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Thursday, January 15, 2026
TopicUnited States

Topic: United States

3 police officers reportedly killed in shooting in North Carolina

The incident unfolded at a residence on Galway Drive in Charlotte, where multiple officers were shot Monday afternoon.

US, UK Collaborate to accelerate defense technology

The liaisons will be responsible for promoting collaboration between defense technology developers and end-users across the UK and US.

Kamala Harris to embark on US tour to highlight successes in small business, housing, health care sectors

Her Economic Opportunity Tour will be a testament to Biden administration's commitment to building stronger & more inclusive economy, said a White House statement

US has given TikTok two options — sell or be banned. What it means & how company has reacted

TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, has 9 months to sell the app to a US buyer. Its CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has called it a ‘ban on you and your voice’.

US imposes sanctions on 4 firms supplying components for Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme

Sanctions imposed on 3 Chinese companies & a Belarusian firm under executive order targeting 'proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

US official calls on CARICOM to support Haitian-led efforts to restore security

In a telephone call with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana, Mr Finer discussed a range of regional and international issues including energy security, climate change, and the CARICOM summit.

US, Norway deepen critical minerals cooperation

The Joint Statement from the US and Norway commits the two countries to deepen their partnership in the areas of sustainable, high-standard, market-oriented critical minerals mining and processing activities.

Bird flu outbreak in the US: What is H5N1 avian influenza & should India be concerned

Genome sequencing from a patient in Texas showed that the flu was caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza A. Experts say it’s too soon to make predictions but advise caution. 

China will amplify AI-generated content to sway public opinion in India & US, warns Microsoft

With India, South Korea, and the US heading to the polls, Clint Watts of Microsoft’s MTAC cautions against China’s potential use of AI in shaping voter perceptions.

Biden govt announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants

A temporary final rule (TFR) announced by US Citizenship and Immigration Services extends automatic 180-day period for certain employment authorisation documents to 540 days.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

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.