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Consulate in NY rules out 'foul play' in Indian student's death

Following the death of an Indian student, Abhijeeth Paruchuru, in Boston, the Consulate General of India in New York has said that the initial probe has ruled out any kind of foul play in the case.

2024-03-18T16:57:16.667756+00:00 IST

US: Trump faces 'insurmountable difficulties' in civil fraud case

In a fresh appeal court filing on Monday, the attorneys for former President Donald Trump stated that he is having "insurmountable difficulties" getting a bond to pay the USD 464 million civil fraud case, ABC News reported.

2024-03-18T16:53:18.071989+00:00 IST

US: Two killed, five others injured in Washington, DC shooting

The shooting was reported near the intersection of 7th and P Street Northwest, near the Kennedy Recreation Center at around 3 am (local time), according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

2024-03-17T20:32:54.706551+00:00 IST

Trump attacks Biden administration over illegal immigrants issue

Former US President Donald Trump came out heavily against the Biden administration over the 'heavy influx' of migrants from the border and migrant crimes, while announcing that he will terminate every 'open border policy' if he comes to power.

2024-03-17T03:50:26.607037+00:00 IST

Trump "wants another Jan 6", says Biden campaign spokesperson

US President Joe Biden's campaign spokesperson, James Singer, said in a statement that former President Donald Trump "wants another January 6" after Trump on Saturday said that there would be a 'bloodbath' in the country if he lost the upcoming polls, reported CNN.

2024-03-17T03:19:21.863054+00:00 IST

Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he is not elected President

Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of a 'bloodbath' in the country if he does not get elected in the polls set to be held later this year, Politico reported.

2024-03-17T00:41:57.973818+00:00 IST

US: Man accused of killing 3 people in Pennsylvania in custody

A man accused of killing three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, on Saturday morning was finally taken into custody, CNN reported, citing police. Andre Gordon, the 26-year-old suspect, allegedly killed three people at two different homes in Pennsylvania before carjacking a driver and heading for New Jersey.

2024-03-16T23:48:18.192319+00:00 IST

Kaabi leads UAE’s delegation to UN Commission on Status of Women

The UAE's delegation included Mona Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, and representatives from the UAE Ministry of Community Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2024-03-16T22:28:24.824062+00:00 IST

India tears into Pak for raising Ram Temple, CAA at UNGA

Articulating India's position after it abstained from the adoption of a resolution on 'Measures to Combat Islamophobia' at the UNGA, Kamboj, responding to the Pakistani envoy, said, "This concerns a delegation that, much like a broken record, remains sadly stagnant while the world progresses."

2024-03-16T20:22:25.575189+00:00 IST

US: Biden, House Rep Mike Johnson urges Congress lawmakers

US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson, in a joint appearance, urged the lawmakers to pass assistance for Ukraine which is facing an uncertain path forward in the House, reported The Hill.

2024-03-16T10:04:59.671037+00:00 IST

“Cannot in good conscience endorse Trump”: US ex Vice Prez Pence

"Donald Trump is pursuing and articulating an agenda that is at odds with the conservative agenda that we governed on during our four years. That's why I cannot in good conscience endorse Donald Trump in this campaign," Mike Pence said.

2024-03-16T04:24:57.073554+00:00 IST

India condemns all forms of religiophobia...: Ruchira Kamboj as U

India has strongly condemned all forms of religiophobia, be it anti-Semitism, Christianophobia, or Islamophobia as it stands against all anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-sikh sentiments.

2024-03-16T04:23:51.571854+00:00 IST

Funds from sanction waiver not going to Iran: USJohn Kirby

Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Kirby said not a dime of this money will go to Tehran and added that the sanctions relief that is provided goes to vendors that provide humanitarian assistance to the Iranian people.

2024-03-16T01:25:14.533774+00:00 IST

UNGA President calls upon int'l community to 'repudiate' racism

He stressed that intolerance, xenophobia and hate speech are fueling the exponential rise in hate crimes, conflict and socioeconomic marginalization.

2024-03-15T23:59:44.893704+00:00 IST

US: Judge pushes back Trump's ‘hush money’ trial by 30 days

Jury selection was set to begin on March 25, which would have marked Trump's first criminal trial. However, judge Juan Merchan agreed to delay the trial after prosecutors consented to the one-month delay.

2024-03-15T22:51:22.929799+00:00 IST

US: Judge overseeing Trump's election interference case can stay

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay as the prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, only if she removes the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship, Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Friday.

2024-03-15T16:46:18.040853+00:00 IST

CAA is a true act of democracy: US Singer Millben lauds PM Modi

"@StateDept, PM @narendramodi is demonstrating compassionate leadership towards those being persecuted for their faith and providing a home to them in #India. A pathway to peace for Christians/Hindus/Sikhs/Jain/Buddhists seeking #religiousfreedom. When the PM is reelected for a third term, aim to be a better democratic partner in tone. The Citizen Amendment Act is a true act of democracy," said the US singer in a post on X.

2024-03-15T09:39:46.082122+00:00 IST

US Senate leader Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

The dire humanitarian situation affecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas has intensified pressure on Democratic officials, including President Joe Biden, to adopt a tougher stance on Israel.

2024-03-15T04:55:33.953125+00:00 IST

US says it is closely monitoring CAA implementation

"We are concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on March 11," US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily briefing on Thursday (local time).

2024-03-15T03:19:02.853526+00:00 IST

Trump Georgia subversion charges partially dismissed

This decision reduces the charges against Trump, now facing 88 charges across four criminal indictments in Georgia, New York, Washington, DC, and Florida.

2024-03-14T02:48:21.506816+00:00 IST

"This will eventually backfire on the US itself": China

After the US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that could ban Chinese social media TikTok for users in America, Beijing has referred to it as "an act of bullying" that will backfire on the US, according to CNN.

2024-03-13T16:27:30.412624+00:00 IST