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TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

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.

20-yr-old Pakistani arrested in Canada for plotting ‘largest terror attack on US soil since 9/11’

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan admitted to two undercover agents that he planned to target a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, New York, on 7 Oct to mark one year since Hamas attack on Israel.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.