US

"Our belief in that designation speaks for itself": White House

"There is a very robust defence cooperation with India. We are working and will continue to work to see if we can improve and deepen the defence cooperation with India," US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said.

2023-06-20T16:54:26.472083+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora excited to greet PM Modi, waits outside his hotel

Members of the Indian diaspora were chanting 'Modi, Modi slogans' outside his hotel and were thrilled to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his state visit to the United States (US).

2023-06-20T16:46:57.109135+00:00 IST

"Yoga has its foundation in India"

The preparation is underway at Times Square ahead of International Yoga Day on Wednesday, with the aim to bring in the participation of more and more people in the event.

2023-06-20T15:28:29.653782+00:00 IST

China blocks proposal to designate Sajid Mir as global terrorist

China has blocked a proposal by India and the United States at the United Nations to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, as a global terrorist.

2023-06-20T15:13:44.369977+00:00 IST

Yoga unites millions of people across globe: UN Secretary-General

Ahead of International Yoga Day, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, said that yoga not just unites body and mind, but also millions of people across the globe, and urged people to embrace it to build a more harmonious world.

2023-06-20T11:58:53.525876+00:00 IST

Tree dedicated to terror victims at UN Headquarters

The ceremony has coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit

2023-06-20T09:40:45.202298+00:00 IST

Tropical storm Bret could become hurricane over next few days

"The system should be approaching the Lesser Antilles by late this week," the hurricane centre said in its advisory.

2023-06-20T08:49:45.949777+00:00 IST

On US visit, PM Modi to meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk, others

PM Modi is set to meet around 24 people in New York which includes Nobel laureates, economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, health sector experts, and more, officials said.

2023-06-20T08:15:34.428752+00:00 IST

PM Modi's fans handcraft Tricolor floral garland

At the Ved Mandir, the area's oldest Hindu temple, a group of Modi followers have gathered to handcraft a 20 feet long floral garland. Choosing the Tricolor as the theme for the garland, the group is looking forward to welcoming the Prime Minister at the United Nations.

2023-06-20T05:23:54.514018+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora "beyond excited" on PM Modi's US visit: Falguni S

"We are overjoyed that our Indian Prime Minister is coming to the US," said Shah, the face of the Indian diaspora in New York in an interaction with ANI.

2023-06-20T05:16:11.203893+00:00 IST

"Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching PM Modi's visit to US"

Research Fellow & Director at Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia Aparna Pande, said that Beijing and Moscow will be keenly watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States (US).

2023-06-20T02:30:38.413628+00:00 IST

Under PM Modi, India achieves remarkable milestones: Maniscalco

In a video message, Maniscalco said, "Prime Minister Modi, your presence here is a testament to the enduring friendship and collaboration between our two great nations. On behalf of the residents of Tampa and Hills Borough County, I offer you a warm and gracious welcome. India, under your leadership, has achieved remarkable milestones showcasing its immense potential in various fields."

2023-06-20T01:15:37.307004+00:00 IST

G20 presidency under India is sailing well: UNGA Chief

"Now there is a new challenge. The most complex crisis in the last 70 years is just at hand now. And the G 20 is trying to address this most complex crisis. It is a very difficult issue, particularly that now we are talking about not only financially saving the world, but we are talking about climate, water, social stability, disaster risk reduction, and social security. So it is the biggest task you can have. But I see that the G20 presidency, India is sailing well," Korosi said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

2023-06-19T23:51:04.592881+00:00 IST

"UNSC needs better representatives including nations like India"

In an exclusive interview with ANI on Monday (local time), Korosi on India's candidacy for UNSC said, "There is a notion among the member states that we need a better representative in Security Council, including those countries who have a larger responsibility for peace, larger responsibility for making well being for the people, and, of course, India among those who believe they can contribute to the well being of the world."

2023-06-19T23:20:10.513477+00:00 IST

"Arrival of PM Modi in US is an important event," says scholar

In the video, McCarter, who is a scholar at Vanderbilt University, said, "The arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from India, the world's largest democracy, to America is an important event. We heartily welcome him."

2023-06-19T20:46:13.039828+00:00 IST

"Yoga has gained strong prominence worldwide because of PM Modi"

"Yoga has gained strong prominence worldwide because of PM Modi. This year, Yoga Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York will be extra special because PM Modi is leading everyone. I am thrilled to attend World Yoga Day the day after tomorrow," Kej told ANI.

2023-06-19T20:06:01.609843+00:00 IST

New York-based restaurant adds millet-based dishes to menu

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for millets, an Indian restaurant named 'Saar' at Times Square has added millets-based dishes to its menu.

2023-06-19T19:25:08.615489+00:00 IST

PM Modi has given new identity to Indian diaspora: Jaipur Foot US

Prem Bhandari said that PM Modi has given a new identity to Indians living outside the country.

2023-06-19T18:01:31.207641+00:00 IST

"It's historic moment" Indian diaspora excited ahead of PM visit

"It was a dream that one day a superpower will give so much value to our country. Today, the whole world I seeing us, we are on the right path and we will achieve big things," an Indian-origin man said.

2023-06-19T17:50:38.120503+00:00 IST

US: "He promoted yoga on world stage..." Indian diaspora

"Especially, after Modi ji became the Prime Minister of India, people in the US also started knowing about yoga," an Indian-origin lady said.

2023-06-19T17:23:51.685234+00:00 IST

Restrictions on Afghan women and girls should be removed, says UN

Representatives from several countries at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) criticized the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and asked the Taliban administration to remove the gender-based restrictions on women and girls, Khaama Press reported.

2023-06-19T15:35:42.780136+00:00 IST