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US, India onto something great: US diplomat ahead of APEC summit

American diplomat Atul Keshap has said the United States-India Business Council (USIBC) is privileged to be hosting Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in San Francisco on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economic leaders meeting.

2023-11-10T00:53:17.587930+00:00 IST

“US, India have strong defence industrial cooperation”

The United States and India have established a strong defence industrial cooperation that looks at opportunities for co-development and co-production of important military capabilities for both countries, as per a US State Department fact sheet released on Thursday (US local time).

2023-11-09T21:48:24.840080+00:00 IST

US supports India’s emergence as leading global power

The US has said it supports India's emergence as a leading global power and a vital partner in promoting a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

2023-11-09T21:39:52.060597+00:00 IST

Spain: Ex conservative Catalan politician shot in Madrid

The former president of Spain's Popular Party (PP) in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in Madrid on Thursday afternoon, CNN reported citing Spain's Interior Ministry.

2023-11-09T17:42:20.754910+00:00 IST

Mexico: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was hospitalised on Wednesday in Mexico City on Wednesday, CNN reported citing sources.

2023-11-09T12:31:50.535600+00:00 IST

Ivanka Trump testifies in New York fraud trial

Following an extraordinary eight days of witness testimony, which included Donald Trump and three of his adult children in the civil fraud trial brought by the New York attorney general's office. In the trial, the former US President's daughter, Ivanka Trump made her much-anticipated appearance on Wednesday, according to CNN.

2023-11-09T09:24:51.131081+00:00 IST

US State Secy Blinken reiterates key elements for diplomatic effo

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that the only way to ensure that this crisis never happens again is to begin setting the conditions for durable peace and security and to frame diplomatic efforts.

2023-11-09T08:33:30.612660+00:00 IST

Canada PM Justin Trudeau attends Diwali celebrations in Ottawa

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday attended a Diwali event where lighted lamps to celebrate the 'festival of lights' on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

2023-11-09T06:21:04.478029+00:00 IST

New York State Senator joins Diwali celebrations

New York State Senator Kevin Thomas joined US Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff at their Diwali celebrations on Wednesday.

2023-11-09T05:25:03.589340+00:00 IST

Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum'

As the third Republican debate goes live in Miami, the candidate for 2024 United States (US) presidential polls, Nikki Haley called fellow contender Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' as the two sparred against each other on several issues, including foreign policy, economy and much more, ABC News reported.

2023-11-09T04:43:39.140734+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy departs for India to attend Fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has departed for India from the Joint Base Andrews to participate in the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue to be held here in the national capital on Friday.

2023-11-09T02:51:51.799953+00:00 IST

India a key strategic partner: White House ahead of 2+2 Dialouge

The White House has called India a key strategic partner, said the US will leave it to the Indian government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to decide the country's stance on any particular crisis or contingency around the world.

2023-11-09T01:36:59.509460+00:00 IST

PM Modi stands for women, is the best leader for India: US singer

African-American actress and singer Mary Millben said Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands for women and is the best leader for India, and the progress of Indian citizens.

2023-11-08T21:09:23.747135+00:00 IST

"Courageous" woman needs to step up against Bihar CM

Millben also asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to "empower a woman to lead in Bihar."

2023-11-08T17:07:27.653291+00:00 IST

"Asked Israel to distinguish...Hamas terrorists, Palestinians"

"We have raised directly with the Israeli Government about the need to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians. This is something that the Secretary has raised directly on his travels. We even laid out that we believe that there are commitments that can be made additionally on dealing with protecting civilian life more effectively, and we're watching very closely to make sure that happens," said US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.

2023-11-08T11:22:09.260942+00:00 IST

Blinken reiterates US support for Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated US support for Ukraine and holding Russia accountable.

2023-11-08T08:55:27.600196+00:00 IST

Don't "sell your soul" to Trump: Christie to Governor nominees

former New Jersey Governor and 2024 Republic Party hopeful, Chris Christie slammed the failed Republican Kentucky gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron, claiming that he had made a "huge mistake" in associating himself with former United States (US) President, Donal Trump.

2023-11-08T08:42:35.152415+00:00 IST

US State of Ohio passes amendment to establish right to abortion

The voters in the Ohio state of the US have approved a ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion protections, according to the Decision Desk HQ, reported The Hill.

2023-11-08T07:45:03.002168+00:00 IST