Donald Trump's swearing-in US' 58th presidential inauguration ceremony
Donald Trump's swearing-in on Friday was the 58th formal presidential inaugural ceremony since 1789, when US' first president George Washington was inaugurated.
Jan 20, 2017, 22:12 PM IST
Indian-Americans celebrate their impressive victory
That number is expected to increase to five if Democratic Congressman Ami Bera is declared elected for a third consecutive term after a recounting of votes.
Nov 10, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
Myanmar to hold parliament by-election in April: Union Election Commission
Myanmar`s Union Election Commission on Wednesday announced to hold by-election of the parliament on April 1 next year.
A year later, US lawmakers still take aim at Iran nuclear deal
U.S. lawmakers this week will consider three Republican-backed measures targeting the Obama administration`s nuclear agreement with Iran, which bitterly divides Washington a year after it was announced and could play a role in November`s elections.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
US introduces bill to bar Indian companies from hiring on H-1B visas
A legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of US lawmakers which if passed by the Congress would prevent Indian companies from hiring IT professionals on H-1B and L1 visas.
Jul 09, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Trump praises Saddam Hussein for killing 'terrorists', again
Donald Trump has praised late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein for killing off "terrorists," reprising previous comments in support of dictators in the Middle East.
Jul 06, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
US House passes anti-Pakistan measure, ignoring White House objection
Ignoring objections of the White House, the Republican majority House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorisation Act which blocks USD 450 million aid to Pakistan for failing to take action against the dreaded Haqqani network.
May 20, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
PM Modi may visit United States in June this year: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the United States on 7 and 8 June this year, as per a media report.
Apr 20, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Obama signs Africa electricity initiative into law
President Barack Obama signed into law Monday a measure aimed at expanding electricity to millions of households in sub-Saharan Africa, a measure supporters say will save lives and accelerate growth on the continent.
Feb 09, 2016, 06:57 AM IST
Myanmar announces 106 parliament representatives-elect
Democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD dominates the House of Representatives with her party securing 49 of the 54 seats.
Nov 10, 2015, 10:44 AM IST
Republicans choose Paul Ryan for US House speaker
US House Republicans today elected Paul Ryan, a youthful, popular and wonkish conservative, as their candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives, a move they hope will unite their fractured camp.
Oct 29, 2015, 01:44 AM IST
US Senate passes spending bill, ends govt shutdown threat
The bill, which narrowly cleared the House of Representatives on Thursday and survived a series of procedural hurdles to pass the Senate 56 vote to 40 on Saturday.
Dec 14, 2014, 08:54 AM IST
