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"We must not tolerate any kind of Hindu phobia": US Congressman

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Wednesday condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples in the US, saying such incidents should not be tolerated.

2024-01-11T00:41:34.206201+00:00 IST

"Ramayan is a bridge across geographies" : Indian envoy to US

The Indian envoy to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Wednesday said Ramayan is a bridge across geographies and teaches people about the complexities of human relationships and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

2024-01-11T00:26:04.678190+00:00 IST

26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed is in custody of Pak-govt

The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed is in the custody of Pakistan and serving a 78-year imprisonment sentence, the United Nations said in updated information.

2024-01-10T03:39:29.203368+00:00 IST

US appeals court judges sceptical of Trump's immunity claim

A federal appeals panel on Tuesday expressed deep scepticism over Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 elections, raising the potentially extreme implications of absolute presidential immunity, CNN reported on Tuesday.

2024-01-10T00:20:28.651123+00:00 IST

Armed men storm live TV broadcast station in Ecuador

Amid a state of emergency in Ecuador, a live television broadcast was interrupted by hooded and armed men on Tuesday as the Guayaquil-based network was on air amid a spate of kidnappings and violence in the country, CNN reported on Tuesday.

2024-01-09T21:40:30.362543+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy Llyod Austin hospitalised for treatment of cancer

Quoting a statement from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, CNN reported that he suffered certain complications that prompted him to be taken to the hospital on New Year's Day, where he is still receiving treatment.

2024-01-09T21:30:49.548874+00:00 IST

US categorises China, Pak as 'Countries of Particular Concern'...

Antony Blinken has also designated Algeria, Azerbaijan, the Central African Republic, Comoros, and Vietnam as "Special Watch List countries for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom."

2024-01-09T04:05:13.719639+00:00 IST

US: Vehicle crashes into gate of White House, driver taken into custody

The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody, according to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi.

2024-01-09T03:08:47.015870+00:00 IST

US says Bangladesh elections "not free or fair"; regrets that not

The United States shared its view on the Bangladesh general elections held on Sunday, emphasising that these "elections were not free and fair" while expressing concerns over the arrests of thousands of political opposition members.

2024-01-08T23:56:00.992561+00:00 IST

US: Joe Biden’s campaign raises USD 1 million in 24 hours

The campaign of US President Joe Biden has raised more than USD 1 million through online fundraising in 24 hours after his speech on the January 6 Capitol riots anniversary, The Hill reported on Monday.

2024-01-08T15:34:45.827759+00:00 IST

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya “gives Hindus...": NYC Mayor

Mayor Adams attended a Mata Ki Chowki, a religious celebration, at the Geeta Mandir in the city. Adams -- joined by one of his top allies Deputy Commissioner of International Affairs Dilip Chauhan- thanked and highlighted the "importance of true faith and the importance of worship."

2024-01-08T02:46:32.200650+00:00 IST

US, Japan, South Korea pledge to maritime security

The governments of the US, Japan and Korea reiterated their ongoing commitment to trilateral maritime security in accordance with international law with a focus on support for capacity building in the Indo-Pacific region.

2024-01-08T01:43:21.084649+00:00 IST

Trump warns of "...big trouble" as SC agrees to hear Colorado

Following the US Supreme Court's announcement to review Colorado's ruling on Trump's 2024 ballot access, former President Donald Trump warned that the country will be in "big trouble" if the apex court does not rule in his favour, as reported by The Hill.

2024-01-06T22:38:23.092047+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court agrees to review Colorado decision

The US Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would examine the historic ruling made by the Colorado Supreme Court to bar former President Donald Trump from running for office from that state's ballot, according to CNN.

2024-01-06T17:44:38.625952+00:00 IST

NASA scientist lauds India's space feat Aditya-L1 in Halo orbit

In a significant scientific milestone, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday injected Aditya-L1 spacecraft - the first dedicated solar mission - into its final destination orbit.

2024-01-06T15:21:55.121709+00:00 IST

US: Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Portland

An Alaska Airlines flight that took off from Oregon's Portland on Friday returned to the airport for an emergency landing after experiencing an "incident" after departure.

2024-01-06T05:42:11.941132+00:00 IST

"Fearmongering": Trump hits back at Biden

In response to President Joe Biden's first 2024 campaign speech, Donald Trump accused him of "fearmongering and claimed that Biden was attacking him on the democracy issue because he couldn't run on other matters, The Hill reported.

2024-01-06T01:36:47.128157+00:00 IST

'Trump could destroy American democracy': US President Biden says

During his first 2024 campaign speech in Pennsylvania for the presidential elections, US President Joe Biden underscored that his potential opponent, Donald Trump, is ready to jeopardize democracy by prioritizing his own power, according to CNN.

2024-01-06T00:56:53.115658+00:00 IST

Gaza has become "uninhabitable": UN Aid Chief Griffiths

Emphasising that three months have passed since the horrific October 7 attacks, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said that Gaza has become "uninhabitable" and demanded an immediate end to the war.

2024-01-06T00:23:55.188522+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Southern California

A magnitude-4.2 earthquake rattled 1 km WNW of Lytle Creek in Southern California on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

2024-01-05T21:24:42.339776+00:00 IST

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to visit India; will co-cha

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to New Delhi on January 12 to co-chair the 14th Ministerial-level meetings of the United States-India Trade Policy Forum with Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.

2024-01-05T18:54:45.039318+00:00 IST