United States of America: News
Paramount renews Jon Stewart's 'The Daily Show' through 2026
Paramount has officially extended Jon Stewart's contract to host Comedy Central's The Daily Show through 2026.
Why Tesla is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in US
Tesla is facing a lawsuit over a deadly crash in Wisconsin, US which claimed the lives of people traveling in a Model S.
Courts halt deportation of Indian-origin man wrongfully jailed for 43yrs
Two United States courts have intervened to stop the deportation of Subramanyam Vedam, a 64-year-old Indian-origin man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years.
Memory problems rising sharply among young Americans, study warns
A decade-long study by the American Academy of Neurology has revealed a worrying trend of increasing memory and thinking problems among young adults in the United States.
Top 10 US billionaires gain $700B as wealth gap widens
The top 10 billionaires in the United States have seen their collective wealth increase by a staggering $698 billion over the past year, according to a report by Oxfam America.
Not H-1B fee-hike, this US act is riskier for India
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has raised concerns over the proposed US legislation, the Help In-sourcing and Repatriating Employment (HIRE) Act.
NVIDIA's best AI chips won't be available outside US: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips from tech giant NVIDIA will be exclusively available to American companies.
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author claims market crash is imminent
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a stark warning about an imminent "massive crash" in the US stock market.
US government shutdown: Millions of Americans face hunger crisis
The ongoing US government shutdown has triggered a crisis in basic needs like food and medical care.
China halts rare earth export controls after Trump-Xi meet
China has announced its decision to suspend additional export controls on rare earth metals, and end investigations against US companies in the semiconductor supply chain.
Staffing woes, government shutdown cause widespread flight delays across US
The US is witnessing major flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
US tariffs on imported trucks and buses come into effect
The US has imposed new tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Who's Bankim Brahmbhatt, Indian-origin CEO BlackRock accuses of $500M fraud?
Bankim Brahmbhatt, an Indian-origin businessman and the CEO of US-based telecom companies Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, has been accused of a multi-million-dollar fraud by American investment giant BlackRock.
'Usha not Christian, has no plans to convert': JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has clarified his wife Usha's Hindu faith amid a controversy over his comments on their interfaith marriage.
Why rare-earth minerals are at center of US-China trade war
Rare earth minerals, a group of 17 metallic elements including scandium, yttrium, and lanthanides, have become a major point of contention in the US-China trade war.
Did Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair use slur against Americans?
In a 2013 interview with Hindustan Times, filmmaker Mira Nair described her son Zohran Mamdani as "not an American at all."
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as US economy faces uncertainties
The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate for the second time this year, in a bid to stimulate economic activity and revive a sluggish labor market.
US ends automatic work permit renewals; Indian workforce faces risk
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an interim rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for migrant workers.
Textile, shrimp stocks up 4% today: Here we decode why
Shares of textile and shrimp companies have witnessed a sharp rise of up to 4% today.
Are Harry-Meghan fighting over sending son to UK boarding school?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may face potential tension over a major decision.
Tesla missed out on 1M EV sales. Reason? Elon Musk
A recent study has revealed that Elon Musk's controversial political actions since acquiring Twitter (now X) in 2022 have had a major impact on Tesla's US sales.
Indian man stabs 2 teens on US-Germany Lufthansa flight: Report
An Indian national, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, has been charged in the United States for allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a metal fork aboard a Lufthansa flight.
Is hit HBO show 'The Pitt' making viewers medically aware?
The acclaimed HBO Max drama series The Pitt has reportedly sparked significant conversations about organ donation and end-of-life planning.
US-China trade talks advance ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The United States and China are making headway in their trade negotiations ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi meet in Busan on Thursday.
Are Netflix and AMC Theatres finally seeing eye to eye?
In a surprising turn of events, Netflix and AMC Theatres are finally working together. The two giants have been at odds over how long a film should exclusively stay in theaters.
Paytm now allows UPI payments without an Indian SIM card
Paytm has introduced a service that lets Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 12 countries make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments in India using their international mobile numbers.
Ex-DOGE member calls H-1B visa program in US a 'scam'
James Fishback, the CEO of Azoria and a former developer of the "DOGE checks" tool, has slammed the United States H-1B visa program.
Thousands of underwater UFOs seen around US: Should we worry?
A recent surge of Unidentified Submersible Objects (USOs) has been reported near the United States coastlines.
Zerodha will soon let you invest in US stocks
Zerodha, India's leading stockbroker by revenue, is gearing up to launch a feature for investing in US stocks.
Why over 8,000 flights were delayed in the US yesterday
The United States is facing major flight delays as air traffic controller absences continue to disrupt travel.
AI gun detector flags Doritos bag as weapon, triggers panic
In a bizarre case, an AI-powered gun detection system mistook a bag of Doritos chips for a weapon.
Gold prices sharply down from record highs: What's the reason?
Gold prices have witnessed a sharp decline after hitting record highs earlier this month.
Why US government is probing Tesla's 'Mad Max' driving mode
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking information from Tesla about its "Mad Max" driver assistance mode, as part of an ongoing investigation into the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.
Trying to support Trump, Joe Rogan pulls up fake post
Popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who reportedly has over 20 million YouTube subscribers, fell for a fake post that appeared to be from US President Donald Trump.
Why this project by Musk's Boring Company is under scrutiny
The Nashville Metro Council has accused Elon Musk's Boring Company of excluding them from the Music City Loop project.
Why China seeks sensitive sales data from US chipmakers
China is probing US semiconductor manufacturers and demanding sensitive sales data. The move is part of an anti-dumping investigation into specific analog integrated circuit (IC) chips.
Foreign drugs could become costlier in the US soon
The Donald Trump administration is gearing up for a new investigation into the drug pricing practices of US trading partners, as per the Financial Times.
Amazon might replace 600,000 US employees with robots by 2033
Amazon is planning to automate a significant portion of its operations in the United States, as per The New York Times.
Is the US-Australia minerals deal enough to reduce China's dominance?
The United States and Australia have signed an $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement to reduce China's grip on rare earths.
US immigration: Who is exempt from $100,000 H-1B visa fee?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified the new $100,000 annual fee for the H-1B visas.
Kenny Loggins slams 'unauthorized' use of song in Trump video
American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins has demanded the removal of his song Danger Zone from an AI-generated video shared by President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account.
Michael Fassbender leads Netflix series on Kennedys: What to expect
Netflix has announced a new drama series titled Kennedy, which will chronicle the lives of the legendary Kennedy family.
Oil prices hit 5-month low: Here we decode why
Oil prices have hit their lowest level since early May, with Brent crude futures settling down by $0.28 at $61.01 per barrel.
Global firms face $35B financial hit thanks to US tariffs
Global corporations have reported over $35 billion in costs due to US tariffs as they head into their third-quarter earnings.
Why China's curbing of rare earth magnet exports are worrying
China's rare earth magnet exports have witnessed a significant decline in September.
China pauses US soybean imports for 1st time since 2018
For the first time since November 2018, China has stopped importing soybeans from the US. The move comes as a result of continued trade tensions between the two economic superpowers.
Trump reveals conditions for lowering tariffs on Chinese products
US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of lowering tariffs on Chinese goods.
'Can't let up': Robert De Niro on fight against Trump
Hollywood actor Robert De Niro recently spoke out against US President Donald Trump, saying he was "intimidating" voters ahead of the midterm elections.
China accuses US of hacking its National Time Service Center
China has accused the United States of hacking its National Time Service Center, a facility that generates and maintains China's standard time.