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US House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi

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 IST

The White House flag was lowered after McCains death on Saturday -- but it was once again at the top of the flagpole on Monday morning. (Photo: AP)

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

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

29 Jan 2019 10:53 AM IST

Some members of the Sikh community have come to the common mans rescue by distributing tea and biscuits to the public queuing outside banks and ATM kiosks. (Credit: YouTube)

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

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

29 Jan 2019 10:43 AM IST

John Kapoor, who was born in Amritsar, is the most significant pharmaceutical executive to be criminally charged in response to the nationwide opioid crisis. (Photo: insysrx.com)

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...

29 Jan 2019 10:36 AM IST

A rising party star and vocal critic of President Trump, Kamala Harris, 54, is the fourth Democrat to join the battle for the partys nomination in the 2020 election. (Photo: AP)

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...

28 Jan 2019 1:40 PM IST

The White House on Thursday released a video featuring various members of the staff weighing in. (Photo: Twitter/WhiteHouse)

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...

28 Jan 2019 1:22 PM IST

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 IST

US President Donald Trump

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...

27 Jan 2019 11:03 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

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 IST

Rescuers worked overnight into Saturday searching for around 300 people missing after a dam collapse. (Photo:Twitter)

Dam collapse in Brazil kills 9 people, around 300 missing

Seven bodies were recovered Friday hours after the disaster, which saw a torrent of mud break through the disused dam.

26 Jan 2019 12:31 PM IST

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre. (Photo: AP)

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 IST

The FBI said the suspicious package addressed to her was recovered from California. (Photo: Twitter | Kamala Harris)

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,...

25 Jan 2019 2:59 PM IST