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The United States has made 'tremendous progress' in trade talks with China but much works needs to be done (File Photo)

Trump insists tremendous progress achieved in US-China trade talks

Responding to a question, Trump said the two countries have made

01 Feb 2019 10:28 AM

The recent decision by Pakistan's top court to overturn Bibi's death sentence and free her from jail is a welcome news (File Photo)

US Congress introduces resolution to grant asylum to Aasia Bibi

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to grant asylum to Pakistani woman Aasia Bibi.

01 Feb 2019 10:17 AM

Among other things, it introduces an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions. (Represenatationla Image)

US unveils new, efficient H-1B visa rules to attract best talent

The final rule reverses the order by which USCIS selects H-1B petitions under the regular cap and the advanced degree exemption.

31 Jan 2019 11:04 AM

Remarks by Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats came as he and heads of other top American intelligence agencies appeared on Tuesday before the Senate (Representational Image)

Pakistan supported militant groups will continue attacks in India: US spy

Militant groups supported by Pakistan will continue to conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, according to America's top spymaster.

30 Jan 2019 2:06 PM

Harris, 54, who was elected to the Senate in 2016, announced her run for presidency last week (File Photo)

Indian origin Senator Kamala Harris' CNN town hall sets viewership record

Kamala Harris' town hall on CNN had an average of 1.957 million viewers which got the network its highest ratings ever.

30 Jan 2019 11:14 AM

Washington has recognised Guaido as the South American country's acting president (File Photo)

White House warns against 'harm' to Venezuela's Juan Guaido

Trump's national security advisor warned of 'serious consequences' if any harm comes to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido.

30 Jan 2019 10:39 AM

During the meeting, the senators discussed how to further strengthen the partnership between the two countries (File Photo)

India one of the most important strategic partners, says a top US Senator

India remains one of the most important strategic partners of the United States, a top American senator said.

30 Jan 2019 10:28 AM

The traditional annual speech by President Trump was initially scheduled for this Tuesday but had to be postponed (File Photo)

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on Feb 5: Pelosi

US President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union Address on February 5, as per the agreement reached.

29 Jan 2019 11:02 AM

The meetings inside the White House complex would take place on January 30 and 31 (File Photo)

Fair and reciprocal trade with China will boost economic growth: White House

Fair and reciprocal trade with China will boost the long-term economic growth not only of the United States, but also globally.

29 Jan 2019 10:53 AM

The federal government re-opened on Monday, but the employees are still a few days away from receiving their pay checks (File Photo)

Sikh community in US distributes gift cards, hot Indian food to TSA employees

The Sikh community of Indiana State in the US distributed Indian food and gift cards to TSA employees.

29 Jan 2019 10:43 AM

An India-born onetime billionaire and founder of a drug company went on trial in the US along with four others (File Photo)

India-born billionaire on trial in US for bribing doctors

John Kapoor, 75, plotted to bribe doctors across the country to prescribe a fentanyl spray in order to outshine competitors.

29 Jan 2019 10:36 AM

Harris told a cheering crowd in her hometown of Oakland, California, that this was not going to be an easy election pitted against an incumbent like Trump (File Photo)

US democracy under attack like never before: Kamala Harris

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris launched her 2020 presidential bid with a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump's policies.

28 Jan 2019 1:40 PM

The White House is putting the Europeans on notice (File Photo)

Trump warns Europeans not to try to evade Iran sanctions

The Trump administration is eyeing efforts in Europe to set up an alternative money payment channel to ease doing business with Iran.

28 Jan 2019 1:22 PM

Democratic presidential aspirant Tulsi Gabbard has alleged that she had become a victim of 'religious bigotry' (File Photo)

Proud to be 1st Hindu-American to run for president: Tulsi Gabbard

The 37-year-old had on January 11 announced that she would be running for the White House in 2020.

28 Jan 2019 10:42 AM

Many of them had worked at the club for a dozen or more years. (File Photo)

12 immigrant workers at Trump golf course fired, lawyer says

A dozen immigrant workers at one of President Donald Trump's golf clubs in New York who are in the US illegally were fired.

27 Jan 2019 11:03 AM

Trump's remarks came on Friday as he defended his plan for a wall along the US-Mexico border. (File Photo)

Trump says he wants people to come to the US legally

President Donald Trump has said he wants immigrants to come to the US legally and through a system.

26 Jan 2019 2:11 PM

The White House later confirmed Trump had signed it into law. (Photo: AP | File)

Donald Trump signs deal ending longest US government shutdown

The Senate and House of Representatives both passed the deal by unanimous consent Friday.

26 Jan 2019 8:28 AM

Harris, who is the first Indian-origin US Senator, is the fourth Democratic woman leader to enter the presidential race. (Photo: AP | File)

CNN anchor apologises for birther tweet on Kamala Harris

Chris Cuomo said during an appearance on ABC's 'The View' that he 'screwed up' and that tweet, which he sent Tuesday, was misinterpreted.

25 Jan 2019 2:59 PM

Some 800,000 federal employees have been going unpaid since December 22 due to the shutdown. (Photo: File)

No end to US shutdown as opposing bills to reopen govt fail in Senate

Trump is demanding USD 5.7 billion of congressional funding to build the wall, but the Democrats have refused.

25 Jan 2019 12:26 PM

At a White House event on the Reciprocal Trade Act on Thursday, Trump flashed out a green colour board that had examples of non-reciprocal tariffs from various countries. (Photo: File)

Got India motorcycle tariffs down to 50 per cent in '2 minutes': Trump

India slashed customs duty on imported motorcycles like Harley-Davidson to 50 per cent after Trump called it 'unfair'.

25 Jan 2019 10:35 AM

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