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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
TopicWashington D.C.

Topic: Washington D.C.

Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘Third World countries’ after National Guard attack

Trump did not identify any countries by name or explain what he meant by third world countries, said the plan would include cases approved under former President Biden's administration.

Emergency procurement done, India & US working on co-manufacturing Javelin anti-tank missiles

The Government of India has requested to buy up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles too. Excalibur artillery munition was used in Op Sindoor against Pakistan.

US National Guard in Washington to carry weapons as Trump expands crackdown on crime

The exact number of troops who would carry their weapons was fluid, but they will either carry their M17 pistols or M4 rifles, according to

China steps in with potshots at US as Trump-India spat continues

China has in the past used social media to press for changes in New Delhi's Beijing policy. Now, it is commenting on the tariff imposition on India by US President Donald Trump.

US senators introduce bill to protect undersea cables near Taiwan from China

The bill mandates deployment of increased maritime surveillance, & greater international coordination to deter & respond to acts of undersea sabotage from Beijing.

US State Dept slams India’s stance on Washington playing no role in ceasefire with Pakistan

At a press conference, the department’s spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, remarked, ‘Some opinions can be wrong, but mine rarely are,’ and added, ‘So many comments speak for themselves.’

‘Horrific act’: PM Netanyahu condemns attack on Israeli embassy staff, thanks US for support

The Israeli prime minister further said that the couple was gunned down in a brutal act only because of one reason—the accused wanted to kill Jews.

55 of 67 victims identified in Washington helicopter-plane collision, recovery efforts underway

On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers will begin lifting the wreckage from the river, which officials have said could take a week or longer.

Indian Embassy official found dead at mission premises in Washington DC, investigation underway

Local police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred two days ago, including the possibility of suicide.

Selfie-snapping rioters who stormed US Capitol leave FBI trail of over 1.40 lakh images

FBI has been tracking down suspects by following the social media posts of people who stormed the US Capitol last week. So far, more than 275 suspects have been traced & nearly 100 arrested.

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Why district judges almost never make it to India’s Supreme Court

Indian judiciary has a corrosive imbalance between the bar and the bench. Those who supervise the district judiciary do so without the lived experience that is essential for meaningful reform.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.