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L3Harris names Sam Mehta CEO as Christopher Kubasik steps down

L3Harris names Sam Mehta CEO after Christopher Kubasik steps down following a board probe. (Photo by LUKE SHARRETT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 06:32 pm IST

American tourist praises India after free treatment at rural hospital in Odisha

Mike shared his experience in an Instagram video titled “American hospitalised in India”.
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 06:10 pm IST

An Iraqi leader became Trump's backchannel to Iran's Guard Corps for talks. Why?

Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, is reportedly trusted by both Washington and senior leaders of the Iranian regime
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 06:56 pm IST

Techie laid off after 25 years at Adobe starts ‘new career’ as school bus driver

James Strawn was laid off from Adobe in June 2025.
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 05:26 pm IST

Wall Street expects S&P 500 to jump 17%: Can AI drive another rally?

Wall Street expects the S&P 500 to jump 17% as AI spending boosts earnings. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 04:18 pm IST

$100,000 H-1B visa fee could push talent away, says Indian-American Congressman

Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas in September, drawing criticism that the steep cost could hurt US firms hiring highly skilled foreign workers.
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 05:04 pm IST

USS George Washington: New photos raise questions over ship's conditions

Unverified USS George Washington photos raise questions about ship conditions, while its long overhaul highlights wider US Navy maintenance pressures.. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
Published on Aug 17, 2026 09:28 am IST

Safeway closures: Why Albertsons is closing more stores in 2026

Safeway is closing more stores in 2026 as parent company Albertsons reviews its network after the $24.6 billion Kroger merger collapsed. (Photo by Heather Diehl / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 06:11 am IST

Did Karoline Leavitt resign over Trump’s ‘decoy plane’ betrayal?

Karoline Leavitt’s resignation has drawn fresh attention after Iran linked her exit to claims surrounding Trump’s reported “decoy plane” operation.
Published on Aug 16, 2026 02:48 pm IST

American woman breaks down in tears as Indian neighbours return to India. Watch

Vijay said that the moment was recorded on the day he and his wife were leaving for India.
Updated on Aug 16, 2026 08:34 am IST

Trump urges Americans to pay ‘little bit more’ for gas as Hormuz crisis deepens

Trump urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices, even as Iranian foreign minister Araghchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the US.
Updated on Aug 16, 2026 08:59 am IST

Russia demands US and Turkey's explanation over possible Ukraine arms transfer

The spokeswoman said in a statement that the transfer would cause harm to their bilateral ties.
Updated on Aug 16, 2026 02:13 am IST

Trump shrugs off USS Abraham Lincoln crew's long deployment

Asked by reporters whether families were worried about the prolonged deployment, Trump said, “No, they’re not.”
Updated on Aug 15, 2026 04:43 pm IST

Strong ties, beautiful friendship: US, Israel, Nepal, others wish India on I-Day

Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, center left, salutes the flag during the nation's Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort in New Delhi. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Aug 15, 2026 01:53 pm IST

Founder moves to Europe despite calling US best place to become a millionaire

A founder revealed why he chose Europe over the US, saying the move followed years of planning and a desire to become a global citizen.
Published on Aug 15, 2026 04:13 pm IST

August 15 also marks 5 years of Taliban: What Afghanistan is like now

An Afghan boy buys a Taliban flag from a roadside vendor in Afghanistan's Ghazni province on August 14, 2026 ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Taliban government's return to power.
Updated on Aug 15, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Indian woman in US shares key workplace lesson she learnt from American peers

An Indian woman in the US reflected on how her American colleagues taught her the value of speaking up with confidence.
Published on Aug 16, 2026 12:00 am IST

Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio: How they met, age gap explored

Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio met in 2022, married in 2025 and have a huge age gap. Let's have a look at their relationship.
Published on Aug 14, 2026 08:59 am IST

Leavitt to quit White House press secretary post, Trump calls her ‘real leader’

In the social media post, Trump called Karoline Leavitt a “real leader” and said that she has done a “phenomenal job”.
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 12:00 pm IST

US couple gets alert while on vacation, finds stranger lounging in apartment

The couple said their final night of vacation was completely derailed because of the incident.
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 09:56 pm IST

'Praise be to Allah': Trump claims US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Trump alleged that Iran had “no navy” and “no air force”, further claiming that their leadership was “uncertain.”
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 08:42 pm IST

Bengaluru CEO with US citizenship explains why he chose India over America

Vikram Pai is the CEO and co-founder of ReferRush.
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Indian employee compares US, India work culture: ‘Same role, 3-4x more pay’

An employee said his US counterparts handled fewer projects, earned more and enjoyed greater flexibility than his India team.
Published on Aug 12, 2026 04:45 pm IST

Who will see solar eclipse in August 2026? Will it be visible in the US?

A tourist looks at the sunset the day before the solar eclipse, on the Costa da Morte ("Coast of Death").
Published on Aug 12, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Ex-US marine freed by Russia after 4 years, Trump takes credit for release

Robert Gilman's sentence was extended to ten years after he was found guilty of assaulting prison guards.
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 12:08 am IST

Intel’s 165% rally helps fund $15 billion ai and factory push

Intel’s 165% stock surge helps fund its $15 billion share sale as the chipmaker boosts spending on factories, equipment and AI amid strong demand. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo)
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 11:08 pm IST

Bitcoin breaks from tech stocks, but can BTC escape the Fed’s grip?

Bitcoin is breaking away from tech stocks as ETF inflows return (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
Published on Aug 11, 2026 05:05 pm IST

S&P 500 at record high: Is it safe to buy? What Warren Buffett and history say

S&P 500 hits a record high, but Warren Buffett's advice and history.
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 04:15 pm IST

S&P 500 to 8,000? Why JPMorgan is betting on earnings despite high valuations

JPMorgan raises its S&P 500 target to 8,000 (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 11:35 am IST

Mortgage rates today: 30-year rate falls to 6.823% amid Iran war, Fed moves

Mortgage rates today: The 30-year rate falls to 6.823%. (Pexel/Representatative image)
Updated on Aug 10, 2026 11:50 pm IST