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California signs law requiring gender-neutral bathrooms in school

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 (from kindergarten to 12th grade) schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026, CNN reported.

2023-09-26T05:42:39.466684+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets his UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly session in New York City.

2023-09-26T04:31:26.589523+00:00 IST

Jaishankar to address United Nations General Assembly today

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will address a high-level session of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today.

2023-09-26T03:55:55.017657+00:00 IST

"Looking at forging closer relationship with India": Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that Sri Lanka is looking at forging a closer relationship with India, noting that they are trying for electricity, renewable energy, tourism and port shipping connectivity. 

2023-09-26T03:00:28.409811+00:00 IST

We need to sit and talk...: Sri Lankan FM on fishermen issue

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sabry noted that the two nations have a history of sitting, negotiating and resolving problems, "just like in a family."

2023-09-26T01:41:39.324072+00:00 IST

Khalistan supporters hold protest outside Indian Consulate

Dozens of Khalistan supporters outside the Indian Consulate in Vancouver held a protest against the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar amid Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that the Indian government was behind his slaying.

2023-09-26T01:09:56.539893+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) held a meeting with United Nations Development Programme Administrator Achim Steiner.

2023-09-26T00:41:56.724668+00:00 IST

Terrorists have found safe haven in Canada: Ali Sabry

“Some of the terrorists have found safe haven in Canada. The Canadian PM has this way of just coming out with some outrageous allegations without any supporting proof. The same thing they did for Sri Lanka, a terrible, total lie about saying that Sri Lanka had a genocide. Everybody knows there was no genocide in our country”, said Sri Lankan Foreign Minister.

2023-09-26T00:37:35.360019+00:00 IST

"Not given permission to Chinese vessel...": Sri Lankan FM Sabry

Asked about reports regarding a Chinese research vessel named Shi Yan 6 scheduled to be docked in Sri Lanka in October and India's concerns regarding it, he said that they have a standard operating procedure (SOP) and they have consulted many friends, including India.

2023-09-26T00:15:40.801380+00:00 IST

Its critical that investigation..: US amid India-Canada row

Miller called it "critical" that Canada's investigation proceeds and perpetrators be brought to justice.

2023-09-25T23:17:41.731356+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar, UN Chief Antonio Guterres meet in New York

Jaishankar and Guterres discussed how India’s G20 Presidency has contributed to strengthening the UN's sustainable development agenda. 

2023-09-25T19:48:05.585033+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dennis Francis in New York

2023-09-25T15:13:40.991438+00:00 IST

Mexico signs agreement with US to deport migrants from borders 

The country said it will carry out negotiations with the governments of Venezuela, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia and Cuba to confirm receipt of their citizens deported from the US-Mexico border. It will also allow US border patrol agents to expel migrants through the Ciudad Juárez International Bridge, which connects to El Paso (a city in Texas, US).

2023-09-25T12:26:15.449994+00:00 IST

Art of Living to hold 4th World Culture Festival in Washington

As per the official press release, the reception committee of Art of Living include the Former Vice-President of India, Venkaiah Naidu Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, South Korea Chair, Reception Committee, Ban Ki-Moon, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, United States of America, Nancy Pelosi, Fiji President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, President of Suriname, Chan Santokhi, Minority Whip of the United States House of Representatives (D-MA), United States of America, Katherine Clark and many other world leaders.  

2023-09-25T11:31:01.335149+00:00 IST

Russian Foreign Minister to visit North Korea next month: Report

Lavrov said that his upcoming visit to North Korea follows the agreement between Putin and Kim Jong Un.

2023-09-25T00:32:20.299407+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Armenian counterpart affirm "strong bilateral" ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

2023-09-24T23:57:35.658655+00:00 IST

78th Session of UNGA: UAE to enhance sustainable partnerships 

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed the UAE’s eagerness and commitment to supporting all efforts to maintain and enhance relations and bilateral cooperation in meetings with several heads of state participating in UNGA 78.

2023-09-24T21:12:51.215381+00:00 IST

"It is still a world of double standards": EAM Jaishankar

Citing the example of the COVID-19 pandemic, the minister also stressed that "it is still a world of double standards."

2023-09-24T20:43:50.106219+00:00 IST

Sneak peek at US's largest hand-carved Hindu temple

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville spread across 185 acres, is a testament to the love, dedication,and skill of over 12,500 volunteers who came together from all corners of North America to build an unprecedented landmark that will last for over a thousand years.

2023-09-24T19:12:12.836476+00:00 IST

"Fantastic job done on G20:" Mexico Foreign Minister to India

Mexico's Foreign Minister, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra has congratulated India on its G20 Presidency and said that it has been a "fantastic job" that the country has done withe the Summit in New Delhi.

2023-09-24T17:47:08.654061+00:00 IST

Indian Navy Chief, US Naval Operations Chief hold talks

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar discussed defence engagements and collaborative maritime security with the US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Lisa Franchetti and US Navy Vice Admiral Charles V Cooper II. 

2023-09-24T16:43:13.281973+00:00 IST