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Delhi to host inaugural 2+2 meet on September 6

The two countries tried to schedule the dialogue many times with several dates having been considered.

21 July 2018 6:22 AM IST

India and the US are working towards strengthening bilateral ties on security front, including training programmes.

India must resist diktats from US on Iran, Russia

However, the US knows well the soft spots of some ruling class members of developing nations rather too well.

10 July 2018 1:05 AM IST

Another nation which has used the same principles in employing proxies to gain strategic advantage or neutralise its adversaries has been Iran; in fact in a far more refined way.

US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran after Saudi oil attack:...

The Pentagon declined to comment about the cyber strike.

16 Oct 2019 12:17 PM IST

Workers mounted metal baskets suspended outside the 103rd floor, wearing harnesses attached to the building. (Photo: AP)

Empire State Building gets a dizzying new look

Empire State Building shows off new USD 165 million observatory.

15 Oct 2019 10:43 AM IST

Places that offer natural beauty and serenity. (Photo: AP)

Looking for space and peace? Take the unconventional route

Here are five hikes to avoid Yosemite crowds.

27 Nov 2019 10:42 AM IST

The United States earlier this year reached a deal with the Taliban to pull troops from Afghanistan and wind down Americas longest war. (Representational Image)

US backs India's role in Afghanistan as it looks to withdraw troops

India one of the backers of Afghanistan's govt, contributing more than USD 3 bn since 2001 US-led invasion toppled...

22 Nov 2019 8:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Move to exit Paris pact makes US lose moral heft

The world can do without a Democratic leader signing on climate agreements and his Republican successor rescinding them.

7 Nov 2019 1:59 AM IST

In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudicators denied 24 per cent of H-1B petitions

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump Admin:...

The denial rate of H-1B petitions for initial employment for Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Google in 2015 was just 1 pc.

6 Nov 2019 8:45 AM IST

The two sides announced a mini-deal on Friday to reduce some tariffs. (Representational Image)

US quietly expelled two Chinese diplomats who drove onto military...

The incident comes as the United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, wrangle over trade.

16 Dec 2019 9:50 AM IST

In return, the United States would suspend tariffs on Chinese goods due to go into effect on Sunday and reduce others, US officials said. (Photo: Representational)

US China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm...

Beijing has agreed to import at least USD 200 billion in additional US goods and services over the next two years.

14 Dec 2019 1:18 PM IST

The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers. (Photo: Representational | File)

Several foreigners face deportation as pay to stay visa racket busted

As part of this investigation, numerous foreign nationals face administrative immigration violations.

31 Jan 2019 12:39 PM IST

Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, freeing up the Wisconsin National Guard for emergency work. (Photo: AFP)

Snow wallops US Midwest as it braces for extreme cold

More than 1,000 flights were canceled at two airports in Chicago, a major regional hub and America's third largest city.

30 Jan 2019 10:57 AM IST