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"India and US a formidable force," says Defence Minister

On the first day of his visit the Department of Defence (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA).

2024-08-23T15:42:23.462978+00:00 IST

DHS adds five firms to Uyghur Forced Labour List amid Xinjiang

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, adding five new companies allegedly linked to forced labour practices in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

2024-08-23T15:01:30.355011+00:00 IST

Campaign for Uyghur calls for accountability for China’s abuses

On the fifth annual International Day of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Campaign for Uyghur's Founder and Executive Director, Rushan Abbas took part in a webinar entitled "Prisoners of Conscience: Violence and Detention and Violence in Detention.

2024-08-23T11:20:11.280595+00:00 IST

US, India ink reciprocal priority support for national defence

India is the 18th SOSA partner of the US after Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

2024-08-23T05:26:27.323311+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris supports Israel ceasefire deal

"President Biden and I are working around the clock, because now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done," she said in her nomination acceptance speech on August 22 night on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

2024-08-23T04:25:35.113385+00:00 IST

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic Party nomination for US Presiden

Earlier two of Harris' grandnieces were brought onstage by actress Kerry Washington to remind the convention how to correctly pronounce her first name. At their direction, one side of the arena shouted "comma" and the other "la."

2024-08-23T03:33:13.829055+00:00 IST

"Terrorism is global threat...": India at UN

India also cited the proposal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, given at the 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit, where he called for a comprehensive Global Development Compact on India's behalf.

2024-08-23T01:35:40.529817+00:00 IST

India gave message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' to world: Rajnath Singh

"Deceit is not in our character. We can be cheated, but we can never cheat others. This is the message that should go to the world," Rajnath Singh said.

2024-08-23T01:12:11.010801+00:00 IST

India, US “destined” to be strong partners, says Rajnath Singh

Lauding the progress in India-US ties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Indian diaspora that New Delhi and Washington are "destined" to be strong partners.

2024-08-23T00:59:09.244011+00:00 IST

India’s global perception has completely changed: Rajnath Singh

"Earlier, the perception of India was that of a poor country with lazy people. Now, that perception has completely changed," Rajnath Singh said.

2024-08-23T00:48:27.382576+00:00 IST

US: Long-serving Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr dies

Democratic congressman from New Jersey, Bill Pascrell, who served in the House of Representatives since 1997 passed away at the age of 87, CNN reported.

2024-08-22T22:40:11.244920+00:00 IST

Kennedy Jr likely to end campaign, may endorse Trump: Report

Independent presidential candidate, Robert F Kennedy Jr is expected to suspend his campaign on Friday at an event in Arizona, CNN reported citing two sources familiar with the plans.

2024-08-22T22:23:45.809000+00:00 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Washington

The Office of the Raksha Mantri shared a picture of Rajnath Singh and said, "Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has landed in Washington DC. He is on an official visit to the United States."

2024-08-22T15:24:02.685081+00:00 IST

Nikki Haley highlights 'moral clarity' in backing Taiwan

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley emphasized the "moral clarity" of supporting Taiwan in its ongoing tensions with China during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te on Thursday, as reported by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA).

2024-08-22T10:57:52.235873+00:00 IST

"Vice President Harris ready to take us to new heights": Pelosi

In a strong backing for Vice President Kamala Harris, former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Harris is "astute and strategic in winning difficult elections," and added that she is to take America to new heights.

2024-08-22T09:37:19.840916+00:00 IST

US Under Secy Uzra Zeya meets Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

In a significant gesture of international support, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, met with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama in New York City on Wednesday.

2024-08-22T07:35:35.141346+00:00 IST

Tim Walz accepts Democratic Vice Presidential nomination

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is also the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris for the US presidential election scheduled for November this year, has accepted the Democrats' nomination for vice president of the United States, calling it an "honour" of his life.

2024-08-22T06:19:55.855734+00:00 IST

US: Hindu prayers held at stage on day 3 of the Democratic Natio

As day three of the Democratic National Convention kicked off on Wednesday (local time) in Chicago, Hindu prayers were held on the stage, in a beautiful display at the convention.

2024-08-22T04:58:39.682953+00:00 IST

Bill Clinton endorses Kamala Harris at DNC, calls her "president

In his Democratic National Convention (DNC) speech on Wednesday (local time), former US President Bill Clinton expressed his support for the Democratic nominee for the upcoming US Presidential election, Kamala Harris, and urged Americans to vote for the "president of joy" for the White House.

2024-08-22T04:26:18.318255+00:00 IST

"Kamala Harris got blood of two continents...": US Congressman

Speaking to ANI, Jackson, son of American civil rights activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson, called Kamala Harris loving and caring and understands a culture of many worlds.

2024-08-22T01:37:40.413268+00:00 IST

"Very healthy for India-US relationship": US lawmaker Don Beyer

US Congressman Don Beyer said that it will be "very healthy" for India-US relationship if the Democratic Party wins the presidential elections in November.

2024-08-22T01:36:51.382839+00:00 IST