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US slams French probe into Musk's X as "foreign censorship"

The US condemned France's probe into Elon Musk's X platform, calling it foreign censorship. France is investigating alleged foreign interference via X's algorithm, which the company denies. The US said free speech must be protected and criticized the move as politically motivated, according to France 24.

2025-08-02T06:15:28.802983+00:00 IST

Victims allege 'cover-up' as Epstein accomplice moved

Maxwell, a former girlfriend of Epstein, was moved from the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Tallahassee - a low-security prison in Florida - to the minimum security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, the Bureau of Prisons said on Friday (local time).

2025-08-02T05:53:27.355645+00:00 IST

Fed judge blocks Trump's plan to end protection from deportation

San Francisco-based US District Judge Trina Thompson agreed the plaintiffs had shown there was sufficient racial animus behind the decision and that the Trump administration had failed to undertake an "objective review of the country conditions" before ending protections.

2025-08-02T05:48:04.250989+00:00 IST

Trump sends nuclear subs near Russia after Medvedev warning

US President Donald Trump said he ordered two nuclear submarines near Russia after Dmitry Medvedev's remarks, warning of possible consequences. He stressed the U.S. must be prepared. Trump also criticized the Ukraine war and announced plans to send his envoy to Russia, calling it "Biden's War," not his.

2025-08-02T05:44:28.134050+00:00 IST

Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly labor report Friday showed that the US economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, far below expectations. It also sharply revised down the employment growth that had been previously reported in May and June - by a combined 2,58,000 jobs.

2025-08-02T03:03:38.861819+00:00 IST

“That is a good step. We will see what happens..." Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) suggested that India may cease purchasing Russian oil, calling it "a good step" if confirmed, while India has defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on national interest. Earlier on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that India's energy purchases are guided by market dynamics and national interests, adding that the government is unaware of any specific developments regarding Indian oil companies pausing Russian imports.

2025-08-02T00:28:28.153288+00:00 IST

US: CPB announces winding down operations

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) on Friday (local time) announced that it will begin an orderly wind-down of operations following the passage of a federal rescissions package and the release of the Senate Appropriations Committee's FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H) appropriations bill.

2025-08-02T00:11:29.003102+00:00 IST

“Have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned": Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (US local time) that he has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in 'appropriate regions' in response to statements made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

2025-08-01T22:48:26.693145+00:00 IST

India expands consular services in US with eight new centres

The new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) are located in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose, bringing the total number to 16 nationwide. A 17th centre is planned to open in Los Angeles later this month.

2025-08-01T21:40:41.959586+00:00 IST

"Don't think it's going to have the kind of impact ": USIBC Prez

In an exclusive interview with ANI, he said that the tariffs won't have a significant disruptive impact on the US economy, given India's relatively small share of US international trade, around 2.5%.

2025-08-01T10:27:25.526868+00:00 IST

Trump warns Medvedev to watch his words, calls him failed leader

US President Trump warned former Russian leader Medvedev to "watch his words" after criticism. Trump threatened tariffs on India for buying Russian arms and pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Medvedev accused Trump of risking war with repeated ultimatums, urging him not to follow "Sleepy Joe's" path.

2025-08-01T08:10:04.645359+00:00 IST

"I expect your immediate action": Trump to Novartis CEO

US President Donald Trump warned Novartis to cut drug prices within 60 days or face federal action. He demanded Most Favored Nation pricing for Medicaid and new drugs, and urged profit returns to American patients. Trump said delays could lead to contract termination and Justice Department action.

2025-08-01T06:34:26.213658+00:00 IST

"Point of irritation" Rubio slams India’s Russian oil buys

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized India's Russian oil imports, calling them a "point of irritation" that funds the Ukraine war. He defended past investigations clearing Trump of collusion, warned against recognizing Palestine, and stressed strategic balance with China amid global tensions.

2025-08-01T05:26:30.844021+00:00 IST

Trump signs order raising tariffs over trade deficit threat

US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order adjusting tariff rates on several countries to address trade deficits, citing national security concerns. It replaces earlier rates, imposes penalties for transshipment, and will be enforced by trade and customs officials starting seven days after issuance.

2025-08-01T02:29:09.115664+00:00 IST

US Diplomat says need to forge a collectively good deal

American diplomat and the President of the US-India Business Council, Atul Keshap, spoke on the decision by the United States to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India and said that the two countries should calmly forge a deal which benefits them both.

2025-08-01T01:36:20.833319+00:00 IST

India announces opening eight new consular centres in US

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, on Thursday announced the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres across the United States, aimed at expanding access to consular services for the Indian diaspora.

2025-08-01T00:09:37.165594+00:00 IST

'Our focus on ending conflict': US State Department

The Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in as much food as possible into Gaza without it being "looted by Hamas".

2025-07-31T23:58:16.711179+00:00 IST

“More than 200 countries reached out to trade and tariff team":WH

The White House Press Secretary announced on Thursday (local time) several updates on the front of trade and tariff under the Trump 2.0 administration, highlighting a "historic" trade agreement with the European Union (EU), which amongst several other factors would see the EU purchasing USD750 billion in US energy and also informed of negotiating trade deals with18 major trading partners.

2025-07-31T23:11:33.566938+00:00 IST

‘Continue to work in good faith with Mexico’, says White House

Speaking about the remarks during the White House Press briefing, Karoline Leavitt said, "Mexico is a very unique situation... because we share our southern border. We've seen an increase in cooperation between Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, and our administration on clamping down on drug trafficking and human trafficking at the southern border. We appreciate those efforts and will continue to work in good faith and continue to have these trade discussions".

2025-07-31T22:24:51.674506+00:00 IST

'Trump ended conflict between India-Pakistan,' claims WH

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Thursday (local time) that US President Donald Trump has brokered several peace deals and ceasefires in several conflict zones across the world. Saying that the peace deals, which average to one per month, Leavitt reiterated the call for the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded to the US President.

2025-07-31T21:46:03.565082+00:00 IST

US, European allies condemn Iran’s threats on foreign soil, call

In a joint statement released by the US Department of State on Thursday (local time), the governments said they are "united in opposition" to Iran's operations overseas, which reportedly include assassination plots, abductions, and coordinated harassment campaigns.

2025-07-31T19:53:01.981854+00:00 IST