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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 09:39 PM IST

Potential China and Russia links to the Signal group chat leak have surfaced

A Signal chat leak row is troubling the Trump administration(REUTERS)

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Indian-origin officer Shohini Sinha gets key FBI role

Shohini Sinha has been serving as the special agent in charge of the Salt Lake City Field Office since July of 2023.

Shohini Sinha joined the FBI as a special agent in 2001.(Representational Image)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 09:26 PM IST

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Did Signal chat group members enjoy candlelight dinner after Yemen airstrikes?

Trump administration's to officials, who accidently shared ‘Yemen war plans’, reportedly joined the President for a $1 million fundraising “candlelight” dinner.

The US officials, who were added to the Signal chat group like National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attended the “candlelight fundraising dinner,” reported Wired.(REUTERS)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:23 PM IST

Four US soldiers missing from training area near Lithuania's capital

As per a statement from the US military the oldiers were conducting scheduled tactical training at the time.

Four US soldiers have been reported missing from a training centre near Lithuania's capital(AP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:15 PM IST

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Artillery fire near S.Sudan capital reawakens fears of war

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 09:12 PM IST

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Mothers' 'Quilt of Hope' at WHO conference calls for stronger climate action

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:11 PM IST

PTI |

Sweden to boost defence spending $30 bn over a decade

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:06 PM IST

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could restart months after ceasefire, IAEA chief says

UKRAINE-CRISIS/IAEA-GROSSI (INTERVIEW, TV, PIX):INTERVIEW -Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could restart months after ceasefire, IAEA chief says

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:05 PM IST

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Captured Ukrainians convicted on terrorism charges by Russia in what Kyiv called a sham trial

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:02 PM IST

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Green Card FAQs: What can applicants do amid Trump pause?

This decision creates legal uncertainty for thousands and aligns with Trump's executive orders aimed at stricter immigration scrutiny.

Green card processing for some refugees and asylees has been halted by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which cited the need for

Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:02 PM IST

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US Supreme Court upholds Biden-era regulation of 'ghost guns'; what are they?

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Biden-era federal regulation of untraceable “ghost guns”.

The Supreme Court upheld the ATF regulations in a 7-2 ruling with four conservative justices -- including all three first-term appointees of Republican President Donald Trump -- siding with the three liberals on the court. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)(AFP)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:54 PM IST

AFP | ByShweta Kukreti

When will the $5,000 DOGE windfall arrive for taxpayers?

DOGE has saved $118 billion, aiming for $1 trillion by September

Many Americans are anxious for further information since, despite intense anticipation, it is still unclear when the $5,000 windfall from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will arrive.(AFP)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:50 PM IST

ByChandreyi Chatterjee

Details of leaked Yemen strike plans: what we know

Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:24 PM IST

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Trump floats new theory about ‘Signal scandal’ after Mike Waltz's confession

Donald Trump has brought a new twist to ‘The Signal scandal’, which has raised greater concerns about the US national security.

Trump floated new theory regarding how Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, got into the Signal group chat where the top US officials discussed the war plans.(Bloomberg)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:13 PM IST

Russian oil freight rates from Baltic ports to India ease as more Western shipowners return

RUSSIA-OIL/EXPORTS:Russian oil freight rates from Baltic ports to India ease as more Western shipowners return

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:57 PM IST

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Spain's PM floats rolling over budget again due to lack of votes

SPAIN-POLITICS/BUDGET (PIX):Spain's PM floats rolling over budget again due to lack of votes

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:54 PM IST

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Actor Depardieu says hand on the buttocks is not sexual assault, tells court he did not touch plaintiff

PEOPLE-DEPARDIEU/TRIAL (PIX, TV):Actor Depardieu says hand on the buttocks is not sexual assault, tells court he did not touch plaintiff

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:44 PM IST

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US to deport Visa, Green Card holders amid uproar over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest?

The US can deport visa or Green Card holders. Read to know if immigration laws provide you any safety.

Calls Mahmoud Khalil's deportation have increased concerns about the security provided to Green Card and visa holders under the US laws.(REUTERS)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:34 PM IST

NATO leader warns Russia of ‘fierce, devastating’ payback if it attacks Poland

NATO members fear that if the Ukraine war ends favouring Russia, Putin could threaten other countries in the region in the coming years.

Mark Rutte, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stated that there would be a

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:30 PM IST

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PlayStation Plus April 2025 Free Games: What to expect?

Speculations include major titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Assassin's Creed Mirage, along with indie favorites like Hades

PlayStation Plus subscribers are anxiously anticipating Sony's formal announcement about their upcoming April 2025 free games.(Unsplash)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:24 PM IST

ByChandreyi Chatterjee

JD Vance, wife Usha revise Greenland visit plan amid Trump takeover ambitions

Trump has expressed interest in making Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, a part of the US since his reelection in November.

(FILES) US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance at Vantage Plastics in Bay City, Michigan, on March 14, 2025.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Mega Millions jackpot: When is next drawing and how much is the prize money?

Find out the next date for Mega Millions drawing and the new jackpot value

When is the next Mega Millions drawing? Here's the new jackpot value(Representational Image)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:16 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

US woman discovers ‘exotic potato’ that tastes like pear: 'Chiku hai, behen'

A US woman called chiku an "exotic potato" that tastes like pear and syrup, leaving desi netizens amused

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:01 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis

Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:54 PM IST

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Ukraine says ties with White House are 'back on track'

UKRAINE-CRISIS/YERMAK (INTERVIEW, PIX):INTERVIEW-Ukraine says ties with White House are 'back on track'

Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:44 PM IST

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Trump tempers anti-regulation push to back communication panel at US top court

The latest effort to get the US Supreme Court to restrain government regulation has an unlikely opponent: President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump is working to decimate disfavored federal agencies with a barrage of job and funding cuts(Bloomberg)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:29 PM IST

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Sri Lanka says British sanctions on ex-military unhelpful

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 06:25 PM IST

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Social Security 2025: What is the maximum new tax limit for Americans?

Social Security is an independent agency that plays crucial role in helping millions of retirees, individuals with disabilities and surviving spouses.

The Social Security tax limit has been increased this year and the maximum amount that is liable for Social Security tax in 2025 is $176,100, a surge from $168,600 in 2024. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)(AP)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 06:09 PM IST

Pakistani journalist charged with disinfo after home raid

Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:02 PM IST

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Sri Lanka slams Britain's 'unilateral action' to sanction its former generals