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US: Two injured in McEachern High School shooting in Georgia

Two persons sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at the McEachern High School in Cobb County in Georgia, US, police said on Friday.

2024-02-02T03:04:20.820046+00:00 IST

USIBC Prez slams uninformed reports on US-India drone deal

"What I find interesting is there's a lot of absolutely uninformed, erroneous gossip being spread in media organs that, frankly, have a track record of not checking their facts and stories are completely at variance with the actual facts...but people ought to do the bare minimum of fact checking before they go out and publish what is essentially erroneous gossip," Keshap said in a recent interview with ANI.

2024-02-02T00:53:01.459849+00:00 IST

USIBC Prez hails India as pillar of stability in uncertain world

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Keshap expressed admiration for India's leadership in this endeavour, comparing it to the successful Jal Jeevan mission and emphasising the transformative impact on the lives of average Indians. "Solar panels on rooftops is a science fiction fantasy, but making it a reality is really inspiring," he said.

2024-02-01T23:39:17.310171+00:00 IST

US committed to finding "durable solution" to Israel-Hamas war

"My aim to seek durable solution to this conflict and how we can build a pathway to Palestinian state," Leaf said in a recent Zoom press conference.

2024-02-01T23:03:06.513714+00:00 IST

US President Biden targets West Bank settler violence

The executive order targets individuals accused of participating in violent acts that have undermined stability in the West Bank.

2024-02-01T22:07:34.188441+00:00 IST

Drone deal to provide India "enhanced maritime security": US

In response to queries from ANI, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller shed light on the recently approved foreign military sale of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft to India.

2024-02-01T21:41:30.369625+00:00 IST

US: Another Indian student found dead, third such case this week

The Indian Consulate in New York has expressed regret about the incident and said that it is in touch with his family and is extending all possible assistance to them.

2024-02-01T21:33:33.372382+00:00 IST

US approves USD 3.99 bn sale of MQ-9B drones to India

The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by enabling unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance patrols in sea lanes of operation.

2024-02-01T20:53:24.491604+00:00 IST

Biden administration approves 4 billion dollars arms package sale

The Biden Administration has today notified the US Congress of its intent to sell nearly 4 billion dollars worth of arms comprising mainly of the MQ 9 B Drones armed with hellfire missiles.

2024-02-01T16:32:35.479725+00:00 IST

USIBC commends India’s confident, pro-growth Union Budget

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Union Government and lauded the commitment of the Indian government towards developing India's semiconductor ecosystem.

2024-02-01T16:29:05.582784+00:00 IST

US, Russia, China battle for dominance to build, sell SMRs

The US, Russia and China are battling for dominance to build and sell small modular reactors (SMRs), as per CNN.

2024-02-01T09:36:23.455003+00:00 IST

"Afghan women deserve their day in court against Taliban"

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to address the issue of women's rights in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule which has imposed a brutal crackdown on women and girls, the Human Rights Watch highlighted in a report.

2024-02-01T08:18:02.792761+00:00 IST

US announces to enforce IPEF Supply Chain Agreement on February 2

The US Department of Commerce on Thursday announced that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement will be enforced on February 24, further emphasising that it will promote coordination among the IPEF partners on building efficient, secure and fair supply chains.

2024-02-01T07:47:28.045686+00:00 IST

US conducts strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in 'self defence'

The US Central Command Forces on Thursday conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed Houthi UAV ground control station and 10 Houthi one-way UAVs as they were posing an imminent threat in the region, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

2024-02-01T06:29:10.630190+00:00 IST

Several injured after building collapses in Idaho

A dozen people were injured after an under-construction building collapsed on Wednesday evening in Boise, Idaho, the city's fire department said, CNN reported.

2024-02-01T04:09:56.352950+00:00 IST

Houthis fire anti-ship ballistic missile towards Gulf of Aden

Iranian-backed Houthis on Wednesday fired an anti-ship ballistic missile towards the Gulf of Aden. The missile was successfully shot down by US Navy missile destroyer USS Carney, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

2024-02-01T03:06:59.234025+00:00 IST

Chinese hackers pose threat to US infrastructure, FBI chief warns

"China's hackers are positioning on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world harm to American citizens and communities if or when China decides the time has come to strike," Wray told the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

2024-02-01T00:05:58.739088+00:00 IST

US-India drone deal: Significant potential for tech cooperation

The deal was announced during Prime Minister Modi's visit last year, marking substantial growth in the US-India defence partnership over the past decade.

2024-01-31T23:17:12.021404+00:00 IST

US blames Islamic Resistance in Iraq for Jordan attack

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, "We believe that the attack in Jordan was planned, resourced, and facilitated by an umbrella group called the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which contains multiple groups, including Kata'ib Hezbollah."

2024-01-31T20:59:28.981150+00:00 IST

TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers regarding China connections

During the hearing, Arkansas Republican Sen Tom Cotton questioned Shou Chew about his appointment as CEO, coinciding with the Chinese Communist Party's acquisition of a 1 per cent stake in ByteDance's main Chinese subsidiary.

2024-01-31T20:45:34.167642+00:00 IST