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US envoy in Russia for Ukraine ceasefire talks: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday (local time) confirmed that US special envoy Steve Witkoff is currently in Russia to hold direct talks with the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the ongoing efforts towards a ceasefire deal for the Ukraine conflict.

2025-04-11T23:29:03.138852+00:00 IST

I am glad that day has come: Rubio confirms extradition of Rana

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.

2025-04-11T12:50:12.092903+00:00 IST

26/11 attackers should be given Pak award, said Rana, reveals US

In an intercepted conversation with Headley, Rana allegedly commended the nine LeT terrorists who had been killed committing the attacks, saying that "[t]hey should be given Nishan-e-Haider"--Pakistan's "highest award for gallantry in battle," which is reserved for fallen soldiers, the DoJ said. Rana further said that

2025-04-11T11:50:47.320231+00:00 IST

US Navy's P-8A Poseidon crew visits VIT

During Tiger Triumph 2025, the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon crew visited VIT University, engaging with students in a display of technological cooperation and people-to-people ties that underscore the growing US-India defence partnership.

2025-04-11T11:37:30.334832+00:00 IST

ETGE seeks CCP spy probe

The East Turkistan Government in Exile has called for an international probe into CCP infiltration of Uyghur diaspora groups, following the arrest of World Uyghur Congress co-founder Dilshat Reshit on espionage charges.

2025-04-11T11:26:42.179800+00:00 IST

Chhabra backs US-India tech ties

At the Carnegie Global Tech Summit, former White House official Tarun Chhabra highlighted the strategic alignment between the US and India on technology and national security, while raising concerns about China's AI advancements and global chip access.

2025-04-11T11:16:10.005194+00:00 IST

"Critical step" in justice for 26/11 victims: US on Rana

"Rana's extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks," the Department of Justice said in a statement.

2025-04-11T05:04:55.710675+00:00 IST

US: Six dead after passenger helicopter crashes into Hudson River

Six people were killed, including three children, after a helicopter crashed in New York's Hudson River on Thursday, as reported by CNN, citing New York City Mayor. The deceased included a pilot and a family visiting from Spain.

2025-04-10T22:33:42.656562+00:00 IST

"US-India continue to work to combat global scourge of terrorism"

The US State Department on Thursday (local time) reiterated its commitment to combating global terrorism in collaboration with India following the US extradited Tahawwur Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India to face justice for his involvement in the attacks.

2025-04-10T22:32:24.217540+00:00 IST

Trump acknowledges 'transition problems' with tariff plans

During a cabinet meeting on Thursday (local time), Trump stated, "There will always be transition problems" with his trade policies with pausing certain tariffs but expressed pride in achieving "the biggest day in history" for markets on Wednesday.

2025-04-10T21:41:10.805363+00:00 IST

Jaishankar participates in Asia Business Council Spring Forum

He spoke about the profound changes being made in the international system, the implications for Global South and India's role in furthering its voice.

2025-04-10T13:40:32.535402+00:00 IST

Dual US-Russian national freed in prisoner swap deal

In a rare prisoner exchange aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Moscow, an American citizen has been freed from Russian detention, officials from both countries confirmed on Thursday, according to a report by New York Times.

2025-04-10T12:36:49.771439+00:00 IST

FBI director Kash Patel replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscol

Driscoll was notified of the appointment on Wednesday while traveling in Europe.

2025-04-10T06:44:35.746877+00:00 IST

US Senate confirms former Arkansas Guv Huckabee as Israel envoy

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the commission for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to assume office as the United States Ambassador to Israel following his confirmation by the US Senate earlier in the day. He was confirmed by a vote of 53-46 in the Senate.

2025-04-10T00:53:26.134578+00:00 IST

Somebody had to do it: Trump on raising China tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) defended his decision to raise tariffs on China to 125 per cent, stating, "somebody had to do it." The President, during his meeting with Roger Penske's NASCAR, INDY, and IMSA Champions at the White House, emphasised that no other US leader would have taken such a bold stance, highlighting that the tariff hike was necessary as the previous trade imbalance with China was "unsustainable".

2025-04-09T21:54:34.489558+00:00 IST

"It's about bad actors": US Treasury Secy on tariffs hike

The US Secretary of the Treasury highlighted the success of US President Trump's negotiating strategy, which he said has brought over 75 countries forward to engage in trade talks.

2025-04-09T21:49:00.703858+00:00 IST

Trump increases tariffs on China to 125 pc

Amid the ongoing tariff war between the US and China that had been rattling the global markets, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced an immediate increase in tariffs on China to 125 per cent.

2025-04-09T18:23:05.314571+00:00 IST

US President Donald Trump pushes for "one big beautiful bill"

Trump on Wednesday pushed for a "one big beautiful bill" and told fellow Republicans "it is more important now than ever."

2025-04-09T16:19:05.759085+00:00 IST

Mass shooting in Virginia leaves 3 dead, 3 wounded

Three people were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting in northeastern Virginia on Tuesday evening, and one or more shooters was on the loose, authorities said.

2025-04-09T07:30:11.697109+00:00 IST

"Will announce a major tariff on Pharma shortly," Trump

Indian generic drug manufacturers play a significant role in the U.S. healthcare system, supplying nearly 40 percent of the generic drugs imported into the country.

2025-04-09T05:01:28.105290+00:00 IST