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India-US relation is important for security, prosperity of world

The US representative from Illinois, Krishnamoorthi said, "I believe that this visit is very important in strengthening the relationship between the world's oldest democracy, the US and the world's largest democracy, India."

2023-06-03T02:03:34.238535+00:00 IST

In his first Oval Office address, Biden boasts debt-ceiling win

Biden said on Friday, "When I ran for President, I was told the days of bipartisanship were over, and that Democrats and Republicans can no longer work together," adding, "But I refused to believe that."

2023-06-03T01:23:15.392789+00:00 IST

US State Dept's SCA Bureau express grief on Odisha train tragedy

US Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs tweeted, "Deeply saddened by a tragic train crash in eastern India with reports of many injured or dead. Our deepest sympathies to all those facing the loss of their loved ones."

2023-06-02T22:16:00.276748+00:00 IST

PM Modi invited to address joint meeting of US Congress

"During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India's future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a letter to Modi.

2023-06-02T15:18:38.934703+00:00 IST

US Senate approves bipartisan debt ceiling bill, sends to Biden

The bill implements the agreement that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden to increase debt ceiling and cut expenditure, Fox News reported.

2023-06-02T09:25:44.395845+00:00 IST

UNSC does not align with multipolar world: India

"The current composition of the Security Council no longer aligns with the realities of our interconnected and multipolar world. The Council structure, designed in a different era, does not reflect the rise of new powers, the shifting geopolitical landscape and the aspirations of nations striving for a fairer and more equitable global order," Khamboj said while reiterating India's stand.

2023-06-02T06:14:52.723135+00:00 IST

Russia blames US, Apple for hacking thousands of iPhones

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab claimed that the campaign had installed file-stealing malware on iPhones belonging to its staff that were running an outdated version of Apple's mobile operating system.

2023-06-02T00:41:32.578871+00:00 IST

New York teenagers kill, eat a swan, police say

Sergeant Ken Hatter of the Manlius Police Department said, "They prepared a feast. They did not have any idea the significance of the swans had on this community or that the swans are owned by the village."

2023-06-02T00:08:07.704047+00:00 IST

Joe Biden trips, falls at US Air Force Academy ceremony

After the tripping episode, the White House said that the President was fine after the fall, according to CNN.

2023-06-01T21:34:44.430307+00:00 IST

Sweden will join NATO soon, says Joe Biden

The US President said, "NATO is more energised and more united that it's been in decades. It's now even stronger with the accession of our newest ally, Finland - and soon Sweden - to the alliance, as soon as possible. It will happen. I promise you," as per Al Jazeera.

2023-06-01T20:23:08.914484+00:00 IST

iCET initiative as important as India-US nuclear deal: Keshap

Terming the ties between India and the United States as "fantastic", US-India Business Council President Atul Keshap has said that the two countries are on a path of strategic, economic and technological convergence and are increasing cooperation for developing future technologies of the 21st century

2023-06-01T11:24:00.472674+00:00 IST

US sanctions individuals, entities in China and Mexico

The decision of the US Treasury Department coordinated with the Mexican government is part of the US crackdown on the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from Mexico.

2023-06-01T10:33:21.348531+00:00 IST

"World is watching...It is big deal,"USIBC chief on PM's US visit

Responding to reports that the Biden administration is set to approve a potential multi-million government-to-government deal, to permit General Electric (GE) to manufacture fighter jet engines in India during PM Modi's June 21-24 US visit, Keshap said the two governments are working towards taking their defence and technology relationship to the next level.

2023-06-01T08:45:14.861776+00:00 IST

US House of Representatives passes Bill to raise debt ceiling

Majorities in both parties supported the agreement, which also satisfies the GOP demand to reduce nondefense discretionary spending over the next two years, and the package passed by a vote of 314 to 117. Democrats supported the bill 165-46, while Republicans supported it by a vote of 149-71.

2023-06-01T01:58:00.683972+00:00 IST

Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns two new abortion bans

However, the ruling has no effect on a 1910 law that still bans most abortions in the state unless they are essential to preserving the mother's life.

2023-06-01T00:08:10.745553+00:00 IST

Canada to put health warnings on individual cigarettes

According to health officials, the labels on individual cigarettes will make it "virtually impossible" for smokers to escape warnings.

2023-05-31T22:23:21.030371+00:00 IST

"Tragic violation..." Biden on Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law

Biden said that no one should have to live in fear for life or being subjected to violence and discrimination.

2023-05-30T00:16:41.865622+00:00 IST

US: Indian-origin student shot dead in Philadelphia

"The victim's parents migrated to the US around 30 years ago from Kerela's Kollam district," Khaleej Times reported while quoting Indian media.

2023-05-29T19:43:28.167198+00:00 IST

US House introduces bill against laws banning on who can own land

Last week, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and CAPAC Housing Task Force Chair Representative Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act.

2023-05-29T13:59:45.269487+00:00 IST

Punjab-origin gangster shot dead at wedding reception in Canada

Amarpreet (Chucky) Samra was on the dance floor at Fraserview Banquet Hall with other wedding guests less than 30 minutes before he was shot on Fraser Street between just before 1:30 am.

2023-05-29T05:13:25.012314+00:00 IST