United States of America: News
14 Jun 2025
Kia MotorsWhy Kia Motors has recalled 82,000 cars in US
Kia Motors has issued a recall for over 82,000 units of its 2025 K5 model.
14 Jun 2025
Autonomous vehiclesUS Transport Department to ease rules for self-driving cars
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is working to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy autonomous vehicles without traditional controls such as steering wheels and pedals.
14 Jun 2025
Green CardAttention! US announces new rule for Green Card applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change to its Green Card application process.
14 Jun 2025
Finance23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki has bought back the company
Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and ex-CEO of 23andMe, is set to reclaim control of the beleaguered genetic testing company.
11 Jun 2025
Green CardUS announces relief for Indian Green Card applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released its Visa Bulletin for July, bringing some good news for Indian Green Card applicants.
11 Jun 2025
ChinaUS, China strike deal on rare earth minerals, student visas
US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade agreement with China.
11 Jun 2025
YouTubeYouTube contributed $55B to America's GDP last year. Say what!
YouTube's creative ecosystem added over $55 billion to the US GDP and supported over 490,000 full-time jobs in 2024, a report by Oxford Economics has revealed.
10 Jun 2025
S Jaishankar'Won't allow..': US's warning to Indians amid student handcuffing row
The US Embassy in India has said that while the country welcomes "legitimate" travelers, it would not accept "illegal entry and abuse of visas."
10 Jun 2025
BYJU'SBYJU'S coding asset in US sold for a pittance
BYJU'S, the troubled edtech giant, has sold off two of its American assets - coding platform Tynker and kids' learning platform Epic.
10 Jun 2025
COVID-19Why TikTok star Khaby Lame was forced to exit US
Khabane "Khaby" Lame, the most-followed TikTok personality globally, was recently detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Las Vegas.
10 Jun 2025
HuaweiHuawei admits its AI chips lag behind US peers
Huawei's CEO Ren Zhengfei has admitted in an interview with China's state-run People's Daily newspaper, that the company's AI chips are one generation behind their American counterparts.
10 Jun 2025
Ford MustangTop 5 muscle cars that are bound to turn heads
American muscle cars are known for their high performance and aggressive styling.
10 Jun 2025
COVID-19US Health Secretary RFK Jr fires entire vaccine advisory committee
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the United States Health Secretary, has dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
09 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpGold prices decline on stronger US employment, China trade talks
Gold prices fell on Monday as optimism over easing US-China trade tensions weighed on safe-haven demand.
09 Jun 2025
WorldWhat is nihilism? Ideology linked to 2 US violent incidents
Nihilism, a philosophical belief that "all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated," has been linked to two recent violent incidents in the United States of America.
09 Jun 2025
IndiaWhy India-US 'mini-trade deal' might not happen after all
The US's reluctance to exempt India from 50% tariffs it has slapped on steel and aluminium imports, has emerged as a hurdle in finalizing a "mini-trade deal" between the two countries by July 8.
09 Jun 2025
ChinaChina's exports to US plunge 34%, worst drop since 2020
China's exports have seen a major slowdown, with a 34.4% decline in shipments to the US, the largest drop since February 2020.
09 Jun 2025
ChinaUS, China trade chiefs meet amid rising trade tensions
Top trade negotiators from the United States and China will meet in London today to discuss the ongoing trade tensions.
08 Jun 2025
H-1B VisaDidn't get H-1B? You can try for these US visas
With the United States tightening its immigration policies and tech layoffs continuing, Indian professionals are increasingly looking for alternative visa options.
07 Jun 2025
MazdaWhy Mazda has recalled more than 183,000 cars in US
Mazda has announced a major recall of over 183,000 vehicles in the US due to serious safety concerns.
07 Jun 2025
TechnologyNew blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease with high accuracy
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the US have conducted a study on a new blood test to detect early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
07 Jun 2025
ChinaWhy US retailers want Chinese suppliers to bear shipping costs
US retail giants are asking their Chinese suppliers to share or even bear the full cost of shipping goods across the Pacific Ocean.
07 Jun 2025
IndiaYou can get your US visa faster at these places
Indian applicants for tourist visas to the United States are facing long delays in getting interview appointments.
07 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpTrump lifts longstanding ban on supersonic flights over US
President Donald Trump has initiated the process to lift the 52-year-old ban on supersonic flights over the continental US.
05 Jun 2025
BusinessSilver prices in India hit all-time high of ₹1.04L
Silver prices in India have hit an all-time high today, reaching ₹1,04,000 per kilogram in the spot market. The surge is attributed to strong demand from traders and global uncertainty.
04 Jun 2025
OhioThis US state may ban Green Card-holders from buying land
Lawmakers in Ohio have proposed two bills that could ban certain Green Card holders from owning land in several parts of the state.
03 Jun 2025
H-1B VisaShould you swap H-1B with F-1 visa for higher studies?
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
02 Jun 2025
IndiaYou now have to wait a year for US visa
Visa seekers for the United States are facing unprecedented delays, with the appointment wait times exceeding a year in some places in India.
02 Jun 2025
ChinaChina vows 'forceful measures' against US for violating trade deal
China has accused the United States of breaching a recent trade agreement and has vowed to take steps to protect its interests.
01 Jun 2025
WorldIndian in US pleads guilty to marriage fraud, identity theft
Aakash Prakash Makwana, a 29-year-old Indian national, has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft in West Virginia.
01 Jun 2025
IndiGoIndiGo, Delta, Virgin Atlantic join forces to boost international connectivity
IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have announced a strategic partnership to improve air connectivity between India and Europe, as well as North America.
01 Jun 2025
Green CardThis visa is your safest bet to secure Green Card
Indian students in the United States and those planning to study there are now looking at the EB-5 visa program as a way to get permanent residency (Green Card).
31 May 2025
Green CardAttention! New rule announced for Green Card holders in US
Starting this week, new rules have been introduced for lawful permanent residents in the United States who wish to replace their Green Cards.
31 May 2025
AutoStellantis recalls over 235,000 vehicles over faulty rear-view cameras
Stellantis has issued a major recall for over 235,000 Ram ProMaster vans in the US, manufactured between 2022 and 2025.
29 May 2025
WorldWoman attacks boy inside plane for calling her 'Miss Piggy'
A Maryland woman, Kristy Crampton (46), was arrested for allegedly assaulting a boy on an Allegiant Flight from Orlando-Sanford International Airport to Hagerstown, Maryland.
28 May 2025
WalmartWalmart: Laid-off employees can apply for new US, India jobs
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is set to create "several hundred new roles" in the US and India.
28 May 2025
IndiaIndia, US might finalize interim trade deal by June 25
India and the United States are in advanced talks for an interim trade deal, which could be finalized by June 25, PTI has reported.
28 May 2025
HarvardWhy US has halted student visa interviews worldwide
The United States has suspended scheduling new interviews for student visas.
27 May 2025
IndiaSkipping classes? You could lose your US student visa
The United States has issued a stern warning to Indian and foreign students regarding their visa status.
27 May 2025
JapanEnd-of-an-era: Japan loses 'world's largest creditor' title after 34 years
Japan has lost its position as the world's largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years.
27 May 2025
FordFord recalls over 280,000 vehicles due to brake, steering problems
Ford Motor Company has announced a major recall of over 280,000 vehicles from its Ford and Lincoln brands.
26 May 2025
EuropeEU might target US tech firms in trade war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hinted that the European Union (EU) could retaliate against US technology companies, if the ongoing trade conflict with Donald Trump's administration escalates.
