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Meteorologists attribute the bone-chilling conditions to persistent high-pressure systems over Greenland and parts of the western United States, funnelling Arctic air southward across the eastern seaboard and central US. 
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

‘Imprisoned by a cold snap’: Anand Mahindra’s New York post goes viral as Arctic cold paralyzes city

On January 28, Nasa’s Landsat 8 satellite imaged the New York metropolitan region using its Operational Land Imager in false-colour, revealing ice in light blue choking waterways and snow blanketing the urban landscape. 

The White House said the two countries have reached a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

'India-US interim trade pact to expand market access for American agri products': US Trade Representative

In a statement, the USTR said India has agreed to eliminate or lower tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products.

Its inclusion in a fresh tranche of Justice Department documents has raised renewed alarm about how Epstein continued to maintain proximity to minors even after his conviction.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Epstein Files: 'Come and visit next week' -- Jeffrey Epstein's ex asked him to visit 15 yr old daughter, friends

The message was sent two years after Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida to soliciting a minor for prostitution, served a brief jail sentence, and became a registered sex offender.

Artist recalls Deepak Chopra’s late night invite at age 16
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

'Insisted to meet later at night': Artist recalls Deepak Chopra's late night invite at age 16

The claim emerges against wellness guru Deepak Chopra amid ongoing debate over the Epstein documents and the wider network of associations they continue to reveal.

Donald Trump launches TrumpRx website during an event at the White House
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

‘People are going to save money, be healthy’: All about US President’s TrumpRx website

Trump announced that TrumpRx was live during a White House event along with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr Mehmet Oz and National Design Studio Director and Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia.

During his presidential campaign in 2024, US President Donald Trump said that it would be a good idea to release the Epstein Files. 
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Explained: What are Epstein Files, what do they include, Indians featured, other key figures mentioned

The massive tranche of documents includes influential names from the world of politics, business, entertainment, and royalty. 

Ishaan Tharoor was among more than 300 employees dismissed in the sweeping cuts.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Shashi Tharoor's son, Ishaan Tharoor laid off from Washington Post as US daily cuts nearly one-third staff

More than 300 employees were affected by the restructuring, including the paper’s New Delhi bureau chief and its entire Middle East reporting team

He added that he was limited and unrelated to abusive activity. 
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Had limited contact, unrelated to abusive activity,' says Deepak Chopra on email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein

The email exchange took place years after Epstein was registered as a sex offendor.

He added that India has reduced tariffs on many goods from the US but has been protectionist in select areas, just like the United States.
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

India agreed to reduce tariffs on select agri products, medical devices, other goods to 0%: Jamieson Greer on trade deal

He, however, added that New Delhi is maintaining "some protection" around agricultural goods.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Tariffs eased, oil pressure stays: White House pushes claim that India will stop buying Russian crude

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday that New Delhi has agreed to stop buying Russian crude and instead increase purchases from the United States

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on India-US Trade deal
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

'Delivering for our American farmers': US agriculture secretary hails trade deal with India

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the new India deal will expand farm exports into what she called India’s “massive market"

Did India-EU trade deal trigger 'FOMO' in Trump? Canadian trade analyst thinks so
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

'US felt they were left behind': Canadian analyst hints India-EU FTA made Trump feel sidelined

Dubbed as the "mother of all trade deals", it aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on more than 90 per cent of traded goods.

The announcement comes ahead of a high-level summit in Washington this week, where ministers from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will discuss forming a strategic alliance on critical minerals.
Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Trump plans $12 billion ‘Project Vault’ to secure America’s critical minerals supply: Report 

Under President Donald Trump, the administration has taken the rare step of investing directly in domestic mining and processing companies to boost US-based production of rare earths and other critical minerals.

Kennedy memorial renamed amid trump’s controversial reshaping of arts institution
Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Trump to shutdown Kennedy Center on July 4 as US marks 250 years of independence

As the US prepares to mark 250 years of independence, a sweeping decision to shut one of its most iconic cultural institutions has sparked political, artistic and legal controversy.

ICE’s new home-entry rule sparks constitutional fight as Trump ramps up deportations
Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Trump's fresh deportation push: ICE told it can break into homes without judge’s warrant

The directive authorises ICE officers to use force to enter a residence solely on the basis of an administrative warrant when arresting someone with a final order of removal.

U.S. signals on Venezuelan crude intensify as Trump urges India to swap away from Iran
Updated : Feb 1, 2026

Trump claims India to buy Venezuelan oil over Iranian crude, says, 'We've already made the deal'

India currently imports little crude from Iran due to longstanding United States sanctions, though Tehran was previously among its top suppliers

The duration of the partial shutdown now hinges on when the House reconvenes and whether lawmakers can quickly approve the Senate-passed funding deal or negotiate an alternative compromise.
Updated : Jan 31, 2026

US enters partial shutdown as House delays vote on funding deal, social security payments to continue

The funding lapse began at midnight US eastern time (05:00 GMT), hours after senators agreed to a stopgap measure to fund most federal agencies through September. The bill, however, provides only two weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), avoiding a full shutdown of the agency that oversees immigration enforcement. 

Epstein also claimed that Gates pressured him to delete emails linked to these allegations.
Updated : Jan 31, 2026

Epstein Files: Bill Gates got STD from 'Russian girls', asked antibiotics for ex-wife Melinda

Among the contents are draft messages from 2013, attributed to Epstein and referencing Gates’s adviser, with unsubstantiated accusations against Gates.

US President Donald Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department over leaked tax returns
Updated : Jan 31, 2026

Epstein Files bombshell: Donald Trump 'compromised by Israel', claims FBI report

One allegation against US President Donald Trump in the tranche of documents proved to be a bombshell in particular. Find out here

The selection of Warsh concludes a competitive process that, at its peak, included around 11 contenders.
Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chief amid rate-cut push

Warsh, 55, is a former Federal Reserve governor with deep ties to Wall Street and Washington policymaking circles. He previously interviewed for the role of Fed chair in 2017, when Trump ultimately chose Powell, whose term ends in May. 

US President Donald Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department over leaked tax returns
Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Trump, sons sue IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leaks

The complaint stated that the Trumps suffered significant and irreparable harm due to the disclosures.