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2026-08-28 · Times of India

Indian-origin US couple on group pilgrimage to Mount Kailash goes missing after Nepal-Tibet floods

🔮 The US State Department said about 90 US citizens may have been impacted by the disaster, while three Americans have been rescued. mixed

2026-09-06 · Times of India

Indian-American judge extends block on Trump’s mail-voting curbs ahead of midterm polls

🔮 The judge noted that states were legally required to send millions of ballots within prescribed timelines and could not make major changes this late in the election cycle without risking the disenfranchisement of eligible voters. assertive

2026-09-06 · Times of India

California mosque shooting: FBI warned parents about teen suspect’s dark-web activity days before attack

🔮 According to the Associated Press, federal authorities contacted the mother of Caleb Vazquez on May 14, warning her that her 18-year-old son had been making troubling remarks about school shootings online. mixed

2026-09-09 · Times of India

‘Unfounded accusations’: China rejects US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation by its firms

🔮 The latest exchange comes ahead of planned talks later this month between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where AI governance is expected to be among the issues discussed. assertive

2026-09-17 · Times of India

‘Europe, Canada are stronger together’: Carney after Trump calls EU ‘associate member’ proposal ‘laughable’

🔮 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday backed closer ties between Canada and the European Union, saying the two sides could work together to protect their markets, democracies and sovereignty, hours after US President Donald Trump called the proposal “laughable” and threatened to impose tariffs on Europe. assertive

2026-09-17 · Times of India

Wife of US scholar detained in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi during White House meet

🔮 “I’m deeply hopeful that President Trump will raise my husband’s case with President Xi Jinping at the summit next week,” Sylvia Zin told a US congressional hearing on Wednesday. assertive

2026-09-18 · Times of India

From H-1B to green cards: Why Indian tech workers are facing a double squeeze in the US

🔮 That distinction matters because Cognizant's development has created anxiety among Indian workers who may already be planning their careers around employer-sponsored permanent residence. assertive

2026-09-18 · Times of India

‘No doubts’: Lone holdout juror says Lindsay Clancy deliberately killed her 3 kids

🔮 The mistrial leaves the case unresolved, with prosecutors yet to announce whether they will seek a retrial. assertive

2026-09-19 · Times of India

MS NOW journalists denied entry to White House after Trump announces ban

🔮 MS NOW said the White House belongs to the American people and that the network would take “any and all steps necessary” to defend its First Amendment rights and the role of independent journalists in a democracy. assertive

2026-09-20 · Times of India

Israeli man shot dead near West Bank settlement, Netanyahu orders demolition of ‘terrorist’ home

🔮 “We will hold them all accountable — in Gaza, in Lebanon, and in Judea and Samaria,” he said in a statement. mixed

2026-09-20 · Times of India

‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

🔮 First Amendment groups and legal experts have argued that the ban could amount to viewpoint discrimination because Trump has openly criticised the outlets over what he considers negative coverage. assertive

2026-09-21 · Times of India

Protests erupt in Texas after ICE officer shoots Venezuelan man, DHS says he was in US illegally

🔮 Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called for transparency and said the city should be involved in the investigation, while local officials and lawmakers called for an independent probe. assertive

2026-09-21 · Times of India

‘Only 2 people called me in 3 years’: Indian woman shares ‘reality of NRI’ after moving to US

🔮 The video drew reactions from social media users, with several saying they could relate to her experience. assertive

2026-09-22 · Times of India

Melania’s office approves CNN reporter for NYC event despite Trump’s White House ban on outlet

🔮 Trump had announced on Friday that CNN, Politico and MS NOW would be barred from the White House, accusing the outlets of publishing what he described as “fake news”. assertive

2026-09-22 · Times of India

US weighs ‘red phone’ hotline with China ahead of Trump-Xi meet amid AI security risks: Report

🔮 Ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States is looking at setting up a direct communication channel with China to deal with emergencies involving artificial intelligence, including incidents that could pose national security risks. mixed

2026-09-23 · Times of India

Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza strike, Netanyahu says ‘won’t stop’ until group no longer exists

🔮 “We will continue to hunt down Hamas commanders and operatives, target its sources of funding, and destroy its terrorist infrastructure,” Netanyahu and Katz said in the joint statement. assertive

2026-09-27 · Times of India

‘No one is off the table’: Trump admin denies report of ICE pausing arrests of non-criminal illegal migrants

🔮 Citing agency sources, the report said ICE officers would instead focus on undocumented migrants with criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. mixed

2026-09-27 · Times of India

‘We have handcuffs ready’: Trump admin warns H-1B visa programme may see major changes

🔮 The H-1B visa programme could undergo major changes over the next year as the Trump administration expands a nationwide investigation into alleged foreign-labor fraud, worker exploitation and potential human trafficking. assertive

2026-09-27 · Times of India

‘They wanted everything up front’: Trump’s UN envoy says Iran was not negotiating in good faith to end war

🔮 He also argued that Tehran’s proposal was unacceptable because it sought major concessions before substantive talks could begin. assertive

2026-10-03 · Times of India

6 missing after Gulfstream jet disappears near Nantucket after takeoff from Bermuda

🔮 The Coast Guard said it was notified that contact with the aircraft had been lost and that crews from Air Station Cape Cod, US Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket and the USCGC William Sparling were involved in the search. mixed

2026-10-03 · Times of India

‘Will sign those checks’: Trump repeats $5,000 promise to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms

🔮 He said at the time that Americans would receive the money if Republicans retained control of Congress. assertive

2026-10-04 · Times of India

‘There’s so much money to be made’: Trump defends US data centres, warns they could go to China

🔮 US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the rapid expansion of massive data centres in the US, warning that blocking the projects would give China an advantage as he campaigned in Ohio ahead of next month's midterm elections. assertive

2026-10-04 · Times of India

US man convicted of killing motorist to be resentenced after court rejects AI video of victim forgiving him

🔮 An Arizona man convicted of fatally shooting a motorist during a road-rage confrontation will be resentenced after an appeals court ruled that an AI-generated video of the victim addressing him should not have been shown in court. assertive

2026-10-07 · Times of India

Trump admin sued over plan to deploy election monitors at US midterm polling stations

🔮 The Trump administration has been sued over its plan to deploy a large number of election monitors at polling stations across the US during next month’s midterm elections, with the NAACP alleging that the move could intimidate voters and interfere with the electoral process. assertive

2026-10-07 · Times of India

Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for calling Israel’s Gaza war ‘ongoing genocide’ on Oct 7 anniversary

🔮 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel by condemning the killings and hostage-taking, while also accusing the Israeli government of carrying out an “ongoing genocide” in Gaza. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

Top Trump official mocked online over false claim of Indian stock market crash after US green card curbs

🔮 Employers seeking to sponsor most foreign workers for permanent residence must generally obtain certification from the Labor Department that there are not enough qualified, willing and available American workers for the position and that hiring a foreign worker will not adversely affect US wages and working conditions. mixed

2026-10-12 · Times of India

Democrats aim to elect 100 women to House as party eyes control of Congress in US midterms

🔮 With women candidates contesting several key races that could determine control of the House, Democratic leaders believe they could have as many as 113 women in their ranks next year if the party performs strongly in competitive districts, The New York Times reported. mixed

2026-10-15 · Times of India

‘Final warning’: UK vigilante group confronts Indian students in park, tells them to ‘go home’

🔮 Police Inspector Jenny Willetts said that stop-and-search powers belonged exclusively to police officers acting under specific legal provisions, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. “We do not endorse, condone or encourage its activities and do not work with its members,” she said, adding that police would take appropriate action when a crime was reported. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

‘Please pretend I’m running’: Trump urges voters to back Republicans in US midterm elections

🔮 US President Donald Trump has urged voters to treat the November 3 midterm elections as a referendum on his presidency, warning that Democrats could undo his administration’s policies if they regain control of Congress. mixed

2026-10-16 · Times of India

UAE visa fraud alert: Indian embassy warns nationals against agencies promising jobs, residency

🔮 The earlier advisory cautioned that personal documents and biometric information shared with unauthorised individuals could be misused to obtain bank accounts, loans and credit cards without the victims’ knowledge. mixed

2026-10-16 · Times of India

‘Racism isn’t welcome’: Australian MP condemns anti-Indian stickers with ‘Remigration now’ message

🔮 Repacholi urged residents who come across the stickers to share their locations so they could be reported and removed. mixed

2026-10-17 · Times of India

Trump aide helped set up ‘sanctioned hit’ on Katie Zacharia: Report

🔮 He added that Zacharia would continue supporting President Donald Trump as she transitioned to a new role. mixed

2026-10-19 · Times of India

‘We’ve got four little kids’: JD Vance says he may skip 2028 presidential race

🔮 US Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged that he may not run for president in 2028, saying his wife, second lady Usha Vance, and their four young children will be part of the decision as he weighs his political future. assertive

2026-10-22 · Times of India

‘Stand against hate’: Mamdani celebrates Navratri with Hindu New Yorkers after Illinois temple shooting plot

🔮 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has joined Hindu New Yorkers in Queens to celebrate Navratri, Durga Puja, Dashain and Vijayadashami, calling the experience a blessing and urging communities to stand against hate following an alleged shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. mixed

2026-10-22 · Times of India

US accuses Canada of interference in midterm elections, Carney denies charges

🔮 They want certainty, they want stability," Ford said, adding that American voters would decide the outcome of the midterm elections. assertive

2026-10-24 · Times of India

Five Italian women activists released, repatriated after detention by Israel in West Bank

🔮 He said the activists had not committed any crime and expressed hope that they would be sent back to Italy within hours. assertive

2026-10-24 · Times of India

British woman dies trying to rescue sons swept away by strong current while snorkelling in Bahamas

🔮 Police said foul play was not suspected and an autopsy would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. mixed

2026-10-26 · Times of India

US-Canada tariff deal 'very close', says White House adviser ahead of midterms

🔮 US President Donald Trump also expressed hope about the negotiations, telling Detroit’s Fox 2 that an agreement could be reached within a couple of months, potentially before the midterm elections. “We’re getting close to a deal, and a deal could happen that’s going to be very good for everybody,” Trump said. assertive

2026-11-02 · Times of India

Top Democrat slams Haley Stevens for backing Republican candidate over El-Sayed in Michigan

🔮 The two were originally expected to appear together at a church event on Sunday alongside other Democratic leaders in an effort to demonstrate party unity before Election Day. assertive

2026-11-02 · Times of India

Trump's Justice dept steps into US midterm battles, breaks decades-old practice

🔮 The department has filed lawsuits challenging election procedures in California and Alaska, raising concerns among critics that its powers are being used to influence contests that could determine control of Congress and several governors' offices, Reuters reported. mixed

2026-11-02 · Times of India

ICE officer surrenders after grand jury indicts him for running over immigrant with vehicle in Texas

🔮 Teare said he hoped the indictment would send a message to federal officers that they could be held accountable for their actions. assertive

2026-11-03 · Times of India

Trump’s DOJ deploys 1,000 monitors across 50 states; Democrats allege voter intimidation

🔮 US Midterm Election Results 2026 Black and Latino voters make up a majority in many of these jurisdictions, which are concentrated in states that could determine control of the US Senate. mixed

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