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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicWashington D.C.

Topic: Washington D.C.

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.

Washington DC could become a state sooner than expected

The question of statehood for the US national capital has moved from being a marginal policy question to a fairly high-ranking item on the Democratic Party agenda.

‘Our sincere apologies’ — US ambassador after Gandhi statue vandalised in Washington DC

The statue outside Indian embassy in Washington D.C. was desecrated with spray paint amid the ongoing protests against the killing of George Floyd.

Indian-American Rahul Dubey emerges hero after sheltering 70 protesters in Washington DC

44-year-old Rahul Dubey opened doors to people, who were protesting against George Floyd death, after a tear gas attack by police in Washington D.C.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.