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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
TopicWashington D.C.

Topic: Washington D.C.

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.

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.

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Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.