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PM Modi, President Biden likely to meet during G7 Summit in Italy

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized that the two leaders spoke when Biden congratulated PM Modi for taking oath as Prime Minister for the third term.

2024-06-13T03:03:25.912559+00:00 IST

Indian Consulate in New York hosts reception for Team India

The Indian Consulate in New York hosted a reception to welcome Team India on Tuesday (local time). It is the first time that the Indian national team is playing cricket in New York, with World Cup being held for the first time in the US.

2024-06-12T01:14:05.594122+00:00 IST

Pakistan PM calls for reduction in load-shedding

According to the news report, Sharif also directed for functioning of an effective and active system in the power distribution companies for the facilitation of consumers, regarding registration of timely complaints in case of no supply of power.

2024-06-12T00:01:10.206052+00:00 IST

"In touch with Chinese counterparts to ensure law enforcement ste

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, on Tuesday, expressed concern over the stabbing of US citizens in China, saying that their team is in touch with the Americans and Chinese counterparts to ensure appropriate law enforcement steps are being taken.

2024-06-11T17:24:29.551644+00:00 IST

Elon Musk threatens to ban all Apple devices from his companies

Musk, in a series of posts on social media platform X, expressed concern over the protection of user's information and termed the integration between the two companies an "unacceptable security violation".

2024-06-10T23:54:00.252519+00:00 IST

UN Security Council approves US-drafted proposal supporting Gaza

Amid rising tensions in West Asia due to the Israel-Hamas war, which is in its eighth month now, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution vote on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza on Monday (local time).

2024-06-10T23:01:32.088113+00:00 IST

"Sensitive to challenges": India at UN on supporting LLDCs

India on Monday (local time) underscored its commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and supporting their sustainable development through the India-UN Development Partnership Fund.

2024-06-10T17:18:08.637176+00:00 IST

Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash

The 90-year-old space pioneer met his untimely demise in an aircraft incident in the San Juan Islands.

2024-06-08T05:58:59.349196+00:00 IST

Joe Biden apologises to Zelenskyy over delay in passing aid

US President Joe Biden apologized to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the delay in passing a new military aid package, held up by Republican opposition in Congress, reported CNN.

2024-06-07T20:25:28.541564+00:00 IST

Boeing spacecraft with Indian-origin Williams docks at ISS

The Starliner had docked with the ISS at 1:34 pm (EDT) after lifting off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday and the two NASA astronauts entered the International Space Station at 3:45 pm EDT on Thursday (which translates to IST on Friday morning).

2024-06-07T04:24:20.313214+00:00 IST

US: 11 people transported to hospital after heat exhaustion

Nearly a dozen people were hospitalised due to heat exhaustion in Phoenix, Arizona as they were waiting in line for an event featuring former President Donald Trump, reported The Hill.

2024-06-06T23:56:28.374082+00:00 IST

US President says he won't pardon son if convicted at trial

US President Joe Biden in an interview said that he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, if he is found guilty of criminal federal gun charges, reported CNN.

2024-06-06T21:23:08.294427+00:00 IST

Mexico man’s death linked to bird flu not yet seen in humans: WHO

This marks the first laboratory-confirmed human case of infection with an influenza A (H5N2) virus reported globally and the first avian H5 virus infection in a person reported in Mexico, the WHO said.

2024-06-06T08:00:06.122026+00:00 IST

"Take us to Space and back": Sunita Williams scripts history

Sunita Williams, 58, has scripted history by becoming the first female astronaut to fly on the first flight of a crewed spacecraft. The flight also marks Sunita's third foray into space.

2024-06-06T03:11:03.486492+00:00 IST

Jake Sullivan prepares for India visit as Modi gets ready for 3rd

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's upcoming visit to New Delhi during the call made by President Biden to congratulate PM Modi on his electoral win in Lok Sabha polls.

2024-06-05T22:56:32.254395+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump's election interference case paused in Georgia a

A Georgia Appeals Court has paused former US President Donald Trump's election interference case as it takes up his appeal seeking to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), but has guaranteed that the trial will not be held before this year's US Presidential elections, reported The Hill.

2024-06-05T22:05:30.751021+00:00 IST

US commends Indian govt on conduct of elections

Calling India the world's largest democracy, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller commended the Indian government, voters and poll workers for the successful conduct of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

2024-06-05T21:28:18.140925+00:00 IST

"We work with India on free, secure, prosperous Indo-Pacific": US

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday (local time) said that the US works with India on a free, secure, prosperous Indo-Pacific and it will continue to be their priority.

2024-06-05T20:34:11.545986+00:00 IST

Sunita Williams piloted NASA Boeing Starliner lifts off to space

Sunita is the first female astronaut to fly on the first flight of a crewed spacecraft. The launch that marks Sunita's third foray into space is the sixth inaugural journey of a crewed spacecraft in US history.

2024-06-05T15:53:20.091542+00:00 IST

US President Biden congratulates PM Modi, NDA on win in LS polls

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on their victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He noted that the friendship between India and the US is only growing as the two nations unlock a shared future of unlimited potential.

2024-06-05T15:08:36.604174+00:00 IST