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India counted 640 million votes in one day: Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday praised India's election process, highlighting that the country was able to count a staggering 640 million votes in just one day.

2024-11-24T03:19:35.785906+00:00 IST

'Pakistan needs leader like PM Modi'

Speaking to ANI at the launch of the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) in Maryland, US, Tarar emphasised that India has emerged as the fifth largest economy under PM Modi's leadership who always keeps 'India First'.

2024-11-23T15:11:32.594466+00:00 IST

NATO Secy General meets US President-elect Trump, discuss global

They discussed the range of global security issues facing the Alliance, as per the statement

2024-11-23T12:09:07.447749+00:00 IST

UN celebrates Hindi Diwas at New York headquarters

MP Birendra Prasad Baishya highlighted the popular appeal of Hindi in different countries

2024-11-23T08:29:37.010632+00:00 IST

US adds 29 Chinese firms to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This brings the total number of entities on the list to 107, as part of the US government's efforts to combat forced labour in global supply chains, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China

2024-11-23T08:18:08.772038+00:00 IST

Donald Trump nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

President-elect Donald Trump names Lori Chavez-DeRemer as US Secretary of Labor.

2024-11-23T04:27:16.699372+00:00 IST

Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent Secretary of Treasury Dept

Trump described Bessent as "A lifelong Champion of Main Street America and American Industry", and said that Scott will work for Trump's policies to drive American competitiveness, stop "unfair trade imbalances", and help create an economy that places growth at the forefront.

2024-11-23T03:49:45.481742+00:00 IST

Minorities unite for strength, says Jassi at AIAM launch

At the launch of the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) in Maryland, Jasdeep Singh Jassi, President of the organisation, emphasised the power of unity among minority communities. Speaking about the significance of the newly-formed association, Jassi highlighted the importance of upholding secular values and combating divisive forces.

2024-11-23T01:30:26.241660+00:00 IST

Jewish American praises India’s inclusivity and PM Modi

At the AIAM launch event in Maryland, Jewish Indian-American Nissin Rubin highlighted India's long-standing acceptance of its Jewish minority, crediting Prime Minister Modi for enhancing global recognition of this legacy. Rubin lauded India's inclusivity, citing interfaith harmony, and called for robust partnerships in ensuring a stable Middle East.

2024-11-23T01:23:25.319980+00:00 IST

Indian national charged in Russia export plot

Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, has been indicted for conspiring to illegally export controlled US aviation components to Russia via India. Charged in the District of Oregon, Kaushik faces severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison and fines of USD 1 million per count. The case is part of Task Force KleptoCapture, which enforces sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

2024-11-22T23:44:54.909950+00:00 IST

PM Modi honoured with Global Peace Award as Indian American minor

The Global Equity Alliance Summit in Washington marked 10 years of the Indo-US Strategic Partnership, focusing on minority empowerment and education. PM Modi was honoured with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment, recognizing his decade-long reforms for minority communities.

2024-11-22T21:04:02.630244+00:00 IST

Elon Musk says X is number one news app on App store in India

X, formerly the microblogging site Twitter, on Friday became the number one news app on the App Store in India.

2024-11-22T07:29:34.487155+00:00 IST

US rejects ICC arrest warrants against Israeli PM, Defence Min

The United States on Friday rejected the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who are accused of "crimes against humanity and war crimes."

2024-11-22T05:29:07.919387+00:00 IST

White House says aware of allegations on Gautam Adani indictment

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed confidence that Indian and the US could navigate the issue without compromising their robust partnership.

2024-11-22T03:18:58.690491+00:00 IST

US Securities & Exchange commission charges Gautam Adani

The SEC has charged Gautam and Sagar Adani of Adani Green Energy and Cyril Cabanes of Azure Power Global for their roles in a bribery scheme tied to a multi-billion-dollar solar project in India. Allegations include bribing Indian officials to secure contracts and misleading US investors during a note offering.

2024-11-22T02:37:42.331668+00:00 IST

India reiterates call for urgent UNSC reform: Parvathaneni Harish

In his statement at the UN Plenary on Security Council reform, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, highlighted the need for reform to ensure the Security Council reflects the current multipolar world. He emphasised the necessity for equitable geographical representation, stressing the inclusion of regions like Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America for a more legitimate and effective Council.

2024-11-21T23:38:55.673197+00:00 IST

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's Attorney General nominee

Matt Gaetz announced he was stepping down as President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, citing concerns over the distraction his nomination had become amid ongoing investigations into his alleged misconduct. Gaetz's decision was met with both support and relief from Senate Republicans, though some expressed disappointment.

2024-11-21T22:09:56.439508+00:00 IST

US NSA pick slams ICC over arrest warrant against Israel PM

Waltz claimed that Israel defended its people lawfully

2024-11-21T19:50:13.354095+00:00 IST

India has not moved forward with idea of expansionism: PM Modi

India has never moved forward with the idea of expansionism and has always stayed away from the idea of resource-capturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, stating that this is not time for conflict but to identify and remove conditions that create conflicts.

2024-11-21T15:51:35.257889+00:00 IST

Nikki Haley opposes appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as DNI

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley opposed the appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by the United States President-elect Donald Trump and called Gabbard being sympathetic to countries like Russia, Syria, Iran, and China.

2024-11-21T09:15:26.356577+00:00 IST