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India slams Pakistan for raking Kashmir issue at UN

Speaking at the UN General Assembly plenary on 'Use of the veto', Pratik Mathur, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, also spoke on the adoption of the 'veto initiative' by the Assembly said India's position has been consistent and clear

2023-04-27T16:46:03.317712+00:00 IST

India, US discuss shared interest in maximising progress on IPEF

This comes as negotiators continue working towards achieving ambitious and high-standard outcomes ahead of the May round of negotiations, which will take place in Singapore.

2023-04-27T13:50:35.873574+00:00 IST

American GE working with India on jet engines for LCA, AMCA

US GE is open to the transfer of technology to India for the indigenous manufacture of engines for light combat aircraft LCA Mark2 by 2028 as it does not want to lose a big market o Europe.

2023-04-27T11:27:06.780024+00:00 IST

Pennsylvania State Senate passes bill recognising Diwali as holid

Meanwhile, Greg Rothman in a tweet stated that the legislation to recognize Diwali in Pennsylvania was passed in the Pennsylvania Senate by 50-0.

2023-04-27T06:13:44.279431+00:00 IST

Biden cheat sheet shows he knew journalist's question beforehand

A cheat sheet held by US President Joe Biden, during a Wednesday press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, has revealed that he knew beforehand about the question to be asked by a journalist, reported New York Post.

2023-04-27T05:23:53.512851+00:00 IST

"We're working to ensure PM Modi addresses US Congress"

"We're working to ensure that the Prime Minister gets to speak to the United States Congress. The co-chairs will be requesting the Speaker to issue that invitation," Ro Khanna told ANI.

2023-04-27T04:12:02.366250+00:00 IST

US working on jet engine deal with India before PM Modi visit: US

Saying India wants jet engines, he added, "And the first thing is to make sure that deal gets done, hopefully before the Prime Minister's (Narendra Modi) visit. And we are working on that."

2023-04-27T01:43:26.626542+00:00 IST

TV debates in America are rigged: Tucker Carlson

Carlson released a video message on Twitter and alleged that debates on the topics like War, civil liberties, emerging science, demographic change, corporate power, and natural resources are not permitted in American media. He alleged that both political parties and their donors have reached a consensus on what benefits them. "And they actively collude to shut down any conversation about it," he added.

2023-04-27T01:11:34.875975+00:00 IST

China's Covid cover-up had huge help from Western elites: Report

China's Covid ambitions, to hide crucial data and avoid blame, could not have been accomplished without Western academics eagerly playing the useful idiot for Beijing, The New York Post has claimed in a report.

2023-04-27T00:22:52.402317+00:00 IST

Pratik Mathur addresses UNGA Plenary on "Question of Veto"

"The privilege of using the veto has been vested in only five member states. As rightly called out by our African brothers, it goes against the concept of sovereign equality of states and only perpetuates the mindset of the Second World War, to the victor belongs the spoils," he said.

2023-04-27T00:05:07.600248+00:00 IST

US State Pennsylvania declares Diwali as official holiday

"The Senate voted unanimously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday! To all Pennsylvanians who celebrate this festival of light and connection: you are seen, you are welcome, you matter. Thank you, @rothman_greg, for the opportunity to join you in introducing this bill," Senator Nikil Saval wrote on Twitter.

2023-04-26T20:30:31.416090+00:00 IST

US: Tibetans in NY protest against China

The protest organized by the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress NY-NJ chapter took place in front of the Chinese Consulate in New York from 1 pm to 2 pm (local time).

2023-04-26T09:15:59.863679+00:00 IST

"World is recognizing.....New India," says Jaishankar in Bogota

"Started my visit to Colombia by meeting the Indian community in Bogota. Shared with them the transformation underway in India and its global implications. Underlined how the world is recognizing the capabilities and contributions of a New India," he tweeted.

2023-04-26T07:01:17.882300+00:00 IST

Biden's re-election bid gets warm response from Indian-American lawmakers

Biden, the Democratic president will face the winner of the crowded Republican primary, which features former President Donald Trump and half a dozen lower-profile conservatives including Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, both of Indian heritage.

2023-04-26T06:12:44.608890+00:00 IST

Biden, Harris officially announce announce re-election campaign

"Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours. That's why I'm running for re-election as President of the United States. Join us. Let's finish the job," tweeted Biden.

2023-04-26T02:39:14.132217+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden to participate in G7 and Quad in May

US President Joe Biden will attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 19-21. On May 24, President Biden will attend the third in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Sydney, Australia, with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, The White House said in a Press Release.

2023-04-26T01:39:38.307161+00:00 IST

Sanders will not run for president, endorses Biden bid

According to a report, Sanders said he would "do everything I can to see the president is reelected," and warned against a victory by former President Trump or another Republican, Fox News reported.

2023-04-26T00:11:53.822419+00:00 IST

"Dramatic decrease" in IS activities in Iraq and Syria: US

US defence and military officials say they are seeing a "dramatic decrease" in IS activity and effectiveness across Iraq and Syria, with a noticeable decline in attacks during the just completed Muslim holy month of Ramazan.

2023-04-25T23:54:11.871546+00:00 IST

Al Marar urges UNSC to resolve conflicts by promoting dialogue

Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, urged United Nations Security Council members to peacefully resolve conflicts by promoting dialogue and cooperation between states.

2023-04-25T23:23:17.995439+00:00 IST

US Department of Energy announces 13 mn for geothermal solutions

The US Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced 11 communities across 10 states had been selected to design community geothermal heating and cooling systems. Using clean geothermal energy for heating and cooling can help American cities across the country meet their energy needs, drive down costs, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community-scale geothermal systems are relatively common outside the United States but have a comparably small presence domestically.

2023-04-25T23:09:31.628026+00:00 IST

Japanese lunar lander presumed lost after moon landing attempt

A Japanese lunar lander, carrying a rover developed in the United Arab Emirates, attempted to find its footing on the moon's surface Tuesday, and potentially mark the world's first lunar landing for a commercially developed spacecraft, CNN reported. But flight controllers on the ground were not immediately able to regain contact, prompting the company to presume the spacecraft was lost.

2023-04-25T21:06:18.183492+00:00 IST