United States of America: News
19 Nov 2018
Madhya PradeshAmit Shah says the Opposition is suffering from 'Modi-phobia'
The Opposition is suffering from the "Narendra Modi-phobia", Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President, Amit Shah, said today.
19 Nov 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)The falling rupee: Sheds 9 paise against US dollar
The rupee depreciated by 9p to 72.02 against the USD in early-trade today at the interbank foreign exchange.
19 Nov 2018
InstagramNow, you can shop from Instagram videos: See how
In a fresh move directed at social commerce, Instagram is rolling out three features, including an option to buy products directly from videos, The Verge reported.
18 Nov 2018
Mexico#SeriesInFocus: No Escobar-esque personality, but drug-war keeps you on edge
'Narcos: Mexico' marks the fourth season of the critically acclaimed Netflix show where DEA Agent Kiki Camarena attempts to take down the head of the Guadalajara cartel, Felix Gallardo.
18 Nov 2018
IndiaPetrol price reduced by 20p, diesel cheaper by 18p
Petrol price was cut by 20 paise a liter and diesel by 18 paise on Sunday, the 29th straight daily reduction in fuel rates.
18 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpThere'll be full report on Khashoggi's murder by Tuesday: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he had spoken with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief on the agency's assessment of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and that there will be a "very full report" by Tuesday.
18 Nov 2018
New JerseyUS: 16-year-old teen shoots Telangana man, he dies on spot
In yet another incident which raises concern about gun control in the United States, a 16-year-old boy shot a 61-year-old Telangana man.
17 Nov 2018
IndiaWhat's wrong with the nation's obsession about the DeepVeer wedding?
Since Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tied the knot on November 14, social media, news media, and much of mass media have been obsessed with their 'dreamy' picture-perfect wedding.
17 Nov 2018
H-1B VisaUS: Bill to protect work authorization of H-1B spouses introduced
A legislation seeking to prohibit the Trump administration from revoking the work authorization of spouses of H-1B visa holders, including Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers who said that eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talents to compete against American businesses.
17 Nov 2018
RajasthanBITS Pilani receives $1mn pledge from alumni, largest individual donation
Premier engineering and science institute BITS Pilani has announced that it received a $1 million pledge from a US-based alumni couple for its campus programs, the largest individual donation ever received by the institution.
17 Nov 2018
Russia NewsS-400 to protect India from countries with territorial-ambition: Air-Marshal Nambiar
The S-400 Triumf air defense missile system to be procured from Russia would provide requisite security to India from neighboring countries with "territorial ambition", said Air Marshal R Nambiar, Eastern Air Command's Air Officer Commanding in Chief.
17 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpAfter Acosta's press-credentials restored, Trump vows he'll act against misbehavior
US President Donald Trump has vowed to throw CNN journalist Jim Acosta out of the White House again if he 'misbehaves'.
15 Nov 2018
BiharBraving sub-zero temperature, Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath Puja in US
Hundreds of Indian-Americans, mainly those tracing their roots from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP celebrated Chhath Puja in the US yesterday.
15 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpMelania calling shots? Forces exit of top White House aide
A senior national security aide to United States President Donald Trump was forced to depart the White House yesterday, a day after the First Lady Melania Trump sought her exit.
15 Nov 2018
WWEFive WWE characters which were inspired by real people
WWE fans have always loved a well-developed character who stands out from the rest.
15 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpTrump nominates Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC circuit
US President Donald Trump has sent to the Senate the nomination of prominent Indian-American, Neomi Rao, to replace Justice Brett Kavanaugh on the powerful DC Circuit Court of Appeals.
14 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpWish Hindus on Ramadan: Trump's Diwali-wish excludes Hindus, starts trollfest
For someone who resides in White House, and is unarguably one of the most powerful people on earth, Donald Trump really loves giving fodder to his critics.
14 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpFirefighters battle blazes on two fronts in California, 50 dead
Thousands of firefighters battled blazes in northern and southern California yesterday as body recovery teams searched the remains of houses and charred cars for victims of the deadliest wildfire in the history of the US state.
14 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpLast year, over 8,400 hate crimes were reported in US
Over 8,400 hate crime incidents, including 24 against Sikhs, 15 against Hindus, and over 300 against Muslims, were reported in the US in 2017, according to an FBI report.
14 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpTrump tweets about Diwali celebrations, forgets to mention 'Hindus'
US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at a White House ceremony but surprisingly omitted the word 'Hindus', the largest community in the world that celebrates the festival of lights, in his tweets, drawing severe criticism from netizens.
14 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiSingapore Summit: Modi meets Mike Pence to discuss bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States Vice President Mike Pence in Singapore today, on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit.
14 Nov 2018
Emmanuel MacronTrump criticizes Macron over European defense remarks, again
Donald Trump yesterday launched another attack against Emmanuel Macron over the French President's call for a European army, a proposal the US leader earlier had dubbed "insulting."
14 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiFinancial inclusion for 1.3bn Indians achieved, says Modi in Singapore
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Vice President Mike Pence, shortly after delivering a keynote address at Singapore's Fintech Festival.
13 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpCNN sues Trump, others for banning WH correspondent Jim Acosta
CNN is filing a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump and several White House officials over the ban on its Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta.
12 Nov 2018
HimalayasChina's Himalayas are source of a first-class $300 bottle wine
A $300 bottle of wine sold in the US and Europe is made in the unlikeliest of places: at the foot of the Himalayas in China, where farmers sing traditional songs while picking grapes.
12 Nov 2018
Rahul GandhiRaGa meets Twitter-CEO to discuss ways to tackle fake news
Amid the alarming rise of fake news on social media, Congress President Rahul Gandhi met Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey today, where the website co-founder apparently explained to him the steps being taken to tackle fake news.
12 Nov 2018
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Minister calls for 1mn bpd global oil output cut
Following a drop in crude prices, oil producing countries should cut output by one million barrels per day (bpd) to re-balance the market, Saudi Arabia's energy minister Khalid al-Falih told at an energy conference in Abu Dhabi today.
12 Nov 2018
SamsungSamsung will release One UI for S8, S8+, Note 8
One UI, Samsung's newest iteration of its Android skin, will be released for Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8, according to a report by Android Authority.
11 Nov 2018
XiaomiAfter Realme, Xiaomi increases price of Redmi 6, Mi TVs
Just days after Realme increased the prices of its phones, Xiaomi has hiked prices of some of its popular selling products in India.
11 Nov 2018
Saudi ArabiaUS welcomes Saudi's 'decision' to independently refuel planes in Yemen-war
The US has welcomed Saudi Arabia's "decision" to cease taking American support and instead use its own military capabilities for refueling aircraft from the Riyadh-led coalition engaged in the Yemen War.
11 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiSingapore summit: Pence, Modi to discuss bilateral relationship, defense cooperation
US Vice President Mike Pence and PM Narendra Modi would discuss India-US defense cooperation and bilateral relationship during their meeting in Singapore next week, the White House said yesterday.
10 Nov 2018
North KoreaChina announces it is ready for trade talks with US
A top Chinese diplomat yesterday, while addressing a press conference in Washington, said China has kept its door open for trade talks with the US, as the two top global economies are locked in a trade war.
10 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpTrump demands 'respect' from journalists; might restrict access
US President Donald Trump's feud with the American press seems to be taking a turn for the worse.
10 Nov 2018
Emmanuel MacronFrench President Macron's call for European Army 'very insulting': Trump
US President Donald Trump today said the suggestion of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Europe should build its own army was "very insulting," asserting that Europe should first pay its "fair share" to NATO.
10 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpIn memoir, Michelle Obama speaks about IVF, pregnancy and marriage
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's memoir 'Becoming' delves deep into her years in the White House, her marriage with Barack, her disdain for President Donald Trump, miscarriage and giving birth to daughters Sasha and Malia through IVF.
09 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsSince 2004, 2,714 killed in 409 US drone-attacks in Pakistan
The US has carried out 409 drone attacks in Pakistan since January 2004, killing 2,714 people and injuring 728 others, Dawn news reported today.
09 Nov 2018
H-1B VisaDramatic increase in number of H-1B visas being held up?
Claiming there has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies has alleged that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is acting outside of its own regulations.
09 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpTrump wants H-1B visas in highly-skilled jobs, not outsourcing roles
The Donald Trump administration wants to make changes in the existing H-1B visa provisions so that it attracts highly skilled foreign workers, as opposed to what it has now evolved into as an "outsourcing" role, the White House yesterday.
09 Nov 2018
Indian ArmyDefense Minister inducts 3 major artillery gun systems, including M777
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today inducted three major artillery gun systems, including the M777 American Ultra Light Howitzers and the K-9 Vajra, into the Army.
09 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsUS 'war on terror' has killed over 500,000 people: Report
About half a million people have died violently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan due to the US "war on terror" that was launched after 9/11 attack in 2001, according to a study released yesterday.
