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Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat
After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday informed the athletes will still be able to take part in the games
 "Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat")
India's last-minute defence of coal at COP26 hid role of China and US
China, US and India are the three biggest polluters, and all three have now pledged to zero-out their emissions in the decades ahead.
 "India's last-minute defence of coal at COP26 hid role of China and US")
US allows automatic job authorisation for spouses of H1-B visa holders
This may be applicable to L2 visa holders as well
 "US allows automatic job authorisation for spouses of H1-B visa holders")
Explained: Why inflation in the US is so high, and when it may ease
Inflation is starting to look like that unexpected and unwanted houseguest who just won't leave
 "Explained: Why inflation in the US is so high, and when it may ease")
US govt sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled
The federal government is suing Uber saying it discriminates against disabled people by charging fees when drivers have to wait for passengers to board their vehicles
 "US govt sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled")
Oil prices steady after falling on signs US may release more reserves
Oil prices were steady on Thursday after falling in the previous session on concerns rising inflation in the United States
 "Oil prices steady after falling on signs US may release more reserves")
China, US, pledge to boost cooperation on climate action: Chinese Envoy
China's climate envoy says China and the United States have pledged to increase cooperation on climate action at UN talks in Glasgow.
 "China, US, pledge to boost cooperation on climate action: Chinese Envoy")
Human trafficking suit spreads to Hindu temples in 5 states in US
A lawsuit in which workers accuse a Hindu organisation of human trafficking by luring them from India to build a temple in New Jersey for as little as $1.20 a day has widened to four other states
 "Human trafficking suit spreads to Hindu temples in 5 states in US")
US blacklists Israel's NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware
Positive Technologies of Russia, and Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE. LTD, from Singapore, were also listed
 "US blacklists Israel's NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware")
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
 "India's economic reforms seen as \"positive step\" by Biden admin: Sitharaman")
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.
 "Border residents rejoice as US says it will lift travel ban after 19 months")
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
 "Sherman's visit opportunity to deepen India-US strategic ties: Official")
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
 "Oil climbs on switch from gas and doubts over US releasing reserves")
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
 "Drug makers Glenmark, Aurobindo Pharma recall products in US market")
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
 "Sensex rises for 3rd day, up 29 points; Nifty Auto, Realty gain 3% each")
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
 "Explained: what is Quad and how does it work?")
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.
 "Divided US Supreme Court allows Texas abortion law to remain in force")
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
 "Covid-19 vaccines: 15.1 million doses thrown away since March 1 in US")
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
 "Senior US general, Pak Army chief discuss security situation in Pakistan")