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12 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpWhat's on Modi's agenda for day 3 in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will wrap up his three-day official visit to France on Wednesday.
11 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpPentagon bans transgenders, people with 'gender dysphoria history' from military
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an immediate halt to all gender-affirming medical procedures for active-duty service members.
03 Feb 2025
MexicoMan sitting in restaurant hit by debris from plane crash
A medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia has left all six passengers on board dead and injured at least 22 people on the ground.
31 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWashington plane crash: Cockpit voice recorder, flight data recovered
The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of the aircraft involved in a mid-air collision with a US military helicopter over Washington DC have been recovered.
30 Jan 2025
American AirlinesAll passengers presumed dead after plane, helicopter collide near Washington
Washington, DC Fire Chief John Donnelly believes there are no survivors after an American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington, DC, on Thursday.
30 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergWhat's behind Mark Zuckerberg's interest in a DC mansion?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is said to be eyeing a mansion in Washington, D.C., according to Financial Times.
30 Jan 2025
WorldWorld champion figure skaters feared dead in US plane crash
Former world champion figure skaters from Russia, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, are among those feared to have been on board the American Airlines plane that crashed near Washington DC.
20 Jan 2025
Donald Trump'By sunset...': Trump's big promises before taking over as president
Donald Trump, who is due to be sworn in for a second term as the United States President, spoke to supporters at a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington DC on Sunday.
17 Jan 2025
White HouseNazi flag-bearing Indian-origin man sentenced for attempted White House attack
A United States court has sentenced 20-year-old Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula to eight years in prison for attempting an attack on the White House on May 22, 2023.
16 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWhat to expect at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, returning to the White House after serving as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
09 Jan 2025
Jimmy CarterMan arrested with knives, machete ahead of Trump's Capitol visit
A 44-year-old man from Washington, DC was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly trying to smuggle a machete and three knives into the US Capitol Visitor Center.
28 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpEAM Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during his visit to the United States from December 24 to 29.
13 Dec 2024
BangladeshBiden 'closely monitoring' Bangladesh situation amid rising violence against Hindus
United States President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the escalating violence against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the White House has said.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpWhy there is rise in illegal US-Canada border crossings
The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has noted a sharp rise in illegal immigration by Indian nationals through Canada.
22 Nov 2024
US Department of JusticeMcKinsey nears $600 million settlement over role in opioid crisis
Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company is close to finalizing a $600 million settlement with the United States government, The Guardian reported.
05 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpUS election: Fences up, snipers ready to prevent 2020 redux
The United States is on high alert as it gears up for what could be a tense election night on Tuesday.
04 Oct 2024
Piyush Goyal'Lack of knowledge': Goyal expresses 'sympathy' for Rahul in US
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday expressed his "sympathy" for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the manufacturing sector.
02 Oct 2024
IranJaishankar, US Secretary of State discuss Iran-Israel conflict, Ukraine, China
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the rising tensions in West Asia, especially the Iranian strikes on Israel.
31 Aug 2024
DallasRahul Gandhi to visit US in September
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, will embark on his first overseas trip since assuming his new role next month.
24 Jul 2024
Joe BidenHow Harris's Indian ancestral village is celebrating her presidential nomination
Thulasendhrapuram, a small village in Tamil Nadu, is buzzing with excitement over the potential nomination of Kamala Harris for the United States presidential race.
27 May 2024
Federal Bureau of InvestigationFBI probes sale of allegedly stolen British Museum artefacts
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is examining the sale of potentially stolen artefacts from the British Museum to American buyers.
03 Mar 2024
HamasCeasefire in Gaza possible within 24-48 hours: Hamas
A top Hamas official said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within "24 to 48 hours" if Israel agrees to the Palestinian terror group's demands, according to AFP.
29 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaJaishankar, 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.
14 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaIndia 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.
06 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaWashington: Mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 2 injured
At least three people died, while two others sustained serious injuries in a mass shooting incident in Washington, DC, of the United States (US) on Saturday evening (local time).
02 Aug 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump charged with conspiracy to overturn 2020 US elections
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday for plotting to overturn his election defeat in the 2020 presidential elections.
29 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaChinese spy balloon reportedly used US tech for spying
The Chinese spy balloon that was spotted over the United States (US) early this year used technology made by America that helped it gather audio-visual data, reported The Wall Street Journal, citing preliminary findings from a closely held probe on Wednesday.
19 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi's US visit: Here's the schedule and agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the United States (US) on Tuesday for a state visit as a series of events are lined up for him from Wednesday to Saturday.
19 Apr 2023
S JaishankarSaudi, UAE assure support for Indian citizens' safety in Sudan
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have assured their support for the safety and security of Indians in violence-torn Sudan following discussions between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his counterparts, India Today reported.
08 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaMifepristone: What's next for Americans after conflicting abortion drug rulings
Federal judges in Washington and Texas on Friday delivered conflicting rulings regarding the legality of the abortion drug mifepristone, a medication widely available for over two decades in the United States (US).
27 Mar 2023
KhalistaniComplaint filed seeking revocation of Washington pro-Khalistani protesters' passports
Supreme Court (SC) lawyer Vineet Jindal filed an official complaint with the Delhi Police on Monday against pro-Khalistani supporters protesting at the Indian Embassy in Washington, United States (US).
19 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS warns China against 'spy' balloons, China calls reaction hysterical
United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
08 Feb 2023
ChinaChinese 'spy' balloons targeted numerous countries, including India: Report
China operated a fleet of spy balloons to target numerous nations like Japan and India, according to media reports. The reports come just days after the United States (US) military shot down a Chinese surveillance craft hovering over the country's sensitive installations.
25 Jan 2023
Mass ShootingUS: 3 people die in shooting at Washington convenience store
In yet another mass shooting incident in the United States (US), three individuals lost their lives during a convenience store shooting in Washington on Tuesday.
20 Jun 2022
TexasAnother US shooting; 1 dead, several injured in Washington DC
One teenager is feared dead and several others were injured in a shooting in Washington DC in the United States.
05 Aug 2021
Government of IndiaIndian woman seeks justice in US; alleges dowry-related torture
A newly married Indian woman has sent a distress call to the Indian Embassy in the United States seeking justice after her husband allegedly abandoned her without financial support.
04 Aug 2021
United States of AmericaUS: Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
An officer died after being stabbed on Tuesday morning during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, and a suspect in the incident was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene, officials said.
03 Apr 2021
WorldUS Capitol attack: Car rams security barricade; 1 officer killed
A US Capitol Police officer was killed and another was injured in an attack at the Capitol Hill complex in Washington DC on Friday when a man rammed his car into one of the security barricades surrounding the complex.
22 Jan 2021
University Of CaliforniaIndian mathematician named joint-winner of Michael and Sheila Held Prize
Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has been named winner of the prestigious 2021 Michael and Sheila Held Prize along with two others for solving long-standing questions on the Kadison-Singer problem and Ramanujan graphs.
20 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpDemocracy has prevailed: Biden sworn in as 46th US President
More than two months after he won the election, on the promise of healing a broken nation, Democrat Joe Biden was sworn-in as the 46th President of United States of America in Washington DC.
