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New York Parade spotlights Communist China's war against faith

On April 25, 1999, around 7 or 8 am local time, throngs of people and still more were streaming in. They talked softly, forming a long line on the sidewalk and carefully avoided stepping on the road or blocking traffic. Most people stood quietly still. Some were seated to meditate or read. A few passed around plastic bags to collect trash.

2023-04-25T19:42:04.347868+00:00 IST

EAM visits Hindu temple in Panama

External Affairs Minister addressed the Indian community in Panama City.

2023-04-25T17:56:44.205625+00:00 IST

Jaishankar hints at exploring logistics hub for Indian companies

On his visit to Panama, the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar said the two sides discussed the possibilities of exploring a logistics hub here for Indian companies in the Central-American country as the two nations have been strong and close friends traditionally.

2023-04-25T13:20:31.132910+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden announces 2024 Presidential bid

Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he seeks a second term as the US President. This sets up the possibility of a rematch with Donald Trump, The New York Times reported.

2023-04-25T10:40:20.372612+00:00 IST

"Panama's President, PM Modi share same outlook for world"

Jaishankar tweeted, "New India and New Panama will work together in the contemporary era. Thank FM @JanainaGob for hosting us tonight. Glad to meet SiCA colleagues. Look forward to our discussions tomorrow."

2023-04-25T09:48:11.662853+00:00 IST

Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle

The mummy was probably an adolescent and found in an underground tomb wrapped in a funerary bundle, along with ceramics, rope and bits of skin and hair.

2023-04-25T06:33:37.423637+00:00 IST

"Very difficult to engage with neighbour": Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) took a veiled dig at Pakistan and said that it is very difficult to engage with a neighbour, who practices cross-border terrorism against India.

2023-04-25T04:28:12.692874+00:00 IST

Kamboj raises questions around 'effective multilateralism' at UN

Ambassador Kamboj said, "Even as we debate this issue and would like 'effective multilateralism' to prevail, we are collectively aware of the inadequacies of the multilateral system that has failed to respond to contemporary challenges, whether it be the Covid pandemic or the ongoing conflict in Ukraine," she said.

2023-04-24T21:53:53.754366+00:00 IST

Journalist Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News

In a statement, Fox News said, "FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor."

2023-04-24T17:39:43.747652+00:00 IST

Baltic states express dismay over Chinese envoy's remarks

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics called Lu Shaye's remarks "completely unacceptable." He said that Latvia expects the Chinese side to issue an explanation and complete retraction of the remarks.

2023-04-24T17:03:38.319447+00:00 IST

US: 9 teenagers injured in shooting at party in Texas

According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened just after midnight Sunday at a residence on County Road 263, just north of Jasper, Texas.

2023-04-24T15:34:36.883422+00:00 IST

"American middle class was wiped out during COVID"

Kennedy Jr. told Fox News' Neil Cavuto: "More than anything, we have to rebuild the American middle class. And part of that is getting away from the warfare economy."

2023-04-24T15:03:43.412375+00:00 IST

Jaishankar joins Guyana President at commissioning of MV MA Lisha

"Joined President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at the Commissioning of the ferry MV MA Lisha today. This ferry would significantly enhance connectivity within Guyana. It will provide mobility and economic opportunities for distant hinterlands," he tweeted.

2023-04-24T06:39:36.569661+00:00 IST

Why it takes months for Western battle tanks to reach Ukraine

Maintaining the tanks, repairing them and supplying the parts necessary requires detailed training all the way from the crews in the vehicles to the logistics trail supporting them, hundreds or maybe thousands of miles from the front lines in eastern Ukraine.

2023-04-23T22:51:33.700333+00:00 IST

UN urges accelerated climate action, protection of biodiversity

In his statement, Guterres highlighted the crucial relationship between humanity and the natural world, stating that our health and survival depend on maintaining a healthy environment. However, he expressed concern over the ongoing destruction of forests, wetlands, oceans, coral reefs, rivers, seas, and lakes, which is putting one million species at risk of extinction.

2023-04-23T07:38:38.429385+00:00 IST

World War II ship found after 80 years

A Japanese transport ship that sank during World War II with over 1,000 people on board has finally been found.

2023-04-23T07:30:52.300913+00:00 IST

Bodies of two Indian students recovered after went missing in US

The bodies of Siddhant Shah (19), and Aryan Vaidya (20) were recovered around 11:20 am (local time) in 18 feet of water in an area east of the Paynetown Marina, located roughly 10 miles southeast of the university's campus in Bloomington.

2023-04-23T07:22:05.988149+00:00 IST

Biden says, US military evacuates diplomats from Sudan

"I am proud of the extraordinary commitment of our Embassy staff, who performed their duties with courage and professionalism and embodied America's friendship and connection with the people of Sudan," Biden said in a statement, released by the White House.

2023-04-23T04:21:30.281221+00:00 IST

US Senator reintroduces Uyghur Policy Act

US Senator Marco Rubio reintroduced the Uyghur Policy Act. This bipartisan bill would increase US support for the Uyghur diaspora in the United States and other countries, as well as advocate for improving the conditions of Uyghurs in China who suffer human rights abuses at the hands of the CCP, press release from Marco Rubio's office said.

2023-04-23T01:10:14.933995+00:00 IST

Radio host Larry Elder launches 2024 Republican presidential bid

As 2024 US Presidential elections are inching closer, Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has declared his candidature for the Republican presidential ticket, The Washington Post reported.

2023-04-22T12:20:14.884500+00:00 IST

us: 8 people shot in Washington including 12-year-old girl

DC Police Department said that a black sedan, possibly a Mercedes, drove through the neighbourhood and opened fire on a group of men indiscriminately, WUSA reported.

2023-04-22T09:42:04.047677+00:00 IST