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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicWashington D.C.

Topic: Washington D.C.

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.

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.

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.

5 key highlights of India’s foreign policy that Jaishankar amplified in the US

Foreign minister S. Jaishankar addressed several think-tanks in the US on issues ranging from Kashmir, Pakistan & China to the trade deal-that-wasn’t.

Global Pulse: Trump’s flip flop on Iran nuclear deal

Where exactly is Trump going with Iran, asked The New York Times. His administration is sending mixed messages. Trump called the nuclear deal that...

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India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.