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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrives in New York

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrived in New York after a halt in Switzerland's Zurich on Saturday.

2024-06-24T06:24:17.662469+00:00 IST

UAE contributes USD 25 mn to UNWFP for humanitarian efforts

The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to provide emergency food assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.

2024-06-24T01:27:50.024152+00:00 IST

US: 10 people injured in shooting incident in Ohio

Police reached the site of the shooting in the Short North area of the city at 2:28 am (local time).

2024-06-24T01:06:32.921841+00:00 IST

Biden plans to restrict US investment in Chinese technology

The Joe Biden administration is mulling to curb US investment in critical Chinese technology industries that are crucial to modernising China's military.

2024-06-23T01:10:44.950353+00:00 IST

US: 1 person killed, 7 injured outside nightclub in Kentucky

One person was killed and seven others were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday (local time).

2024-06-23T00:10:40.153136+00:00 IST

US: Death toll rises to 3 in Arkansas grocery store shooting

The Arkansas State Police reported that the incident unfolded at the Mad Butcher grocery store around 11:30 am local time.

2024-06-22T03:36:35.756332+00:00 IST

US-India INDUS-X initiative marks one-year anniversary

"In its first year, INDUS-X has advanced both countries' commitment to build a defence innovation bridge under the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)," read a release from US Department of Defence.

2024-06-22T02:39:18.187415+00:00 IST

US: State jury finds David DePape guilty on all charges

DePape was found guilty of the five counts he faced in the stand trial, including aggravated kidnapping resulting in bodily harm or death, false imprisonment of an elder or dependent adult, threatening family of public officials, first degree residential burglary, and preventing or dissuading a witness by force or threat.

2024-06-22T01:36:36.000453+00:00 IST

US SC upholds law banning domestic abusers from owning guns

The US Supreme Court, in its decision on Friday, announced that the government can take guns away from people subject to restraining orders for domestic violence.

2024-06-21T23:28:55.304550+00:00 IST

US: 2 people killed, 8 others injured in shooting in Arkansas

Police said that the shooter was critically injured and taken into custody.

2024-06-21T20:22:00.755105+00:00 IST

US: Some Dali crew leave after 3-months, 8 Indians headed home

There were 20 Indians and one Sri Lankan on the ship since March 26, when the 984-foot ship lost propulsion, veered off course and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Six construction workers who were on the bridge were killed in the incident, which remains the focus of two investigations by the FBI and the National Transportation Safety Board.

2024-06-21T18:55:01.843625+00:00 IST

Ukraine can hit Russia inside its border: US

The United States took a firm stance and told Ukraine that it could use American-supplied weapons to hit any Russian forces attacking from across the border, and not just the region near Kharkiv, Politico reported, citing US officials.

2024-06-21T03:17:19.791531+00:00 IST

Trump floats idea of giving green card to foreign graduates in US

Former US President Donald Trump, who is known for his strong anti-immigration stance, suggested on Thursday (local time) that foreign students who graduate from college in the United States should receive a green card so they can stay in the country.

2024-06-21T02:06:38.725313+00:00 IST

Solstice at Times Square showcases widespread enthusiasm for yoga

In a press release, the Consulate General of India in New York said, "Consulate General of India in New York, in partnership with Times Square Alliance, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga at the iconic Times Square of New York City, on June 20, 2024."

2024-06-21T00:43:39.092997+00:00 IST

We support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: US

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday (local time) that the US supports direct discussions between India and Pakistan. However, he noted that pace, scope, and character should be determined by India and Pakistan and not the US.

2024-06-20T21:09:51.968582+00:00 IST

Continue to work with India on Indo-Pacific strategy...: US

While addressing a press briefing, Miller stated that the US continues to work with India on the Indo-Pacific strategy and will look forward to doing that with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

2024-06-20T20:36:20.861667+00:00 IST

Ideology responsible for Air India Kanishka...: Canadian MP

Chandra Arya said that the celebration of the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by Khalistani supporters glorifying violence and hate demonstrates that "dark forces have been energized again and highlighted the concerns of Hindu Canadians regarding the recent incidents.

2024-06-20T18:43:53.502684+00:00 IST

'NASA continues to further India-US iCET for benefit of humanity'

NASA administrator Bill Nelson said India and the United States are expanding their space collaboration.

2024-06-20T07:48:13.191742+00:00 IST

US: Indian embassy organises yoga session in Washington DC

The Indian Embassy in the US organised a Yoga session in Washington, DC ahead of the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga, witnessing a large number of people participating in the yoga session on Thursday.

2024-06-20T04:42:59.742011+00:00 IST

Lousiana law mandates displaying Ten Commandments in schools

House Bill 71, approved by state lawmakers last month, mandates that a poster-size display of the Ten Commandments with "large, easily readable font" be in every classroom at schools that receive state funding, from kindergarten through the university level.

2024-06-20T03:47:33.921363+00:00 IST