United States
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From nuclear reactors to a 90-day survival plan: How US is preparing for potential global war
World | Oct 26, 2026, 04:04 PM ISTThe US is developing the FORTRESS initiative to keep military bases operational for at least 90 days without external support during a major conflict. Plans include portable nuclear reactors, battery storage, strategic reserves and civilian defence manufacturing.
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US Air Force airman dies after falling 170 feet before football match at Alamodome stadium | VIDEO
World | Oct 19, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTUS Air Force airman died after falling around 170 feet during a fast-roping demonstration at San Antonio's Alamodome before a football match between UTSA and Navy. Medical personnel treated him at the scene before he was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Infosys, TCS, Wipro among 8 IT firms suspended from US green card programme in major H-1B crackdown
World | Oct 08, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe Trump administration has suspended major IT firms including Infosys, Wipro, Tata, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe from the US PERM programme. The move comes amid a wider crackdown on H-1B visa use and foreign-worker hiring.
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Trump admin proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students seeking US jobs in major immigration crackdown
World | Oct 07, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTThe Trump administration has proposed a USD 70,000 fee for each international student entering the US Optional Practical Training programme, with renewals costing USD 30,000.
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US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'
World | Oct 06, 2026, 10:23 PM ISTPilot Smit Machchhar was severely injured by his Omani co-pilot aboard the flight FZ1073 that was travelling to Israel's Tel Aviv from Dubai. Despite his injuries, Machchhar foiled Hammam al-Hammami's efforts to crash the flight.
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Iran oil minister Mohsen Paknejad resigns amid US blockade, replaced by top executive
World | Oct 05, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted the resignation and appointed NIOC head Hamid Bovard as acting oil minister, according to a statement broadcast by state media outlet IRIB.
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US withdraws all B-1 bomber planes from RAF Fairford after reported new threat at UK airbase
World | Oct 05, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTThe US has withdrawn all long-range bombers deployed at Britain's RAF Fairford and returned them to their home stations following an unspecified new threat. The move comes amid a British investigation into an alleged Iranian plot targeting the airbase.
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US to double EB-5 investor visa fees from Nov 30: How will it impact Indians seeking Green Cards?
World | Sep 30, 2026, 10:50 AM ISTThe US is set to increase fees for several applications under its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program from November 30, 2026. The move will raise the cost of pursuing a US Green Card through investment, adding to expenses for Indian investors already facing a backlog in the programme.
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India's Essar Group to build $18 billion steel plant in US, Trump calls it 'largest' in history
World | Sep 29, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTEssar Group is an Indian conglomerate founded by two brothers, Shashi and Ravi Ruia, with a five-decade operating history. Its India assets have included India’s largest single-location steel facility (10 MT) in Hazira, Gujarat, and the country's second-largest single-location refinery in Vadinar.
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Three killed, four injured after argument erupts into gunfire at Detroit strip club in US
World | Sep 28, 2026, 08:01 AM ISTThree people were killed and four others injured after an argument escalated into gunfire at an after-hours strip club in Detroit on Sunday morning. Police said all seven victims were in their 20s or 30s.
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Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump rolls out rare airport welcome for Chinese leader | WATCH
World | Sep 24, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and received an unusual personal welcome from Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders are set to discuss trade, tariffs, AI, critical minerals, Taiwan and security issues.
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US, Iran held 'very good' 3-hour meeting at UN, says Trump after threatening to 'annihilate' Tehran
World | Sep 23, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTEarlier, US President Donald Trump had threatened in his address to the UN General Assembly that he may 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
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'All Iranian airlines will be grounded worldwide by...': US threatens secondary sanctions
World | Sep 22, 2026, 08:32 AM ISTThe latest threat comes amid the Trump administration's broader sanctions campaign aimed at restricting Iran’s access to international financial and commercial networks.
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White House launches 'Trump TV' after US networks boycott President coverage amid media ban row
World | Sep 22, 2026, 07:23 AM ISTThe 'Trump TV', a 24/7 streaming platform, was launched after major US television networks suspended their shared television-pool coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House blocked CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
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US issues security alert for govt employees in Saudi Arabia; special curbs imposed on Taif and Yanbu
World | Sep 21, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTThe US has imposed special travel authorisation requirements on government employees travelling to Saudi Arabia's Taif and Yanbu amid renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks. The measures follow an intercepted ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and attempted strikes on several Saudi cities.
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Trump announces 'AI Force' led by 'AI Czar' to keep US ahead as race with China intensifies
World | Sep 20, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new AI czar and establish an AI force as Washington debates the risks posed by artificial intelligence and the competition between the US and China in the technology sector intensifies.
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Iran sets 7 conditions to restart talks with US, warns of 'decisive war' if Trump rejects demands
World | Sep 20, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTQatar had conveyed Iran's conditions to the United States. Iran's conditions included an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and an end to the naval blockade.
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Russia, China veto US-backed UN bid to extend monitoring of Iran nuclear program
World | Sep 18, 2026, 09:39 AM ISTRussia and China vetoed a US-backed UN resolution seeking to extend the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The proposal secured 11 votes but failed after the two permanent council members voted against it.
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US clears USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia with 48 fighter jets in mega defence deal
World | Sep 18, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTThe US Department of State has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia involving 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The package also includes 49 F-135 engines, training systems, simulators, communications equipment, spare parts, software and logistics support.
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NBC News helicopter bursts into flames in Los Angeles while covering SUV-bus crash, 3 killed | VIDEO
World | Sep 16, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTAn NBC4 Los Angeles news helicopter crashed and caught fire in Chatsworth while crews were covering a nearby deadly Metro bus collision. At least three people were killed and another was hospitalised.