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US: Trump wins New Hampshire primary as per early estimates

As the counting begins in New Hampshire, early trends have projected former US President Donald Trump to win the New Hampshire GOP primary, The Hill reported, citing Decision Desk HQ.

2024-01-24T01:37:48.538305+00:00 IST

US: All you need to know about New Hampshire primary

Former US President Donald Trump -- who is coming after a landslide win in the Iowa caucus -- is aiming to secure the GOP nomination, against former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, to put in a historic 2020 rematch with incumbent President Joe Biden in the November 2024 election.

2024-01-24T00:32:15.155416+00:00 IST

“We had this going so well…”: Donald Trump

Putting weight behind his slogan of 'Make America Great Again', former US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday (local time) that the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza wouldn't have taken place had he been at the office.

2024-01-23T22:31:58.766466+00:00 IST

“Millions are pouring into our country illegally…”: Donald Trump

Reiterating his stand on having strong borders, former US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday (local time) that millions of people are entering the country illegally.

2024-01-23T20:51:45.193746+00:00 IST

Federal appeals court declines further review of Trump gag order

The federal appeals court in Washington, DC, refused to further review the gag order imposed upon former President Donald Trump, which prohibits him from talking about witnesses and court staff about the January 6 criminal case, CNN reported.

2024-01-23T19:56:57.890271+00:00 IST

US: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to rally on abortion rights

As voting for the New Hampshire primary began on Tuesday (local time), US President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris will be rallying voters in Virginia on abortion rights, seeking to emphasise the stakes for reproductive rights in 2024, CNN reported.

2024-01-23T19:42:58.646526+00:00 IST

Haley defies Trump, vows to persist beyond New Hampshire

Both Trump and Haley are contending for the GOP nomination, aiming to challenge President Joe Biden in the November 2024 election.

2024-01-23T17:18:59.407195+00:00 IST

US decries ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity in Xinjiang

In strong condemnation of the human rights violations in Xinjiang by China, the United States has called for the cessation of harassment, surveillance, and threats against individuals in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong.

2024-01-23T14:12:21.642186+00:00 IST

Pentagon hails outgoing Indian envoy Taranjit Sandhu

This comes as top US officials bid farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The event was hosted at India House in Washington on Monday.

2024-01-23T09:07:21.253104+00:00 IST

"India-US relationship has grown, matured and blossomed,” envoy

"There are always some challenges that come, but at the end of the day, the flowers are blooming and increasing. Some of you who were here in 2016 will remember that when my Prime Minister addressed the US Congress, he used the word "we have overcome hesitations of history", it has a deep meaning," he said.

2024-01-23T05:38:20.918879+00:00 IST

US: Suspect in 7 Chicago shooting deaths found dead

An investigation has been ongoing after a suspect killed seven people in two neighbouring homes in Chicago on Monday, as reported by CNN.

2024-01-23T05:33:11.286163+00:00 IST

Elon Musk advocates for India's permanent UNSC membership

Taking to X, Musk said, "At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. Problem is that those with excess power don't want to give it up. India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd. Africa collectively should also have a permanent seat imo."

2024-01-23T04:22:50.575394+00:00 IST

US, UK carry out more strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

The US and UK have carried out additional strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, marking the eighth round of attacks by the US military in the past 10 days, CNN reported, citing a joint statement.

2024-01-23T02:44:55.487921+00:00 IST

Fake robocall of Joe Biden urges voters not to vote in primary

Ahead of the presidential primary on Tuesday, a 'fake' robocall reached out to New Hampshire residents, in which US President Joe Biden could be heard advising against voting and instead saving the vote for the November general elections, CNN reported.

2024-01-23T00:16:29.345416+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump’s sexual assault defamation trial delayed

The defamation trial by Jean Carroll against former US President Donald Trump was delayed until Wednesday after a juror fell ill, New York Times reported.

2024-01-22T23:50:36.699647+00:00 IST

US imposes fifth round of sanctions on Hamas

The United States on Monday imposed its fifth round of sanctions on Hamas since October 7 attack, targeting the financial networks of the terror group.

2024-01-22T21:47:04.386706+00:00 IST

NYC: Times Square echoes with ‘Jai Shree Ram’ chants

As jubilation took hold of Ayodhya after the enthronement of Shri Ram Lalla at his majestic abode, hundreds erupted in celebrations at the iconic Times Square in New York City on Monday.

2024-01-22T18:37:13.861628+00:00 IST

Washington to 'walk' against enforced disappearances in Pakistan

Human rights defenders will hold a peace march on January 24 in Washington, DC, to support Sindhi and Baloch activists protesting in Pakistan against the "enforced disappearances" of their loved ones.

2024-01-22T12:05:50.378874+00:00 IST

Diaspora in US sings Ram Bhajan at Hindu Temple of Minnesota

The Indian diaspora in the US sang the Ram Bhajan at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

2024-01-22T03:35:10.828956+00:00 IST

Mexico gets its first Ram Temple 

Meanwhile, the Shree Ram Temple Pran Prathistha ceremony will be held today in the temple town of Ayodhya amid tight security. The historic ritual of 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Lalla will take place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of distinguished guests.

2024-01-22T03:34:33.969706+00:00 IST

US: Times Square echoes with Bhajans ahead of Pran Pratishtha

The Indian community, which turned out in huge numbers for the celebrations, wore traditional Indian attire and were seen holding saffron flags with Shree Ram portraits inscribed on them.

2024-01-22T03:25:08.139384+00:00 IST