United States of America: News
26 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpControversial Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka exits White House
A White House official said Sebastian Gorka, one of US President Donald Trump's most publicly visible aides, is no longer part of the Trump administration.
26 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump restores ban on transgender troops from serving in military
US President Donald Trump has signed a memo that reinstates a ban on transgender personnel from serving in the US military, which his predecessor Barack Obama had lifted.
26 Aug 2017
South KoreaNorth Korea test 3 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea drills
The US military said North Korea has test launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea.
26 Aug 2017
University Of CaliforniaUK to start testing self-driving truck "platoons" in 2018!
The UK Government has announced that the testing of semi-automated lorries on major British roads would be conducted by 2018-end.
25 Aug 2017
WorldUS: Chinese national arrested for facilitating hack of sensitive data
A visiting Chinese national has been arrested in the US for allegedly leaking malware to steal confidential records of American government employees.
25 Aug 2017
WorldAmerican woman wins record $758mn lottery, quits her job
What's the first thing you'll do after winning a lottery? For a 53-year-old mother-of-two from Massachusetts, it's quitting her job to "just sit back and relax."
24 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump preaches "unity" after divisive rally in Phoenix
US president Donald Trump has called for a "new unity" in America, saying "we are one people with one home and one great flag."
24 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpUS science envoy resigns with hidden "IMPEACH" message to Trump
A science envoy to the US State Department is the latest high-profile associate to resign over President Donald Trump's response to a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
24 Aug 2017
IndiaPrivacy is a fundamental right, rules Supreme Court
In a landmark judgement, the SC has ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right.
23 Aug 2017
SamsungSamsung launches Note 8, Note 7 users to get discounts
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the high-end Galaxy Note 8 phablet at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event in New York.
23 Aug 2017
India'You're a f*&$ing pig': Indian CEO abused by Trump supporter
An Indian-origin CEO was racially abused after he wrote against US President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
23 Aug 2017
IndiaIndia welcomes Trump's criticism of Pakistan's support for terror groups
India has welcomed US President Donald Trump's newly announced Afghanistan strategy and his condemnation of Pakistan for allegedly backing of terror groups.
23 Aug 2017
Pakistan NewsAfter Trump, Tillerson cautions Pakistan over terror support
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has stepped up pressure on Pakistan over its alleged backing of the Afghan Taliban.
22 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's large family, frequent travels draining Secret Service's coffers
US President Donald Trump's large family and their frequent traveling has contributed to the financial woes of the Secret Service.
22 Aug 2017
MoonMillions of Americans witness historic and spectacular total solar eclipse
Millions of Americans gathered to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event - a total solar eclipse.
22 Aug 2017
IndiaTrump unveils Afghanistan strategy, asks India to play greater role
US President Donald Trump announced that he's putting a new strategy in place for Afghanistan and South Asia.
22 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpMexico: Authorities rescue 115 migrants kept in deplorable conditions
As Donald Trump is tightening immigration stipulations in the US, Mexican police is reported to have rescued 115 migrants including 41 minors from the Veracruz state in Eastern Mexico.
22 Aug 2017
Donald Trump#CharlottesvilleViolence: Charities back out from hosting events at Trump's resort
US President Donald Trump is facing widespread backlash over his response to the violent "Unite the Right" rally by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
21 Aug 2017
IndiaUS releases data for H-1B visas: India biggest applicant
For the first time, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has released data on H-1B visas.
21 Aug 2017
South KoreaNorth Korea fumes as US-South Korea hold massive military exercises
The US and South Korea are holding annual military exercises, angering North Korea at a time when regional tensions remain high.
20 Aug 2017
Space NewsVoyager: The world's most audacious space mission
This August and September, humankind's most audacious space mission(s) turns 40.
20 Aug 2017
WorldWoman loses balance while laughing hard, falls off balcony, dies
In a tragic accident, a US woman, who was sitting on a deck ledge on a balcony, fell off while laughing too hard.
20 Aug 2017
IndiaIsrael says it would never take Pakistan's side on Kashmir
As a sign of Israel's increasing love for New Delhi, top officials have stated that Israel would not support Pakistan on the Kashmir dispute under any circumstances.
20 Aug 2017
InfosysUS law firms file suits against Infosys after Sikka's resignation
The ramifications of Vishal Sikka's resignation from Infosys have been huge. Three American law firms have filed class action suits against it over alleged securities fraud, misleading information and unlawful practices.
20 Aug 2017
XTrump asks Americans to 'heel' after Boston protests. Merriam-Webster responds
In the time of social media, brands make headlines for their witty promotion campaigns and clever slogans. But not very often it's a dictionary.
19 Aug 2017
North KoreaUS-Japan to expand defense cooperation with India to counter N.Korea
The US and Japan have agreed to expand their multilateral security and defense cooperation with India, South Korea and Australia to counter the growing North Korean threat.
18 Aug 2017
IndiaJapan backs India, says Doklam status-quo must not change forcibly
Japan has endorsed India's position on the ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area.
18 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump responds to Barcelona attack by spreading widely debunked myth
Earlier this week, Trump touted himself as a person who likes to "know the facts" before making a statement.
18 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump defends "beautiful" statues glorifying pro-slavery Civil War leaders
US President Donald Trump has denounced the removal of "beautiful" statues belonging to leaders of the pro-slavery Confederate leaders from the American Civil War.
17 Aug 2017
WorldBritain's first interfaith lesbian wedding: Hindu-Jewish couple ties the knot
48-year-old Indian-origin woman Kalavati Mistry married her Jewish lesbian partner, Miriam Jefferson, in a traditional Indian ceremony in the UK's Leicester.
17 Aug 2017
AmazonAmazon 'Instant Pickup' service delivers items in 2 minutes!
Amazon, in its latest endeavor to supplement its online presence with brick-and-mortar retail, has rolled out 'Instant Pickup'. This facility is currently available only in the US.
17 Aug 2017
IndiaAmazon's AI-powered Echo will make a Diwali debut in India
If things proceed according to the plan, Amazon will be launching its smart, wireless speaker Echo, which comes bundled with Alexa, an AI virtual assistant that's said to rival Apple's Siri, in India this Diwali.
16 Aug 2017
Narendra ModiTrump calls Modi, both leaders plan to elevate "strategic consultations"
US President Donald Trump's phone call congratulating PM Narendra Modi over India's 70th Independence Day reportedly went beyond the usual pleasantries.
16 Aug 2017
North KoreaUS officials say N.Korea can produce its own missile engines
US intelligence officials said North Korea likely possesses the capability to produce its own missile engine and doesn't need to rely on imports.
16 Aug 2017
IndiaUber India launches its first TV commercial, to beat Ola
Uber India has had it rough. From CEO and founder getting fired to the poor handling of Delhi rape case and when you add the incessant driver strikes, things really don't appear chirpy. However, now it's slowly trying to veer the course of its trajectory to a favorable direction.
16 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump backtracks, blames "both sides" over Charlottesville violence
US President Donald Trump said both left- and right-wing extremists are to be blamed for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and others injured.
16 Aug 2017
CharlottesvilleJames Alex Fields Jr: Know the Charlottesville attacker
The recent attack on anti-racist protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia added itself to the long list of hate crimes perpetrated by white supremacists in the US and elsewhere in the world.
15 Aug 2017
NetflixShonda Rhimes leaves ABC to join Netflix
Netflix announced that it had signed on the most illustrious creator working in television- Shonda Rhimes.
15 Aug 2017
AfghanistanYou've understood the errors of your predecessors: Taliban tells Trump
Lauding US President Donald Trump for "(understanding) the errors of your predecessors", the Taliban has wrote an open letter to him, urging him to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.
