Quote of the day by Booker T. Washington: 'Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by...' – inspiring lessons on overcoming life’s challenges to be successful by Tuskegee Institute founder and Up from Slavery authorQuote of the day by Booker T. Washington: His wisdom reveals true success lies in overcoming challenges. It is not about reaching a positio...
05 May, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
U.S. minimum wage increase 2026: Why do some states pay $17.95 while others stay at $7.25 and who benefits most in May?The U.S. minimum wage increase 2026 reveals a stark reality. Pay varies sharply by state. The federal rate still stands at $7.25. That numb...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Midterm strategy shift: GOP keeps Trump agenda, softens TrumpRepublicans are adjusting their strategy for upcoming midterm elections. They aim to use President Trump's ability to mobilize voters witho...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
UK PM Starmer hits back after Trump's trade deal threat over Iran conflictBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer stands firm against US President Donald Trump's threats regarding a trade deal. Starmer reiterates the ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Paychecks set to double? New state law could boost millions of Americans' salaries in 3 yearsVirginia minimum wage is set for a major boost. In 2026, workers earn $12.77 per hour. By 2028, the rate will hit $15. This is an 18 percen...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
'You did not clean your room': Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger calls out her daughter in victory speechVirginia has elected its first female governor, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sear...
05 Nov, 2025, 09.19 AM IST
Google partners with Glenn Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekersRepublican Governor Glenn Youngkin has partnered with Google to offer free and low-cost AI certification courses to Virginians, aiming to b...
16 Jul, 2025, 08.09 AM IST
Dominion Energy stock surges amid renewable push and data center boom – Is this the future of energy investment?Dominion Energy stock is gaining attention as the company expands its investments in renewable energy and strengthens its role in the boomi...
12 Feb, 2025, 09.09 PM IST
Pandemic did not stop India from economic reforms; US businesses can benefit from it: Indian envoy"The pandemic has not stopped India from undertaking some bold economic reforms.Almost every sector, barring a few, have been opened for FD...
15 Oct, 2020, 10.33 AM IST
Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe leads trade mission to IndiaAimed at attracting investment from Indian companies and creating jobs in Virginia, the governor of the US state has embarked on a high-pow...
14 Nov, 2015, 06.19 PM IST
Halting crop destruction in India saves up to $1 billion: Virginia Tech UniversityIndia saved over $1.3 bn in damage to its papaya, eggplant and tomato crops from a devastating pest after researchers found a natural way t...
23 Jan, 2014, 10.24 PM IST
- iGate to invest over $1 million in US; to create 250 new jobs
IT firm iGate today said it will invest $1.0156 million to establish a new facility in Loudoun County, US, which will create 250 new jobs.
16 Aug, 2012, 05.28 PM IST
- US to enhance partnership with India's smaller cities: Geoffrey Pyatt
US is working to enhance partnerships with India's smaller cities and towns which are fast becoming the engines of the country's economic b...
22 Jun, 2012, 06.33 PM IST
US state of Virginia seeks Indian investment in IT, energyVirginia Governor Bob McDonnel said Indian cos and investors would get cash incentives based on the capital investment and actual number of...
16 Nov, 2011, 05.47 PM IST
- Fed chief sees US growth up to 4.0 percent in 2011
Bernanke signaled US recovery would pick up slightly this year, but warned it would not be enough to reduce persistently high unemployment.
14 Jan, 2011, 01.03 AM IST