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Indian Embassy in US celebrates 74th Republic Day

As India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday, a flag-hoisting ceremony was also held at the Indian Embassy in Washington on the auspicious occasion.

2023-01-26T21:03:30.591819+00:00 IST

Abhay K elected as corresponding member of Academy of Letters

During his stay in Brazil Abhay K also wrote a collection of poems on Brazil's capital, Brasilia, titled The Prophecy of Brasilia and a collection of poems on Latin America titled The Alphabets of Latin America.

2023-01-26T17:37:08.408771+00:00 IST

FBI raids secret Chinese police station in New York

After securing the third term, Chinese President Xi Jinping thought that he could expand his influence across the world but started on a negative point as FBI counterintelligence raided American "Changle Association" headquarters, a non-profit organization that used to help Chinese nationals in New York.

2023-01-26T16:01:13.651376+00:00 IST

US: Indian-origin woman hit by police vehicle in Seattle dies

The King County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the woman as Jaahnavi Kandula.

2023-01-26T06:39:11.488888+00:00 IST

"We support importance of free press around the world" : US

Describing India banning the BBC documentary on PM Modi as a matter of press freedom, the US State Department said that it is high time to highlight the importance of democratic principles like freedom of expression and make it a point around the world as well as in India.

2023-01-26T01:48:59.660618+00:00 IST

US government is a partner to people of Afghanistan: Ned Price

The United States (US) government is a partner to the people of Afghanistan and supports them in a number of ways, said US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price during a regular press briefing on Wednesday.

2023-01-26T01:20:55.330598+00:00 IST

US, Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine

Both Germany as well as the United States on Wednesday announced that they will send battle tanks to Ukraine to aid the war-ravaged country amid the ongoing conflict.

2023-01-26T00:44:13.418082+00:00 IST

UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi to visit India

The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Korosi is all set to make an official visit to India from January 29 to 31 and will hold key meetings on priorities of the General Assembly.

2023-01-25T20:29:49.400396+00:00 IST

Two Indian-origin men killed in two separate incidents in US

Two Indian-origin men were killed in two separate incidents of shooting in Chicago and Thoroughbred Lane of the United States.

2023-01-25T15:58:23.544249+00:00 IST

US sues Google over monopolizing digital advertising technologies

The US Justice Department, along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia, filed a civil antitrust suit against Google for monopolizing multiple digital advertising technology products in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.

2023-01-25T08:41:31.591770+00:00 IST

North Korea's Kim Jong-un described Chinese as liars: Pompeo

Pompeo who was working to arrange the meeting between the US and North Korea in 2018 made the claim in his memoir "Never Give an Inch, Fighting for the America I Love."

2023-01-25T05:28:29.941620+00:00 IST

Washington understands impact of job cuts: White House

"The President has said this many times, he's going to do everything that he can to make sure this is an economy that works for everyone, that works from the bottom up and middle out. And that's what you've seen from his economic plans," Pierre said during a press conference.

2023-01-25T03:34:18.008749+00:00 IST

US: 3 killed in 'random' shooting at convenience store in Yakima

At least 3 people have been killed in a latest incident of shooting at a convenience store in Yakima city of Washington State in the US on Tuesday, according to The New York Times.

2023-01-25T00:59:04.195558+00:00 IST

We believe they are ready: US on Sweden, Finland NATO candidacy

The United States, on Tuesday regarding the candidacies of Sweden and Finland for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) said that according to Washington, the two Nordic countries are ready and should be added to the world's strongest defense alliance at the earliest possible opportunity.

2023-01-25T00:27:41.138408+00:00 IST

Classified documents found at former US VP's Indiana home

Classified documents have been found at former US Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home last week, The Hill reported on Tuesday citing officials.

2023-01-25T00:03:30.826269+00:00 IST

Virgin Atlantic names plane after Queen Elizabeth II

British airline Virgin Atlantic has named a plane after Queen Elizabeth II in order to honour the late Monarch and her 70-year reign in the United Kingdom, CNN reported on Tuesday.

2023-01-24T22:20:07.474300+00:00 IST

Support constructive engagement between India, Pakistan: US

The United States supports constructive engagement between India and Pakistan, however, the nature of the talks is for the two countries to decide, said the US State Department Spokesperson, Ned Price on Tuesday in response to a media query on the Kashmir issue.

2023-01-24T22:10:14.240132+00:00 IST

UN calls on Taliban to reverse ban on Afghan girls' education

On International Day of Education, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called on the Taliban in Afghanistan to reverse the ban on girls' access to secondary and higher education.

2023-01-24T19:55:30.843173+00:00 IST

California shootings: Biden asks to "act quickly" to ban weapons

"I once again urge both chambers of Congress to act quickly and deliver this Assault Weapons Ban to my desk, and take action to keep American communities, schools, workplaces, and homes safe," US President Joe Biden said after two mass shootings in California.

2023-01-24T15:19:15.875123+00:00 IST

Xi's protectionist, zero Covid policy hampering China's economy

Many experts and observers are holding Chinese President Xi Jinping's mismanagement of the Covid crisis, especially his Zero Covid policy, for the current economic situation in China. High domestic inflation, power crisis, and geopolitical tensions are some roadblocks created by Xi's government that will hurt China's economic recovery.

2023-01-24T14:20:09.241044+00:00 IST