New Delhi | In its latest India Travel Advisory, the United States has asked its citizens to “exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism”. The US State Department in the travel advisory issued on October 5 has put India at Level 2, which denotes “Exercise Increased Caution”. The advisory asked its citizens not […]
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Indian-American doctor jailed for 96 months in healthcare fraud
New York | An Indian-American ophthalmologist in New York has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for a healthcare fraud scheme, along with fraudulently obtaining government loans meant for Covid-hit small businesses. Ameet Goyal, MD, was sentenced this month by Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, for falsely billing […]
Drone strike eliminated Kabul threat: US
New Delhi | The US says its drone strike in Kabul on Sunday was successful in “eliminating an imminent” threat to the airport, where evacuations are winding down, BBC reported. Capt Bill Urban of US Central Command said he was “confident” that the target, a vehicle carrying at least one person associated with IS-K and a […]
Daughter of domestic helper from UP gets US scholarship
Lucknow | When Simran flies to the US on Tuesday as part of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program of the US State Department, she leaves behind a tale of hard work, grit and inspiration. Simran, who lost her father three years ago, refused to succumb to pressures and continued with her studies. As her […]
US sends B-52 bombers to stop Taliban from seizing Afghan cities
New Delhi | US President Joe Biden has ordered B-52 bombers and Spectre gunships to target Taliban terrorists in Afghanistan who are advancing towards three key cities, Daily Mail reported. The Cold War-era strategic bomber first flew in the 1950s but is still used due to its 70,000lb payload and range of more than 8,000 miles. […]
Covid-19 in US going to get worse: Fauci
Washington | As the more contagious Delta variant of the novel coronavirus is spreading across the US, Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical advisor, has warned that “things are going to get worse.” “We are looking, not I believe, to lockdown but we are looking to some pain and suffering in the future because we are […]
China, US, refuse to accept mangoes sent by Pakistan as part of ‘mango diplomacy’: Report
New Delhi | Pakistan’s all weather friend China has refused to accept sweet and juicy mangoes sent by the Pakistani president Arif Alvi to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The stated reason is quarantine regulations prevent the gift from reaching the Chinese President. The same fate befell the prized Chaunsa mangoes in the US, Canada, […]
US denies issuing new guidance to Americans to leave India
New York | The US State Department has denied that it has issued new guidance to American citizens in India to leave the country as reported by some media. Department Spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday that there has been “some misreporting, perhaps a misperception, that we provided revised guidance to private American citizens in India. […]
US CDC unveils new mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans
Washington | The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled new guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans on Tuesday, including activities they can safely resume without wearing masks. Fully vaccinated people can participate in outdoor activities and recreation without a face covering, the CDC said, Xinhua news agency reported. They can also meet outdoors with […]
India overtakes US in daily Covid cases
New Delhi | India has overtaken the US to become the country with second-highest daily Covid-19 cases in the world. Brazil leads the chart with 91,097 cases recorded in the last 24 hours. India recorded 81,466 new Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. About 77,718 new cases were reported in the US on April 1. India […]