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Ladakh statehood protests led by Congress, party's councillor was the main instigator: BJP | Devdutt Padikkal and Nitish Reddy back on Indian squad for WI Tests, Jadeja named Gill's deputy | We can't progress relying on others: PM Modi's fresh 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' push amid tariff war and H-1B visa concerns | Indian-origin man kills 71-year-old sex offender in California, says it was 'really fun' | India crush Bangladesh to storm into Asia Cup 2025 final | Gunman opens fire on Dallas immigration facility; leaves 1 dead, 2 injured | Delhi HC rejects pleas seeking removal of Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat's graves from Tihar Jail | Self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda accused of sexually harassing over dozen students, case filed | Ladakh statehood agitation turns violent as protesters resort to stone-pelting, BJP office torched | Kolkata battered by heavy rain: 7 die of electrocution, normal lives disrupted; schools and colleges shut

Today is the first step of long, difficult journey: US after Riyadh meeting with Russian delegates to end Ukraine war

Feb 19, 2025, at 12:50 am

Riyadh/IBNS: The much-anticipated meeting between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war concluded in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening (Riyadh time).

US, Russia to name teams for negotiating path to end Ukraine war

Feb 18, 2025, at 09:13 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: Russia and the United States will name teams, who will negotiate how to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible, Washington DC said as the superpowers met on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.

Former US Navy Seal, who killed Osama Bin Laden, opens cannabis firm

Feb 18, 2025, at 10:25 am

A former US Navy Seal, who had killed ex-Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has opened his own cannabis firm.

Canada: Delta Air Lines flight flips upside down upon landing in Toronto Pearson Airport, 18 injured

Feb 18, 2025, at 09:10 am

At least 18 people, including children, were injured after a Delta Air Lines flight flipped upside down upon landing in Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday.

Trump administration's cost-cutting unit DOGE halts $29m funding for ‘Strengthening political framework in Bangladesh’

Feb 16, 2025, at 01:52 pm

Washington DC: As part of its cost-cutting drive to reduce the burden on US taxpayers, the Donald Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has terminated several overseas projects, including one in Bangladesh that has drawn attention.

'Whoa': Elon Musk responds to conservative influencer's claim that he is the father of her child

Feb 16, 2025, at 01:20 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally broken his silence over conservative influencer Ashley St Clair's claim that he is the father of her five-month-old baby.

Author claims she gave birth to tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's child five months ago

Feb 15, 2025, at 02:24 pm

Author and influencer Ashley St. Clair has claimed she gave birth to entrepreneur Elon Musk's child.

'US wants a durable peace in Ukraine,' US Vice President JD Vance says after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Feb 15, 2025, at 12:33 am

Munich/IBNS: US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the United States wants a "durable peace" in Ukraine, after holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Munich.

US teen arrested for allegedly plotting mass shooting in her school on Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2025, at 03:20 pm

A US teen has been arrested on the charge of plotting a mass shooting at her school in Indianapolis on Valentine's Day.

Modi is a much tougher and better negotiator than me: Donald Trump

Feb 14, 2025, at 02:31 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a much tougher and better negotiator" at a joint press conference with India's premier at the White House in the United States.

I will leave it to PM Modi: Donald Trump on Bangladesh crisis

Feb 14, 2025, at 12:55 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has denied his country's "deep state" role in the ongoing Bangladesh crisis which started after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government and said the matter will be dealt with by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ahead of meeting PM Modi, Donald Trump announces sweeping 'reciprocal tariffs' hitting both allies, competitors

Feb 14, 2025, at 01:47 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Thursday announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" which would impact both allies and competitors.

Man guns down his girlfriend before killing himself in New York

Feb 12, 2025, at 06:50 pm

A 41-year-old man shot dead his girlfriend, 32,  before pointing the gun towards himself in New York City on Tuesday.

USA: One died, four injured after two jets collide on airport runway in Arizona

Feb 11, 2025, at 01:27 pm

At least one person died and four others were injured after a Bombardier Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport and hit a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona on Monday.

Palestinians will have no right to return under Gaza takeover plan: Donald Trump

Feb 11, 2025, at 01:35 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians would have no right to return to war-hit Gaza under his 'takeover' plan.

US to participate in Asia's premier aerospace show Aero India 2025

Feb 10, 2025, at 04:54 pm

For the 15th time, the United States will participate in Aero India 2025 — Asia’s premier aerospace and defence trade show exhibition. 

International Criminal Court condemns Donald Trump's sanctions

Feb 08, 2025, at 03:00 pm

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump imposing punitive sanctions, countering that the order sought to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.”

Former Google software engineer faces charges of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms

Feb 07, 2025, at 06:45 pm

A former Google software engineer is facing indictment and espionage charges for stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets with the aim of benefiting two Chinese firms for which he was secretly working.

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban use of DeepSeek AI bot on government devices

Feb 07, 2025, at 05:00 pm

US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the use of Chinese company DeepSeek-built AI bot on government devices amid national security concerns.

Federal judge blocks Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship, Indians in USA get relief

Feb 07, 2025, at 02:07 pm

A second US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, an order he had passed on the first day after assuming power on January 20.

Donald Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court for targeting Israel

Feb 07, 2025, at 12:28 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court for targeting the United States and its allies, such as Israel, Reuters quoted a White House official.

Trump administration reveals USAID's ‘ridiculous’ funding of overseas projects

Feb 06, 2025, at 08:11 pm

Washington DC: The Trump administration revealed details of controversial projects funded by USAID, emphasising what it termed "ridiculous" allocations.

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

Feb 06, 2025, at 05:12 pm

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, media reports said.

US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong amid Trump tariffs

Feb 05, 2025, at 05:10 pm

The US Postal Service has suspended accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice, escalating further tension between the world's two most powerful economies.

Burj Khalifa: NASA astronaut shares stunning image of world's tallest building from space

Feb 04, 2025, at 03:21 pm

UAE's Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world and NASA astronaut Donald Roy Pettit recently shared a breathtaking image of the building from space, giving people a chance to see it from the top of the Earth.

Elon Musk claims DOGE employees are working 120 hours a week, internet users say this is 'crazy'

Feb 04, 2025, at 01:35 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has claimed employees of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are working for 120 hours a week, triggering an online debate over work culture.

US deports 205 Indians on a military aircraft in line with Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants

Feb 04, 2025, at 10:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has deported 205 Indians, who had illegally entered the country, on a US military aircraft in line with Donald Trump's crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges President Donald Trump-led government to reconsider withdrawal from WHO

Feb 04, 2025, at 08:14 am

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said he would “welcome constructive dialogue” with the United States government over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the body.

Donald Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico for a month, no breakthrough with Canada yet

Feb 04, 2025, at 01:06 am

Washington DC/IBNS: United States President Donald Trump paused tariffs on Mexico for one month after last-minute talks on Monday.

USA: United Airlines flight catches fire during takeoff at Houston Airport, panicked passengers evacuated

Feb 03, 2025, at 02:51 pm

A United Airlines flight, which was travelling from Houston to New York, was evacuated after catching fire during takeoff on Sunday, media reports said.