US President Joe Biden has issued clemency to nearly 1,500 people, including four Indian-Americans.
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Elon Musk’s net worth surges past USD 400bn in historic first
In the last few weeks, Musk has seen his friend and Republican candidate Donald Trump win the US presidential elections. Trump, who received endorsement from Musk, hailed the tech entrepreneur as a ‘new star’ in his victory speech.
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before Trump-era begins
The FBI director told his colleagues that his goal is to keep the focus on the mission — “the indispensable work they are doing on behalf of the American people every day”.
Cheeky Trump launches new fragrance ‘Fight Fight Fight’, uses photo with Jill Biden
Donald Trump launches new line of fragrance named Fight Fight Fight. Promotes product with Jill Biden’s image and cheeky tagline
Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant ‘Bungalow’ wins Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award
The prestigious recognition celebrates Bungalow’s culinary excellence and its ability to offer exceptional dining experiences at reasonable prices.
Indian-origin student’s pro-Palestine essay bars him from MIT; decision sparks debate
Iyengar’s essay, titled ‘On Pacifism’, has been reviewed as a piece that says pacifist tactics might not be the best recourse for Palestine.
US wants India-Bangladesh to resolve disagreements peacefully
Ever since former PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August, violence against minorities, including Hindus — who make up almost eight percent of the country’s population, as per a 2022 census — has increased.
Willow: Google says new chip is peerless, can solve problem in minutes
Google unveils Willow chip
Indian Americans march from White House to US Capitol in protest against spate of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Raising slogans like “We Want Justice” and “Protect Hindus”, the peaceful demonstrators have urged the outgoing Joe Biden administration and the incoming Donald Trump administration to ask the new government in Bangladesh (headed by Muhammad Yunus) to take steps to protect Hindus and also to take action against those attacking Hindus.
Donald Trump nominates Indian-origin lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon to top civil rights post
Donald Trump nominates Indian-origin lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon to top civil rights post
