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The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)World
After being suspended, US resumes premium processing of all H-1B visa...

In September, the country opened up some categories of the H-1B visas for the fast processing.

4 Oct 2017 1:05 PM IST

While PM Modis bear hug with President Trump and a clutch of deals at their encounter in June symbolised a budding friendship, trade between the two nations has underperformed and Washington wants to narrow a $31-billion deficit. (Photo: AP)World
Pentagon official says India committed to broaden Afghan developmental...

Mattis observed that Trump administrations South Asia strategy is not an exclusive strategy.

4 Oct 2017 12:52 PM IST

The Islamic State group claimed Paddock was one of its soldiers. (Photo: Twitter)World
How did Las Vegas shooter amass arsenal of firearms? And totally legal

Most gun sales are by federally licensed vendors who must put buyers through background checks.

4 Oct 2017 12:01 PM IST

The top American general was joined by his defence secretary Jim Mattis in slamming the ISI. (Photo: AFP)World
Pak's ISI has connection with terrorist group, runs its own foreign...

Over the past several years, Dunford said, the US has had a bilateral approach to trying to effect a change in...

4 Oct 2017 11:52 AM IST

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi last week. (Photo: PTI)World
US backs India's stand on OBOR project, says it crosses 'disputed...

India skipped the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in May this year due to its sovereignty concerns over the nearly $60 billion...

4 Oct 2017 10:25 AM IST

Stephen PaddockWorld
Vegas shooter a millionaire, loved guns, high-stakes poker

Cops struggle to find motive for deadly attack.

4 Oct 2017 2:07 AM IST

Indian-American lawmakers call for change in gun control laws after Las Vegas shootingWorld
Indian-American lawmakers call for change in gun control laws after...

More than 90 Americans lose their lives to gun violence every day, a daily toll of heartbreak and tragedy in communities...

3 Oct 2017 3:34 PM IST

A police officer runs along a sidewalk near a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday (Photo: AP)World
Gun control laws debate revives in America amid Las Vegas shooting

Trump, who ran his campaign against any gun control laws, did not mention it in his two remarks on Monday.

3 Oct 2017 2:19 PM IST

The Islamic State group claimed Paddock was one of its soldiers. (Photo: Twitter)World
Investigators try to find out gunman's motive in Las Vegas massacre

Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said Paddock fired through the door of his hotel room and hit a security guard in the leg.

3 Oct 2017 12:24 PM IST

At least 527 people were injured in the attack, along with the 59 confirmed dead. (Photo: AP)World
Las Vegas hotel gunman's motive a mystery; officials quote him as lone...

The mass shooting underscored how easy it can be to bring weapons and other contraband into hotels.

3 Oct 2017 9:19 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, celebrates what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)World
Not the time to talk with North Korea: White House on nuclear issue

Tillerson said on Saturday during a trip to China that the United States was directly communicating with North Korea.

3 Oct 2017 9:06 AM IST

A police officer runs along a sidewalk near a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday (Photo: AP)World
FBI says no connection to terrorism found in Las Vegas shooting

Police said the attack was carried out by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old retired accountant.

3 Oct 2017 8:35 AM IST

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