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Burmese-Americans protest outside Chinese Embassy in US

This demonstration was part of a global campaign urging China to withdraw its support for Myanmar's military junta and to respect the wishes of the people striving for democracy since the February 2021 coup, as reported by Voice of America

2024-09-18T15:32:27.520526+00:00 IST

“Modi is a fantastic man,” Donald Trump’s high praise for PM Modi

While terming India as a "big abuser" of trade ties, former US President Donald Trump heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "fantastic man."

2024-09-18T08:35:06.286085+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden to address UN General Assembly

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to New York City for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly from September 23 to 25. In addition to delivering a speech on September 24, he will engage with global leaders to address key issues of international peace, security, and human rights.

2024-09-18T04:45:07.543004+00:00 IST

Trump says will meet with Prime Minister Modi in US next week

"He happens to be coming to meet me next week," Trump said terming PM Modi as a "fantastic" leader.

2024-09-18T03:27:36.527257+00:00 IST

US Congresswoman condemns desecration of BAPS Mandir in New York

Lori Trahan, leader of Massachusetts' Third District, condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville and said that it goes against Americans who respect the right of every person to practice their religion.

2024-09-17T23:13:14.734204+00:00 IST

India, US review existing energy cooperation

Puri and Pyatt discussed how the cooperation between two nations is strengthening in the energy sector due to collaboration between the institutions and companies from India and the US.

2024-09-17T22:10:16.659813+00:00 IST

"Clear and consistent about concern with Pakistan's...": US

Miller said that the US' action last week follows the October 2023 and April 2024 designations of six Chinese entities and one Belarusian entity that have worked to supply Pakistan's missile program.

2024-09-17T22:01:22.765649+00:00 IST

US says "not involved" in pager explosions in Lebanon

Matthew Miller said that the US is gathering information about the incident that happened in Lebanon.

2024-09-17T20:54:15.376613+00:00 IST

"Grateful that he's safe": Harris dails Trump

The White House official termed the conversation between two leaders "cordial and brief." The talks between two leaders came a day after gunfire was reported near Trump's golf club in Florida's West Palm Beach on Sunday.

2024-09-17T19:38:34.329601+00:00 IST

Justice, rule of law essential for achieving lasting peace: UNGA

United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang on Tuesday stressed the role of justice and the rule of law in achieving lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.

2024-09-17T17:50:02.693749+00:00 IST

Smriti Irani speaks on importance of gender equity

"In order to expand our global competitiveness, leaders of government and commerce throughout the Global South must ensure that gender equity policies are fully implemented," Irani said.

2024-09-17T09:32:26.933056+00:00 IST

Facebook parent Meta bans Russian websites

"After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity," a Meta spokesperson said in a statement as cited by NBC News.

2024-09-17T09:11:27.229171+00:00 IST

US lawmakers condemn desecration of BAPS Temple in New York

Several US lawmakers condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville with messages of hatred and demanded accountability from the authorities.

2024-09-17T09:09:34.957352+00:00 IST

US-India hold 2+2 Intersessional talks

Officials from the US and India met in New Delhi for the 8th 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue to discuss expanding collaboration on defense, space, clean energy, and global security. The talks set the stage for the upcoming 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.

2024-09-17T06:36:59.798149+00:00 IST

India, US laud progress in energy cooperation

During the meeting in Washington, DC, on Monday, the two sides reviewed the initiatives undertaken across the technical pillars under the SCEP, including Power and Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Emerging Fuels and Technologies, and Sustainable Growth.

2024-09-17T06:23:33.149651+00:00 IST

‘India, US have overcome hesitations of history’: Richard Verma

Hailing the India-US bilateral cooperation, US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, said the progress in ties was "unimaginable" a few decades ago.

2024-09-17T05:21:54.239059+00:00 IST

Incident violative of First Amendment rights: National Press Club

This comes after media reports surfaced that a journalist, working with an Indian news channel, was manhandled by Congress workers in Dallas when he was conducting an interview with Indian Overseas Congress chief.

2024-09-17T04:10:09.772829+00:00 IST

US Secret Service defends protective plan for Trump

While addressing a press conference at the county sheriff's office in West Palm Beach, Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr said, "The Secret Service's protective methodologies work, and they are sound and we saw that yesterday."

2024-09-17T02:13:01.542028+00:00 IST

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha condemns desecration of temple in NY

In a press release, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said that they offered prayers for those who committed this crime to be released of their hatred and see common humanity.

2024-09-17T00:20:41.659619+00:00 IST

BAPS Swaminarayan Temple vandalised, India raises matter with US

India's Consulate General in New York has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities and urged them to take prompt action against perpetrators of this act.

2024-09-16T21:00:14.607782+00:00 IST