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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.
10 May 2023
Donald Trump'Greatest witch hunt': Donald Trump slams sexual abuse case verdict
Donald Trump, former president of the United States (US), on Tuesday called the verdict of a New York jury a "disgrace" after he was found guilty of sexual abuse and defamation against former magazine writer E Jean Carroll.
08 May 2023
VenezuelaTexas: SUV runs over bystanders, 8 killed; hate crime suspected
At least eight people were killed and several others were injured after an SUV crashed into a group outside a migrant aid center in south Texas, United States, AP reported.
07 May 2023
TexasTexas mall shooting: 9 killed, 7 injured; shooter neutralized
At least nine people were reportedly killed and seven others injured after a gunman opened fire at a busy mall in Allen, Texas, United States, on Saturday (local time).
05 May 2023
HollywoodWho was Sonia Pizarro? Reality-TV star who died at 60
Popular reality television star Sonia Pizarro, breathed her last on Thursday (May 4), said media reports. She was 60 years old at the time of her death.
05 May 2023
WorldUS doctors perform first-ever brain surgery on baby before birth
A team of doctors in Boston, United States, successfully performed groundbreaking brain surgery on a baby while she was still in the womb in March, reported CNN.
01 May 2023
World Economic ForumIndia's job market to grow 22% in 5 years: WEF
A new World Economic Forum (WEF) survey has estimated that the job market in India is set to witness a growth of 22% over the next five years.
01 May 2023
CaliforniaIndian-origin man convicted of killing 3 boys over doorbell prank
An Indian-origin man from California, United States (US), was found guilty on Friday of killing three boys, all aged 16, after they played a doorbell prank on him in January 2020.
01 May 2023
TexasTexas shooting: 5 dead, suspect still on run, say police
Law enforcement officers in Texas are searching for a man who reportedly shot five people to death after being asked to stop firing his rifle, reported NBC.
28 Apr 2023
BitcoinBitcoin thief photographed in cash-filled bathtub gets 4-year sentence
A man from Ohio in the United States of America has been sentenced to four years in prison after being photographed in a bathtub full of dollar bills.
27 Apr 2023
Joe BidenUS: Joe Biden caught with cheat sheets detailing reporter's question
United States (US) President Joe Biden has landed in a fresh controversy after he was spotted with cheat sheets during a press conference at the White House.
27 Apr 2023
PennsylvaniaUS: Pennsylvania recognizes Diwali as official holiday
The Pennsylvania state of the United States (US) declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as an official holiday on Wednesday.
26 Apr 2023
IndiaLow-skilled Indians see 500% income gain in US: Report
Low-skilled Indians, who migrated to the United States (US), tend to see a 500% increase in their income, a recent study by the World Development Report found.
26 Apr 2023
TalibanTaliban killed ISIS mastermind of 2021 Kabul airport bombing: US
The Taliban administration killed the alleged mastermind behind the suicide bombing at Kabul airport in August 2021, according to United States (US) officials.
25 Apr 2023
Joe BidenUS: Joe Biden announces his 2024 presidential run
United States (US) President Joe Biden on Tuesday officially launched his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. He announced the news in a three-minute video that began with the word "Freedom."
23 Apr 2023
Mohan BhagwatIndia believes in serving others, unlike US, Russia: Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India believes in serving others and has no intention to become an authoritative state such as Russia, the United States (US), or China, reported Hindustan Times.
22 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiWorld's climate crisis success will partly depend on India: US
The world's success in battling the climate crisis will partly depend on decisions taken by India, according to a senior official of the United States (US).
21 Apr 2023
Joe BidenUS: Bill passed to ban transgender athletes from female teams
In a major development that could shake up the United States's (US) sports scene, the Republican-led House passed a bill that would bar transgender women and girls from participating in athletic programs designated for women.
21 Apr 2023
OhioUS: Indian student shot dead during robbery attempt
An Indian student, who was pursuing his Master's degree in the United States (US), was allegedly shot dead in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday.
20 Apr 2023
LondonLondon: Indian arrested on suspicion of terror funding, faces extradition
Sundar Nagarajan, a 66-year-old Indian citizen, has been arrested in London, United Kingdom, for his alleged involvement in funding the banned terrorist organization Hezbollah, reported ANI.
18 Apr 2023
KPMGEY to axe 3,000 employees in the US: Here's why
Economic uncertainties have affected consultancy companies around the world. Accounting giant Ernst & Young (EY) has now announced its decision to fire around 5% of its workforce in the US.
17 Apr 2023
Donald TrumpEverything to know about the Fox News-Dominion defamation trial
Media conglomerate Fox News has been engaged in a legal tussle with election technology company Dominion Voting Systems.
16 Apr 2023
KentuckyUS: 6 female teachers arrested for sexual misconduct with students
As many as six female teachers across the United States (US) have reportedly been detained within two days for allegedly having sex with students.
15 Apr 2023
COVID-19India could see 50,000 COVID-19 cases/day in mid-May: IIT-Kanpur professor
The current surge in COVID-19 cases in India is likely to reach its peak with 50,000-60,000 new cases every day in mid-May, said Dr. Manindra Agrawal, a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
14 Apr 2023
AustraliaCyclone Ilsa: Australia hit by biggest storm in decade
A severe tropical cyclone hit northwestern Australia on Friday with the country's strongest sustained winds ever recorded. However, officials said cities and towns appeared to have escaped the worst of it.
14 Apr 2023
PentagonWho is 21-year-old Jack Teixeira arrested over Pentagon leak
Jack Douglas Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, has been arrested in connection with the leak of several highly classified Pentagon documents containing national security secrets.
14 Apr 2023
FloridaUS: Florida lawmakers approve 6-week abortion ban
The Republican-led Florida Legislature approved a six-week abortion ban on Thursday, paving the way for abortion access to be curtailed drastically in the state and south of the United States (US).
13 Apr 2023
Chuck SchumerUS pushes for AI regulation: What does the policy entail
In the past few months, we have witnessed a boom in the development of generative AI.
13 Apr 2023
Emmanuel MacronChina hails Emmanuel Macron amid criticism over his Taiwan remarks
Following a three-day visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that the European Union should distance itself from Chinese-American tensions over Taiwan.
13 Apr 2023
CelebrityShocking details of Rupert Murdoch-Jerry Hall divorce revealed
Nearly seven months after media mogul Rupert Murdoch (92) divorced his fourth wife and former supermodel and actor Jerry Hall (66), international media has gotten hold of some shocking details of their split.
11 Apr 2023
FloridaUS teacher sacked for asking students to pen their obituaries
A schoolteacher in Florida, United States (US), was recently fired for asking students to write their own obituaries ahead of an on-campus active shooter drill, reported NBC News.
10 Apr 2023
ChatGPTCan SenseChat be China's answer to ChatGPT
Last year, ChatGPT burst onto the scene. ChatGPT and OpenAI's rise to the forefront of the AI race left many wondering why China did not beat the US in making such a chatbot.
10 Apr 2023
LGBTQ+West Hollywood witnesses massive protests against anti-drag laws: All details
On Sunday (April 9), thousands of protesters took to the streets in West Hollywood to protest against the recent anti-drag laws passed by the Government of Tennessee, United States.