NEW DELHI: India and the United States have set an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, reinforcing their economic partnership with new strategic initiatives in technology, defence, and commerce. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the decision, highlighting the launch of the US-India Compact for the 21st Century, a framework […]
NEW YORK: If you’ve been to the grocery store lately and nearly dropped your shopping basket at the price of eggs, you’re not alone. Egg prices in the US have skyrocketed, and it’s not just inflation to blame—there’s a much bigger problem. A massive outbreak of avian flu has swept across the country, wiping out […]
NEW DELHI: A US military aircraft carrying 205 Indian migrants took off from San Antonio, Texas, at around 3 am IST, marking the first large-scale deportation of Indians under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. The move is part of his administration’s aggressive efforts to deport an estimated 11 million undocumented migrants. India is the […]
LAS VEGAS: The UAE and the US are enhancing their strategic cooperation in advanced technology and innovation, as highlighted during CES 2025, a global technology event in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials, including Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony, and representatives […]
A van went straight through the ice on Shawano Lake in USA while delivering food to someone ice fishing. According to local authorities, the drama unfolded early Tuesday morning when the driver attempted to brave the frozen lake to make a delivery. The incident occurred on the northern part of the lake. Thankfully, the driver […]
NEW YORK: Two Indian chemical companies, Athos Chemicals and Raxuter Chemicals, based in Gujarat, are facing fentanyl trafficking charges in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice announced their indictment on Monday for allegedly supplying precursor chemicals used in the production of the highly addictive opioid fentanyl. Raxuter’s senior executive, Bhavesh Lathiya, 36, was […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: On January 7, Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani, founder of DAMAC Properties, announced a $20 billion investment in the United States. The funds will be used to build state-of-the-art data centres focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud storage across the country. President-elect Donald Trump introduced Sajwani at a press conference, describing the investment […]
USA: Over 60 million Americans are preparing for the first major winter storm of 2025, spanning from the Central Plains to the East Coast. According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), the storm brings a combination of heavy snow, freezing rain, and severe thunderstorms, impacting multiple states and major urban centres. The NWS has […]
NEBRASKA: A rare tornado hit near a shopping mall in Scotts Valley, California, on Saturday, causing significant damage and sending several people to the hospital. The tornado, about 70 miles south of San Francisco, lifted cars, uprooted trees, and brought down utility poles, as reported by the National Weather Service. Emergency services confirmed the injuries, […]
Ratan Tata was one of the most recognisable and respected business leaders in India and across the globe. However, there is an interesting story about how Ratan Tata returned back to India from the US. In the interview, the Tata Group chairman emeritus narrates his life in Los Angeles, the US, and his career in […]
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, launched in 2022, just got a major upgrade. At their Glowtime event, Apple revealed that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these popular earbuds to work as clinical-grade hearing aids. This means millions of Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss could see a big boost in their […]
