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'On our terms': Texas Governor-elect warns Musk as she vows to protect citizens from data centres
World | Nov 06, 2026, 11:46 AM ISTTexas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has warned Elon Musk and other businesses that they must operate on the state's terms, promising stronger protections for communities affected by data centre expansion.
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Trump signs order to shield Oval Office from future changes, but can presidents undo his move later?
World | Nov 06, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTDonald Trump has signed a proclamation seeking to protect the Oval Office and Cabinet Room from major structural changes by declaring them national monuments. However, the order does not prevent future presidents from redecorating the spaces or reversing the proclamation.
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JD Vance eyes 'new right' alliance with dissatisfied Trump supporters ahead of 2028: Report
World | Nov 05, 2026, 08:55 AM ISTJD Vance is reportedly building a 'new right' alliance of disillusioned Trump voters ahead of the 2028 US presidential election. Meanwhile, the post-midterm political fallout has also put Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth under scrutiny.
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Historic GOP setbacks: Democrats flip Ohio, Iowa after 20 years, Georgia after 28 and Texas after 36
World | Nov 05, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTDemocrats have delivered historic defeats to Republicans in the 2026 US midterms, flipping Ohio, Iowa, Georgia, and Texas after decades of GOP control. The results deal a major blow to Donald Trump, reflecting voter dissatisfaction over the economy, rising costs, and his leadership.
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James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat in historic victory for Democrats in US midterm election
World | Nov 04, 2026, 11:33 AM ISTDemocrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas' US Senate race, ending a 38-year Democratic drought. His victory deals a major blow to Donald Trump as Democrats regain control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
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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.