Trump picks Jeff Sessions for AG, Pompeo for CIA chief

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced key Cabinet picks with the influential post of National Security Adviser going to his trusted military adviser Lt Gen Michael......

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Jeff Sessions, a close confidant of US President Donald Trump, was on Thursday confirmed to be the next attorney general, after a historically tumultuous process that saw the senator come under......

Modi to meet Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet over two dozen thought leaders from various walks of life in New York on Tuesday. IMAGE: Indian-Americans gather to send a message of welcome to Prime......

US Attorney General Sessions recuses himself from Russia probe

Embattled US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from any investigation into his alleged links with the Russian officials during the 2016 presidential elections. "I have decided to......

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

The US government has opened an investigation against two of the biggest Indian outsourcing companies for possible violations of H-1B visa rules, according to a media report. The Department of......

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Amritsar-born entrepreneur John Nath Kapoor was arrested by the FBI for bribing doctors to over-prescribe a powerful opioid to patients. More than 20,000 Americans died of synthetic opioid......

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

The Trump administration has sought 60 days to respond to a court case that challenges the decision of the previous Obama administration to authorise spouses of H1B visa holders to work in......

US okays VSNL's Tyco acquisition

The Tata-controlled Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Wednesday got clearance from a US government agency for acquisition of undersea cable assets of Tyco Global Network (TGN) for $130 million.The......

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc bowls during a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Spin legend Shane Warne believes Australia will 'blow away' India......

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Takes 200Test wickets and a fifer as India collapse for 36. IMAGE: Josh Hazelwood acknowledges the crowd after taking five wickets in the second innings on Day 3 of the first Test match at......

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

IMAGE: Cleveland Cavaliers' guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic during their NBA match at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in......

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

IMAGE: New Zealand's Tim Southee leaves the field at the end of the day after earlier taking his 300th Test wicket, dismissing Haris Sohail of Pakistan on Day 4 of the First Test match at Bay Oval......

Post-COVID-19 world could be blessing in disguise for India: Bindra

'We need to look after athletes because the very nature of sport is that more will fail than succeed.' IMAGE: Abhinav Bindra poses with his gold medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle final at the......