US HOUSING REPORT
History made as Hillary Clinton secures US Democrats' White House nomination
After a tough battle with Bernie Sanders, Clinton is now the party's standard-bearer against Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November 8 election.
Russian warplanes targeted US, British outpost in Syria: Report
US military and intelligence officials told the newspaper that the attacks ha...
US budget deficit to rise to $600 billion, says White House
The disappointing figures come after the deficit has steadily declined since the ...
US report on Chinese Muslims joining ISIS 'groundless': Media
The UN has urged all countries to intensify efforts to stem the flow of foreigners looking to fight for ISIS and to prevent and suppress sources of funds for terrorism.
Many fear changes to US SEC's in-house trials not enough
The 13 comment letters it received after proposing the revisions in September all sent the same message: They do not go far enough.
Crude oil futures mixed before US inventory report
Brent crude was up 18 cents at $46.84 a barrel at 09:19 am. On Tuesday, the contract settled down 30 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $46.66 barrel.
Turkey detains 'coup plotters' at base used by US: Reports
The base has become a key hub for US forces after Turkey last year agreed to allow the United States to use Incirlik to carry out lethal raids against jihadists in Syria.
US lawmaker compares protest in US House to Rajya Sabha uproar
Democratic lawmakers resorted to an unprecedented sit-in inside the well of the House of Representatives demanding vote on a strong gun control.
US report accuses UK officials of hampering HSBC probe
The report says that Osborne "insinuated" that the US was unfairly targeting UK banks by seeking settlements higher than those for US banks and takes issue with UK financial regulators.
US housing starts dip, permits maintain gains
Housing remains a pillar of strength for the economy. Residential construction added almost a six-tenths of a percentage point to first-quarter gross domestic product.
White House placed on security lockdown: Reports
The White House was placed on a security lockdown during the Memorial Day holiday, according to media reports on Monday.
Dollar slips against most major currencies as US jobs report awaited
The dollar was 0.2 percent higher against the yen at 100.83 yen, still holding above its post-Brexit low of 99 yen hit on June 24.
Subramanian Swamy tweets on US report regarding India's growth
"Lutyen journos silent on US State Dept stating growth rate over-estimated and Stiglitz says growth more important than controlling inflation," Swamy tweeted.
Why the stakes are extra high for this week's US jobs report
Steven Englander, global head of G10 FX strategy at Citigroup Inc., upped the ante on how much this jobs report will impact sentiment of the US economy.
US President Barack Obama briefed on explosions at Istanbul airport: White House
At least 10 people were killed and many more wounded when two suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Tuesday.
Tulsi Gabbard, First Hindu in the US House asks board to describe Hinduism accurately
California State Board of Education is in final stages of revising and updating the K-12 History-Social Science Framework for public schools.
US declassified report listing individuals in 9/11 probe
The document, known as "File 17," offers clues to what might be in the missing pages of the bipartisan report about 9/11.
US Joint Base Andrews on lockdown over active shooter report
"The incident is ongoing at the Malcolm Grow Medical Facility. First responders are on-scene now," base officials said on Twitter.
Legislations seeking aid cut to Pakistan defeated in US House
Arguing that Pakistan is on the "wrong side of the war", Poe said that if he had his way, he would cut all the money to Pakistan.
Indian buffalo meat not competitive to US beef exports: Report
Even in markets shared by the two countries, the products are likely to serve different customer segments. About 90% of US beef exports go to markets closed to Indian beef.
Volkswagen to pay $10 billion in US over emissions scandal: Report
As part of the settlement, Volkswagen would compensate owners of around 480,000 2.0-liter diesel cars up to $7,000 in cash each.
Indian government's rhetoric has not led to substantial reforms: US report
CRS is an independent and bipartisan research wing of the US Congress which prepares periodic reports on issues of interest for the lawmakers.
US officials say American Muslims do report extremist threats
"It's at the heart of the FBI's effectiveness to have good relationships with these folks," FBI director Comey said at a press conference.
Modi visit will highlight deepening Indo-US relationship: White House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the American capital will highlight the "deepening of the US-India relationship", the White House has said.
US concerned about reports of extra-judicial killings in Pakistan
The Leahy amendment restricts US to provide civilian and military aid to armies which are involved in extra-judicial killings. US fully apply the Leahy law in Pakistan
There is division within the house
Alleged efforts to scuttle potential vote on a Private Member’s Bill moved by a Congress MP for Andhra set stage for Congress retaliation in Rajya Sabha.
US probes reports Orlando shooter may have been secretly gay
Omar Mateen, who was shot dead by police after a three-hour standoff early on Sunday, left behind a tangled trail of possible motives.
US credit should not be subject to negotiations: White House
"The United States of America is a global leader when it comes to our economic strength because the world has confidence in the 'full faith and credit' of the US," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.
Man jumps White House fence: US reports
Secret Service officers had their guns drawn and were accompanied by K-9 units, according to two CNN photojournalists who saw the incident.
Visa-free countries not sharing extremist info with US: Report
Those countries are supposed to share identity information about known or suspected extremists and share criminal history backgrounds.
25 Indian students asked to leave US varsity: Report
The move will force the students to return to India or find placement in another university or programme in the US.
Meat found in Dadri lynching victim's house was beef: Mathura lab forensic report
The finding was in contrast to the preliminary report of an enquiry by the Uttar Pradesh Veterinary department which said the meat over which Mohammad Akhlaq, 52, was lynched on September 28 last in Dadri was mutton of 'goat progeny'.
US may approve private venture moon mission: Report
The expected decision would set precedents for how the US government would ensure that private ventures comply with international space treaties.
Portrait of US economy looks cloudier after poor jobs report
Until this week, US Fed had seemed poised to raise interest rates as soon as June 15, a sign of confidence that the economy was strengthening.
US House of Representatives passes anti-Pakistan measure, ignoring White House objection
As a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama administration must certify that Pakistan has met conditions before releasing $450 million in aid.
US subpoenas China's Huawei in probe over exports to Syria, others: Report
Citing a copy of the subpoena sent to the Shenzhen, China-based Huawei, the Times said the department is demanding the company hand over all it has on export
House of Representatives votes to block $450 million US aid to Pakistan
As a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama Administration must certify that Pakistan has met before releasing $450 million in aid.
US House approves move to bolster defence ties with India
For the US, it encourages the executive branch to designate an official to focus on US-India defence cooperation, facilitate the transfer of defence technology.
In PM Modi, Barack Obama has found partner to boost Indo-US ties: White House
The President is pleased that he has found a partner in PM Modi to extend and strengthen therelationship," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.
Pakistan's 130 nuclear warheads heightens risk of war with India: US Congress report
Pakistan's nuclear arsenal probably consists of approximately 110-130 nuclear warheads, although it could have more, said the report.
US navigation operations in South China Sea not an act of provocation: White House
The freedom of navigation operation that was carried out by the US forces earlier this week is relatively routine, the presidential spokesman said.
Takata shares soar on report US firm KKR to take control
Takata shares soared nearly five percent after it said Wednesday it hired investment bank Lazard to look for financial sponsors willing to invest in the company.
India reacts sharply to US report on religious freedom
Swarup said government does not see locus standi of a foreign entity to pronounce on the state of Indian citizens' constitutionally protected rights.
Strong India-US ties most important achievement for Barack Obama: Reports
It praised the announcement by Modi and Obama to work towards ensuring implementation of the Paris climate deal and the growing cooperation on defence.
Japanese police raid house of knife attack suspect
About half a dozen plainclothes police entered the home of Satoshi Uematsu, a former employee of the facility, as reporters and TV cameras stood by.
US House Speaker Paul Ryan refusing to support Donald Trump
Paul Ryan is refusing to support Trump as the Republican nominee for president, insisting that the businessman must do more to unify the GOP.
India could have gone nuclear as early as 1964: US report
The report along with several others was published yesterday by the National Security Archive and the Nuclear Proliferation International History Project.
Third Eye: House-hunting trouble for Beni
While well-known artist Kapila Vatsyayan was finally sent out of the Indira Gandhi National centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in a board rejig in April this year.
Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report
Chicago-based Tribune Publishing Company said it has informed its IT employees last month that it is moving work to India-based IT company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).