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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…
- World
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…
- World
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…
- World
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…
- World
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,…
- World
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…
- World
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…
- World
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…
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Israel-Hamas war: Biden to travel to Israel, Jordan on Wednesday
Washington: US President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to demonstrate his support for Israel in the aftermath of the Hamas attack, the White House announced Monday, adding that he…
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Nikki Haley slams Islamic countries for ‘closing doors’ on civilians from Gaza
Washington: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday slammed Islamic countries for not opening up their gates for civilians from Gaza who are seeking to flee their homes in the face of…
- India
‘Fake guide’ booked for taking US official on Taj Mahal tour
Agra: A case has been registered at the tourism police station here against a man who allegedly accompanied the US Naval Secretary as guide during his visit to the Taj Mahal in…
