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India's Consulate in Seattle hosts mango tasting event

The event curated a mango tasting experience offering the best of the five distinct varieties, of Indian mangoes, i.e. Dussehri, Chausa, Langra, Mallika and Totapuri for leading importers and select media from Seattle, the Consulate said in a statement.

2025-07-11T05:08:26.312921+00:00 IST

"Op Sindoor reflects shift in India's counterterrorism doctrine"

Spencer said that India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack in the form of Operation Sindoor displayed its military precision, and the leaders' unity in the same.

2025-07-11T04:01:03.308959+00:00 IST

Axiom-4 crew scheduled to undock from ISS on July 14

According to the statement shared by Axiom Space, the Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the Space Station not earlier than 7:05 am ET (approximately 4:30 pm IST) on Monday.

2025-07-11T01:33:24.883153+00:00 IST

Trump announces 35 per cent tariffs on goods imported from Canada

In the letter, Trump threatened to increase the tariff rate by the same amount if Canada decides to increase their tariffs on importing American products.

2025-07-11T01:06:07.998995+00:00 IST

"Do not travel to Iran": US warns Americans of travel risks

Bruce emphasised that the Iranian regime does not recognise dual nationality and denies consular access to detained US citizens.

2025-07-10T23:25:05.984405+00:00 IST

Trump warns Brazil of 50% tariff over Bolsonaro charges

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods over the trial of ex-President Bolsonaro, calling it a "Witch Hunt." Brazil vowed to retaliate. Trump also announced a 50% copper tariff citing national security. Several countries face similar trade threats amid ongoing negotiations.

2025-07-10T17:17:10.173655+00:00 IST

Musk’s ‘America Party’ plan alarms GOP ahead of 2026 vote

Senate Republicans fear Elon Musk's plan to launch an "America Party" could split conservative votes in 2026, helping Democrats win key races. Musk's criticism of Trump's spending bill and massive funding potential have raised concerns about his impact on GOP unity and control, The Hill reported.

2025-07-10T15:48:53.815552+00:00 IST

Trump praises Liberian President’s English, faces criticism

US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English, sparking backlash from Liberians who found the remark patronizing. While the White House defended it as a compliment, critics called it inappropriate, citing Liberia's official language and history, CNN reported.

2025-07-10T13:37:28.376590+00:00 IST

NASA set to lose 2100 senior staff members: Report

This decision is linked to proposed budget cuts for NASA, which would trim nearly 25% of its funding and potentially impact critical space exploration missions.

2025-07-10T13:21:19.295772+00:00 IST

Netanyahu and Trump aligned on hostage deal talks

Prime Minister Netanyahu said he and President Trump are aligned on securing a Gaza hostage deal "not at any price." Talks continue over a proposed 60-day truce. Hamas shows some flexibility, but key issues remain unresolved, The Times of Israel reported.

2025-07-10T13:03:04.787374+00:00 IST

Afghanistan withdrawal ‘most embarrassing moment’: Trump

US President Donald Trump called the Afghanistan troop withdrawal "the most embarrassing moment" in US history, slamming military decisions and claiming China now controls Bagram Airbase. He has yet to announce an official Afghanistan policy in his second term, TOLO News reported.

2025-07-10T11:05:48.723325+00:00 IST

OpenAI snaps up top talent from Tesla, xAI, and Meta

OpenAI has hired top engineers from Tesla, xAI, and Meta, including former Tesla VP David Lau, to boost its AI infrastructure team. The move, reported by WIRED, comes amid rising competition for AI talent as major tech firms race to build advanced systems and achieve artificial general intelligence.

2025-07-10T10:51:57.149732+00:00 IST

xAI's Head of Infrastructure Engineering resigns, joins OpenAI

The Head of Infrastructure Engineering, Uday Ruddarraju of xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, announced his resignation, marking the end of his tenure with the company after being in the position for just over a year.

2025-07-10T04:55:54.205474+00:00 IST

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years

While announcing her decision on X, Yaccarino expressed gratitude to Musk for giving her the responsibility of protecting free speech and "transforming X into the Everything App."

2025-07-10T00:49:20.200507+00:00 IST

Trump announces 50 per cent tariffs on Brazil

In the letter written to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday (local time), Trump said he knew and worked with Bolsonaro and respected him greatly.

2025-07-10T00:04:04.505603+00:00 IST

Trump announces tariffs on imports from seven nations

The White House has shared letters sent by Trump to heads of these seven nations, which mentioned the tariffs they will face while exporting goods to the US.

2025-07-09T23:05:33.683329+00:00 IST

US imposes sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Rubio stated that Albanese's campaign of "political and economic warfare" against Israel and the US will no longer be tolerated. He expressed US' support for its partners in their right to self-defence.

2025-07-09T19:00:46.741088+00:00 IST

ISS: GC Shukla conducts experiments on microgravity

The Axiom Mission 4 crew members conducted a wide range of research activities aimed at advancing scientific studies, testing new technologies, and continuing global outreach efforts in space exploration, Axiom Space shared on its mission blog on Tuesday.

2025-07-09T14:55:33.426324+00:00 IST

Tibetan Associations of NY declare July 6 as 14th Dalai Lama Day

The Tibetan Associations of New York and New Jersey held a two-day celebration marking the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 5 and 6, with the main event taking place at Phuntsok Deshi Hall on July 6, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2025-07-09T08:23:49.898703+00:00 IST

Group Captain Shukla highlights exciting research onboard Ax-4

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4, expressed his enthusiasm for the research being conducted aboard the space station, noting that he had been "very busy" since he and his crew arrived there.

2025-07-09T07:22:23.457968+00:00 IST

US slams India over ceasefire stance with Pakistan

During a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce responded to questions about the diverging narratives from Indian and Pakistani officials regarding US involvement in brokering a peace deal after escalated tensions between the two nations following the April 22 Pahalgam Terror Attack and India's retaliation through 'Operation Sindoor' that targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

2025-07-09T04:55:58.331391+00:00 IST