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No change in policy on Jammu and Kashmir, says US
A longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war
11 Feb 2021 10:27 AM
Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup
Protesters seeking freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi and other party members detained by the military
11 Feb 2021 1:21 AM
Trump trial begins but Republicans signal likely acquittal
The trial is clearly uncomfortable for many Republican senators, who had to flee to safety during the violence
10 Feb 2021 10:47 AM
Biden, Modi commit towards greater Indo-US ties; work against COVID, terrorism
A veiled message to Pakistan was also sent, with both countries resolving to 'stand together against the scourge of global terrorism'
09 Feb 2021 10:20 AM
Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India
Rana's extradition is barred under Article 6 of the United States-India extradition treaty with India
05 Feb 2021 11:21 AM
US will repair its alliances and engage with world once again: Biden
The US, he said is ending all American support for offensive operations in the war in Yemen, including relevant arms sales
05 Feb 2021 10:40 AM
Steps that would improve efficiency of India's markets welcome: US
US has said it welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract greater private sector investment
04 Feb 2021 10:38 AM
IMF sent Myanmar $350 million in emergency aid; no precedent for refund
The State Department said it would review its foreign assistance to the southeast Asian country
03 Feb 2021 5:41 PM
Biden admin withdraws move to rescind work authorisation for H-1B spouses
Spouses of Indian professionals on H-1B visas, are the biggest beneficiary of the Obama-era rule that gave employment authorisation cards.
28 Jan 2021 7:39 PM
US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
A DHS statement noted the potential for violence from a broad range of ideologically-motivated actors
28 Jan 2021 6:18 PM
US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians
U.S. administration believes this remains the best way to ensure Israel's future
27 Jan 2021 6:20 AM
Biden to drop Trump's military transgender ban
The decision comes as Biden plans to turn his attention to equity issues that he believes continue to shadow nearly all aspects of US life
25 Jan 2021 11:30 AM
US vaccine shortages force cancellations, postponements
Over the past few days, authorities in California, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida and Hawaii warned that their supplies were running out
22 Jan 2021 11:18 AM
Brazil awaiting two million vaccine doses from India
The delivery on Friday would be a much-needed boost to Brazil's vaccination programme
22 Jan 2021 10:43 AM
Biden signs 15 executive orders, reversing Trump's key policies
The orders ranged from rejoining the Paris agreement, halting US' withdrawal from WHO, and stopping construction of Mexico border wall
21 Jan 2021 11:34 AM
It’s a new day in America
Biden to end country cap on H1B visas with his first orders
21 Jan 2021 4:25 AM
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the 2 million milestone has been made worse by the absence of a global coordinated effort
16 Jan 2021 1:12 AM
US lawmakers seek to hold Trump accountable for January 6 storming of Capitol Hill
McGovern brought to the House Floor H. Res. 24, the article of impeachment against Trump
13 Jan 2021 11:40 PM
Biden names two Indian Americans to the Office of White House Counsel
Reema Shah has been named as Deputy Associate Counsel while Neha Gupta, has been named as Associate Counsel in the Office
12 Jan 2021 12:55 AM
House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn't resign 'immediately', says Pelosi
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said the impeachment proceedings should begin immediately
09 Jan 2021 11:45 AM
Columns
Why did the United States after investing humungous amounts of blood and treasure in Afghanistan cut and run in this manner?
Humans have only one outstanding trait — to consume. Consume, consume and consume more — that’s all we are really capable of
The reopening of schools for in-person classes, mostly for Class 9 to Class 12 only, is one such action
Very many institutions in Britain have adopted what they call a policy of 'diversity'