U.S. to Issue Waivers From Sanctions to Countries That Attempt to Reduce Iranian Oil Purchases August 18, 2018 13:17
The Trump administration is prepared to impose sanctions on all countries that buy oil from Iran after a deadline in November lapses, media reports said, the new United States special representative for Iran said on…
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Bengaluru Christian Priest Among 300 Accused of Sexually Abusing Kids in Pennsylvania August 17, 2018 17:32
Among over 300 priests from six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania of the United States who have been accused of sexually abusing thousands of children, is a Bengaluru priest, Father Gabriel Patil, a member of the…
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Condoles Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Death August 17, 2018 16:10
The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condoled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death and praised his vision for famously characterizing the U.S.-India ties as a "natural partnership of shared endeavors". In…
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Officer, Suspect Each in Critical Condition after Exchanging Gunshots in Phoenix August 17, 2018 15:10
A Phoenix officer and a suspect accused of opening fire on that officer both were listed in critical condition Thursday night, police said. Police have not identified the officer or the suspect. The officer was…
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President Trump's War on Social Media Draws Editorials in Over 300 U.S. Outlets August 17, 2018 14:39
Over 300 news outlets on Thursday have launched a campaign to counter the United States President Donald Trump's attacks and promote a free press, reports BBC. Earlier this week, The Boston Globe called for the…
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Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul', Dies at 76 August 17, 2018 14:20
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who got the epithet 'Queen of Soul', died in Detroit on Thursday after battling earnest health conditions. She was 76. At her Detroit residence, a 17-time Grammy Award-winner, died at 9:50…
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India Should Take American or Russian Help for Astronaut Training: Former ISRO Chief August 17, 2018 11:37
Former chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) G Madhavan Nair has advocated India seek American or Russian assistance for training of astronaut and space-environment simulation facilities in order to accomplish the manned mission within…
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Judge Rejects Immigration Advocate's Bid to Move Trial Out of Phoenix August 17, 2018 10:22
A bid has been rejected by the judge by an immigration advocate to move his approaching trial on federal tax charges outside of Phoenix because of publicity about the case and his long record of…
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Led India-U.S. Ties to New Level: U.S. Ambassador August 17, 2018 09:54
The ties between two countries - Indian and the United States - which kept each other at arm's length, progressed to a new level under Atal Bihari Vajpayee and George Bush, the U.S. Ambassador Kenneth…
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Immigrant Advocate Wishes to Move His Trial Out of Arizona August 16, 2018 15:01
A longtime proponent for immigrants wants a judge in order to move his approaching trial on federal tax charges out of Arizona because of publicity over the case and his past efforts in speaking up…
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Al-Qaeda Arm "Ideologically Inclined" to Perform Attacks in India: UN Report August 16, 2018 11:07
Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), set up by Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2014 to enlarge the terror group's influence in the region, is "ideologically inclined" to do attacks inside India but its competence…
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Iranians Posing as Anti-immigrants Online, Reveals Investigation August 14, 2018 17:19
Iranian nationals are posing as MAGA-loving Twitter trolls in an endeavor to sow fear and spread hatred about Indian immigrants living in the United States, a report says."Indian ppl are stealing American graduates jobs," wrote…
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