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India expressed interest in co-production of Stryker...: US

Speaking to reporters, Cambell said, "India has expressed an interest (during the meetings) in the co-production of the Stryker combat vehicle."

2024-06-27T04:30:38.035542+00:00 IST

"Another habitual attempt...": India slams Pakistan at UN

R Ravindra, said on Wednesday (local time) that Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and alienable parts of India.

2024-06-27T04:03:12.445020+00:00 IST

US claims concern over situation of religious minorities in India

A detailed section of the report also mentioned the "targeted attacks against religious minorities in India."

2024-06-27T03:47:24.634938+00:00 IST

"Will look forward to...": US on alleged plot to kill Pannun

Matthew Miller said that US will look forward to the results of the inquiry conducted by India into the alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

2024-06-27T02:56:19.693915+00:00 IST

Julian Assange’s actions put people in danger: State Department

The day WikiLeaks founder and whistleblower Julian Assange walked free after signing a plea deal with the United States, the US State Department termed his actions for which he pleaded guilty had put the lives of people, especially Washington's allies and diplomats, at risk.

2024-06-27T01:27:59.781850+00:00 IST

US passes resolution seeking probe into Pak elections

The resolution -- passed with 85 per cent of House members participating and 98 per cent voting in its favour -- urged US President Joe Biden to collaborate with Pakistan in upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

2024-06-26T23:45:45.310572+00:00 IST

Joe Biden pardons US veterans convicted under law banning gay sex

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, granted pardon to American veterans who were convicted of engaging in gay sex under a military code that outlawed the behaviour for more than 60 years, the New York Times reported.

2024-06-26T22:29:35.583106+00:00 IST

Former Honduran president sentenced to 45 years in prison

Hernandez has previously denied the charges against him. At his sentencing on Wednesday, he insisted that he was innocent and was "wrongly and unjustly accused."

2024-06-26T20:50:28.515515+00:00 IST

China's rejection of UPR's recommendations sparks criticism

China categorically rejected all recommendations related to halting human rights violations and ending reprisals against critics.

2024-06-26T17:21:43.970260+00:00 IST

India has been responsive to our concerns, says US official

The United States said on Wednesday that India has been responsive to its concerns on the alleged overseas plot to kill pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and there has been constructive dialogue between the two countries

2024-06-26T17:19:19.900470+00:00 IST

"Strong determination on both sides to host Quad in India": US

"The issue of the Quad was discussed between the two national security advisors. Both sides expressed a strong determination that, in fact, the quad will be held this year, before the end of the year. There is a strong determination on both sides to hold the quad," Kurt Cambell said in the briefing.

2024-06-26T14:00:28.786296+00:00 IST

US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Maldives minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with the Maldives Foreign Minister, Moosa Zameer in Washington, DC, which aimed to enhance the partnership and cooperation on climate, economic growth, and maritime security.

2024-06-26T07:17:40.383505+00:00 IST

"Wait to decline comment...": US on reports of PM Modi's vi

Miller refused to comment on the development until the visit was publicly confirmed by the two governments.

2024-06-26T05:53:13.275531+00:00 IST

India slams Pak for "baseless," "deceitful" narratives at UNGA

Pratik Mathur said that one delegation "misused" this forum to spread "deceitful and baseless" narratives.

2024-06-26T04:44:55.557027+00:00 IST

Julian Assange walks out of courtroom as free man after plea deal

Assange walked out of the courtroom as a free man into the bright Saipan sunshine, raised one hand to reporters before leaving in his car for the airport, where he took a flight to the Australian capital Canberra.

2024-06-26T04:10:38.850505+00:00 IST

Third INDUS-X Summit to take place in Silicon Valley in September

Pat Ryder stated that the US Department of Defence along with India's Ministry of Defence together are facilitating dynamic partnerships among defence technology companies, investors and researchers.

2024-06-26T03:19:51.381075+00:00 IST

Debate on annual report has become ritual without much substance'

The annual report of the United Nations Security Council should inform, highlight and analyse the measures taken to maintain international peace and security, but today the debate on the report has become a "ritual without much substance," India said at the UN General Assembly.

2024-06-26T01:12:33.282102+00:00 IST

US: Five killed in Las Vegas shooting; suspect dies by suicide

As many as five people were killed in North Las Vegas on Tuesday morning (local time) after a man went on a shooting spree in two apartment complexes, before killing himself, CNN reported.

2024-06-25T22:43:34.739573+00:00 IST

US: Judge partially lifts gag order on Trump in hush money case

The updated terms allow Trump to resume speaking about trial witnesses, including Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels; whom the former president has strongly attacked.

2024-06-25T22:05:13.401030+00:00 IST

US surgeon general declares firearm violence in America

In a new advisory released on Tuesday, US Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy said that gun violence in the US is an urgent public health crisis that demands the "collective commitment of the nation" to put an end to it, reported CNN.

2024-06-25T16:49:48.237806+00:00 IST

UNGA President honours India’s Hansa Mehta

Hansa Mehta is widely credited for successfully arguing against references to "men" as a synonym for humanity, and succeeded in changing the phrase, "All men are born free and equal" to "All human beings are born free and equal" in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

2024-06-25T03:05:46.975469+00:00 IST