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Trump asks SC to put off hearing case on immunity claim

Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to reject federal prosecutors' request to immediately review his claim that he cannot be prosecuted for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, The New York Times reported.

2023-12-21T01:05:25.576242+00:00 IST

US has deepened partnership with India: State Secretary Blinken

US State Secretary Antony Blinken has said the US has deepened its partnership with India. He said the country has elevated cooperation with India, Japan and Australia through the Quad.

2023-12-21T00:27:54.227077+00:00 IST

France submits bid for Indian tender to buy 26 Rafale-Marine figh

In a significant development, France has submitted its response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers - INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.

2023-12-20T16:05:25.737371+00:00 IST

UNSC vote on Gaza expected today as Israel proposes hostage deal

Diplomats engaged in intensive talks on the draft resolution, initially including a call for a "cessation of hostilities" to facilitate much-needed aid to Gaza.

2023-12-20T09:35:20.618741+00:00 IST

US: Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu meets US Secy of State

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian envoy to the US wrote, "A pleasure to meet Secretary of State @SecBlinken and @EvanMRyan at the end of the year event at State Department @StateDept."

2023-12-20T03:55:27.489632+00:00 IST

Russia, China meddling in 2022 US midterm elections: Report

The report, produced in December 2022 and declassified last week, outlines the US intelligence community's (IC) assessments of foreign threats during the elections.

2023-12-20T03:32:51.042841+00:00 IST

US: Ramaswamy vows to 'withdraw' amid Trump ballot dispute

In a narrow 4-3 decision, Colorado's highest court invoked the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause" to kick-off Trump.

2023-12-20T02:52:28.378206+00:00 IST

Colorado Supreme Court removes Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court has removed former US President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot, ruling that he isn't an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban," CNN reported.

2023-12-20T01:03:50.028413+00:00 IST

US announces 10-nation maritime task force to combat Houthis

Operation Prosperity Guardian will involve the navies of: Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, Spain, UK and US. The task force falls under the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational alliance tasked with defending the world's shipping lanes.

2023-12-19T00:30:38.321755+00:00 IST

"We would welcome India's constructive engagement...": US

The US State Department has expressed its willingness to engage with India in resolving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

2023-12-18T22:54:43.528754+00:00 IST

Car crashes into vehicle attached to Joe Biden's motorcade

US President Joe Biden and the First Lady emerged unharmed following a collision between a car and an SUV, which was part of the president's motorcade, while stationed in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday night.

2023-12-18T03:53:20.500099+00:00 IST

Massive flow of migrants “poisoning” blood of US: Donald Trump

Coming out hard at US President Joe Biden over "economic woes" and border security, his predecessor Donald Trump said that the influx of migrants is "poisoning" the blood of the country, New York Post reported.

2023-12-17T19:11:08.188046+00:00 IST

US: New York City Mayor Eric Adams issues travel advisory

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a travel alert on Saturday, predicting heavy rains and flooding on Sunday and Monday, The Hill reported.

2023-12-17T16:38:42.956659+00:00 IST

US: Three people die after small plane crashes in Oregon

Three people died after a small plane crashed into power lines in Oregon and caused fire on Saturday afternoon (local time).

2023-12-17T14:51:10.793774+00:00 IST

Ramaswamy holds over 40 campaigns this week

"Here's how you spell luck: W-O-R-K," Ramaswamy said. "It's always been a formula that has worked for me in my life, be it in my academic background, be it as a student, be it in my career, as a businessman and now on this journey."

2023-12-17T00:57:24.887904+00:00 IST

Hindu Americans organise rally for Ram Temple in Ayodhya

To celebrate the upcoming Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Hindu Americans led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, America, organised a mini car and bike rally at a local Hindu temple, Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple, in Maryland.

2023-12-17T00:55:35.015256+00:00 IST

US: New polls show Trump's ‘significant’ lead over Biden

Trump leads Biden in hypothetical match-ups both with and without third-party options on the ballot in states including Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, according to fresh polling.

2023-12-16T20:18:41.739246+00:00 IST

'Hopeful but not optimistic about future of ties with Beijing'

The US envoy to China, Nicholas Burns, on Friday said relations between the two countries are not necessarily improving, but he was 'hopeful' of better ties, The Hill reported.

2023-12-16T04:20:14.602176+00:00 IST

India calls for zero tolerance for terror actors, sponsors at UN

"The illicit traffic of small arms and light weapons and related ammunition is a key enabler for sustaining conflicts by armed and terrorist groups. This necessitates the need for coordinated efforts by states to limit the acquisition of small arms and light weapons by such actors. It is therefore important that this council exercise a zero tolerance for terror actors and their sponsors, their possession and misuse of small arms and light weapons," Kamboj said.

2023-12-16T03:46:17.304649+00:00 IST

US: Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pay USD 148 million

Giuliani, the former lawyer for Trump, was found liable in the defamation case months ago, and the jury only convened to decide how much the former federal prosecutor must pay in damages. Before deliberations began, the mother-daughter duo asked for more than USD 47 million.

2023-12-15T23:07:46.482642+00:00 IST

Canada: Indian-origin trucker loses appeal against deportation

A judge dismissed applications from the truck driver, who pleaded guilty to the dangerous driving charges on Thursday. Sidhu lost his bid to stay in Canada. The crash killed 16 people and injured 13 others.

2023-12-15T22:05:40.914566+00:00 IST