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Alleged ISI members held in US for posing as federal agents

The two accused posed as federal agents and gave free apartments and other gifts to US Secret Service agents, including the one who worked on the first lady`s security detail.

Apr 08, 2022, 06:37 AM IST

Russia moves to expel several US diplomats in tit-for-tat move, declares them 'persona non grata'

Russia has expelled several American diplomats from the US Embassy in Moscow and declared them "persona non grata", a State Department spokesperson has said, days after the US ousted Russian staff at the United Nations.

Mar 24, 2022, 06:36 AM IST

Emirates flight to Washington flew too low and fast over city-state: Report

No one was injured in the December 19 flight, but such low altitudes and high speeds can cause damage to an aircraft and increase the risk of striking a tall building, report read. 

Feb 18, 2022, 09:17 AM IST

US pauses Masood Khan's appointment as Pak Ambassador over 'possible terror links'- All you need to know

Masood Khan was nominated as Ambassador to the US in November. A former foreign secretary said that normally, the State Department took four to six weeks to issue an agreement for Pakistani ambassadors in the past. 

Feb 02, 2022, 09:12 AM IST

Shocking! News channel accidentally airs pornographic clip during weather forecast

The viewers of the KREM were subjected to an obscene 13-second-long pornographic clip during the channel’s weather forecast show. 

Oct 22, 2021, 10:08 AM IST

Seeds sown for stronger friendship between India, USA: PM Narendra Modi meets President Joe Biden- In pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Joe Biden here on Friday (September 24) at the White House for a bilateral meeting, where they discussed several issues ranging from COVID-19 to Afghanistan. 

Sep 24, 2021, 22:37 PM IST

DNA: What is the importance of US Capital Washington, D.C. in history?

The capital of the United States of America is Washington, D.C. The history of America is linked to the role of America. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first chosen by President George Washington. The new federal territory was named the District of Columbia in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus, and the new federal city was named after George Washington.

Sep 20, 2021, 22:48 PM IST

Washington state eradicates first 'murder hornet' nest of the year

Washington state eradicated its first Asian giant hornet nest of the year by vacuuming out 113 worker hornets and removing bark and decayed wood near the nest, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) officials said on Thursday (August 26).

Aug 27, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel firm on Jerusalem as global concern mounts

Tensions over Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem have stoked daily confrontations.

May 09, 2021, 17:29 PM IST

Washington keen on six country meet including India on Afghanistan

Washington is keen on a six-country meet, including India, on Afghanistan even as it reviews its strategy for the country. In a letter to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, the US secretary of state Antony Blinken has outlined several ways "to move matter more fundamentally and quickly towards a settlement". 

Mar 08, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

Adding vitamin C in diet can help cure bleeding gums, finds study

A new study explores added advantages of Vitamin C consumption and advocates that adding it to our daily diet could work wonders in healing bleeding gums. If your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease.

Feb 06, 2021, 20:50 PM IST

Pro-Khalistan groups hold protest in Washington in support of farmers protesting against farm laws

Calling it an opportunity to fight for Indian farmers, members of Khalistani separatist groups along with others were seen in support of farmers outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC on Tuesday. A protest hosted by Sikh DMV Youth and Sangat saw a few dozen people gathered in front of the Indian mission to criticise the new rules, which the Narendra Modi government passed in September as part of a broader effort to deregulate the nation's massive agriculture sector.

Jan 27, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

Joe Biden respects successful ties between India and US, read White House statement

President Biden, of course, has visited India many times, respects and values the long bipartisan successful relationship between leader in India and the United States. It looks forward to a continuation of that, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement. The historic inauguration of India-origin Kamala Harris, she said, further cements this relationship.

Jan 22, 2021, 09:00 AM IST

US state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Donald Trump armed protests

Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Washington were among more than a dozen states that activated their National Guards to strengthen security.

Jan 17, 2021, 07:56 AM IST

Trump supporters create ruckus in Washington for 5 hours, furore in U.S. parliament

Hundreds of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol Building in the U.S., leading to violent clashes between police and supporters in Washington D.C.

Jan 07, 2021, 14:38 PM IST

Violence and uproar by Trump supporters in Washington, U.S.

Hundreds of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Building, leading to violent clashes between police and supporters in Washington D.C. What was started as a protest lead to violence.

Jan 07, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

Mahatma Gandhi statue defaced in Washington by Khalistan supporters in protest against farm laws

A yellow coloured flag was draped over Gandhi's statue in Washington along with cardboard cutouts and placards pasted on it.

Dec 13, 2020, 08:44 AM IST

US returns 12 out-of-use military bases on Korean Peninsula to Seoul

The United Staes returned 1 closed military bases to South Korean government. Washington, for the first time, handed over military sites at the Yongsan Garrison complex that used to serve as US military headquarters to Seoul.

Dec 11, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

Donald Trump's supporters take to the streets of Washington demanding 'four more years'

The demonstrations in Washington and other cities featured a mix of the Donald Trump`s backers, including conservative personalities as well as members of the far-right Proud Boys group. 

Nov 15, 2020, 07:04 AM IST

35 died in a massive fire in California forest, many missing

The year 2020 has been proved one of the worst years for the whole world. Millions of people have lost their lives in incidents like corona, floods, fires, etc. One such threat is now on America. In fact, after the ashes of Australia's forests, wildfires have now erupted in America. So far, 35 people have been confirmed dead in a devastating forest fire in southern Oregon, U.S.A.

Sep 14, 2020, 16:30 PM IST