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Deshhit: How Hindus are impacting upcoming elections in the United States

In this segment of Deshhit, know how Hinduism and Indians are impacting upcoming elections in the United States.

Aug 20, 2020, 00:24 AM IST

Oracle joins bid for TikTok's US operations, say sources

Oracle is working with some of ByteDance`s investors, including General Atlantic and Sequoia Capital, on making an offer for the TikTok assets that would challenge a rival bid from Microsoft Corp , the sources said.

Aug 19, 2020, 00:09 AM IST

Top Democrats in US Congress call for hearings on mail delays ahead of November election

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly and without evidence said that a surge in mail-in voting would lead to fraud. 

Aug 16, 2020, 23:32 PM IST

Russian Sukhoi Su-27 intercepts US RC-135, P-8A Poseidon spy planes; Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31 tracks Norwegian Falcon 20 aircraft

On July 30, 2020, a Sukhoi Su-27 took off to track and intercept two US military aircraft. The US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and a P-8A Poseidon US Navy patrol plane were spotted flying over the neutral waters of Black Sea close to Russia's borders.

Aug 06, 2020, 09:48 AM IST

Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighters intercept US P-8A Poseidon spy plane over Black Sea thrice in 4 days

According to Russia, all the intercepts by Sukhoi Su-27s were carried over neutral waters of the Black Sea. The Su-27 returned to base after the US P-8A Poseidon turned away from the Russian border.

Jul 28, 2020, 13:42 PM IST

Tropical Storm Hanna threatens flash floods on coronavirus COVID-hit Texas coast

Hanna was a tropical storm by Sunday morning, with its center about 40 miles (65 km) from McAllen, Texas.

Jul 26, 2020, 23:47 PM IST

DNA analysis of cold war between China and United States

Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we tell you about the ongoing cold war between China and United States.

Jul 24, 2020, 01:04 AM IST

US Senate Committee approves ban on using TikTok app by federal employees on government devices

TikTok spokeswoman Jamie Favazza said the company`s growing US team has no higher priority than promoting a safe app experience that protects users` privacy.

Jul 22, 2020, 22:35 PM IST

America loves India, Donald Trump responds to 'friend' PM Narendra Modi for I-Day greetings

PM Modi had on Saturday congratulated President Trump and the people of the US on the country's 244th Independence Day.

Jul 05, 2020, 09:41 AM IST

US-led NATO says clear pattern of China's authoritarian behaviour at home and bullying abroad

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United States of America-led world's strongest military alliance, has expressed concerns over China's "authoritarian behaviour at home and increased assertiveness and bullying abroad". China has been facing the heat from every corner of the world for its role in the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic as well as its belligerent use of the military to try and alter borders on land as well as the sea and NATO's comment comes at a time when the Asian country is facing increased isolation.

Jun 30, 2020, 22:03 PM IST

Russia launches Sukhoi Su-27 fighters as US P-8A Poseidon, RC-135 spy planes fly over Black Sea

The US P-8A Poseidon is tasked with anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction roles while the RC-135 is used for gathering intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Jun 30, 2020, 11:59 AM IST

Russian Sukhoi Su-30 intercepts US P-8 Poseidon, RC-135 reconnaissance plane, KC-135 Stratotanker over Black Sea

Southern Military District launched the Sukhoi Su-30 twin-engine, two-seat multirole fighter to intercept the US  P-8 Poseidon, RC-135 and KC-135 aircraft and ensure they do not breach the Russian airspace.

Jun 29, 2020, 14:58 PM IST

US F-22 Raptors intercept Russian Ilyushin IL-38 spy and anti-submarine warfare aircraft near Alaska

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) launched its F-22 Raptors and KC-135 Stratotanker to stop the Russian IL-38s from moving closer to the US airspace. The Russian aircraft flew for almost four hours in the ADIZ before they returned as the F-22s kept a close eye on them. 

Jun 26, 2020, 14:00 PM IST

US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS Nimitz conduct wargames near China's maritime border

Even as China continues to indulge in reckless adventurism along its borders with different countries including India, two aircraft carrier strike groups of the United States of America conducted a two-day wargame near China's maritime boundary in the Philippine Sea. The two Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers - USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nimitz - strike groups commenced dual carrier flight operations in the Philippine Sea on June 21, 2020, and concluded the same a day later on June 22.

Jun 23, 2020, 18:01 PM IST

Russia launches Sukhoi Su-30s, Su-35s, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31s to intercept US B-52H Stratofortress nuclear bombers

However, the US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress nuclear bombers flew at a considerable distance from Russia's airspace. The bombers were tracked during their flight by Russian Sukhoi Su-30s, Su-35s and Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31 fighters and radars.

Jun 19, 2020, 15:16 PM IST

F-22 Raptors vs Tu-95MS and Sukhoi Su-35s: US and Russian jets' closest aerial encounter in years

According to the NORAD press release, two Russian Tu-95MS bombers were intercepted by two F-22s while the second group of bombers escorted by two Su-35 fighters was intercepted later by two additional F-22s with the E-3 provided overall surveillance to the American jets.

Jun 11, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

Sukhoi Su-57, Russia's 5th Generation stealth fighter with 6th Generation technology?

Sukhoi Su-57, the 5th Generation Russian combat aircraft, also uses technologies being developed for the 6th Generation fighters making it a "breakthrough" platform. The Su-57, which is already in service with the Russian Aerospace Force, is the first 5th Generation fighter developed and operationalised by Russia.

Jun 08, 2020, 13:16 PM IST

Lawmakers from 8 nations form new alliance to counter China, call Beijing 'threat to global trade, human rights'

Lawmakers from 8 powerful nations have formed an alliance to counter China, calling it a big threat to the global trade, security and human rights.

Jun 06, 2020, 23:10 PM IST

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India will operate 75 flights to US, Canada from June 11 to June 30, says Civil Aviation Minister HS Puri

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that national carrier Air India will operate 70 flights in the third phase of “Vande Bharat Mission” to evacuate Indians stranded in the US and Canada between June 11 to June 30.

Jun 03, 2020, 19:37 PM IST

US B-1B Lancers intercepted by Russian Sukhoi Su-27, Su-30 were training to target enemy ships using AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles

Armed with LRASMs, the B-1Bs with their advanced stand-off and counter-ship capabilities can destroy a designated target within groups of surface warships in electronic warfare environments.

Jun 03, 2020, 12:37 PM IST