US, India ramp up strategic tech engagement amid growing mistrust of China

Donald Trump Arrest: US prepares for unprecedented likely arrest of former President | Oneindia News

Police in major US cities are preparing for potential unrest in case ex-President Donald Trump is arrested this week as part of a hush-money inquiry. Authorities in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are ramping up their law enforcement presence. #DonaldTrump #DonaldTrumpArrest #USPolice

Adam Sandler Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Adam Sandler Receives , Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. NBC News reports that Sandler was awarded the prize at Washington's Kennedy Center on March 19. NBC News reports that Sandler was awarded the prize at Washington's Kennedy Center on March 19. Upon receiving it, Sandler joked that it "one day might be the weapon used to bludgeon me in my sleep.". Tim Herlihy, the comedian's writing and production partner, teased that they had created "31 motion pictures with a combined Rotten Tomatoes score of 59.". Presenters who testified to Sandler's creativity include Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, . Steve Buscemi, Chris Rock, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson and more. They also joked about his pattern of casting friends in his films. Sandler went on to thank his family for giving him "that weird irrational confidence thing that I guess I still have.". NBC News reports that Sandler is the seventh former 'SNL' member to receive the Mark Twain prize. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy

Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized After Falling at a Hotel

Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized , After Falling at a Hotel. CNN reports that the Senate minority leader fell at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C. A spokesperson issued a statement on his behalf. This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment, Spokesperson for Mitch McConnell, via statement. The extent of McConnell's injuries has not been disclosed. CNN reports that the 81-year-old had another fall in 2019 at his home in Kentucky. He tripped on his patio and ended up fracturing his shoulder. McConnell is the longest-serving Republican Senate leader. According to Senate.gov, he's been "elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006.". Senate.gov also states that McConnell's been referred to as "the most important Republican since Ronald Reagan" and "the most conservative leader of either party in the history of the Senate.". CNN reports that his hospitalization comes as Democrats narrowly control the chamber, 51-49. Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively. Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively

TikTok CEO Grilled by Congress Amid Calls for App to Be Banned

TikTok CEO , Grilled by Congress , Amid Calls for App to Be Banned. On March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Chew made his first appearance before Congress. . On March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Chew made his first appearance before Congress. . CNN reports that lawmakers met Chew with intense criticism and calls for the app to be banned. CNN reports that lawmakers met Chew with intense criticism and calls for the app to be banned. When you celebrate the 150 million American users on TikTok, it emphasizes the urgency for Congress to act. That is 150 million Americans that the [Chinese Communist Party] can collect sensitive information on, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, via CNN. When you celebrate the 150 million American users on TikTok, it emphasizes the urgency for Congress to act. That is 150 million Americans that the [Chinese Communist Party] can collect sensitive information on, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, via CNN. In his defense, Chew stressed TikTok's independence from China, while emphasizing the app's U.S. ties. TikTok itself is not available in mainland China, we’re headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we have 7,000 employees in the U.S. today, Shou Chew, TikTok CEO, via CNN. TikTok itself is not available in mainland China, we’re headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we have 7,000 employees in the U.S. today, Shou Chew, TikTok CEO, via CNN. CNN reports that Chew's congressional appearance comes amid perceived national security concerns due to the app's ties to China through parent company ByteDance. However, Chew emphasized that the data TikTok collects is , "frequently collected by many other companies in our industry.”. We are committed to be very transparent with our users about what we collect. I don’t believe what we collect is more than most players in the industry, Shou Chew, TikTok CEO, via CNN. CNN reports that the data collected includes everything from private messages to users' geolocation and contact lists

Flooding in Southern Malaysia forces 40,000 people to flee homes | Oneindia News

Flooding resulting from days of torrential rain has forced almost 40,000 people to flee their homes in Malaysia's southern Johor state, bordering Singapore, and at least four people have died during the past week. Authorities have set up more than 200 relief shelters for people displaced by the floods, the national disaster management agency said. #Malaysia #Floods #MalaysiaFloods

Murmu pays obeisance at Lingaraj Temple on second day of Odisha visit | Oneindia News

Murmu pays obeisance at Lingaraj Temple on second day of Odisha visit; DGCA imposes financial penalty on Air Asia for violation of Civil Aviation Requirements; RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav to today return to Delhi from Singapore; Delhi to Jaipur in 3 hours from tomorrow, Modi to inaugurate stretch #DraupadiMurmu #LingarajTemple #Odisha

India scraps Covid-19 negative report on arrival for passengers coming for Singapore | Oneindia News

India has scrapped Covid-19 negative reports for travelers coming from or via Singapore. The travelers also don’t need to upload a self-health declaration on the Air Suvidha portal. #AirSuvidha #Singapore #Covid19report

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar is arrested by Bengaluru Police over remarks on Hindutva | Oneindia News

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar, popularly known as Chetan Ahimsa, has been arrested by Bengaluru police after his tweet on Hindutva went viral. The complaint against him stated that his tweet, which says that ‘Hindutva is built on lies’, allegedly hurt the sentiments of Hindus. #ChetanKumar #ChetanAhimsa #Hindutva