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Justin Trudeau says India “kicked out” Canadian diplomats

Reaffirming his allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on his home soil, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday accused New Delhi of violating the Vienna Convention by "kicking out" 40 diplomats at a time when his country had reached out to the former and other global partners to get to the bottom of the murder.

2023-11-12T13:28:17.718794+00:00 IST

Around 300,000 join pro-Palestinian rally in London

A massive pro-Palestinian rally drew some 300,000 attendees to London on Saturday after police arrested several counter-protesters for trying to approach the marchers, CNN reported.

2023-11-12T12:57:42.134184+00:00 IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook extends greetings on Diwali 

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook on Sunday extended wishes on the occasion of Diwali.

2023-11-12T06:58:52.061955+00:00 IST

US Embassy Community celebrates Diwali with festive lights, sweet

The community of the US Embassy in India celebrates Diwali with US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Sunday with festive lights, sweets, and rangoli.

2023-11-12T05:22:46.992818+00:00 IST

"Indian diaspora...worked hard": NY official on Diwali holidays

The Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Mayor's office, Dilip Chauhan lauded the historic development of observing Diwali as a public school holiday for the first time in its history.

2023-11-11T15:58:29.680129+00:00 IST

Anti-Israel protesters storm New York; Israeli flag set ablaze

The protesters, rallying against the existence of the Jewish state, set fire to an Israeli flag at Columbus Circle, chanted anti-Israel slogans, and splattered fake blood on the New York Times building during their march through Manhattan.

2023-11-11T08:36:34.351237+00:00 IST

Israel envoy shreds UNSC for failing to condemn Hamas attacks

Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, lambasted the United Nations Security Council for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas terror attacks and the slaughter of unarmed civilians.

2023-11-11T08:07:41.461249+00:00 IST

UAE presses secretive oil firms for emission cuts: Report

Environmentalists have criticised the initiative, led by Sultan al-Jaber, head of this year's climate talks and chief of the UAE's national oil company.

2023-11-11T07:48:59.539253+00:00 IST

US President Biden to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping nex

US President Joe Biden is set to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, CNN reported citing senior US administration officials.

2023-11-11T07:00:49.988310+00:00 IST

Indian-origin Jag Bains makes history as he becomes first Sikh-Am

The 100-day-long season concluded with Bains win over other formidable competitors in the show, including professional swimmer Matt Klotz and DJ Bowie Jane.

2023-11-11T06:28:05.430563+00:00 IST

US, India forge stronger ties for open, secure Indo-Pacific

"In New Delhi I discussed with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi how the U.S. and India are working to promote an open and secure Indo-Pacific region. I look forward to continuing our innovations in technology, clean energy, and space for a brighter future," US State Secretary Blinken said in a post on X.

2023-11-11T02:42:48.306803+00:00 IST

FBI seizes New York Mayor Eric Adam’s electronic devices

FBI agents have seized New York Mayor Eric Adams' electronic devices. This comes as part of a criminal inquiry into whether Adams' 2021 campaign conspired with the Turkish government and others to funnel money into its coffers, The New York Times reported.

2023-11-11T01:55:19.750612+00:00 IST

Earth records its hottest 12-month stretch: US study

A new US study has found has said the Earth just recorded its hottest 12-month stretch, CBS News reported.

2023-11-10T20:45:01.650803+00:00 IST

US: Judge refuses to delay Donald Trump’s trial in classified doc

In a major setback for Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon refused to delay the former President's trial in the documents case till after the 2024 presidential elections, and it will still have the trial in May next year, CNN reported.

2023-11-10T16:50:16.736280+00:00 IST

Donald Trump may investigate political opponents if re-elected

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump declared that if re-elected in 2024, he would use the government to investigate his political opponents, suggesting it would be fair game after the Department of Justice indicted him in two separate cases earlier this year, reported The Hill.

2023-11-10T12:15:24.874150+00:00 IST

US Republican Primary candidate, Chris Christie to visit Israel

Chris Christie, the Former Republican New Jersey Governor has said he will be travelling to Israel amidst the state's conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Thursday, The Hill reports.

2023-11-10T11:17:56.192553+00:00 IST

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to meet Tesla CEO

Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the US from November 13-17 to attend the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ministerial meeting and has been invited to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco.

2023-11-10T09:42:34.292087+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden trails Trump in five key states: Surveys

Former US President Donald Trump is ahead of US President Joe Biden in five of the six most important battleground states one year prior to the 2024 elections, according to the new polls conducted by The New York Times and Siena College.

2023-11-10T08:03:26.004309+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden says "no possibility" of Gaza ceasefire

US President Joe Biden has said that there is "no possibility" of a ceasefire in Gaza.

2023-11-10T06:37:03.769302+00:00 IST

Atlanta Mayor joins Hindu community in Diwali celebration

Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens on Wednesday joined the city's Hindu American community in a Diwali celebration and dinner.

2023-11-10T01:02:13.802215+00:00 IST

2+2 Ministerial Dialogue reaffirms US-India strategic partnership

President and Chief Executive Officer of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi has said the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue sends a message that the US-India relationship is very important, critical and the two countries have to maintain the momentum going forward.

2023-11-10T00:56:48.374828+00:00 IST