United States of America: News
28 Mar 2024
New York CityNew York City introduces permitting system for self-driving vehicle tests
New York City has launched a new permitting system for businesses keen on testing self-driving vehicles on its streets.
28 Mar 2024
HoustonUS: 8-year-old dies after being sucked into pool pipe
An eight-year-old girl died after being "sucked" into the piping system of a hotel swimming pool in Texas, United States.
28 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalUS speaks again on Kejriwal's arrest, mentions Congress's 'frozen accounts'
Despite India's recent objections, the United States (US) has once again voiced its stance on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday (local time).
27 Mar 2024
Joe BidenBaltimore crash: US President Biden lauds Indian crew's swift action
Six people are presumed dead in the crash that took place after a cargo ship rammed into Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.
27 Mar 2024
WorldExplained: The long list of bridge collapses in US
The famed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States (US) collapsed into the Patapsco River at 1:30 am (Eastern Time) on Tuesday after a cargo ship crashed into one of its pillars.
27 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalIndia calls US diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest
The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States, Gloria Berbena, was called to a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday.
27 Mar 2024
BusinessVisa, Mastercard resolve swipe fee dispute with $30 billion settlement
Visa and Mastercard have finally settled a long-standing legal dispute over the contentious "swipe fees."
27 Mar 2024
Joe BidenBaltimore bridge collapse: 6 presumed dead, Coast Guard ends operation
Six people are presumed dead in the crash that took place after a cargo ship ram into Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States early on Tuesday.
26 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalEncourage 'fair, transparent' legal process: US on Kejriwal's arrest
The United States has said that it is closely following reports of the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Arvind Kejriwal.
26 Mar 2024
WorldBaltimore bridge collapses after ship collision
A significant portion of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a large container ship collided with it.
26 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActUS religious freedom body raises concern over CAA implementation
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concerns about the newly enacted Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
26 Mar 2024
United Nations Security CouncilExplained: Enforceability of UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
After over five months of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday demanded for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
26 Mar 2024
ChinaUS and UK sanction alleged Chinese cyber espionage entities
The US and the UK have taken punitive measures against Chinese individuals and groups, believed to be behind a widespread cyber espionage campaign that targeted politicians, journalists, and critics of Beijing.
26 Mar 2024
Elon MuskUS judge dismisses Elon Musk-owned X's lawsuit against anti-hate group
In a noteworthy turn of events, US Federal Judge Charles Breyer dismissed a lawsuit lodged by Elon Musk's X Corp against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) on Monday.
26 Mar 2024
TikTokTikTok forms 'youth council' to tackle safety issues on platform
TikTok has officially formed a 'youth council' consisting of 15 teenagers from a diverse range of countries such as the United States, UK, Brazil, Ireland, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, and Morocco.
25 Mar 2024
BoeingBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun to quit by end of 2024
Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun (66), has announced his plan to relinquish his role by the end of 2024.
25 Mar 2024
AppleApple's new Presto system can update firmware on box-sealed iPhones
Apple is poised to revolutionize its retail experience across the US with an innovative system dubbed "Presto within Apple."
24 Mar 2024
China'Super racist': Elon Musk slams US's green card policy
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and globally acclaimed entrepreneur, took to his social media platform X on Saturday to voice his disapproval of the green card policy of the United States (US).
24 Mar 2024
YouTubeUS federal authorities asking Google to share YouTube user data
US federal authorities have requested Google to disclose user data associated with certain YouTube videos, according to court documents recently made public and reviewed by Forbes.
23 Mar 2024
TikTokUS legislators continue to advocate for TikTok's sale or ban
US legislators recently pushed for the sale or ban of the widely-used social media app, TikTok, citing national security risks.
23 Mar 2024
CybercrimesAT&T denies being data breach source of 70 million people
AT&T has refuted claims that leaked data, which includes personal details of an estimated 73 million customers, originated from its systems.
23 Mar 2024
IsraelUN chief to visit Egypt-Gaza border amid rising tensions
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is slated to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday to push for a ceasefire in the war-hit region, Reuters reported, citing his spokesperson.
23 Mar 2024
SedanStellantis recalls thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans
Stellantis, a US-based automotive conglomerate, has voluntarily initiated a recall for Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans.
23 Mar 2024
MoscowMoscow attack: US earlier warned Russia about possible terror attack
The United States (US) on Friday claimed it warned Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration earlier in March about a possible attack at "large gatherings" in Moscow.
21 Mar 2024
H-1B VisaH-1B visa registration deadline tomorrow: All about the new guidelines
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has shifted to a fully digital platform for the H-1B visa registration process this year, with the application deadline set for Friday.
21 Mar 2024
World Health OrganizationGlobal fertility rates to plunge in decades ahead: Report
A comprehensive study conducted by the Institute For Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) in the United States (US) forecasts a global shift toward a declining population by the end of this century.
21 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiUS 'strongly opposes' China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh
The United States recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, a senior official of the Joe Biden administration has said.
20 Mar 2024
Joe BidenWhy is everyone talking about Joe Biden's new sneakers
United States (US) President Joe Biden, who has a history of slips and stumbles, was recently spotted wearing a new pair of chunky all-black sneakers.
19 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActUS Senator 'concerned' about CAA impact on Indian Muslims
A United States senator has expressed concern over the government notifying rules for the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
18 Mar 2024
ChinaIndia is now the third-biggest smartphone exporter to US
India's smartphone shipments to the United States have witnessed a remarkable upswing, hitting $3.53 billion between April-December of this fiscal year, per government data.
18 Mar 2024
Vladimir PutinRussia presidential poll: Vladimir Putin secures record post-Soviet landslide victory
Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the Russian presidential election, with official figures indicating he garnered 87.97% of the vote.
17 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship
Days after the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan—long-term residents of Gujarat's Ahmedabad—have been granted Indian citizenship.
17 Mar 2024
S Jaishankar'Questioning their understanding': Jaishankar reacts to US envoy's CAA remark
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) on Saturday, following criticism from the United States and other countries.
17 Mar 2024
ChinaChina 'ready to intervene' if America, NATO attack Russia: Report
A representative of China's Ministry of Defense reportedly stated on Saturday that Beijing is "ready to intervene" if the United States (US) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decides to attack Russia.
15 Mar 2024
HamasHamas issues ceasefire proposal, Israel calls demands 'unrealistic': Report
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has reportedly submitted a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the United States (US) amid Israel's ongoing aggression.
15 Mar 2024
MichiganFather of Michigan school shooter found guilty of manslaughter
James Crumbley, the father of Ethan Crumbley who killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
15 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act'Misinformed, unwarranted': India after US says 'concerned about CAA'
India has responded to the United States (US)'s remarks that it is concerned about the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), calling them "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted."
15 Mar 2024
Vladimir PutinEstablishing nuclear power unit in space is Russia's priority: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told government officials that space projects, including setting up a nuclear power unit in space, should be a priority and get proper financing, local media reports said.
15 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActConcerned about CAA, closely monitoring its implementation: US
The United States (US) has voiced concerns over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and is closely monitoring its implementation.
15 Mar 2024
Bernie SandersBernie Sanders advocates four-day workweek with unchanged pay in US
US Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a bill advocating for a 32-hour workweek without any reduction in pay.
