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Apple has 'threatened to withhold' Twitter, claims Elon Musk

In his usual satire, Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday accused the American tech giant "Apple" of threatening to withhold Twitter from its App store without disclosing the reason behind the action.

2022-11-29T00:41:24.878954+00:00 IST

US: Plane crashes into power lines in Montgomery County

A widespread power outage was seen after a small plane crashed into the power lines of Montgomery County in the US state of Maryland on Sunday night. the Washington Post reported citing the local authorities.

2022-11-28T00:47:09.646820+00:00 IST

Anti-Pakistan protests from US to Japan to mark 26/11 anniversary

India is working with several countries whose citizens had lost their lives in the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, adding that it will make sure that real perpetrators do not escape.

2022-11-27T07:46:48.767120+00:00 IST

26/11 protesters charge Pakistan of harbouring terror groups

With posters and banners depicting the brutality of the ghastly attacks, protestors called for the Pakistan-sponsored Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to be brought to book.

2022-11-27T04:23:00+00:00 IST

US stand in solidarity with India on 14th anniversary of 26/11

On the 14th anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the US said that it would continue to work with India and other international partners to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks.

2022-11-26T17:51:44.710931+00:00 IST

Musk says he will back DeSantis if he runs for president

Former US President Donald Trump announced his latest presidential bid last week after the Republican Party failed to gain control of the Senate and an anticipated broad wave of support for the GOP never materialized in the House midterms.

2022-11-26T05:48:49.395943+00:00 IST

US reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that Washington will stand with Ukraine as he reaffirmed his commitment to the country's people and blamed Kremlin for executing a brutal war to subjugate Ukraine's people.

2022-11-26T01:45:46+00:00 IST

At least 3 killed, 11 injured in twin school shootings in Brazil

At least three people were killed and 11 were severely wounded after an armed gunman opened fire at two schools in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo on Friday, CNN reported citing Brazilian authorities. The gunman who opened fire on schools in Brazil was reportedly carrying a semi-automatic weapon which was captured in security footage.

2022-11-26T01:06:37+00:00 IST

WJC joins Indian govt to mourn victims of 26/11

In order to raise concerns regarding terrorism and honour the memory of people who were killed in the deadly incident, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) has joined the Indian government to mourn the lives of 166 innocent victims who were killed in deadly Mumbai terrorist attacks on 26 November 2008, ahead of its fourteenth anniversary.

2022-11-26T00:35:20+00:00 IST

Analysts claim China to unlikely pay for climate change

According to diplomats from developed nations, the classification has enabled China to avoid paying for helping poor nations to tackle the effects of climate change.

2022-11-25T03:26:36.444002+00:00 IST

Canadian pension plans investing in Xinjiang firms

Multiple Canadian pension plans have invested in firms complicit in Xinjiang abuses, alleges a report by UK-based human rights organization Hong Kong Watch and expert in forced labour, Prof Laura Murphy at Sheffield Hallam University.

2022-11-24T01:34:30.467009+00:00 IST

Kamboj briefs UNSC on achievements of CTC under India's Chairship

Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj on Wednesday briefed Security Council on the key aspects of the work undertaken by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the achievements of CTC under India's Chairship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED).

2022-11-23T21:16:09.239192+00:00 IST

US: Shooting at Walmart store in Virginia, multiple people dead

The shooting was reported at a Walmart store in Virginia's Chesapeake, CNN reported citing Chesapeake Police.

2022-11-23T05:54:04+00:00 IST

India supports strengthening maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

India on Tuesday (local time) vowed to support all national, regional and international efforts for strengthening maritime security, including in the Gulf of Guinea, in consultation with countries of the region.

2022-11-23T00:45:01.462245+00:00 IST

India took steps to address food security in Yemen

Highlighting India's humanitarian assistance to Yemen, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj on Tuesday (local time) said that New Delhi took steps to address food security in Yemen by prioritizing wheat exports.

2022-11-23T00:00:24+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court clears way for handover of Trump tax returns

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (local time) cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.

2022-11-22T22:13:00.044141+00:00 IST

US, Chinese Defence chiefs discuss bilateral defence ties

US Defence Secretary discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and underscored how the United States and China oppose using nuclear weapons or threats to use them.

2022-11-22T08:59:29.573397+00:00 IST

US views India ties as 'most consequential'

As the Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States, Jon Finer recently commented on the huge potential for the strengthening of India-US ties over the next year, he also highlighted that this year has been significant in the partnership between the two nations.

2022-11-22T05:31:53.306136+00:00 IST

'Committed to nomination of US envoy to India': White House

The United States continues to seek the expeditious confirmation of the Los Angeles Mayor, as the ambassador to India, following a long delay in the confirmation of his nomination. In January, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed the nomination of Garcetti to be the US Ambassador to India. However, the nomination needed to be confirmed by a majority of the US Senate.

2022-11-22T03:32:19.304254+00:00 IST

Elon Musk holds off relaunch Of Twitter's Blue verified

Elon Musk stated that Twitter might use different colour checks for organizations and individuals.

2022-11-22T02:48:29+00:00 IST

For US, Pak key regional ally, India global partner

With the geopolitical shift in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, and increased Chinese aggression, India has now become the global partner of the US, while Pakistan remains a key regional ally.

2022-11-22T00:01:36.064189+00:00 IST