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Mexico: First openly non-binary magistrate found dead

The body of Baena's partner was also found in the same residence.

2023-11-14T20:58:20.510545+00:00 IST

India reiterates call for UN General Assembly revitalisation

In a statement at the UN summit, Indian Counsellor Pratik Mathur, underscored the need for revitalising the General Assembly's pivotal role amidst concerns about its "diluted" relevance.

2023-11-14T19:56:44.382548+00:00 IST

Elon Musk apologises to Piyush Goyal for missing meeting at Tesla

Responding to Goyal's post, Musk expressed his gratitude, saying, "It was an honor to have you visit Tesla! My apologies for not being able to travel to California today, but I look forward to meeting at a future date."

2023-11-14T19:00:04.036227+00:00 IST

US imposes sanctions on individuals, entities supporting Hamas

The US has imposed its third round of sanctions targeting Hamas-affiliated individuals and entities since the October 7 attacks on Israel.

2023-11-14T16:00:20.588515+00:00 IST

US consumer inflation cools to 3.2 pc, Biden reacts

The US' consumer price inflation slowed to 3.32 per cent in October, snapping its steady climb over for the last two months, CNN reported, adding that the decline has come as a huge sigh of relief for American consumers, who have been grappling with rising prices of essential commodities over the last two years.

2023-11-14T15:43:02.854056+00:00 IST

India urges US for evidence in attack on San Francisco consulate

India has requested evidence from the US authorities under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in connection with an attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in July this year, sources informed.

2023-11-14T14:28:40.371612+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court adopts Ethics Code to address concerns

The US Supreme Court issued an ethics code on Monday amid mounting pressure over reports of undisclosed property deals and gifts, the New York Times reported.

2023-11-14T13:05:43.083973+00:00 IST

Astronauts lose tool bag during spacewalk

As NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara marked their first spacewalk on November 1, an unfortunate incident occurred with their tool bag being lost. The bag is currently floating in space and will continue to do so over the next few months until it disintegrates in the Earth's atmosphere, reports CNN.

2023-11-14T08:52:36.702390+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden, First Lady lights 'diya' on Diwali

Celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, US President Joe Biden, along with his wife Jill Biden, lit a diya and said that it symbolises the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of hate and division.

2023-11-14T06:49:23.328126+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal says Tesla to double Indian component imports

Piyush Goyal visited Tesla's manufacturing facility in California's Fremont.

2023-11-14T04:20:56.810610+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal holds meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine

The two leaders held talks on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and trade pillars. The bilateral meeting between Piyush Goyal and Katherine Tai lasted for almost 30 minutes.

2023-11-14T03:52:47.203432+00:00 IST

US: Goyal meets counterparts from South Korea, Singapore

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (local time) met his counterparts from South Korea and Singapore and held bilateral meetings with the trade ministers of both countries in San Francisco.

2023-11-14T03:51:59.920261+00:00 IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal arrives in San Francisco

Just shortly upon arrival, Goyal, met with Singapore's Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and industry on the sidelines of IPEF in San Francisco. The two sides looked to advance the trade and commerce between the two nations.

2023-11-14T01:12:44.960833+00:00 IST

Hospitals must be protected in Gaza: Joe Biden

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) previously suggested that hospitals could lose their protection from attack under international law if used for terror purposes.

2023-11-14T00:26:14.748758+00:00 IST

Working “around the clock” to release hostages held in Gaza: US

In a White House briefing, National Security Adviser Sullivan said that 3-year-old Abigail Edan, an American citizen and orphan of the October 7 Hamas terror attack, is among the hostages, as highlighted in President Biden's call with the Qatari emir.

2023-11-13T23:54:16.604549+00:00 IST

China-Myanmar border issues pose challenge to Beijing

A concerted attack by three ethnic groups along the China-Myanmar border in northeastern Myanmar calls China's stance on regional stability into question, a Burmese-American analyst, Miemie Winn Byrd said, adding that China must now decide if it is the stability or influence that is more important in the area.

2023-11-13T09:57:10.953238+00:00 IST

Brian Higgins to step down from US Democratic House Seat

Democrat Representative for New York, Brian Higgins has announced plans to resign in February, he announced on Sunday. Higgins cites frustrations in Congress during a particularly tumultuous year for the chamber as the reason for bringing his 19 years to a close, The Hill reports.

2023-11-13T07:10:08.364514+00:00 IST

US Senator Tim Scott drops out of 2024 Presidential race

US Senator Tim Scott dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday evening, suspending his campaign, Fox News reported.

2023-11-13T05:50:51.161098+00:00 IST

Empire State Building in New York City lit up for Diwali

In June, Mayor Eric Adams announced the popular Hindu festival Diwali as a school holiday in New York City.

2023-11-13T03:41:39.529236+00:00 IST

US conducts more strikes in Syria, military says

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said the country carried out another set of strikes against targets affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in eastern Syria, CNN reported.

2023-11-13T01:42:09.879292+00:00 IST

US President extends Diwali wishes

US President Joe Biden extended his wishes on Diwali and said that the Diwali message of seeking the light of wisdom and love has helped his nation "emerge stronger".

2023-11-12T15:59:19.165639+00:00 IST