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Trump to testify in civil fraud trial today as business empire lies at stake
New York: Former US President Donald Trump is expected to take the stand on Monday to testify in the civil fraud trial, a case that could well decide the fate of his…
- India
India to open new consulate in Seattle
New Delhi: India is set to soon open a new consulate in Seattle in the US, around seven years after it first made an announcement on the initiative, people familiar with the…
- Business
Google ends $15 bn deal with lead developer for US campuses projects
San Francisco: Google has ended its $15 billion deal agreement with Lendlease, the developer the company had been working with on major campus projects in the Silicon Valley. Lendlease said in a…
- India
Rupee settles 2 paise higher at 83.20 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee settled 2 paise higher at 83.20 against the US dollar on Friday, tracking major Asian currencies amid a weak greenback and softening crude oil prices. A positive trend in…
- India
Indian marketing firm owner admits committing $11.5mn healthcare fraud in US
New York: The owner of a marketing company located in India admitted his role in conspiracies to commit $11.5 million healthcare fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks, Attorney for the…
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Biden administration elevated hate crimes to national threat priority: FBI Director
Washington: The Biden Administration has elevated hate crimes to a national threat priority, a top US Government official has told lawmakers, stressing that the Jewish community faces nearly 60 per cent of…
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Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping in San Francisco this month: WH
Washington: US President Joe Biden would meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Leadership Summit in San Francisco later this month, the White House has confirmed. “The…
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Thieves steal $100K worth of items from Apple store in US: Report
San Francisco: About $100,000 worth (nearly Rs 83,25,000) of Apple products were stolen by thieves in the US from the Apple Store last week, media report said. On October 24 morning, five…
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Donald Trump promises to revive Muslim ban, gets slammed by White House
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has vowed to revive a controversial travel ban on people from some Muslim-majority countries if he is elected to a second White House term. While speaking…
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White House recommends EAD at early stage of Green Card application process
Washington: A White House Commission on Thursday recommended issuing of an employment authorisation card and other necessary travel documents at the preliminary stage of the Green Card application processing system. A recommendation…
- India
Prez Biden presents National Medal of Science to Indian-American scientist Suresh
Washington: US President Joe Biden presented the prestigious National Medal of Science to top Indian-American scientist Dr Subra Suresh, among others, for pioneering research across engineering, physical sciences and life sciences. Suresh,…
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Trump to skip 3rd GOP debate in Miami, hold rival rally across the road
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump will skip the third GOP Presidential primaries debate, and instead hold a rival rally up the road in the Miami arena holding on to his view…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit US from October 26-28
Washington: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the US on Thursday for a three-day visit and hold talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, a part of the Biden administration’s efforts…
- India
US, UK back Canada over withdrawal of diplomats from India
Washington: The United States and the United Kingdom on Friday, October 20 expressed concern over the departure of Canadian diplomats from India and said that they expect New Delhi to uphold its…
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Trump to reinstate travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim nations if elected
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump announced that he will reinstate and expand a travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim nations if he is elected to the White House again in…
