At least 27 American citizens have died and 14 remain unaccounted for as a result of unfolding violence in Israel following the Hamas attacks, the White House has said, adding that the US government would arrange for charter flights to evacuate its citizens from the strife-torn Jewish state.
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Indian-American teenager Gitanjali Rao honoured by US First Lady Jill Biden as one of 15 young change leaders
Indian-American teenager Gitanjali Rao is among 15 young women honoured by US First Lady Jill Biden as part of the first-ever “Girls Leading Change” celebration at the White House, marking the International Day of the Girl (October 11).
Indian-American Dr Geeta Rao Gupta on week-long India trip
Indian-American Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr Geeta Rao Gupta is on a week-long visit to India from August 1-8 to participate in the G20 conference and meet her Indian counterparts.
Donald Trump indicted in Washington DC for trying to reverse 2020 election defeat
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his wide-ranging efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, the third time the former US president has been criminally charged as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.
Former US president Barack Obama’s family chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding mishap
A former White House chef, who was working for the Obama family, was found dead in a pond on the south shore of Martha’s Vineyard on Monday.
Biden administration urges 26/11 terrorist Tahawwur Rana be extradited to India
The Biden administration reiterated that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana be extradited to India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and urged a US court in California to deny the writ of habeas corpus filed by him.
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.
Ukraine gains ground in the south; Russia kills 11, including 14-year-old twins, in missile strike on pizza place
The Ukrainian counteroffensive is gaining ground on the southern and eastern frontlines, claimed the country’s military officials. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin went out for a public meet-and-greet.
White House slams harassment of journalist who asked PM Modi question on minority rights
The White House condemned the online harassment faced by US journalist Sabrina Siddiqui over her question on minority rights to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his joint press conference with President Joe Biden.
Amazon, Google announce plans for USD 15 billion and USD 10 billion investments in India
Global E-commerce giant Amazon and internet search engine Google announced plans to invest USD 15 billion and USD 10 billion more respectively in India, their CEOs stated after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent US visit.
