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“One of the worst tragedies” US citizens express grief over mid-a

United States citizens on Thursday expressed grief over the mid-air plane collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC in which 67 people are feared to be dead.

2025-01-31T01:15:10.885713+00:00 IST

Mexican President writes to Google over Gulf of Mexico name chang

Following Google's decision to comply with US President Donald Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent a letter to the tech giant arguing the US cannot change the name, CNN reported.

2025-01-30T22:25:13.510350+00:00 IST

US: Plane had “very quick, rapid impact” says NTSB member

United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Todd Inman informed that the American Airlines plane had a "very quick, rapid impact" with the US Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC

2025-01-30T21:39:23.787569+00:00 IST

Washington Plane Collision: Trump blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards

Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, US President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.

2025-01-30T20:17:23.900170+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump expresses grief over plane crash

Acknowledging the impact on families across the United States and abroad, including Russian nationals on board, he assured that efforts would be made to determine the cause of the disaster and prevent such incidents in the future. .

2025-01-30T17:54:43.958716+00:00 IST

Tulsi Gabbard vows to bring "lazer-like focus" in intelligence

During the confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, Gabbard also criticised the previous Biden administration citing examples of how intelligence was "weaponised and politicised".

2025-01-30T17:10:24.908460+00:00 IST

“No tolerance for violence against law enforcement”: Kash Patel

During the Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, Kash Patel said, "For January 6, I have repeatedly, publicly and privately said that there can never be a tolerance for violence against law enforcement. And anyone that commits an act of violence against law enforcement should be investigated, prosecuted and imprisoned."

2025-01-30T16:41:48.871205+00:00 IST

CCP’s shadow courts on US soil: Lawmakers slam China

China is imposing its legal system on American soil through a network of nonprofit organisations based in the United States that are connected to a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence agency, according to Daily Caller News Foundation (DNCF).

2025-01-30T14:45:24.541426+00:00 IST

Officials confirm no survivors in Washington plane crash

After the midair collision over the Potomac River in Washington, authorities said that they no longer expect to find any survivors, and efforts have shifted to a recovery mission, according to DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly, according to a report by CNN.

2025-01-30T13:56:03.537659+00:00 IST

Trump's term begins with 49 pc approval rating in national poll

Trump's disapproval rating of 41 per cent is the lowest that Emerson has seen in its national polls since the beginning of Trump's first term, while 10 per cent people hold neutral view of Trump.

2025-01-30T13:01:05.651047+00:00 IST

5.8 magnitude earthquake in Alaska

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska, 71 km southeast of Nikolai city, at a shallow depth of 0.1 miles. The tremors were strongly felt, but no injuries or major damage were reported.

2025-01-30T09:37:21.348851+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar says India-US relations "good"

Jaishankar called Trump an "American nationalist" and he expected that he will change many things. He also recalled his recent visit to US to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump.

2025-01-30T08:24:04.531274+00:00 IST

Potomac collision: No survivors found

A collision between a passenger plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport has led to a massive search operation in the Potomac River. No survivors have been found so far, and the airport remains closed.

2025-01-30T07:45:06.629788+00:00 IST

Rescue operation underway in Potomac River: Washington, DC Mayor

She said that the fire department and EMS supported by the fire departments and police departments from across Washington metropolitan region are executing rescue operation in the Potomac River.

2025-01-30T07:04:21.800776+00:00 IST

Tulsi Gabbard to appear before senators for confirmation hearing 

Tulsi Gabbard, on Thursday, will face what could be the toughest confirmation hearing of any of his top nominees as Democrats and some Republicans have been preparing to question Gabbard about her visit to Syria in 2017, her statements in support of Russia and her concerns regarding domestic surveillance powers.

2025-01-30T06:22:23.152966+00:00 IST

18 dead in Potomac crash

A deadly collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, with no survivors found. Rescue operations are ongoing.

2025-01-30T06:10:14.097687+00:00 IST

Donald Trump's pick for FBI director to appear before Senate

US President Donald Trump's pick for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, Kash Patel, will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for confirmation hearing.

2025-01-30T05:30:12.814607+00:00 IST

American Airlines plane collides with military helicopter

A commercial airliner and a military helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport, with at least two bodies found in the Potomac River. Emergency operations are ongoing as officials search for more victims.

2025-01-30T04:39:14.575925+00:00 IST

US: American Airlines flight crashes at Reagan National Airport D

The aircraft crashed in the Potomac River near the vicinity of Reagan National Airport, according to officials

2025-01-30T03:38:42.709484+00:00 IST

RFK Jr, Democrats clash over past comments on vaccines

Senate Democrats grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr on Wednesday (local time) over his views on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump's health and human services secretary, CNN reported.

2025-01-29T23:48:28.030356+00:00 IST

Trump signs Laken Riley Act, allows detention of undocumented mig

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting, The Hill reported.

2025-01-29T23:22:03.859328+00:00 IST