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Indian Envoy to US highlights opening of Consular Application

Kwatra said that the opening of the Consular Application Centres is a clear manifestation of this commitment to serving the Indian diaspora.

2025-08-04T09:36:21.460075+00:00 IST

Trump defends firing Labour Stats Chief over "weak jobs report"

US President Donald Trump defended firing BLS head Erika McEntarfer after a weak jobs report, accusing her of past data manipulation. The move sparked strong criticism from Democrats and economists, who warned it could undermine trust in official labor statistics, according to The Hill.

2025-08-04T07:49:31.291588+00:00 IST

"We will pay as low as the lowest nation in the world," Trump

Trump said before boarding Air Force One in Allentown, Pennsylvania that the US will pay the lowest price just like other European nations do.

2025-08-04T07:30:13.771863+00:00 IST

"We want Israel to get them fed," says Trump on Gaza

Trump said before boarding Air Force One in Allentown, Pennsylvania that the US wanted the Gazans to be fed and they are actually doing it.

2025-08-04T06:52:52.839855+00:00 IST

"Nuclear submarines are in Russian region," Trump says

"They are in the region, yeah -- where they have to be," Trump said before boarding Air Force One in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

2025-08-04T06:18:04.528047+00:00 IST

Trump administration to announce new BLS Commissioner

Whoever the president nominates to be the new commissioner would need to be confirmed by the Senate, as per CNN.

2025-08-04T05:55:58.299564+00:00 IST

India 'financed' Ukraine, White House alleges

Miller, in an interview with Fox News alleged that India has 'ties' with China in purchasing oil from Russia.

2025-08-04T03:04:19.576803+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Kwatra meets US Intelligence Chief Gabbard

"Pleasure to meet DNI Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, Abraham Williams; we had an engaging conversation on various issues of mutual interest," Ambassador Kwatra stated in a post on X, while expressing his pleasure at the meeting.

2025-08-03T16:20:48.727391+00:00 IST

Cross-party US lawmakers launch Uyghur Genocide Accountability Ac

In a bipartisan push to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its ongoing human rights atrocities, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair and Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), have introduced the Uyghur Genocide and Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025, a sweeping bill aimed at addressing the genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in China.

2025-08-03T11:49:02.081653+00:00 IST

Harvard Uni under fire as US Congress probe exposes CCP ties

According to a letter obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI), Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) accused Harvard of actively collaborating with organisations under the control of the CCP's Central Organisation Department. This department is responsible for indoctrinating officials with "Xi Jinping Thought" and selecting leaders for key positions within China's authoritarian regime.

2025-08-03T10:34:53.035201+00:00 IST

US envoy hopes for breakthrough in upcoming Moscow visit

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow to push for Ukraine peace talks, according to RT. Trump expects a ceasefire by August 8 and has warned of harsh penalties if no deal is reached. The US plans to sell weapons to NATO allies to aid Ukraine negotiations.

2025-08-03T07:00:32.250333+00:00 IST

Musk's AI chatbot Grok deletes anti-Semitic posts after outcry

Elon Musk's chatbot Grok deleted several posts after complaints that it spread anti-Semitic content and praised Hitler. xAI said it's working to block hate speech and improve training. The ADL called the posts dangerous and urged AI makers to prevent extremist, anti-Semitic content.

2025-08-03T06:58:29.466691+00:00 IST

Trump slams Democrats for delaying Senate confirmations

US President Donald Trump slammed Senate Democrats for delaying confirmation of his nominees and praised Republicans for pushing ahead. He accused Democrats of political extortion and urged GOP senators to reject their demands. Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer remain in talks over resolving the backlog, The Hill reported.

2025-08-03T06:51:36.156835+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes New York

As per the EMSC, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-08-03T04:17:07.346665+00:00 IST

Court upholds block on Trump's asylum ban at US-Mexico border

A U.S. appeals court upheld a lower court ruling limiting President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the Mexico border. The court said Trump overstepped legal authority, but allowed parts of the policy to remain. The ACLU had challenged the ban, calling it harmful to migrants fleeing danger.

2025-08-03T04:13:46.089304+00:00 IST

India receives last of Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft f

Indian embassy in Spain on Saturday said that the delivery was two months ahead of the schedule, marking an important milestone in Indian defence capabilities.

2025-08-03T03:37:27.249438+00:00 IST

India's US crude oil imports surge 51 per cent post Trump return

India has dramatically increased its crude oil imports from the United States since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second term, according to sources familiar with the trade data.

2025-08-03T01:30:19.740624+00:00 IST

India’s US oil imports surge 51 pc post Trump’s return: Sources

India has dramatically increased its crude oil imports from the United States since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second term, according to sources familiar with the trade data.

2025-08-02T19:14:31.040913+00:00 IST

Argentina court allows Uyghur genocide case against China

Argentina's top criminal court has allowed a genocide case against Chinese officials to proceed, brought by Uyghur victims. The ruling, based on universal jurisdiction, offers hope for justice over alleged abuses in Xinjiang, including mass detentions and torture, and could set a global precedent for similar human rights cases.

2025-08-02T09:36:56.355051+00:00 IST

Montana shooter's vehicle located, suspect still on loose

A white Ford F-150 that Michael Paul Brown is believed to have been driving was found on Friday, but Brown "was not located in or around the vehicle," Montana Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator Lee Johnson said at a news conference late Friday.

2025-08-02T09:36:48.272053+00:00 IST

Spain recieves last batch of Airbus C-295 military transport

Indian embassy in Spain on Saturday said that the delivery was two months ahead of the schedule, marking an important milestone in Indian defence capabilities.

2025-08-02T08:44:40.068334+00:00 IST