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Trumps address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with ominous warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of violent immigrants living in the United States illegally. (Photo: AP)

State of Union: Americans are dreamers too', Trump on immigration...

At times, Trump's address appeared to be aimed more at validating his first year in office than setting the course for...

31 Jan 2018 11:25 AM IST

Tonight, I call upon all of us to set aside our differences, to seek out common ground, and to summon the unity we need to deliver for the people. This is really the key, Trump said. (Photo: AP)

What Trump said at the State of the Union Speech: Full Text

Each day since, we have gone forward with a clear vision and a righteous mission: to make America great again for all...

31 Jan 2018 10:40 AM IST

Donald Trump delivers his maiden State of The Union address, an annual message presented by the US President to a joint session of the Congress. (Photo: AP)

Visa lottery ends, merit-based system starts: Trump's immigration plan

Donald Trump said the historic tax cuts enacted by his administration have provided relief to small businesses.

31 Jan 2018 8:31 AM IST

On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal. (Photo: Twitter/ @MahmoudSaikal)

ISI behind training terrorist involved in Kabul hotel attack: Afghan...

Afghanistan's envoy to UN, Mahmoud Saikal made the serious allegation against the ISI in a tweet on Monday.

30 Jan 2018 5:14 PM IST

The printing is overseen by the Sergeant at Arms of the US House of Representatives, whose office on Monday acknowledged the mistake. (Photo: Twitter | @RepRaulGrijalva)

Typo leaves Trump red-faced: Tickets invite attendees to 'State of the...

Tickets for the prime-time speech went out on Monday and it was apparently the first time anyone picked up a glaring...

30 Jan 2018 4:46 PM IST

The death of a woman conservancy worker triggered a protest at the Brihanmumbai Muni-cipal Corporation (BMC) office in south Mumbai on Friday.

30-yr-old Indian techie from Telangana found dead in Texas apartment

The cause of death is 'not known', sources at the Houston Consulate said, adding that his body has been sent for...

30 Jan 2018 4:34 PM IST

The hotel attack was followed by a Taliban-claimed ambulance bombing on January 27 in the Afghan capital that claimed over 100 lives. (photo: AFP)

ISI trained terrorist involved in Kabul hotel attack: Afghanistan...

Afghanistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Mahmoud Saikal, made the serious allegation against the ISI in a tweet...

30 Jan 2018 3:05 PM IST

The US government has sometimes referred to such numbers in the 16-year-old war to show how the Afghan security forces are faring against a resurgent Taliban. (Photo: AFP)

Pentagon bars data disclosure on extent of Taliban control in...

At issue are a number of populous Afghan districts, considered to be held by the Kabul government or by insurgents or...

30 Jan 2018 2:08 PM IST

McCabe began his career at the agency in 1996 as a special agent investigating organized crime. (photo:AP)

FBI deputy director McCabe, criticised by Trump, steps down

McCabe, who served as acting Federal Bureau of Investigation chief for more than two months in 2017 after Trump fired...

30 Jan 2018 1:16 PM IST

The US military has reported several unsafe interactions with Russian jets in the skies over the Black Sea in recent months. (Photo:AP)

Russian fighter jet flies within 5 feet of US Navy plane for over 2...

The incident unfolded while the US EP-3 Aries spy plane was on a mission in international airspace.

30 Jan 2018 12:40 PM IST

Last week, former USOC doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing female athletes. (Photo: AP)

US House passes bill to protect young athletes from abuse

There has been no official comment from the White House on the legislation and whether President Donald Trump would sign...

30 Jan 2018 12:35 PM IST

Ravi Ragbir, 43, (C) was arrested on January 12 during a routine check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and ordered immediate deportation, irking local community in New York. (Photo:AP)

US judge orders release of Indian-descent immigration activist Ravi...

Ragbir was arrested on Jan 12 during a routine check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

30 Jan 2018 11:51 AM IST