US Government: News
US government inks $1B deal with AMD to build supercomputers
The US government has announced a major partnership with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to build two supercomputers.
Trump administration to acquire equity stakes in quantum computing firms
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with several quantum-computing companies to acquire equity stakes in exchange for federal funding, according to The Wall Street Journal.
'Intoxicated' Indian-origin truck driver kills 3 in US
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old semi-truck driver arrested after a fatal crash on Southern California's 10 Freeway on Tuesday, entered the United States illegally, according to officials with the Department of Homeland Security.
Gold prices touching new highs every day: What comes next?
Gold prices recently hit record highs, but have since fallen amid easing global trade tensions and hopes of an end to the US government shutdown.
Trump administration sued for monitoring social media of visa holders
Three major labor unions have sued the US government, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights.
OceanGate submersible disaster due to faulty engineering: US officials
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent US government investigative agency, has determined that the tragic implosion of a submersible on its way to the Titanic wreck in June 2023 was due to faulty engineering.
US government shutdown pauses SEC's civil case against Adani
The lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has been temporarily suspended due to a federal government shutdown.
Gold prices hit record high today: Here we decode why
Gold prices have hit a record high in India, with futures hitting ₹1,20,900 per 10g on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today.
US government shutdown could last weeks amid deep political divide
The ongoing US government shutdown could extend for weeks, analysts have warned.
Gold prices hit record $3,900 as US government shutdown continues
Gold prices have hit a new record high, breaching the $3,900 mark for the first time ever.
Did Musk's SpaceX receive money from Chinese investors?
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has received direct investments from Chinese investors, a recently unsealed testimony has revealed.
US government shutdown: 11,000 FAA employees may be furloughed
The US government has officially shut down on Wednesday, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline.
Lockheed Martin bags contract worth $11B from US Navy
Lockheed Martin's subsidiary, Sikorsky, has won a major contract from the US Navy.
Why US government wants to break up Google's ad tech
Google is gearing up for a major legal battle as the US government pushes for the break up of its advertising technology business.
US government approves Meta's LLaMA for official use
The US government has approved the use of Meta Platforms' artificial intelligence (AI) system, LLaMA.
'Marginal impact on Indian IT firms': NASSCOM on H-1B fee
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has said that the recent decision by the US government to impose a one-time fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas will have a marginal impact on Indian IT firms.
How much will US government earn from the TikTok deal?
United States President Donald Trump has announced that the country will receive a "tremendous fee" under an agreement over the ownership of TikTok.
Salesforce launches new business unit focused on US national security
Salesforce, the leading customer relationship management (CRM) company, has announced a new business unit called Missionforce.
$10 million in contraceptives destroyed on orders from Trump officials
A stockpile of $9.7 million worth of contraceptives, which was stuck at a Belgium warehouse for months following the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year, has now been destroyed.
Why Uber has been sued by the US government
The US government has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, accusing the ride-sharing giant of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with disabilities.
US relaxes CHIPS Act requirements for Intel
The US government has relaxed the CHIPS Act requirements for Intel, following its acquisition of a 10% stake in the company.
US government secures 10% Intel stake after Trump's big move
In a landmark move, chipmaker Intel has agreed to give the US government a 9.9% stake in its business.
Anthropic offers Claude AI to US government for just $1
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced its decision to provide Claude for Enterprise and Claude for Government, to all three branches of the US government.
iPhones drive India's smartphone exports to record $7.7B in Q1
India's smartphone exports have hit a record high of $7.72 billion in the first quarter of FY26, a whopping 58% increase from the same period last year.
Palantir bags $10B defense deal from US Army
Palantir Technologies, the American data firm co-founded by tech mogul Peter Thiel, has bagged a massive $10 billion contract with the US Army.
DOGE is using AI to slash 50% of federal regulations
The US government's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to create a "delete list" of federal regulations.
US delegation to visit India in August for trade talks
A US delegation will visit India in August for the next round of talks on a proposed bilateral trade agreement, according to PTI.
UK might not seek encrypted data of Apple users anymore
The British government is reportedly reconsidering its controversial demand for Apple to create a backdoor into its iCloud service.
Microsoft servers under attack
Hackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's widely used server software, launching a global attack on government agencies and businesses.
Microsoft ends reliance on China-based engineers for Pentagon cloud support
Microsoft has announced a major change in its business practices, barring China-based engineers from providing technical support for the cloud computing systems of the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Chinese military won't use US tech, says NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has said that the US government need not worry about the Chinese military using his company's products to enhance their capabilities.
Trump blocks US firms from selling semiconductor software to China
The US government has directed tech companies to halt the supply of software designs used in semiconductor manufacturing to China.
Musk's DOGE used Meta AI to review federal workers' emails
Elon Musk-led US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) used Meta's Llama 2 AI model to analyze and categorize responses from federal workers, as per WIRED.
Why a severe solar storm could be catastrophic for Earth
Last year, the US government performed an exercise to test its preparedness for a catastrophic solar storm.
Trump's new drug pricing policy might hurt Indian pharma industry
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order in relation to prescription drugs. Now, US drug prices have to match the lowest rates paid by other developed countries.
US government wants Google to sell its ad tech products
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google should divest its AdX advertising marketplace and DFP ad server.
Signal replica used by former Trump adviser has been hacked
The unofficial version of Signal being used by Mike Waltz, the former National Security Adviser to Donald Trump, has been compromised.
Harvard accused of training Chinese officials linked to Uyghur abuses
Harvard University has come under fire for training officials of a Chinese paramilitary organization, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) on two occasions after the US government sanctioned the group.
India seeks equal tech-access as US allies in trade talks
In the upcoming bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations, India is likely to seek equal access to critical technologies from the US government.
NYT refuses to call Pahalgam attackers 'terrorists'; government slams newspaper
The US government has pulled up The New York Times over its coverage of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people.
Trump administration mulls another $1B funding cut for Harvard University
The conflict between the US government and Harvard University is reaching new heights.
Sell TikTok to get tariff relief: Trump tells China
US President Donald Trump has proposed slashing tariff on Chinese goods, provided China allows a US firm to purchase TikTok's operations.
Making iPhones in Brazil will help Apple dodge Trump tariffs
Apple is said to be planning a major expansion of its iPhone production in Brazil.
OpenAI labels DeepSeek as 'China-controlled,' urges ban on such models
OpenAI has called out Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek as "state-subsidized" and "state-controlled," in a new policy proposal.
Most wanted crypto kingpin arrested in India—Who is Aleksej Besciokov?
A Lithuanian national and co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, Aleksej Besciokov, has been arrested in India.
Why Trump has created a Bitcoin reserve in the US
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," as confirmed by David Sacks, White House Crypto and AI Czar, in a post on X.
Mark Cuban offers support to laid-off US government tech workers
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has joined the conversation surrounding a recent reshuffle of the US government's tech department, extending his support to the recently dismissed federal employees.