scorecardresearch
Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

‘Unfair to apply race construct to caste’: Hindu advocacy group says Hinduism poorly understood in US

Pushpita Prasad of Coalition of Hindus of North America tells ThePrint that simplistic understanding of caste and Hinduism in US bleeds into modern diversity, equity & inclusion practices.

President-elect Donald Trump nominates Indian-origin Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general

Dhillon thanked Trump in a statement, saying she was honoured and would assist with the US's civil rights agenda.

After Bahamas reject third-country deportees, Mexico seeks agreement with Trump

The incoming Trump-Vance administration will crackdown on illegal immigrants in US, deporting them even to places other than their home country if the latter rejects them.

‘Every attack has made us stronger’—Gautam Adani on charges by US prosecutors

Speaking at the 51st India Gem and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, the Adani Group chairman said 'this is not the first time we have faced such challenges'.

1st conviction in Breonna Taylor case: US ex-cop found guilty of civil rights abuse during fatal 2020 raid

Federal jury says Brett Hankison used excessive force during raid in which Black medical technician was fatally shot. Case sparked huge protests against racial disparities in policing in US.

US, EU call for investigation into reports of election violations in Georgia

Polls in Georgia have led to a disputed result with the Opposition calling for protests against the electoral commission's decision in favour of the ruling party that has deepened ties with Russia.

SubscriberWrites: Cuban Missile Crisis

The Cuban Missile Crisis reshaped international law on missiles, showcasing diplomacy’s power in averting nuclear war and emphasising deterrence over warfare.

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

‘It’s tragic,’ says Biden as damage estimates ranged from $15 billion to more than $100 billion, as water systems, communications and critical transportation routes were affected.

SubscriberWrites: US starts arms race in Indo-Pacific region

The US Typhon missile deployment in Japan risks straining diplomatic ties, sparking domestic unrest, and harming Japan's economy, experts warn of broader regional instability.

US supports 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa in bid to repair ties, counter China

US Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is set to announce support for one permanent seat for Africa and another rotational seat for small island developing states.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?