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Angelina slams US for Afghanistan withdrawal: As an American I'm ashamed
Celebrities | Aug 24, 2021, 10:20 AM ISTAngelina Jolie has expressed anger over the decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, which has led to the Afghan government falling to the Taliban.
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'Do not give up': Americans help Afghans in new homeland
World | Aug 18, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTAcross the US, Americans are scrambling to help Afghans fleeing their country after the Taliban's speedy takeover.
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Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead
World | Jun 18, 2021, 09:35 AM IST“It’s great, but it’s not enough,” said Gwen Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Kansas City. Grant said she was delighted by the quick vote this week by Congress to make Juneteenth a national holiday because “it’s been a long time coming.”
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EXPLAINER: What’s behind the heat wave in the American West?
World | Jun 18, 2021, 08:56 AM ISTRecord daily highs of heat waves were seen this week in parts of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming and Utah.
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Pandemic misery index reveals far-reaching impact of Covid-19 on American lives, especially on Black
World | Jun 02, 2021, 11:33 AM ISTAlmost 9 in 10 Latinos (89 per cent) and 86 per cent of Black people have faced at least one serious hardship since the start of the pandemic, compared to 80 per cent of Asians and 76 per cent of whites
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Indian-Americans rally in support of Israel in Chicago
World | May 18, 2021, 08:00 AM ISTA large number of Indian-Americans in Chicago have come out in support of Israel during its current conflict with the Hamas, which they alleged are indulging in terror attacks against the Jewish community.
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American states declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
World | Jan 16, 2021, 12:33 PM ISTResponding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency and closing their capitols to the public ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.
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Indian-American teen wins USD 25,000 for work on potential COVID-19 drug discovery
India | Oct 19, 2020, 09:08 PM ISTA 14-year-old Indian-American girl has won a USD 25,000 young scientist challenge for a discovery that could provide a potential treatment for COVID-19.
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Former US president Bush calls on Americans to be empathetic, compassionate during COVID-19 pandemic
World | May 03, 2020, 12:00 PM ISTFormer US president George W Bush has called on the Americans to keep the virtues of empathy, compassion and kindness intact amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that these are the powerful tools that would help combat the deadly disease.
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American admits to trying to aid terror group LeT
World | Jan 23, 2020, 10:44 AM ISTAn American man who wanted to become an executioner for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and fight against India has admitted before a federal judge that he was guilty of providing support to the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation, according to officials.
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Indian American Congressman named chairman of key Congressional sub-committee
World | Dec 14, 2019, 06:50 AM IST"I am honoured to chair the sub-committee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation. Asia is one of the most important and consequential regions of the world and the United States has deep and enduring ties to the continent," Bera said in a statement.
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Fake Kolkata BPO duped Americans, impersonated as Microsoft employees
Crime | Oct 18, 2019, 05:00 PM ISTKolkata Cyber Crime Cell has arrested three persons who duped thousands of Americans by impersonating themselves as officers from technology giant Microsoft.
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78 people arrested for duping American citizens in Madhya Pradesh
India | Jun 12, 2019, 06:47 PM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh Cyber Cell claimed to have busted a gang of dupers with the arrest of 78 people. While 75 of them had been sent to jail, three were under remand, the police said.
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US can no longer be fooled: Trump targets India for imposing 50% tariff on American motorcycles
Business | Jun 11, 2019, 07:00 AM ISTTrump was referring to the import tariff on the Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has been close to his heart and wants India to reduce it to zero.
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Indian-Americans lead campaign against nomination of Neomi Rao
World | Feb 05, 2019, 09:49 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump had announced Rao’s nomination in November while celebrating Diwali at the White House. Trump had nominated her in place of Justice Brett Kavanaugh who in October was sworn in as the Supreme Court judge.
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Indian-American Rajesh Subramaniam named FedEx president
World | Dec 27, 2018, 08:35 AM ISTSubramaniam, an IIT-Bombay graduate from Thiruvananthapuram, has been with FedEx for more than 27 years. He has held various executive-level positions in the company.
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American tourist killed in Andamans: NCST seeks report from MHA, islands' administration
India | Nov 22, 2018, 09:39 PM ISTThe commission sought immediate report from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Andaman and Nicobar administration.
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'Don't be angry at them or at God if I get killed': American tourist killed by Andaman tribe wrote to his family
India | Nov 22, 2018, 05:13 PM ISTJohn was killed with arrows by members of a protected and reclusive tribe in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands when he tried to enter the North Sentinel Island.
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Mallika Sherawat to remake popular American show for Indian audience
Bollywood | Jun 21, 2018, 04:43 PM ISTMallika Sherawat to remake a popular American show The Good Wife. She will not only produce the show but will also play the lead character in desi adaption.
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Mumbai-based mixologist Ernest Mascarenhas wins American cocktail challenge
World | Apr 09, 2018, 04:44 PM ISTThe mixologist said his cocktail was inspired by Jasper Newton 'Jack' Daniel, who founded Gentleman Jack, a rare whiskey.