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US: Parents of school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

They are the first parents to be held criminally responsible for the shootings committed by their children as the US continues to face incidents of gunfire on campus and mass shootings.

2024-04-10T03:53:31.606322+00:00 IST

India's nominee re-elected to Int'l Narcotics Control Board

Lauding the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and the team at Ministry of External Affairs, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said "good work."

2024-04-10T02:39:54.215885+00:00 IST

President Biden brings up Gaza, Sudan in Eid message

US President Joe Biden extended his wishes to Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr while also reflecting on the ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza, and Sudan.

2024-04-10T01:32:41.123298+00:00 IST

China interfered with last two elections: Canadian spy agency

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) informed the Prime Minister's Office about this in February 2023, according to a top-secret briefing note that was discussed at the Foreign Interference Commission.

2024-04-09T20:52:50.747153+00:00 IST

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 team receives John L “Jack” Swigert Jr award

The award was presented at the Space Foundation's yearly opening ceremony of the Space Symposium in Colorado on April 8. Consul General of India in Houston, DC Manjunath received the award on behalf of ISRO's Chandrayaan team.

2024-04-09T05:33:35.418760+00:00 IST

"Won't get in the middle...": US on Pak allegations against India

The US has called on India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and find a resolution through talks.

2024-04-09T05:24:36.421937+00:00 IST

US: Indian student dies in Ohio

An Indian student was found dead in the US state of Ohio, the Consulate General of India in New York informed on Tuesday.

2024-04-09T04:25:33.467499+00:00 IST

Appeals Court denies another attempt of Trump to delay trial

Days before the former President of the US, Donald Trump is set to face a criminal trial in Manhattan, an appeals court judge denied his request to put the case on hold and transfer it to a new place, the New York Times reported.

2024-04-09T01:48:09.478105+00:00 IST

US on Zaporizhzhia power plant 'drone attack' 

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was taken over by Russian forces shortly after their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

2024-04-08T20:55:09.391635+00:00 IST

All you need to know about Total Solar Eclipse 2024

The Total Solar Eclipse is set to grace selected regions of Mexico, the United States and Canada, and will offer a rare opportunity for viewers to anticipate a multitude of awe-inspiring moments as it won't appear across this part of the world again until 2046.

2024-04-08T16:33:06.958660+00:00 IST

Plane bound for Houston returns after engine cover falls off

In recorded air traffic control audio, one of the pilots said that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing."

2024-04-08T04:53:11.065372+00:00 IST

Consul General of India in NY Binay Srikant inaugurates library

Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center (The Kerala Center) has become a focal point to coordinate activities and services to the Indian American Kerala Community.

2024-04-08T00:35:15.555793+00:00 IST

Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador following embassy raid

Vice President Jorge Glas, a two-time corruption convict, had been residing in the Mexican embassy since December, citing persecution by Ecuadorian officials.

2024-04-06T17:30:49.589942+00:00 IST

Meta to begin labelling AI-generated content

"We are making changes to the way we handle manipulated media based on feedback from the Oversight Board and our policy review process with public opinion surveys and expert consultations," Meta said.

2024-04-06T12:34:03.755512+00:00 IST

"I asked them to do what they’re doing": Biden on Israel

A day after Netanyahu government approved the reopening of the Erez border crossing to allow the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, United States President Joe Biden said that Israel is responding to his demand for actions to limit humanitarian suffering in the strip.

2024-04-06T01:17:11.334873+00:00 IST

4.0 magnitude aftershock rattles New Jersey

Notably, it was the second aftershock, earlier, a much smaller aftershock of magnitude 2.0, was reported.

2024-04-05T23:55:16.788610+00:00 IST

Biden "to move heaven and earth" to rebuild Baltimore key bridge

"Folks, we're going to move heaven and Earth to rebuild this bridge as rapidly as humanly possible," Biden said.

2024-04-05T22:55:32.401514+00:00 IST

Another Indian student dies in US

The incident takes place at a time when the deaths of Indian-origin students in the US are on the rise.

2024-04-05T22:36:16.154115+00:00 IST

Renowned Hyderabad surgeon receives ASA honorary fellowship

This is the highest recognition that the ASA can bestow upon a surgical colleague from a foreign country and Dr Raghu Ram is the third surgeon from South Asia to receive this high honour in the 144-year history of America's oldest and most prestigious surgical organisation.

2024-04-05T18:06:05.434627+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy advocates for India-US collaboration in education

In a post on social media platform X, the embassy expressed satisfaction with the productive engagement it had with senior faculty members from prestigious universities in Washington DC.

2024-04-05T17:35:42.493249+00:00 IST

NY quake: Indian Consulate in New York in touch with diaspora

Following the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York and New Jersey on Friday, the Consulate General of India in New York said that no Indian national has reportedly been hurt so far, and they are in touch with members of the Indian diaspora.

2024-04-05T16:49:16.248908+00:00 IST