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22 Jun 2023
Joe BidenUS may ease H-1B visa norms amid Modi's visit: Report
United States (US) President Joe Biden's government would likely make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country, reported Reuters.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiUS offers Stryker armored vehicles, M777 howitzer upgrade to India
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States (US), the Pentagon has reportedly offered India the Stryker family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles and the upgradation of the M777 towed howitzers.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi7.5-carat green diamond, sandalwood box: PM Modi's gifts to Bidens
On his first state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden and a green diamond to First Lady Jill Biden.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi, Bidens exchange gifts after dinner, US Congress address ahead
After leading a Guinness World Record-setting International Yoga Day event in New York on Thursday (local time), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an intimate dinner with United States (US) President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington.
21 Jun 2023
India'Petty geopolitics': India slams China's move on Pakistan-based terrorist
India on Wednesday condemned China's move to block a proposal at the United Nations (UN) to declare Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir a "global terrorist."
21 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanMissing Titan submersible: What is being done to rescue tourists
The United States Coast Guard has sped up the rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean with the help of the Canadian Coast Guard and the US Navy to locate the missing submersible carrying five people toward the Titanic wreck.
21 Jun 2023
Xi JinpingBiden calls Jinping 'dictator' day after 'positive' bilateral talks
Poking fun at Chinese President Xi Jinping, United States President Joe Biden labeled him a "dictator" while speaking at a fundraiser event in California on Tuesday (local time).
21 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi'From energy to spirituality': PM Modi on conversation with Musk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day state visit to the United States (US), met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).
21 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiTesla will soon come to India: Musk after meeting Modi
On a three-day state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).
20 Jun 2023
RomaniaAndrew Tate, brother charged with rape, human trafficking
Prosecutors in Romania have charged social media influencer Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan Tate, and their two female associates with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.
20 Jun 2023
Music IndustryAvril Lavigne, Tyga have broken up; on amicable terms: Report
Tyga and Avril Lavigne are bonafide artists and enjoy a huge fan following all around the globe. Reports are rife that the couple broke up a couple of weeks ago and the split happened amicably.
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWho is the Indian-American entrepreneur set to escort PM Modi
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar will escort Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his joint address to the United States Congress on Thursday.
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi's first state visit to US: What to expect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Tuesday for his maiden three-day state visit to the United States (US).
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi leaves for 3-day US state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his three-day landmark state visit to the United States (US).
19 Jun 2023
New York CityNew York City to recognize Diwali as a school holiday
In a wave of cultural recognition and inclusivity, yet another victory has been achieved for the Indian community in the United States.
19 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiIndia to acquire over 30 MQ-9B predator drones from US
India's acquisition of 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones from the United States (US) will reportedly be a phased exercise and will initially involve technology absorption.
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.
18 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi may negotiate first India-US planetary defense deal with Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to negotiate India's first deal on planetary defense with United States President Joe Biden during his first official US state visit.
17 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Nuclear weapons moved...: Putin warns West amid Ukraine counterattack
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the country has already sent its first batch of "tactical nuclear weapons" to Belarus amid Ukraine's counterattack with help from the Western countries.
17 Jun 2023
Donald TrumpTrump announces 'food for everyone' but allegedly skips paying bill
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump promised "food for everyone" at a popular Cuban restaurant after his federal arraignment on Tuesday, but instead left early and did not pay the bill, reported Miami New Times.
16 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi's US visit: Protests planned over India's human rights issues
Human rights groups in the United States (US) have allegedly planned protests ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit over the reported "deteriorating human rights situation" in India.
16 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWill prioritize Indian visa applications: US ahead of Modi's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the United States (US) on Thursday said it is making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications in India as possible as a "top priority."
15 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiKnow about PM Modi's packed schedule during US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his first official state visit to the United States (US) from June 21-24. Per reports, his high-profile and jam-packed schedule includes participation in at least a dozen significant events as well as conversations with prominent members of the US Congress and some top American CEOs.
14 Jun 2023
Ajit DovalNSA Ajit Doval an 'international treasure': US ambassador
Eric Garcetti, the United States (US) Ambassador to India, on Tuesday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and called him an "international treasure," reported ANI.
12 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningVoice cloning scams: How AI is deceiving the US public
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being touted as the next big thing in technology. Some say it will be as big as the internet.
12 Jun 2023
George SorosWho is Alex, the successor to George Soros's $25B empire
Alexander Soros, the son of Hungarian-American investor George Soros, has assumed control of his father's multi-billion-dollar foundation valued at $25 billion.
12 Jun 2023
WorldMaryland shooting: 3 dead, several wounded in private residence shootout
In another gun violence incident in the United States (US), three individuals died and three others sustained injuries in a shooting at a private residence in Maryland's Annapolis, the local police confirmed.
11 Jun 2023
COVID-19China military, Wuhan institute involved in creation of COVID-19: Report
Investigators from the United States (US) have claimed the COVID-19 outbreak likely originated in China from a lab leak during a covert project to pursue bioweapons jointly run by the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Chinese military, The Sunday Times reported.
11 Jun 2023
ChinaChina spying from Cuba, upgraded intelligence in 2019: US official
A United States (US) government official on Saturday said that China has been spying from Cuba for some time and advanced its intelligence collection facilities there in 2019, reported AFP.
11 Jun 2023
Donald Trump'Crazy lunatics': Donald Trump slams 'corrupt' justice system after indictment
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday called the country's justice system "corrupt" in two state Republican conventions, reported AFP.
10 Jun 2023
NetflixNetflix's password-sharing crackdown works in US: Will India follow suit?
Netflix's bold step to crack down on password sharing has reportedly yielded remarkable results in the United States.
10 Jun 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump took classified documents on US 'nuclear programs': Report
Federal prosecutors unveiled a 49-page wide-ranging indictment of former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of endangering national security by taking secret documents on defense and "nuclear program" while leaving the White House in 2021.
09 Jun 2023
Donald TrumpWhat is classified documents case that Trump is indicted in
The United States (US) Justice Department on Thursday reportedly lodged federal criminal charges against former President Donald Trump after a lengthy investigation into his alleged mishandling of classified documents, which he took with him after leaving the White House.
08 Jun 2023
S JaishankarRahul Gandhi has a habit of criticizing India abroad: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the United States (US).
07 Jun 2023
Air IndiaAir India sending ferry flight to Russia for stranded passengers
Air India said on Wednesday that it is sending a ferry flight to Russia, where 216 passengers en route to San Francisco were stranded due to a technical issue on its flight on Tuesday.
07 Jun 2023
New York CityNYC sees world's worst air quality, thanks to Canada wildfires
The surging wildfire smoke from Canada has now reached the neighboring United States (US).
07 Jun 2023
Virginia2 killed in Virginia mass shooting, US's 279th this year
Two people were killed and five were wounded in a shooting outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, United States (US), on Tuesday, reported Reuters.
06 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiGo see for yourself: US praises 'health' of Indian democracy
Reposing faith in India's democracy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House on Monday called the country a vibrant democracy.
04 Jun 2023
SingaporeSpy chiefs of rival countries secretly huddle in Singapore: Report
Top officials from over two dozen of the world's main intelligence agencies met this weekend on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, Reuters reported.
03 Jun 2023
Bird FluMore contagious bird flu virus poses global pandemic risk: Experts
Scientists warned that the H5N1 virus that caused record cases of bird flu or avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly and can cause a global pandemic, AFP reported.
03 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi to address US Congress's joint session on June 22
PM Narendra Modi has been invited to address the joint meeting of the United States (US) Senate and the House of Representatives on June 22, the US congressional leaders said on Friday.
03 Jun 2023
TikTokViral video: Man deep fries watermelon to make it 'crunchy'
Deep-fried watermelon. This is the latest food experiment on the internet that has left netizens baffled.
02 Jun 2023
RussiaRussia claims US intelligence hacked thousands of iPhones
Russia has reportedly accused United States (US) intelligence agencies of hacking thousands of iPhones belonging to Russians and other foreign diplomats in the nation.
02 Jun 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi backs India's stance on Ukraine-Russia war
Senior Congress leader and former party president Rahul Gandhi backed the Indian government's stance on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.
02 Jun 2023
US SenateUS averts default as Senate narrowly passes debt ceiling bill
The US Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to suspend the country's borrowing limit days before it was due to default on its debt.
01 Jun 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi in US: My phone is being tapped
Senior Congress leader and former party president Rahul Gandhi, while speaking to entrepreneurs on Wednesday in Washington DC, United States (US), claimed that at one point he knew that his phone was being tapped.
01 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiIndia-US jet engine deal likely during PM Modi's state visit
The United States (US) is likely to sign a deal with India allowing American conglomerate General Electric Company (GE) to jointly produce engines for military aircraft in India, reports said.
31 May 2023
Rahul Gandhi'If you sat Modiji down with God': RaGa in US
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India was being run by a group of people who believed they knew everything.
30 May 2023
LifestyleUS woman earns Rs. 1.6 lakh/day nannying billionaires' kids
Introducing Gloria Richards, whose profession entails caring for the children of billionaires, allowing her to embark on globetrotting adventures on private jets.
30 May 2023
BusinessDisgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin 11-year jail sentence
The day has finally arrived for disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Over a year after a jury found her guilty of four counts of fraud, the 39-year-old is set to begin her prison sentence on Tuesday.
29 May 2023
UgandaUganda: President signs anti-LGBTQ law imposing jail, death penalty
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed a contentious anti-gay bill into law on Monday, the Associated Press reported.
29 May 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduOn NTR's centenary anniversary, North Carolina observes Telugu Heritage Week
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was a pillar of Telugu films and was one of the most famous Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. On his 100th birth anniversary, the State of North Carolina, US declared the May 28-June 2, 2023 week as the Telugu Heritage Week.
26 May 2023
Lloyd AustinUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week
Lloyd J Austin, the Defense Secretary for the United States (US), is set to visit India next week, an official statement released by the US Defense Department said.
24 May 2023
COVID-19COVID-19 still claims one life every four minutes
Weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 not a health emergency anymore, thus officially marking the end of the pandemic that lasted for three years, the disease continues to kill one person every four minutes across the globe, Bloomberg reported.
21 May 2023
Taylor SwiftMeet Davis Perrigo, accountant by profession but Swiftie by passion
If there were a meter to gauge which celebrity has the most devoted fandom, Taylor Swift would possibly rank high on the list.
21 May 2023
MexicoMexico: 10 killed, 9 injured in shootout at racing event
At least 10 road racers were killed, and nine others were reportedly injured in a shootout at a car racing show in the Baja California state of northern Mexico on Saturday (local time).
20 May 2023
ChinaChina boycotts G20 meeting in Kashmir, Turkey may follow suit
China said on Friday it would skip a crucial G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar which will reportedly be attended by over 60 international delegates, including those from the United States.
18 May 2023
MonacoHow much money you need to be among wealthiest 1%
We all have heard about the richest 1% in the world. The super-rich that grabbed nearly two-thirds of all wealth created in the world since 2020.
17 May 2023
IndiaIndia to become world's fastest-growing economy in 2024: UN
India's economic growth is expected to be the fastest in the world in 2024 amid economic challenges faced by other South Asian nations, a new report by United Nations (UN) said.
17 May 2023
IndiaEU warns India for allegedly reselling Russian oil, Jaishankar responds
European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs and Security Policy High Representative Josep Borrell has recommended action against India for allegedly reselling Russian oil to Europe.
17 May 2023
Ministry Of External Affairs'Biased': India rejects US report criticizing alleged attacks on minorities
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Tuesday called a report by the United States (US) State Department "motivated" and "biased" as it criticized the country over alleged attacks on religious minorities, reported PTI.
16 May 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi to hold rally in US before Modi's visit
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit the United States (US) on May 31 for 10 days, ANI reported, quoting sources.
16 May 2023
General Motors67 million airbag inflators recalled: NHTSA's order against ARC, explained
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and airbag manufacturer ARC Automotive, are at odds in the US.
16 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS faces roadblocks in regulating AI: What are they
Regulating artificial intelligence lies somewhere between AI fever and fear. Governments worldwide are making moves to reign in the quickly proliferating AI chatbots, image generators, and more.
15 May 2023
US GovernmentLA launches project to track flesh-eating drug, US's deadliest ever
Xylazine, a deadly sedative commonly known as tranq and used for tranquilizing animals, has been abused for years in the United States.