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India condemns ballistic missile launches by North Korea at UNSC

India on Monday condemned the recent ballistic missile launches by North Korea at the United Nations Security Council.

2022-11-21T21:54:40.711177+00:00 IST

US employers urge Congress to provide permanent legal status to Afghan refugees

Following the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, more than 76,000 U.S.-affiliated and at-risk Afghans have completed security vetting and were welcomed into the United States.

2022-11-21T13:56:53.011625+00:00 IST

U.S. surgeon general says India Important partner going forward

The top official of the Biden administration lauded India and US' commitment to lead the global effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic and also stressed how the partnership between India and US could take on any future pandemic.

2022-11-21T05:43:47.218531+00:00 IST

"India-US relations is a two-way street..." Indian envoy Sandhu

India's Ambassador to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Sunday (local time) emphasized the journey of two democracies together for the world -75 years of relations and said that India-US relations is a two-way street and this is a very symbiotic relationship.

2022-11-21T01:36:57.021134+00:00 IST

US-India "among the most consequential relationships," says Finer

US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on Sunday (local time) highlighted India-US bilateral relations developing into a "global strategic partnership", based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues.

2022-11-21T00:50:45+00:00 IST

US "must not tolerate hate," says President Biden

US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) said that the US "cannot and must not tolerate hate," hours after at least five people were killed and 18 injured in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado.

2022-11-20T22:18:10.436773+00:00 IST

US: Suspect in Colorado Springs nightclub shooting identified

A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 18 others has been identified as Anderson Lee Aldrich, according to Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez.

2022-11-20T19:11:32.220250+00:00 IST

US: 5 killed, 18 injured in gay nightclub shooting in Colorado

Colorado Springs Police Lt. Pamela Castro said authorities received "numerous" 911 calls starting at 11:57 p.m. and responded to the scene, according to an American broadcaster.

2022-11-20T11:32:15+00:00 IST

Trump's Twitter account reappears

Former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account reappeared on Sunday after Elon Musk confirmed to reinstate his account.

2022-11-20T01:50:04+00:00 IST

US should be cautious in delivering more military support to Pak

By fulfilling Pakistan's wishes on the F-16, the Biden administration may be hoping it will help shore up the fragile governing coalition from outside interference. However, it is the machinations of Pakistan's military that remain constant and will continue to shape what transpires within the country.

2022-11-19T23:37:50.878877+00:00 IST

Elon Musk asks Twitter if Trump's account should be reinstated

Earlier in 2020, Trump's account was suspended in the wake of the January 6 insurrection at Capitol Hill following the US Presidental elections, resulting in legal troubles for the former US President.

2022-11-19T10:23:34.198152+00:00 IST

"India is an invaluable partner": US State Department

Terming India an invaluable partner, the United States Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that Secretary of State Antony Blinken shares good relations with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and remains in close touch "as they need to."

2022-11-19T06:44:10+00:00 IST

Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fra

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of shuttered blood testing company Theranos, was sentenced to 135 months, or 11 1/4 years, in prison on Friday for defrauding investors. She was found guilty in January of duping investors and lying about the technology.

2022-11-18T23:11:45+00:00 IST

US lauds PM Modi's effort in G20 joint declaration

The White House on Friday (local time) lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's key role in adding the "today's era isn't of war" message to Russian president Vladimir Putin in the backdrop of the Ukraine-Russia conflict that has become part of the outcome statement of the G20 joint declaration at Bali in Indonesia.

2022-11-18T22:52:10+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden spotted using 'cheat sheet' at G20 summit

The notes were seen when Biden was attending an event on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment which took place earlier this week.

2022-11-18T09:52:10.681953+00:00 IST

UK backs India's case for permanent seat in UN Security Council

Addressing the UNSC's annual debate on Security Council reform on Thursday, UK Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward said, "We support the creation of new permanent seats for India, Germany, Japan and Brazil, as well as permanent African representation on the Council,"

2022-11-18T05:10:01.697729+00:00 IST

India voices concern over humanitarian situation in Afghanistan

During the UNSC Arria Formula Meeting, Counsellor Madhu Sudan, said India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country, given our position as a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, as well as our strong historical and civilizational linkages to the Afghan people.

2022-11-18T01:28:47.258065+00:00 IST

UN: India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue

India's befitting response to Pakistan's false claims came during a key UN General Assembly meeting on the United Nations Security Council.

2022-11-18T00:51:36.077770+00:00 IST

Republicans pursuing audit of Ukraine aid from US Congress

This comes as the Biden administration has provided more than USD 20 billion in military assistance to Kyiv, as well as about USD 10 billion in humanitarian assistance and about USD 13 billion in economic assistance, The Hill reported.

2022-11-18T00:43:51.317176+00:00 IST

India delivers G4 statement at UNGA on Security Council reform

India's Permanent Representative stressed it is high time to bring the Security Council in line with its Charter responsibility to act on behalf of the entire Membership.

2022-11-17T23:14:42.068019+00:00 IST

US senators accuse Musk of undermining Twitter's integrity

The US lawmakers claimed that Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer, has taken alarming steps that have undermined the integrity and safety of the platform.

2022-11-17T21:27:23+00:00 IST