Washington DC: News
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.
13 Jan 2021
United States of AmericaFBI opens 160+ investigation cases against Capitol Hill rioters
The FBI has opened more than 160 investigation cases against the January 6 Capitol Hill rioters, officials in Washington said.
12 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpFBI warns of armed protests at state Capitols, Washington DC
The FBI has warned that it has received intelligence that "armed protests" are being planned at all 50 US state Capitols and in Washington DC in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.
07 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiDisgraceful, horrific, distressing: World leaders condemn chaos at US Capitol
Leaders from across the world denounced the violence at the United States Capitol, saying that the mayhem was in sharp contrast to the democratic values of the nation.
07 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpUS: Pro-Trump mob storms Capitol, four die in rampage
The United States Capitol, one of the most iconic structures of the oldest democracy in the world, slipped into chaos and mayhem on Wednesday after hundreds of Donald Trump supporters stormed the building to disrupt a ceremonial session of Congress that was convened to formally announce President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
21 Nov 2020
Netflix'Operation Christmas Drop': Graham, Ludwig stick to romance, hope, happiness
Operation Christmas Drop- The title says it.
15 Nov 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaTrump supporters, protesters clash at 'Million MAGA March' in Washington
Anti-Trump protesters and Trump supporters clashed on Saturday evening in Washington DC, United States.
17 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpDefying social distancing rules, Ivanka Trump travels for Jewish holiday
Ignoring social distancing guidelines laid down by her own father, the President of United States Donald Trump, to fight coronavirus, Ivanka Trump flew from Washington DC to New Jersey to celebrate Passover, a major Jewish holiday.
24 Jan 2020
North KoreaDoomsday Clock: Humanity's doom is just '100 seconds' away
The annual unveiling of the Doomsday Clock in Washington DC, United States, revealed that humanity is just 100 seconds to 'midnight' aka doomsday.
20 Sep 2019
United States of AmericaWashington: One dead, five injured in shooting near White House
In a terrible incident, one person died and five others were injured in a shooting near White House in Washington DC, United States, on Thursday night. The gunfire was reported around 10 pm.
25 Feb 2019
North KoreaMarch 1 deadline extended, US to delay China tariff-increase: Trump
US President Donald Trump yesterday announced the extension of the March 1 deadline for increasing tariff on import of Chinese products, saying there had been "significant progress" made in negotiations with a visiting trade delegation from the far-east nation.
22 Feb 2019
Donald TrumpUS: Teen sues Washington Post for Rs. 1,800cr
In January, US-based The Washington Post reported about a teenager harassing an elderly at Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.
08 Jan 2019
Sexual HarassmentKevin Spacey returning from sexual-assault hearing, gets caught for speeding
Kevin Spacey cannot stop having run-ins with the law, apparently.
25 Nov 2018
IndiaSikhs in America hail India's decision to build Kartarpur corridor
The Sikhs in America have hailed the Indian Government's decision to build a religious corridor linking border district of Gurdaspur with historic Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan, thus, fulfilling a long pending demand of the community.
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.
08 Sep 2018
San FranciscoIIT Kharagpur delegation visiting US to hire researchers
As part of the international outreach program, an IIT Kharagpur delegation is visiting the US to meet researchers looking for a career in the best higher education and R&D institution in India.
02 Sep 2018
White House#GamingBytes: Tom Clancy's Division 2 gets new map and gameplay
Ubisoft presented Tom Clancy's Division 2 at the PAX West.
02 Jun 2018
South KoreaSummit with Kim back on, says Trump after meeting North-Korean-official
US President Donald Trump confirmed his Singapore Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would take place on June 12, adding it would begin the process of Korean Peninsula's denuclearization.
24 Apr 2018
Yogi AdityanathAmerican firms see an opportunity to invest in UP
American firms are seeing a window of opportunity to invest in Uttar Pradesh, the head of a US business advocacy group said today, underlining that a change in India's most populous state would mean a change in the entire country.
23 Mar 2018
WorldTwo Indian-origin brothers indicted for money laundering by US court
Two Indo-Canadian brothers have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington DC for allegedly operating an Internet-based unlicensed money service business "Pyaza.com" that processed more than $250 million in transactions from Ponzi schemes, child pornography rings and more, according to US Attorney Jessie Liu.
18 Mar 2018
IndiaFirst India-US two-plus-two meeting postponed
The first India-US two-plus-two meeting that was tentatively scheduled for April 18-19 has been postponed as of now.
11 Mar 2018
World BankIndia on way to becoming major global power: David Mulford
Former US Ambassador to India David Mulford recently said that as India moves towards becoming a major global power, New Delhi and the US must focus on trade and investment by negotiating agreements that will create jobs in the two countries.
23 Feb 2018
UberFlying cars isn't the solution to traffic congestion: Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said flying cars is not a good solution to the problem of traffic congestion.
12 Jan 2018
Russia NewsWashington renames Russian embassy street after murdered Russian politician
In a new development, the Washington DC City Council has unanimously voted to rename the street which houses the Russian embassy after slain Russian politician Boris Nemtsov.
27 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpUK considered setting up warning system over Trump's unexpected announcements
It appears the UK government is just as alarmed by its ally US President Donald Trump's unpredictable announcements as everyone else.
15 Oct 2017
FloridaKiran Patel: The Indian-American who donated $200 million to Florida
Dr. Kiran Patel, the person who donated $200 million to a Florida university has set a new high-water mark for philanthropists among the Indian-American community in the US.
05 Oct 2017
US State DepartmentSuspected 'acoustic attack:' US expels Cuban diplomats from Washington
In a new development, the US state department has moved to expel 15 Cuban diplomats from Washington.
19 Sep 2017
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi leaves experts impressed with "substantive" talk on policy
Thanks to media, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is more or less viewed as a 'pappu' by the public- someone who doesn't know what he's talking about.
29 Jun 2017
Donald TrumpWarren Buffett started paying taxes when he was just 14!
Reports showed that billionaire Warren Buffett's tax records as a young 14-year old teenager reflect astute investing and finance skills.
26 Jun 2017
Narendra ModiModi's US visit: Praises for MEA, investment pitch for CEOs
Wrapping up Day 1 of his first US visit under Trump's Presidency, PM Modi interacted with top American CEOs and addressed the Indian community in Washington DC.
25 Jun 2017
IndiaPM Modi arrives in Washington DC, will meet Trump tomorrow
After stopping in Portugal, PM Modi has now arrived in Washington DC for a two-day visit, the first under Donald Trump's Presidency. The two leaders are expected to discuss strategically important issues.
14 Jun 2017
United States of AmericaUS attorney general denies having secret meetings with Russian officials
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions denounced suggestions that he colluded with the Russia as "an appalling and detestable lie."
16 May 2017
Trump AdministrationWhite House to Congress: Powerful Indians in Washington DC
The Indian diaspora in the US really seems to be living the American dream. Having gathered numerical and economical clout over time, Indians have started to figure prominently in the power corridors in Washington DC.
08 Mar 2017
Donald TrumpTrump administration may target spouses of H-1B visa
Trump administration has ratcheted its attempts to cut down foreign immigrant workers in US.
03 Mar 2017
Bombay High CourtMumbai: Driverless metros to run on Metro III
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) will acquire driverless trains for the underground metro corridor on the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz route, also known as Metro III.
30 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpDonald Trump's decision to ban refugees and immigrants
On Friday, Donald Trump signed an executive order which suspended the intake of refugees from Syria for 120 days, and blocked immigration from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Sudan and Somalia for 90 days.
21 Jan 2017
San FranciscoWomen to sport 'pussy hats' a day after Trump's inauguration
A day after US President Trump's inauguration, 200,000 people would march in Washington DC to advocate for gender equality.
09 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpPot smokers to distribute joints at inauguration
Marijuana legalization advocates intend to distribute joints at Donald Trump's inauguration.
