Nov 28, 2024, at 05:11 am
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has accused The New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg of "deliberately dropping" a groundbreaking study that exposed the extreme diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training programs in the United States actually increases racism.
USA: Indian-origin student Aryan Reddy dies after accidentally firing himself with a gun
Nov 22, 2024, at 07:57 pm
An Indian-origin student died in the United States after he misfired his gun during birthday celebration.
Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Nov 22, 2024, at 05:03 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked his loyalist Pam Bondi, describing her as "smart and tough", as the country's new Attorney General after controversial Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination for the post.
Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general
Nov 22, 2024, at 02:16 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday named former Florida Attorney General and long-time ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general.
Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General
Nov 22, 2024, at 07:03 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Scandal-hit Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to take over as the US attorney general in the new administration, pulled out of the confirmation process on Thursday.
Donald Trump appoints former WWE Entertainment CEO Linda McMohan to lead Department of Education
Nov 20, 2024, at 09:12 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over threat of potential air attack
Nov 20, 2024, at 07:22 pm
The US government on Wednesday said its embassy in Kyiv will remain shut on Wednesday after receiving information about a possible air attack in Ukraine.
Nov 20, 2024, at 06:38 pm
Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time since Washington permitted Kyiv to conduct such attacks, media reports said.
Ex-Canadian PM Stephen Harper urges Canada to stop cultivating divisive Khalistanis, Jihadists
Nov 19, 2024, at 10:23 pm
In a candid critique that has reignited debates over Canada’s immigration and foreign policy, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper called on the nation to cease harboring divisive groups such as Khalistanis and jihadists.
Three die after homeless man goes on stabbing spree in New York
Nov 19, 2024, at 02:48 pm
At least three people died after a man went on a stabbing spree across the Manhattan region of New York during broad daylight on Monday.
USA: Flight evacuated after passenger's cellphone battery caught fire
Nov 18, 2024, at 09:27 pm
Passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency exit after a smartphone battery of a co-traveller caught fire and damaged a seat in the US state of Denver.
Joe Biden allows Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia
Nov 18, 2024, at 03:22 pm
President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to fire into Russian territory, media reports said.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk team up to attend UFC event in New York
Nov 18, 2024, at 12:19 am
More than a week after he registered a victory in the Presidential polls, Donald Trump, along with Tesla chief Elon Musk, arrived at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York to witness an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) clash on Saturday.
Donald Trump picks anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US health secretary
Nov 15, 2024, at 04:56 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: Roiling public health experts, US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely known for his anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, as the US secretary of health and human services, media reports said.
Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to five years in prison in major crypto laundering case
Nov 15, 2024, at 03:23 pm
The US Department of Justice has said hacker Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy arising from the hack and theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoin from Bitfinex.
Donald Trump picks immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy
Nov 15, 2024, at 05:43 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his close aide Stephen Miller as the White House Deputy Chief Of Staff for policy.
Donald Trump picks former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief
Nov 14, 2024, at 04:45 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as the intelligence chief of his administration, media reports said.
'Welcome back': Joe Biden greets Donald Trump at White House
Nov 14, 2024, at 06:22 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Wednesday welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday ending four years of bitter rivalry and marking the start of a smooth transfer of power.
Middle East: Mike Huckabee to be Donald Trump's envoy in Israel
Nov 13, 2024, at 10:13 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the country's new envoy to Israel.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, announces Donald Trump
Nov 13, 2024, at 03:40 pm
US President-elect Donal Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
President-elect Donald Trump likely to name Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for policy
Nov 12, 2024, at 03:13 pm
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed immigration hawk Stephen Miller as his Deputy Chief of Staff for policy, confirmed Vice President-elect JD Vance.
US President-elect Donald Trump may name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as new Secretary of State
Nov 12, 2024, at 02:30 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State, CNN reported on Tuesday.
US: Man, who shared posts against Trump, kills wife, ex-partner and sons
Nov 11, 2024, at 08:16 pm
An American man, who often wrote social media posts against US President-elect Donald Trump, killed his wife, ex-partner, and his two sons before turning the gun on himself in the US state of Minnesota, media reports said.
Donald Trump offers Elise Stefanik to become US envoy to UN
Nov 11, 2024, at 03:20 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump has offered Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of US ambassador to the UN, media reports said.
Nov 11, 2024, at 02:45 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the telephone that the ongoing war against Ukraine should not be escalated.
Nov 11, 2024, at 03:47 am
An American woman has set a new Guinness World Record by donating 2,600 litres of breastmilk to help premature babies.
US: Couple brutally kills each other while child remains busy playing video game in another room
Nov 11, 2024, at 01:00 am
A married couple stabbed and shot each other which eventually killed them during a gruesome fight inside a Washington State home in the USA while their 11-year-old son was playing video game in the other room, media reports said.
Nov 10, 2024, at 09:16 pm
Thousands of people marched in various cities across the US, including New York, to protest against Donald Trump's victory in the presidential polls.
Brampton Hindu Temple attack: Canadian Police arrest Khalistani protest organiser Inderjeet Gosal
Nov 10, 2024, at 07:49 pm
Canadian Police have arrested a person on charges of being involved in the violent demonstration at a temple in Toronto's Brampton region where pro-Khalistan supporters attacked Hindu devotees last Sunday.
Donald Trump wins Arizona sweeping all 7 swing states in US presidential polls
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:54 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Republican candidate Donald Trump won Arizona on Saturday, clinching a clean sweep in all seven swing states in the recently concluded US Presidential elections.