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December 2, 2024 11:56 AM

U.S. President Biden pardons his son Hunter

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against the younger Biden who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. "...

December 1, 2024 9:46 AM

Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Kash Patel's name as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director. “I am proud to announce that Kashyap “Kash” Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ka...

November 29, 2024 5:27 PM

“No request from US on Adani case,” says MEA on alleged bribery allegations

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on Friday that India has not received any request from the United States regarding the alleged bribery case involving top executives of the Adani Group. Spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, addr...

November 27, 2024 10:01 AM

Trump tariffs would harm all involved, US trade partners say

Officials from Mexico, Canada and China and major industry groups warned that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of hefty tariffs on goods would harm the economies of all involved, cause inflation to spike and damage job markets. Trump's ple...

November 26, 2024 1:40 PM

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors’ request

A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after prosecutors moved to drop that prosecution and a second case against the president-elect, citing Justice Depar...

November 24, 2024 9:39 AM

India counted 640 mln votes in one day: Elon Musk on “tragic” delay in California results

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has expressed dissatisfaction with the prolonged vote-counting process in California following the 2024 US presidential election. Drawing a sharp contrast, Musk praised India's efficient electoral process, highlight...

November 24, 2024 2:35 AM

Texas approves curriculum allowing Bible teachings in elementary schools

The Texas State Board of Education, representing the second-largest U.S. state, approved a new curriculum on Friday permitting Bible teachings in elementary schools statewide. The lessons, which are optional for schools to adopt, could be implemente...

November 22, 2024 11:26 AM

US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday (November 20) voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the transfer of some U.S. weapons to Israel, introduced by progressives concerned about the human rights catastrophe faced by Palestinia...

November 19, 2024 12:31 PM

PM Modi has farewell meeting with Biden capping four years of cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a farewell meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit with US President Joe Biden, who is completing his term in January, capping four years of cooperation. “Always a delight to meet him”, PM Modi posted on X wit...

November 18, 2024 11:12 AM

Trump’s cabinet: who’s been picked, who’s in the running?

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelli...

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