United States of America: News
01 Oct 2022
IndiaOnly dialogue can settle differences: India on Russia's Ukrainian annexation
India chose to abstain on a draft resolution presented to the UN Security Council (UNSC) denouncing Russia's "illegal referenda" and annexation of four Ukrainian regions.
29 Sep 2022
CubaHurricane Ian hits Florida, causes unprecedented damage, power outage
Said to be the most damaging in a long time and classified as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Ian made landfall near the city of Fort Myers, along southwest coast of Florida on Wednesday, said the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).
28 Sep 2022
JapanAlzheimer's drug succeeded in slowing cognitive decline, say drugmakers
Leading Japanese drugmaker Eisai Co. and its partner Biogen Inc. on Tuesday said their Alzheimer's drug showed a significant effect in slowing the disease, in a major trial.
28 Sep 2022
Travel And TourismIndians forced to wait 300-800 days for US visa appointment
Indians planning to visit the United States of America may have to wait for at least two-to-three years for a visa appointment.
27 Sep 2022
S JaishankarUS responds after EAM Jaishankar questions F-16 deal with Pakistan
The United States on Monday responded to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statements questioning the arrangement between the US and Pakistan over the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad as a security aid.
22 Sep 2022
New York CitySuitcases full of body parts found inside New York apartment
In a gruesome development, the New York Police found suitcases filled with human body parts and blood at a Brooklyn apartment this week.
20 Sep 2022
ColoradoThis US city will give Rs. 9.5L to homeless citizens
In a unique solution to solve its rising homelessness problem, the city of Denver in the United States of America will be providing the destitute with $12,000 (roughly Rs. 9.5 lakh) per year.
08 Sep 2022
MemphisUS: 2 dead in Memphis shooting, suspect arrested
Two people were killed in Memphis city of United States on Wednesday when a 19-year-old gunman opened fire on a gathering, according to police.
07 Sep 2022
IndiaExcessive use of antibiotics in India, over 47% unapproved: Study
Indians have been using antibiotics in excess with over 47% of formulations not permitted by the government drug regulator in 2019, a new study found.
29 Aug 2022
DetroitGun violence rocks US: 6 shot dead in separate incidents
Gun violence rocked the US on Sunday as six people were shot dead and three injured in separate incidents in Detroit and Houston.
28 Aug 2022
MonsoonPakistan: 119 killed in 24 hours as floods inundate country
The devastating floods in Pakistan have led to 119 deaths within the last 24 hours, BBC reported.
27 Aug 2022
XParliament panel reprimand top Twitter officials over security, privacy issues
A parliamentary panel has reprimanded top Twitter officials over the allegations of a whistleblower on its India operations, PTI reported.
26 Aug 2022
TexasUS: Woman arrested for hurling racial slurs, assaulting Indian women
A woman was arrested for assaulting and racially abusing four Indian women in Dallas, Texas in the United States (US) on Wednesday.
24 Aug 2022
H-1B VisaReached yearly cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for 2023: US
A sufficient number of applications for granting 65,000 H-1B visas — which is the maximum limit for a year as mandated by Congress — had been received by the US for the fiscal year 2023, the US federal agency for immigration services informed on Tuesday.
22 Aug 2022
Prince WilliamUK: All is not well between royal brothers William, Harry
Princes William and Harry are reportedly struggling to retain their once-close bond nearly a quarter century after the passing of their mother, Princess Diana.
19 Aug 2022
DelhiLong road ahead: Staggering 500-day wait for US visa
Students and travelers seeking visa appointment to visit the United States (US) are bound to wait a minimum of nearly 500 days as pending applications keep piling up, according to the US State Department.
18 Aug 2022
Iran'He attacked Islam': Salman Rushdie's attacker 'surprised' author is alive
The New Jersey man accused of attacking renowned author Salman Rushdie last week is reportedly "surprised" that he is alive.
18 Aug 2022
ItalyNational Ice Cream Pie Day 2022: History, celebrations and more
Observed on August 18 every year, National Ice Cream Pie Day celebrates the refreshing and delicious frozen dessert that comes in several flavors.
17 Aug 2022
PhiladelphiaUS: 99-year-old woman welcomes her 100th great-grandchild
Marguerite Koller, 99, from Pennsylvania in the United States welcomed her 100th great-grandchild earlier this month.
13 Aug 2022
DelhiDelhi reports fifth monkeypox case, takes national tally to 10
Delhi reported its fifth monkeypox case on Saturday after a woman hospitalized at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital tested positive, India Today reported.
10 Aug 2022
IIT RoorkeeIIT Bombay records highest job offers, packages this academic year
The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) has received a record number of job offers during the campus placements this academic year.
09 Aug 2022
TaiwanTaiwan accuses China of using drills to 'prepare for invasion'
Following days of massive Chinese war games, Taiwan's military held an artillery drill on Tuesday simulating defense against an attack, as Taipei alleged Beijing was preparing to invade the island.
09 Aug 2022
GoogleUS: Explosion at Google's data center critically injures 3 people
An "electrical incident" occurred at a Google data center on Monday in Council Bluffs, Iowa, critically injuring three electricians, said the tech giant and the Council Bluffs Police Department.
09 Aug 2022
Donald TrumpTrump claims FBI 'raided' his Florida home, broke into safe
Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his Florida home was "raided" by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
07 Aug 2022
Uttar PradeshNew York: Tortured for having daughters, UP woman kills herself
A woman from Uttar Pradesh residing in Queens, New York, allegedly died by suicide last week after bearing years of domestic violence for giving birth to two daughters.
07 Aug 2022
CubaCuba: One killed, 121 injured after lightning triggers massive fire
A major fire broke out in the Cuban city of Matanzas after lightning struck an oil storage facility.
07 Aug 2022
Ohio4 dead in US multiple shootings, suspect on the run
At least four persons were killed in multiple shooting incidents in Ohio, United States (US), ANI reported on Sunday.
05 Aug 2022
TaiwanWill sanction Pelosi over Taiwan visit: China's warning to US
China will be sanctioning United States (US) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her visit to Taiwan this week, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
05 Aug 2022
FloridaFlorida-based employee fired for being late; colleagues protest
Punctuality is definitely something employers expect from their employees. However, being late once in a while shouldn't lead to a mercurial situation.
05 Aug 2022
FloridaFlorida couple arrested for having sex with dog, filming it
Police officials in Florida arrested a couple this week for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with their dog and recording it on video.
05 Aug 2022
CaliforniaMonkeypox outbreak: US declares public health emergency amid rising cases
The United States (US) authorities announced on Thursday that monkeypox has been designated a public health emergency in the country.
05 Aug 2022
TaiwanChina using my Taiwan visit as excuse for drills: Pelosi
Speaking in Japan during the last leg of her Asia tour, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that China is using her visit to Taiwan as an "excuse" to conduct military drills near the island.
03 Aug 2022
TaiwanUS Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses Taiwan Parliament; China enraged
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed Taiwan's parliament on Wednesday, and met with its President Tsai Ing-wen and human rights activists.
02 Aug 2022
TaiwanUS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reaches Taiwan amid China's warnings
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly landed in Taiwan late on Tuesday evening as part of her Asia tour, amid repeated "warnings" against her visit from China.
02 Aug 2022
EgyptWho was al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda chief killed in US drone strike?
The United States has killed al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike—carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency—in Kabul on Sunday.
02 Aug 2022
al QaedaUS kills al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri—one of the most wanted terrorists in the world and the architect of the US September 11, 2001, terror attacks—has been killed in an American drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan.
31 Jul 2022
White HouseBiden tests positive for COVID-19; rare case of 'rebound positivity'
US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again on Saturday morning after a series of negative test results throughout the week.
30 Jul 2022
VirginiaUS: 16 killed as torrential rains flood eastern Kentucky
The number of deaths in the United States' (US) eastern Kentucky state increased to at least 16 as "epic" torrential rains ripped down homes, wiped out highways, and drove rivers over their banks, state officials said, warning that more deaths were likely.
29 Jul 2022
GreeceNational Cheesecake Day 2022: History, celebrations and more
Observed on July 30 annually, National Cheesecake Day celebrates one of America's favorite desserts.
29 Jul 2022
InstagramNational Lipstick Day 2022: History, significance and celebration
Observed on July 29 every year in the United States, National Lipstick Day celebrates the colored cosmetic that defines beauty and femininity in the world of makeup.
