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US Federal agents shoot woman after she rammed law enforcement ve

At least 10 cars rammed and boxed in officers, Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary, said in a post on X.

2025-10-05T01:09:27.121358+00:00 IST

Union Min for Natural Gas holds talks with Brazililian officials

Puri, on Saturday, said that both parties discussed Indian investment in Oil and Gas sector in Brazil.

2025-10-04T23:56:38.758535+00:00 IST

Trump says Israel accepted 'withdrawal line'

Trump said that after Hamas agrees, prisoner and hostage exchange will take place.

2025-10-04T23:16:47.948605+00:00 IST

Consulate in Houston condoles death of Indian student in Texas

Chandrashekhar, who had completed his BDS in India before moving to Dallas for higher studies, was reportedly shot dead in Dallas, United States.

2025-10-04T16:55:43.593385+00:00 IST

China ranked among world’s worst human traffickers: US report

The US State Department's 2025 TIP Report has again ranked China in Tier 3, the lowest category, over state-imposed forced labour and abuses against Uyghurs and minorities. The report cites detention camps, transnational repression, and lack of progress, with US officials urging stronger global action against trafficking.

2025-10-04T11:26:53.514874+00:00 IST

UN marks World Space Week

Humanity is looking up - and beyond. This Saturday, World Space Week lifts off, inviting the world to imagine what life might look like beyond planet Earth.

2025-10-04T09:36:34.448427+00:00 IST

UN welcomes Hamas' willingness to accept US President's proposal

The UN Secretary-General welcomed and is encouraged by the statement issued by Hamas announcing its readiness to release hostages and to engage on the basis of the recent proposal by US President Donald J. Trump.

2025-10-04T09:25:42.306905+00:00 IST

World unites against China’s brutal campaign to erase Uyghur iden

The report also documented the death of 96-year-old Imam Abidin Damollam in prison while serving a nine-year term. USCIRF further noted the persecution of Uyghur women such as Tursungul Ghopur and Heyrinisa Memet, who were imprisoned for teaching religion and culture, calling it part of Beijing's coercive "sinicisation" policy to erase Uyghur identity.

2025-10-04T09:15:52.166479+00:00 IST

1st lawsuit filed against Trump’s "arbitrary" $100,000 H-1B visa

The lawsuit, filed on Friday (local time) in the Northern District of California, is the first major lawsuit filed against the new visa fee rules, according to The New York Times. The plaintiffs argued that the administration's move was unlawful because the US president has no authority to impose taxes or revenue-generating measures without congressional approval.

2025-10-04T04:43:06.422558+00:00 IST

"Look forward to having hostages come home": Trump

US President Donald Trump thanked world leaders for their support in bringing an end to the Gaza conflict and said that he looks forward to seeing the hostages return home, acknowledging that some may be in critical condition.

2025-10-04T03:14:04.343089+00:00 IST

White House Press Secretary Leavitt on government shutdown

Stating that the US could have a USD 15 billion gross domestic product each week, Karoline Leavitt mentioned that the federal government shutdown has extended for a month, leading to an additional 43,000 unemployed people.

2025-10-04T00:57:50.989840+00:00 IST

Trump after Hamas agrees to Gaza peace plan

Trump mentioned that the issue is not about peace in Gaza alone but in the whole Middle East region. He further said that Israel should stop its attacks in Gaza so that it can quickly release its hostages.

2025-10-03T21:49:24.650731+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy Kwatra meets US Congressman Murphy on bilateral ties

Ambassador of India to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Congressman Greg Murphy, a Republican from North Carolina, to discuss recent developments in India-US relations in trade, defence and technology. He highlighted the benefits of legal mobility to the US and agreed to work closely to strengthen ties.

2025-10-03T17:50:04.069159+00:00 IST

"All hell will break out": Trump warns Hamas on peace deal

President Donald Trump warned Hamas is "militarily trapped" and offered a last-chance peace deal backed by regional powers, demanding immediate release of hostages and urging civilians to move to safer areas. He set a Sunday 6 PM Washington deadline and threatened unprecedented retaliation if Hamas refuses.

2025-10-03T15:35:41.576082+00:00 IST

India Day celebrated at Gates Foundation in Seattle on Gandhi Jay

The Gandhi Jayanti celebration at the Foundation's headquarters also featured cultural performances and Indian food, giving guests a glimpse of India's heritage alongside discussions on shared values of equality and human dignity.

2025-10-03T06:12:43.203669+00:00 IST

White House warns of mass layoffs as US government shutdown deepe

White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters outside the White House that administration officials were already preparing for possible layoffs. "It's likely going to be in the thousands," she said, noting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other officials were actively discussing which departments could be affected.

2025-10-03T03:19:53.857743+00:00 IST

UN approves travel ban exemptions for Afghan FM to visit India

The United Nations Security Council has approved travel ban exemptions for Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, to visit India from October 9 to 16.

2025-10-02T20:15:39.917665+00:00 IST

Chronicler of Chimpanzees, Jane Goodall dies at 91

She was the first scientist to explain to the world that chimpanzee mothers are capable of giving birth only once every four and a half to six years. She was the subject of more than 40 documentaries.

2025-10-02T05:12:31.703468+00:00 IST

Will be meeting Xi Jinping in four weeks, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, with the soybean issue to be a significant topic of their discussion.

2025-10-01T23:46:00.378878+00:00 IST

"Democrats did nothing to help us": JD Vance on federal govt shut

He said that the Democrats speak about lowering healthcare costs for citizens, but haven't done anything to help them, despite US President Trump taking a "historic" decision to work with health companies to lower prescription drug prices.

2025-10-01T20:22:22.393116+00:00 IST

"Pure partisan politics played by Democratic party: White House o

"Democrats in Congress have officially shut down the United States government. House Republicans passed a nonpartisan, clean piece of legislation to extend current government funding until November 21st, but nearly every single Democrat senator voted against this bill. This was the exact same bill that Democrats approved six months ago in March, just adjusted for inflation," Leavitt told reporters at the White House.

2025-10-01T19:42:53.218983+00:00 IST