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Topic: United States of America

SubscriberWrites: A personal take on American Nationalism

The first time the American Nation showed any glimpse of nationalism on an international stage was in 1917 because Lusitania sank in 1915, drowning 128 Americans.

SubscriberWrites: A tale of two ‘first’ amendments

Both nations crafted their First Amendments as defining moments, while America’s was a shield for individual liberty, India’s became a tool for social justice.

Jet with capacity of 65 collides with helicopter near Regan Airport in the US, search & rescue underway

In light of the incident, the airport bordering Potomac River has halted all all takeoffs and landings. National Transportation Safety Board is looking into the cause of the accident.

US pauses sanctions, tariffs on Colombia after agreement on acceptance of migrants

The announcement comes after Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro threatened higher tariffs after the latter blocked two US military planes carrying Colombian migrants.

Indian markets open in red after Trump’s 25% trade tariff announcement on Colombia

The Nifty 50 index opened at 22,940.15, falling by 152.05 points or 0.66 per cent, while the BSE Sensex dropped 490.03 points or 0.64 per cent to open at 75,700.43.

Trump sworn in as US president a second time, says ‘golden age of America begins now’

His return to power comes after two assassination attempts, a felony conviction and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Triumphant Trump promises show of strength on return to White House

The swearing-in inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol was moved indoors for the first time in 40 years due to extreme cold.

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation, statement says

Pardon also covers lawmakers who served on congressional committee that investigated the 6 Jan, 2021 storming of Capitol by Trump supporters, and cops who testified before it.

4 reasons why US wants to ‘buy’ Greenland

Greenland’s rare earth resources are particularly significant. These elements are essential not only to battery, solar and wind technology but also to military applications.

US TikTok ban threatens influencers, small & medium-sized firms dependent on app

TikTok says its U.S. site generates billions for businesses selling candies, beauty products, clothes and other consumer goods. But now, that economy is under threat.

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No one should have to choose between a roof and two meals. But India’s migrants do, every day

India’s policymakers need to ensure that labourers, and milk and newspaper delivery workers, do not have to sacrifice food just to keep a roof over their heads.

Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

India’s air defence system foiled 1,000 Pakistani drone attacks on 9 May—Modi tells Parliament

New Delhi: India’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 1,000 drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on 9 May during Op Sindoor, Prime Minister...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.