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Indian Americans celebrate Diwali by providing ‘Jaipur Foot'

Hundreds of differently-abled people from the North East will soon be provided free Indian-made prosthesis 'Jaipur Foot', according to the officials of the Jaipur Foot US (JFU) chapter.

2023-10-31T03:07:15.447578+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken, Saud discuss US grant to Nepal

The two leaders highlighted the recently launched USD 500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact that will build infrastructure, increase access to electricity, and support cross-border power trade.

2023-10-31T01:10:24.141073+00:00 IST

Hamas are modern day Nazis....: Israeli envoy at UN

Israel's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has called Hamas "modern-day Nazis" and added that the terrorist group is not seeking a solution to the conflict.

2023-10-31T00:28:29.699383+00:00 IST

Israel making effort to minimize civilian casualties: WH

While addressing a press briefing on Monday (local time), he said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken about the efforts that they are making to try to avoid civilian casualties.

2023-10-30T23:18:17.703330+00:00 IST

US: 15 people shot, 2 critical at Chicago Halloween party

At least 15 people were shot, including two who were critically injured, when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween celebration in Chicago, CNN reported on Monday.

2023-10-30T09:52:08.474843+00:00 IST

Gag order reinstated against Donald Trump in election subversion

Tanya Chutkan, the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former US President Donald Trump has reinstated the gag order issued by her earlier this month, CNN reported.

2023-10-30T05:45:23.876893+00:00 IST

US has absolutely no intention of sending troops to Israel, Gaza

Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the United States has "absolutely no intention" of sending troops to Israel or Gaza, when asked about the potential for US troops to be drawn into a war in the region.

2023-10-30T04:10:19.015845+00:00 IST

Biden appreciates Egypt's role in delivery of aid to Gaza

United States President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and appreciated Egypt's leading role in efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Gaza.

2023-10-30T03:32:54.844610+00:00 IST

US: One killed, two injured in Delaware shooting

At least one person was killed and two more were left injured after a shooting incident in Laurel, Delaware in the US, informed the police.

2023-10-30T02:48:19.626402+00:00 IST

Biden, Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

Biden reiterated that Israel has every right to defend its citizens from terrorism. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to locate and secure the release of hostages.

2023-10-30T01:29:12.962385+00:00 IST

Mexico: Death toll in Hurricane Otis rises to 43

In a statement shared on Facebook, Pineda stated that the deceased victims include 33 men and 10 women. She said that Mexican authorities have rescued 340 people.

2023-10-30T00:50:55.262109+00:00 IST

US envoy condemns violent protests threatening Israelis in Russia

Lipstadt stated that the US stands with Israel and the entire Jewish community.

2023-10-30T00:13:28.007770+00:00 IST

US, Saudi Arabia and IGAD reconvene talks between SAF. RSF

The US thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting the talks and welcomed IGAD, which is participating on behalf of the African Union as a co-facilitator.

2023-10-29T21:06:52.638738+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken, James Cleverly hold talks on Israel-Hamas war

The two leaders held talks on the Israel-Hamas conflict, humanitarian access for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and the need for all hostages to be released immediately.

2023-10-29T19:57:19.231384+00:00 IST

Man missing at sea nearly for 2 weeks, found alive in life raft

One of two men missing at sea for nearly two weeks was found alive by a Canadian fishing boat in a life raft in Canadian waters, approximately 70 miles northwest of Cape Flattery, Washington, reported CNN.

2023-10-29T16:12:22.512442+00:00 IST

PM Modi sends message to New Yorkers celebrating Diwali

The Diwali festival at Times Square continued its tradition, which it has been carrying since 2013, of bringing together the rich tapestry of Indian culture right to the heart of New York City, Times Square.

2023-10-29T15:44:02.280663+00:00 IST

Suspect in attack on Salman Rushdie scheduled for trial in Jan

The man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie and another person onstage last year, has been scheduled for trial in January 2024, reported CNN, citing the prosecutors.

2023-10-29T11:55:12.615882+00:00 IST

US: One killed after shooting incident at Indianapolis party

At least one person was killed and eight others were left injured in a shooting incident at a party in Indianapolis, Indiana during the early hours of Sunday, CNN reported citing officials.

2023-10-29T11:39:00.315946+00:00 IST

Nikki Haley rails against Trump over his foreign policy comments

US Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has criticised former President Donald Trump for showing friendliness to foreign dictators, The Hill reported.

2023-10-29T09:35:28.096207+00:00 IST

Vivek Ramaswamy asks Israel to use full might to crush Hamas

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called on Israel to use all the powers at its disposal to eliminate Hamas from the region and advocated for Israeli actions against Hamas.

2023-10-29T06:48:24.189824+00:00 IST

US condemns political violence in Dhaka, calls for calm

The United States has condemned the political violence that took place in Dhaka on Saturday and said that it will be "reviewing all violent incidents for possible visa restrictions."

2023-10-29T01:38:00.960470+00:00 IST