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"Always preparing for plan B": White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was prepared for all outcomes but remained confident in its legal position. "The White House is always preparing for plan B. It would be imprudent of the President's advisors not to prepare for such a situation," Leavitt said. "We are 100% in the President and his team's legal arguments and the merits of the law in this case. We remain optimistic that the Supreme Court is going to do the right thing."

2025-11-05T01:13:47.584373+00:00 IST

US: Cargo plane crashes after takeoff in Louisville, Sean Duffy

"This information is preliminary and subject to change," the agency said in a statement, adding that officials from both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were being deployed to the crash site to lead the investigation.

2025-11-05T00:57:38.950910+00:00 IST

India, US hold key military cooperation talks in Hawaii, focus on

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters IDS, co-chaired the meeting with Lt Gen Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command. Senior military leaders from both sides engaged in productive discussions on strengthening bilateral defence engagements, enhancing interoperability, and promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region.

2025-11-05T00:19:08.221428+00:00 IST

US tariff bite backs as most Americans say they spend more

The survey found people are feeling the pinch at the shops and at home. About seven in 10 Americans say they are spending more on groceries this year compared with last year. Around six in 10 say they are paying more for utilities. Roughly four in 10 say they are spending more on health care, housing and fuel.

2025-11-04T22:42:40.614639+00:00 IST

"Trump feels very strongly about India-US relationship"

Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "The President is positive and feels very strongly about the India-US relationship. A few weeks ago, he spoke to the Prime Minister directly when he celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office with many high-ranking Indian-American officials here at the White House."

2025-11-04T20:31:47.935937+00:00 IST

New Yorkers take part in mayoral elections 

As New York witnesses the much-anticipated mayoral elections with the world eyeing the results, New Yorkers shared their views on whom they would like to see in the key seat

2025-11-04T17:18:39.792000+00:00 IST

Former US Vice President  Dick Cheney passes away  

Former US Vice-President Richard Bruce Cheney, hailed as America's most powerful modern vice president and oft called the chief architect of the Iraq war passed away at the age of 84 due to medical complications, CNN reported citing a statement by his family

2025-11-04T12:40:48.522935+00:00 IST

China’s Xinjiang tourism push criticised

Human rights advocacy group, Campaign for Uyghurs, has accused China of attempting to "whitewash" its policies in Xinjiang by heavily promoting tourism in the region, even as reports of mass detentions and surveillance continue.

2025-11-04T11:09:19.463487+00:00 IST

Early voting surge boosts Zohran Mamdani’s chances

New York City recorded historic voter turnout with over 735,000 early ballots cast, the highest for a non-presidential election year. Experts told Fox News the surge reflects strong voter engagement, driven by younger voters, as total turnout could approach 2 million when in-person voting concludes.

2025-11-04T05:33:15.477866+00:00 IST

US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip work

The US government shutdown, now in its 34th day, has caused major flight delays and staff shortages as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA workers struggle to cope. Officials and unions warn of growing safety and reliability risks, urging Congress to reopen the government immediately.

2025-11-04T04:07:40.711010+00:00 IST

Congressman slams JD Vance over remarks on wife’s Hindu faith

"At a time when Hindu and Indian-American communities are confronting a climate of rising prejudice, talk of mass deportations, and growing anti-Hindu sentiment even against members of his own party, it's deeply disappointing that the Vice President would add to that climate through his recent comments while remaining silent in the face of hate," Krishnamoorthi said in an X post.

2025-11-04T00:49:09.001399+00:00 IST

"Rather see a Democrat win than a communist": Trump backs Cuomo o

In a long post on Truth Social, Trump said he would limit federal funding to New York if Mamdani elected.

2025-11-04T00:29:29.638327+00:00 IST

'It did work with India, Pakistan': Trump reiterates claims of me

US President Donald Trump once again repeated his assertion that tariffs were instrumental in averting a "nuclear war" between India and Pakistan during the May 2025 escalation, claiming he warned both countries they would lose US trade access if they didn't de-escalate.

2025-11-03T05:53:19.052977+00:00 IST

Trump says Pakistan conducting nuclear tests

Trump said several countries, including Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan, are conducting nuclear tests, while the US remains the only nation that does not.

2025-11-03T05:01:20.888170+00:00 IST

Trump calls tariff case "historic"

US President Donald Trump said the upcoming Supreme Court case on presidential tariff powers is "one of the most important in the history of the country." He argued that tariffs strengthen US national security and economy, warning that restricting their use would leave the nation "defenceless."

2025-11-03T01:19:47.925392+00:00 IST

Trump says China knows “consequences” of invading Taiwan

US President Donald Trump said China "understands the consequences" of invading Taiwan, adding the issue never arose during recent talks. He told Beijing avoided escalation during his presidency, claiming its leadership "knows the consequences" of what would happen if it acted.

2025-11-02T22:40:40.382108+00:00 IST

"We will track, map, hunt, and kill them": Pete Hegseth

Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the strike, which was conducted in international waters, Hegseth said. "All three terrorists were killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed in this strike."

2025-11-02T17:41:31.531522+00:00 IST

Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa at White House

US President Donald Trump will host Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington this month, marking the first Syrian presidential visit in over 80 years. The talks will focus on lifting sanctions and rebuilding ties, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-11-02T13:58:22.511778+00:00 IST

US: Obama calls Mamdani, offers to be his “sounding board”

Though not an endorsement, the 30-minute call signalled quiet support as Democrats remain divided over Mamdani's candidacy, the New York Times reported.

2025-11-02T13:27:10.191264+00:00 IST

China’s rare earth blackmail backfires, unites global resolve

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China's move to restrict rare earth exports "backfired," uniting Western nations to find alternative supplies. After global backlash, Beijing suspended the curbs for a year, but Bessent warned China's leverage over the minerals market is rapidly weakening.

2025-11-02T13:06:35.282197+00:00 IST

Obama calls AI Trump video “deliberate distraction”

Obama's remarks came weeks after Trump shared the 19-second AI-generated video on October 19 via Truth Social. The clip showed the president piloting a fighter jet emblazoned with the words "King Trump," spraying mud over "No Kings" protesters in what appeared to be New York's Times Square, and even targeting American social media influencer Harry Sisson.

2025-11-02T11:47:45.997857+00:00 IST