United States of America: News
08 Apr 2023
TexasMifepristone: 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).
05 Apr 2023
Andaman & NicobarIndia deploys deterrence capabilities in Andamans to counter China's presence
India has deployed deterrence capabilities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to counter China's expansion in the area and project dominance in the Indian Ocean, reported Hindustan Times.
05 Apr 2023
Donald TrumpUS justice system lawless, country going to hell: Donald Trump
Former United States (US) president and Republican, Donald Trump, addressed a gathering of his supporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida after his arraignment in New York in the case of hush money payments to pornstar Stormy Daniels.
04 Apr 2023
Donald TrumpTrump under arrest in hush money case; pleads not guilty
Republican Donald Trump, who became the first former US president to be indicted, appeared before the Manhattan District Office on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty after being accused of 34 felony counts, including falsifying business records.
04 Apr 2023
IndiaUS concerned over drug-resistant bacteria linked to Indian eyedrops: Report
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concerns over a drug-resistant bacteria linked to eyedrops imported from India, The New York Times reported.
03 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiModi retains 'world's most popular leader' title; beats Biden, Sunak
PM Narendra Modi has once again grabbed the top spot as the world's "most popular leader" for the second consecutive time, outperforming several foreign leaders, including his United Kingdom counterpart Rishi Sunak and United States President Joe Biden.
02 Apr 2023
Joe BidenUS: Tornadoes tear through 8 states, 26 dead; emergency declared
A series of powerful tornadoes caused devastation in the United States, killing at least 26 people in the South and Midwest.
30 Mar 2023
H-1B VisaSpouses of H-1B workers can work in US, rules judge
In a huge relief to foreign workers, especially Indians, a United States (US) district judge ruled that the spouses of H-1B visa holders are eligible to work in the country.
30 Mar 2023
World BankUS nominee Ajay Banga to become World Bank president unopposed
Ajay Banga, the former CEO of Mastercard, is set to become the World Bank president after nominations closed on Wednesday and no country chose to field a challenger, reported Bloomberg.
29 Mar 2023
World Health OrganizationWHO has good news for patients battling obesity; Know why
There is some good news for people struggling with obesity! According to Reuters, the World Health Organization (WHO) may for the first time include the drugs that combat obesity in its "essential medicines list."
29 Mar 2023
Shooting IncidentNashville school shooting: Video shows exact moment attacker was killed
A day after the school shooting incident in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (US), the police department released body camera footage of officers who responded to the incident.
28 Mar 2023
Shooting IncidentUS: Nashville school shooter identified as 28-year-old transgender alumnus
The shooter who killed three adults and three kids in a private church-based school in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (US), was identified as Audrey Hale (28), an alumnus of the institution.
28 Mar 2023
Shooting Incident6 killed in Nashville school shooting, Biden calls it 'heartbreaking'
Six people, including three children, were killed after a 28-year-old former student opened fire at a school in Nashville, United States, on Monday, reported BBC.
28 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiUS says it's watching Rahul Gandhi's case after MP disqualification
The United States (US) is watching the court case of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday, according to PTI.
28 Mar 2023
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-un calls for ramping up nuclear weapons program
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has called for increased production of weapons-grade nuclear material to expand the country's nuclear arsenal, citing war preparedness for the future, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday.
27 Mar 2023
Washington DCComplaint 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).
27 Mar 2023
StartupsCrisis-hit Silicon Valley Bank acquired by First Citizens bank
The crash of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) had sent shockwaves across the world. In the latest development, First Citizens Bank has agreed to buy the embattled start-up lender.
27 Mar 2023
California2 wounded in California gurudwara shootout; hate crime ruled out
Two persons suffered gunshot wounds on Sunday at 2:30 pm (local time) at the Bradshaw Gurudwara in Sacramento, California, United States. Both were reportedly hospitalized in critical condition, while a suspect was arrested at night.
26 Mar 2023
SeattleUS: Passenger opens flight's emergency exit right before takeoff, arrested
In yet another bizarre flight incident, a man in the United States (US) was arrested for reportedly opening an emergency exit door of a plane and causing its emergency slide to be activated moments before it was about to take off on Saturday (local time).
26 Mar 2023
Joe BidenUS: Tornado kills 25 in Mississippi, Biden vows federal support
United States (US) President Joe Biden pledged on Saturday to provide emergency support for the victims of a devastating tornado that ravaged numerous towns in Mississippi, killing at least 25 individuals, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for over an hour.
25 Mar 2023
RussiaRussia to recruit 400,000 soldiers amid Ukraine's 'major counteroffensive' plans
Russia's Ministry of Defence is planning to recruit 400,000 additional contract soldiers from April, with a focus on thwarting a "major counteroffensive" being planned by Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
25 Mar 2023
COVID-19India records nearly 1,600 daily COVID-19 cases—highest in 5 months
India reported nearly 1,600 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest in 146 days, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Saturday.
25 Mar 2023
San FranciscoSan Francisco: Indian-Americans rally against pro-Khalistan attack on Indian consulate
Days after a pro-Khalistan attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, United States, scores of Indian-Americans gathered outside the building to hold a peace rally on Friday.
24 Mar 2023
North KoreaNorth Korea tests underwater drone that could create 'radioactive tsunami'
North Korea tested an underwater nuclear-capable attack drone that could create a "radioactive tsunami," state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday.
23 Mar 2023
Adani GroupAnother big one: Adani slayer Hindenburg Research teases new report
United States (US)-based short-seller Hindenburg Research tweeted on Thursday that it will release a new report soon, calling it "another big one."
23 Mar 2023
HollywoodWhy were Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Akon booked: Know everything
The United States of America's regulators have charged a total of eight celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul, for participating in an illegal crypto scheme.
22 Mar 2023
Health & WellnessWhat is this new fungal disease spreading rapidly in US
Here's a new infection that may have you worried as the United States of America reports an alarming increase in cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus causing severe illnesses in people.
21 Mar 2023
Donald TrumpTrump failed to disclose gifts from India as president: Report
Donald Trump failed to disclose 17 gifts worth over $47,000 (roughly Rs. 40 lakh) from India during his tenure as the United States (US) president, according to a report by the US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
21 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP world's most important yet least understood party: WSJ
An opinion piece in the United States-based (US) news outlet The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the world's most important foreign political party.
21 Mar 2023
Narendra ModiIndia witnessed significant human rights violations in 2022: US report
A report by the United States Department of State has listed significant human rights issues in India in 2022, including arbitrary and unlawful killings, violence targeting ethnic and religious minorities, and freedom of the press.
21 Mar 2023
ChinaCan't confirm: US on providing India intelligence about China's incursion
A new report has claimed that for the first time, the Pentagon provided crucial real-time intelligence to the Indian Army, which helped India tackle the border incursion by China in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector in December last year.
21 Mar 2023
San Francisco'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate by pro-Khalistanis
The United States (US) on Monday condemned the attack on the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco, saying the vandalism was "absolutely unacceptable," reported PTI.
20 Mar 2023
BitcoinBalaji Srinivasan says Bitcoin to hit $1mn soon: Here's why
Balaji Srinivasan, entrepreneur and former CTO of Coinbase, has made a bold prediction that might be music to the ears of crypto investors.
20 Mar 2023
SwitzerlandWhy UBS agreed to acquire its rival Credit Suisse
UBS, Switzerland's largest bank, has agreed to buy its ailing rival Credit Suisse. The deal worth 3 billion Swiss francs was engineered by Swiss authorities to prevent the struggling financial sector from falling into more despair.
19 Mar 2023
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift breaks Madonna's record with sensational 'The Eras' tour
Pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is on a roll!
18 Mar 2023
Joe BidenBiden to host Modi for state dinner; China on 'menu'
United States (US) President Joe Biden will likely host PM Narendra Modi for a state dinner this summer amid deepening Indo-US ties in various sectors, reported Bloomberg.
18 Mar 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump is 'BACK' on Facebook, YouTube after 2 years
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook and YouTube over two years after he was banned from the platforms.
18 Mar 2023
TikTokTikTok's existential crisis: What is the app's future
TikTok is facing an existential crisis. The world's most popular app is under political pressure from left, right, and center.
17 Mar 2023
Saddam HusseinSaddam Hussein's capsized yacht picnic spot for sightseers in Iraq
A rusting yacht that capsized in a river in southern Iraq and once belonged to the country's former president Saddam Hussein, is now serving as a picnic destination, reported Reuters.
