUPenn loses $100m donation amid controversy over university presidents' testimony
The University of Pennsylvania or UPenn lost a $100 million grant after the university's president Elizabeth Magill's testimony before the US Congress regarding antisemitism on campus sparked controversy.
08 Dec 2023
RussiaOil prices face 7th consecutive weekly decline: Here's why
Oil prices are bouncing back after a seven-week slump, thanks to Saudi Arabia and Russia encouraging more OPEC+ members to reduce output.
08 Dec 2023
Joe BidenHunter Biden now charged with tax evasion of $1.4 million
Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges in California. This is the second criminal case against Hunter.
07 Dec 2023
KhalistaniFBI chief to visit India amid Pannun assassination plot probe
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray will visit India next week, United States (US) Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti confirmed.
06 Dec 2023
KhalistaniKhalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to attack Parliament citing Afzal Guru
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a threat to "shake the very foundations of Parliament" on or before December 13, the anniversary of the 2001 attack on Parliament.
04 Dec 2023
South China SeaViolated sovereignty: China on US warship's presence in disputed SCS
China on Monday slammed the United States (US) after an American warship—USS Gabrielle Giffords—allegedly entered the disputed South China Sea near the Second Thomas Shoal.
02 Dec 2023
HamasUS state secretary blames Hamas for breaking truce with Israel
United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday blamed Hamas for the end of the temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza.
01 Dec 2023
MissouriUS: 20-year-old Indian student enslaved for months rescued, 3 arrested
A 20-year-old Indian student was recently rescued in Missouri, United States (US), after months of captivity, physical and mental abuse, and forced labor.
01 Dec 2023
HamasIsrael resumes fight against Hamas in Gaza after ceasefire expires
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that Israel had resumed its fight against Hamas in Gaza after the Palestinian terrorist group violated the "operational pause" and fired toward Israeli territory.
01 Dec 2023
CanadaIndia remains strategic partner but 'plot to kill' serious: US
India remains a strategic partner of the United States (US), and both nations will continue to strengthen their alliance, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
30 Nov 2023
KhalistaniUS blames India for attacking Khalistani, India says investigation underway
After the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta (52) in connection with a failed plot to kill a US-based Khalistani leader, India called it a "matter of concern."
30 Nov 2023
Indira GandhiIndira Gandhi a b*t*h: Recalling Kissinger's remarks on ex-Indian PM
The United States (US) Department of State declassified taped conversations between former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and President Richard Nixon right before the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict in 2005.
30 Nov 2023
TechnologyUS gets its first-ever wireless charging road: How it works
The city of Detroit in the US has unveiled the country's first wireless charging roadway for the general public.
30 Nov 2023
Nobel Peace PrizeFormer US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former United States (US) Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100 on November 29.
29 Nov 2023
WalmartWalmart shifting from China to India over lower import costs
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is increasingly importing goods from India to the US, reducing its dependence on China.
29 Nov 2023
KhalistaniIndia forms high-level probe committee over Pannun's alleged assassination plot
The Centre has set up a high-level investigation committee to examine allegations of a plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States.
29 Nov 2023
Nawaz SharifPakistan's ECP changed voting map to favor Nawaz Sharif: Report
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reportedly been accused of manipulating the voting map through a controversial delimitation exercise in an attempt to benefit former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the upcoming general elections.
29 Nov 2023
US GovernmentUS to launch paperless visa as pilot project succeeds
The United States (US) government has successfully tested a pilot project for "paperless visas," which could eventually replace traditional visa stamps and pasting in passports.
28 Nov 2023
KhalistaniSFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.
28 Nov 2023
Mohammed Bin SalmanSaudi plans to 'hook' poor countries on oil, boost demand
Saudi Arabia plans to boost demand for its oil in poor countries through an investment initiative—the Oil Demand Sustainability Programme (ODSP)—revealed an investigation by the Centre for Climate Reporting and Channel 4 News.
28 Nov 2023
IsraelUS urges Israel to limit civilian displacement in southern Gaza
The United States (US) on Tuesday cautioned Israel against causing "significant further displacement" of Palestinians in southern Gaza amid its conflict with Hamas, per The Associated Press.
28 Nov 2023
Kim Jong-unNorth Korea claims spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon
North Korea on Tuesday claimed its new Malligyong-1 spy satellite has captured images of several United States (US) sites like the White House, the Pentagon, and nuclear aircraft carriers, KCNA reported.
28 Nov 2023
CanadaWhy India's cooperating with US's Pannun investigation, not Nijjar probe
India is cooperating with the United States (US) to investigate an alleged assassination attempt on Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma said.
27 Nov 2023
Joe BidenBiden ignored staff over unverified 'Hamas beheaded babies' claim: Report
Last month, United States (US) President Joe Biden ignored recommendations of some staffers to skip unverified claims of Hamas "beheading babies" in a speech, triggering backlash, per The Washington Post.
