US pop star Taylor Swift has become the first woman, and only the third artist ever, to have four albums in the Top 10 of the US album chart at once, while also beating a record set by Barbra Streisand to become the female artist with the most No 1 albums in history.
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US Senate committee recognises Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India
Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, a Congressional Senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.
Indian-Americans, US politicians condemn attack on San Francisco consulate
There has been a slew of condemnations of the vandalism at the Indian consulate in San Francisco, with US lawmakers and influential Indian-Americans among those calling for expeditious action against those behind this “criminal act”.
White powder found in White House was cocaine: Reports
A white-coloured powder found in the West Wing of the US White House over the weekend has been identified as cocaine, reported various media outlets.
Indian-American lawyer stole USD 5 million from client in India; used it to buy yacht, house
Abhijit Das, aka ‘Beej’, an Indian-origin attorney and a former candidate for the US House of Representatives was arrested in the USA for allegedly defrauding an India-based company of more than USD 5 million and using client funds for personal expenses, the Department of Justice said.
This fight isn’t over, says Joe Biden as US Supreme Court strikes down USD400 billion student loan relief plan
Biden issued a statement that he would stop at nothing to find other ways to deliver relief to hard-working middle-class American families, despite the Supreme Court ruling against student debt relief.
Delhi, Mumbai may get more British Airways flights, as the airline aims to benefit from stronger India-UK trade ties
India and the UK are looking to significantly increase bilateral trade; British Airways wants to be a part of the growth story. It has opened a new call centre in India and plans to increase flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
Smog curtain from Canadian wildfires descends on New York, American midwest again
Smoke and haze from wildfires in Canada once again drifted south, blanketing parts of the east coast and midwest of the United States, including New York City, in a curtain of smog.
Virtual handshake between Modi and Xi during SCO summit being hosted by India on July 4
An official announcement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that President Xi would virtually attend and “deliver important remarks” at the SCO summit being hosted by India.
US government clears first ever flying car prototype for testing
Fact is blending with fiction when it comes to automobile technology as the first formal steps to legalise flying cars have been taken.
