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US Congress recognises Vaisakhi as creation of Khalsa, Sikhs welcome move

"Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring harvest season and it is particularly significant to the Sikh religion," the resolution endorsed by the United States house of representatives said.

Apr 6, 2017

Dozens killed in ‘chemical weapons attack’ in Syria

Syria chemical attack: US warns of unilateral action if UN fails to act on Syria; urges Russia to rethink support to Assad

After the chemical attack killed at least 70 civilians in Syria, the US has warned of unilateral action if UN fails to act on it. Rex Tillerson has also urged Russia to consider its support to Assad.

Apr 6, 2017

Iraqi forces pause advance in Mosul due to civilian casualties concern

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

The UN official said the figure also includes $50 million annually just to get rid of the weaponry from Mosul where a battle between ISIS and US-backed coalition is underway.

Apr 5, 2017

Islamic State calls US President Donald Trump an 'idiot' in new audio message

This is seemingly the first time that the jihadist group has directly referred to Trump since he formally assumed the US Presidency in January.

Apr 5, 2017

H1B visa: US announces steps to protect American workers from visa abuse

The US Labour Department said its efforts to protect American workers from H1-B visa abuse will involve increased coordination with other departments.

Apr 5, 2017

US President Donald Trump might participate in India-Pakistan peace talks

Haley said the US will not wait till "something happens" and will indulge in endeavours to diffuse escalating tensions between the two countries.

Apr 4, 2017

Donald Trump calls travel ban court ruling a political decision

Donald Trump's travel ban order blocked indefinitely by Hawaiian federal judge Derrick Watson

The president had placed a 90-day ban on foreign nationals from six Muslim-majority countries entering the US and a 120-day ban on all the refugees from the listed nations.

Mar 30, 2017

Ivanka Trump to become official White House employee; will be assistant to US President Donald Trump

Ivanka Trump on Wednesday announced her decision to officially join the Trump administration after concerns of her serving Trump in her "personal capacity."

Mar 30, 2017

With Donald Trump's climate rollback, how will America fulfil its commitments to Paris deal?

Trump on Tuesday (March 28) issued executive orders to roll back former president Barack Obama's signature measure against global warming called Clean Power Plan.

Mar 29, 2017

Man charged with attempted rape for assaulting woman in US gurudwara

Reports state that the perpetrator was lodged in a local county jail and was charged with assault, coercion, attempted rape and sex abuse.

Mar 29, 2017

PM Modi to visit Washington later this year: 5 things he and US President Donald Trump may discuss

Trump had called up Modi to congratulate him on his victory in the recently-held Assembly elections.

Mar 29, 2017

Donald Trump signs executive order to roll back Barack Obama's climate change policies

The executive order directs the EPA to begin a formal "review" to roll back Obama's Clean Power Plan, under which states were mandated to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.

Mar 29, 2017

Donald Trump's weekend golf trips may have cost $36 million to taxpayers already

The US President, on Saturday, left for the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, marking his eighth consecutive weekend visit to a Trump-owned property.

Mar 28, 2017

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's stars may be rising, but Russia questions loom

The Senate Intelligence Committee is investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 US presidential elections.

Mar 28, 2017

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US President Donald Trump calls PM Narendra Modi to congratulate him on recent electoral results

The White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer confirmed the call and said that a more detailed readout of the conversation will be released later in the day.

Mar 28, 2017

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United States

US Congress recognises Vaisakhi as creation of Khalsa, Sikhs welcome move

Syria chemical attack: US warns of unilateral action if UN fails to act on Syria; urges Russia to rethink support to Assad

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

Islamic State calls US President Donald Trump an 'idiot' in new audio message

H1B visa: US announces steps to protect American workers from visa abuse

US President Donald Trump might participate in India-Pakistan peace talks

Donald Trump's travel ban order blocked indefinitely by Hawaiian federal judge Derrick Watson

Ivanka Trump to become official White House employee; will be assistant to US President Donald Trump

With Donald Trump's climate rollback, how will America fulfil its commitments to Paris deal?

Man charged with attempted rape for assaulting woman in US gurudwara

PM Modi to visit Washington later this year: 5 things he and US President Donald Trump may discuss

Donald Trump signs executive order to roll back Barack Obama's climate change policies

Donald Trump's weekend golf trips may have cost $36 million to taxpayers already

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's stars may be rising, but Russia questions loom

US President Donald Trump calls PM Narendra Modi to congratulate him on recent electoral results

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh