The red, white, and blue unfurl amidst the cadences of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Fireworks silhouette the American sky in hues of liberty. It’s the Fourth of July – a day of jubilation, reflection, and fraternity. Today, as the United States commemorates its 257th year of independence, we delve into the significance of this monumental day and explore the intricate tapestry of the Indo-US relationship.
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Trump unlikely to lift freeze on security assistance to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has hinted that he is unlikely to lift the freeze of security assistance to Pakistan till the time he is satisfied with Islamabad’s actions against terrorist
USD 5 billion US fine set for Facebook on privacy probe
United States regulators have approved a five billion dollar penalty to be levied on Facebook to settle a probe into the social network’s privacy and data protection lapses. This was
Obama convenes UN Security Council Summit on foreign fighters
United States President Barack Obama has convened a summit of UN Security Council in New York today to discuss tough measures including sanctions against foreign fighters and Islamist extremists. According
$15 per hour minimum wage approved in Seattle US
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would give the city the highest minimum wage in US. Socialist City Council Member Kshama Sawant, who after the council meeting
Obama hails contribution of Asian Americans to US
US President Barack Obama has acknowledged that even today a number of people of South Asian origin particularly those from Hindu, Muslim and Sikh communities are becoming victims of hate
Oso mudslide – 14 dead and 176 missing
The 2014 Oso mudslide swept down Skaglund Hill, just east of Oso, Washington on March 22, 2014, killing at least 14 people and causing the disappearance of many more. At
8 million new jobs created in US says Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama has said that businesses have created over eight million new jobs in America due to his new economic policies in the aftermath of the collapse of
US President Barack Obama signs trillion dollar budget
U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a spending bill of over one trillion dollars that also includes conditions on continuation of aid to Pakistan. Amendments attached to the bill require
Glendora fire – Colby fire above Glendora burns homes, spews smoke over LA Basin
A wildfire burns in the hills just north of the San Gabriel Valley community of Glendora, Calif. on Thursday, Jan 16. Southern California authorities have ordered the evacuation of homes