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India's economic reforms seen as "positive step" by Biden admin: Sitharaman

"The reforms that we have undertaken, particularly the steps taken for the withdrawal of the retrospective tax has been mentioned by the United States administration as a very positive step," she said

Border residents rejoice as US says it will lift travel ban after 19 months

Travel across land borders from Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to workers whose jobs are deemed essential.

US looking for responsible competition with China, White House says

The United States is looking for a competition with China in a responsible way, the White House has said, a day after the two countries agreed to have a virtual leadership summit before year-end

Sherman's visit opportunity to deepen India-US strategic ties: Official

The just-concluded visit of Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to New Delhi was an opportunity for the United States to deepen its strategic partnership with India, a US official has said

Oil climbs on switch from gas and doubts over US releasing reserves

Analysts said the surge in gas prices and the extent of fuel switching from gas to oil will be the key factor to watch now

Drug makers Glenmark, Aurobindo Pharma recall products in US market

Glenmark and Aurobindo Pharma are recalling multiple products in the US market due to various reasons like deviation from standard manufacturing protocols and presence of foreign substance

Sensex rises for 3rd day, up 29 points; Nifty Auto, Realty gain 3% each

The benchmark indices managed to eke out gains, amid buying in index heavyweight RIL, bank and auto stocks

Explained: what is Quad and how does it work?

The first in-person meeting of Quad leaders on September 24 will be the highlight of Prime Minister Modi's three day trip to the US

Divided US Supreme Court allows Texas abortion law to remain in force

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation's second-largest state.

Covid-19 vaccines: 15.1 million doses thrown away since March 1 in US

At least 15.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine were thrown away since March 1 in the US, at a time when there is a global shortage of vaccines which in turn is leading to deaths in a poor country

Senior US general, Pak Army chief discuss security situation in Pakistan

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the current security environment in Pakistan and the region, the Pentagon said

China warns US envoy John Kerry that bad ties could set back climate talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned United States climate envoy John Kerry that deteriorating US-China relations could undermine cooperation between the two on climate change

Biden defends leaving Afghanistan, says it's 'best decision' for America

President Joe Biden vigorously defended the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of conflict, describing it as the best and the right decision for America

US lawmakers seek to ease green card backlog; move may help Indians

A group of 40 US lawmakers has sought a path to lawful permanent residence for the 1.2 million people in the employment-based green card backlog, a significant majority of whom are from India.

Real decision on Afghanistan was between leaving and escalating: Biden

After the US troops left Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden said that the real decision was between leaving and escalating and he was not going to extend a "forever war or extend a forever exit"

US will continue to support Afghan people through diplomacy, aid: Biden

US President Joe Biden on Tuesdaysaid that the United States will continue to support the Afghan people through diplomacy, international influence, and humanitarian aid.

Will continue to conduct drone strikes in Afghanistan if needed: Pentagon

The Pentagon said it will continue to conduct drone strikes against the ISIS-K and others in Afghanistan when necessary even after the permanent withdrawal of the US military presence from the country

Taliban celebrate 'complete independence' as last US troops leave Afghan

America's longest war took the lives of nearly 2,500 US troops and an estimated 240,000 Afghans, and cost some $2 trillion

Taliban control now-quiet Kabul airport after America's withdrawal

Taliban leaders have symbolically walked across the runway at Kabul's international airport after the US withdrawal, marking their victory.

US completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after 20-year war

Forced into a hasty exit, Washington and its NATO allies carried out a chaotic airlift over the past two weeks, but still left behind tens of thousands of Afghans who helped Western countries