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New US envoy Sergio Gor says 'no country as essential as India' | 5 key points

January 12, 2026 10:49 pm

Gor's remarks come days after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blamed India for the failure to secure a India-US trade deal.

Himachal youth among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US: Father of detained man says PM Modi’s intervention can ensure safe release of their son

January 10, 2026 9:53 pm

The tanker, Marinera — earlier named Bella 1 — had been chartered by a private trader and was reportedly carrying crude oil linked to Venezuela.

Trump greenlights Bill proposing 500% tariff over Russia oil trade

January 09, 2026 4:46 am

US Senator Lindsey Graham said the Russia sanctions bill will allow US President Donald Trump to punish countries that ‘buy cheap Russian oil, fuelling Putin’s war machine’.

US adds Venezuela and 24 other nations to $15,000 visa bond programme: Check full list

January 07, 2026 5:52 pm

In the second list of countries, the Trump administration has nearly tripled the number of nations, most of them in Africa while some in Latin America and Asia. Notably, Venezuela, whose toppled leader, Nicolas Maduro was seized by US forces over the weekend and was brought to New York, was among the list.

Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil worth up to $2.8 billion

January 07, 2026 8:05 am

Venezuela’s acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, rejected Trump’s remarks.

Citizens of 7 more countries need to now pay $15,000 bonds to apply for US visas

January 06, 2026 5:27 pm

The new list took effect on January 1, following a quiet update by the State Department last week.

US GDP puzzle and some clues for India

December 30, 2025 1:55 pm

India has long grappled with GDP expansion that fails to generate commensurate employment. The US experience suggests this is not merely a developing-country affliction

'Groundless, irresponsible': China denounces Pentagon report flagging Beijing interest in Arunachal Pradesh

December 26, 2025 6:59 pm

Report distorts Beijing's defence policy; current border situation with India generally stable, says Chinese foreign ministry

Done with ‘donkey’ route to US, Haryana youth say Germany safer path to future

December 23, 2025 9:15 pm

The shift comes at a time when the state has witnessed the deportation back home of a stream of illegal immigrants by US authorities over the past year.

Donald Trump signs executive order outlining new US space policy

December 19, 2025 11:13 am

The order stipulates that American astronauts must return to the Moon by 2028, with the first components of a permanent lunar base to be established by 2030.

Trump's border crackdown triggers humanitarian crisis: Tens of thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico

January 25, 2025 6:47 am

Tens of thousands of migrants are stranded in Mexico due to Trump's border crackdown, leading to a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded shelters, scarce resources, and rising desperation.

In Pictures: Polar Vortex storm brings record snow, extreme cold in US

January 06, 2025 9:57 am

North America is bracing for a massive winter storm, expected to dump historic snowfall and bring record-low temperatures, with 30 US states on high alert and millions facing treacherous travel conditions.

In Pics | US, regional diplomats vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria after Assad

December 15, 2024 2:19 am

The meetings occurred as regional and global powers scramble for influence over whatever government replaces Assad, forced to flee a week ago.

In Pics | Rahul Gandhi wraps up US visit focused on strengthening India-US relations

September 10, 2024 6:17 am

During his visit, Gandhi interacted with students and academics at the University of Texas and Georgetown University. He also met with business leaders.

Ex-astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

June 08, 2024 7:16 pm

“Bill Anders forever changed our perspective of our planet and ourselves with his famous Earthrise photo on Apollo 8," Arizona Sen.

34 die as monster storm brings rain, snow across US

December 26, 2022 1:23 pm

The extreme weather stretched from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico.

Tens of thousands wait at US border for pandemic-era asylum restrictions to ease

December 21, 2022 3:14 pm

Shock, grief after teenage gunman kills 21 at Texas school

May 27, 2022 8:05 am

At least 19 students and two adults were killed at Robb Elementary School in the heavily Latino town of Uvalde, Texas, according to local officials. The gunman died after being shot by police officers.

Week in Pictures: A look at compelling images from around the world

November 13, 2021 9:55 pm

From celebrations to COP26 protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Americans welcome loved ones back as US reopens international travel

November 09, 2021 7:21 pm

The travel restrictions were eased just in time for the holiday season and would be a boost to the tourism industry in the US.

Implant files: How medical devices that are recalled in the US are still in use in India

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

The Indian Express-ICIJ investigation finds that at least 57 medical devices, many used in critical care, were being sold in India when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on them for a range of faults over the last two years.

Tracking the extent of #MeToo in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

How big was India’s #MeToo movement? Take a look.

Fuel prices at an all-time high: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

How the government is explaining the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Beginning of the Gulf War: How Bush senior and Saddam Hussein's Iraq locked horns

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

On this day, US President Bush senior ordered US troops to defend Saudi against a potential Iraqi invasion by Saddam Hussein.

With The US Pulling Out Of Climate Change Deal, Should We Say Goodbye To The Paris Accord?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

US decision was unfortunate: MEA on F-16 sale

February 18, 2016 3:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said it does not agree with the United State’s rationale that the sale of F-16 to Pakistan is for counter-terrorism activities. Swarup added that US decision was very unfortunate and will certainly convey negative sentiment, but the relationship between two countries is on broader level.

US hosts ASEAN nations for first time

February 17, 2016 4:13 pm

Pak stands exposed over Headley's claim: Rajnath Singh

February 11, 2016 2:31 pm

Trivandrum, Feb 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted that the revelations made by David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai special court has exposed Pakistan, adding that New Delhi would still prefer cordial relations with Islamabad. Deposing from an undisclosed location in the US, Headley had so far told the special court that the ISI was helping different terror outfits in Pakistan and was providing financial, military and moral support. Headley, who had conducted recce of the places in Mumbai which were attacked by 10 LeT terrorists on November 26, 2008, also revealed that the outfit had initially planned to attack a conference of Indian defence scientists in Taj Mahal Hotel. He also said he had also conducted a recce of the famous Siddhivinayak Temple and Naval Air Station on directions of LeT commanders.

US: Cars parked on frozen lake rescued after ice cracks

February 07, 2016 10:11 pm

China-US: reef row gets real

October 27, 2015 3:22 pm

The USS Lassen reportedly breached the 12-mile exclusion zone imposed by China around the Subi and Mischief islands, part of the Spratly Archipelago.