Brett Kavanaugh's US Supreme Court nomination heads for final Senate vote
The full confirmation vote could take place as early as Saturday.
Oct 05, 2018, 22:36 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg reveals his 'greatest regret' in running Facebook
The 33-year-old CEO said Facebook was in a constant struggle to guard against Russian manipulation of the Facebook platform to influence elections in the US and elsewhere.
Apr 12, 2018, 07:26 AM IST
US bill on Taiwan ties threatens stability: China
A U.S. bill that encourages reciprocal visits by U.S. and Taiwanese government officials threatens stability in the Taiwan Strait and the United States must withdraw it, China`s Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Feb 09, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
Bill to end US government shutdown clears key hurdle in Senate
The U.S. Senate voted on Friday to move forward on legislation to end a government shutdown, after a single Republican lawmaker delayed the funding bill for hours to protest an expected increase in the U.S. deficit.
Feb 09, 2018, 12:14 PM IST
US government 'preparing' for another shutdown: White House
With just hours to go before current federal funding expires, the effort stalled in the Senate when one lawmaker blocked a quick vote on the compromise bill.
Feb 09, 2018, 06:20 AM IST
Kerala govt to amend university law of Kalam technical Varsity
The state cabinet, which met here today, decided to recommend to the Governor, Justice P Sathasivam to promulgate an ordinance in this regard.
Nov 29, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
House panel: 15 Trump agencies yet to provide travel costs
A House committee is demanding that 15 federal agencies fully account for senior officials' travel following reports of costly plane travel by Trump Cabinet secretaries.
Oct 20, 2017, 07:11 AM IST
Pakistan Senate Chairman calls Pervez Musharraf a 'murderer'
Pakistan's Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani has called the country's former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf a murderer and said the latter should return to Pakistan and face cases against him.
Sep 24, 2017, 06:15 AM IST
3 Indian-Americans appointed in key US government positions
A career foreign service officer since 1986, Urs — after Nikki Haley — is the second Indian-American to have been selected for an ambassadorial position by the administration.
Aug 04, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
Ryan assures Republican senators House will not pass 'skinny' Obamacare repeal
As the contents of the skinny bill were released, the Senate also passed a measure that would permanently repeal the Obamacare tax on high-cost, employer-provided insurance along party lines.
Jul 28, 2017, 10:10 AM IST
US senators predict veto-proof support for Russia sanctions
Republicans and Democrats reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea in a bill that would limit any potential effort by Trump to try to lift sanctions against Moscow.
Jul 23, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Poland's senate approves controversial court reform
Poland's senate approved a controversial reform of the Supreme Court early on Saturday, despite warnings from the European Union, appeals from Washington and massive street protests against the measure.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
US House speaker says wants to pass Russia sanctions bill soon
US House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday said he wants to move a strong bill regarding sanctions on Russia as quickly as possible bill but that the legislation still faces procedural and policy hurdles.
Jul 12, 2017, 22:26 PM IST
Donald Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later
US President Donald Trump urged Republican US senators on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new health care plan to take its place.
Jun 30, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
US House approves tighter North Korea sanctions
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation on Thursday to tighten sanctions on North Korea by targeting its shipping industry and companies that do business with the reclusive state.
May 05, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Neil Gorsuch takes oath as US Supreme Court judge
Neil Gorsuch was on Monday sworn in as the new judge of the US Supreme Court, capping a grueling confirmation process and filling the seat once held by the late conservative icon Antonin Scalia.
Apr 10, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick complete Senate hearings
Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump`s nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat, completed his Senate confirmation hearings and managed to avoid commenting on the legality of the travel ban.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
Pakistan's Senate chief unhappy over revival of military courts, criticizes Sharif govt's decision
Pakistan's Senate Chairman and senior Pakistan People's Party leader Mian Raza Rabbani has criticised the Nawaz Sharif government's decision to revive the military courts for another two years term.
Mar 18, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu lawmaker in US Congress, elected co-chair of India Caucus
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, elected as the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, has vowed to work for furthering Indo-US relations.
Mar 16, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
Colombia to set up special war crimes courts
Colombia's senate has approved a constitutional reform that creates special war crimes courts, a key component of the historic peace agreement reached with FARC guerrillas ending five decades of warfare.
Mar 14, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
