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White House hosts biggest Diwali reception ever

White House hosted the biggest Diwali reception ever on Monday which was several Indian Americans from the Biden administration.

2022-10-24T23:04:11+00:00 IST

Diwali celebrations joyous part of US culture: Biden thanks Asian American community

US President Joe Biden on Monday thanked the Indian diaspora in the US for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture.

2022-10-24T22:19:52+00:00 IST

US envoy Elizabeth Jones appointed as Charge d'Affaires

US envoy Elizabeth Jones has been appointed to serve in the position of Charge d'Affaires ad interim at the Embassy in New Delhi.

2022-10-24T21:47:24.855104+00:00 IST

"China continues to 'lie, cheat, and steal' for tech dominance"

FBI Director Christopher Wray said China continues to 'lie, cheat, and steal' in a bid for tech dominance.

2022-10-24T20:55:04.228000+00:00 IST

US: 2 killed in Missouri's St Louis high school shooting

Two were killed and six others were injured in the St. Louis high school gun shooting in the US state of Missouri while the gunman was killed by police officials.

2022-10-24T18:57:10.127866+00:00 IST

No military or armed solution to Libya's issues: India at UNSC

Condemning the violent clashes in Tripoli, India on Monday at the UNSC meeting said there is no military or armed solution to Libya's issues.

2022-10-24T18:48:14.715288+00:00 IST

US aims to counter China on 'semiconductor chips' front

The step is being taken to bring a pause in the Chinese tech sector and innovative ecosystems, as the Biden administration considers further advances in Chinese semiconductor technology, as counter to US national interests, said an expert

2022-10-24T18:01:08.212395+00:00 IST

China again blocks UN proposal on listing of Pak-based terrorists

China blocked the bid to designate Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed as an UN-listed terrorist in what was the fifth time this year when Beijing put a hold on the listing of Pak-based terrorist at the UN.

2022-10-24T12:28:00.353322+00:00 IST

Pakistan's nuclear weapons a cause of concern to global powers

There are serious concerns over Pakistan's nuclear weapons falling into the hands of terrorists. There have been multiple instances when experts and US Presidents have expressed their concerns over Pakistan's nukes.

2022-10-24T07:20:45.569463+00:00 IST

Diwali in the US: Texas Governor celebrates at his official residence

Texas is said to be home to a significant number of the Indian-American population in the US. Besides, Biden and the First Lady Jill Biden have invited Indian Americans to the White House to celebrate Diwali today.

2022-10-24T03:51:36+00:00 IST

3 fatally shot, 2 injured in Chicago drag race caravan shooting

Chicago [US], October 24 (ANI): Three men were fatally shot and two were wounded early Sunday in gunfire at a Chicago intersection taken over by a drag-racing caravan of more than 100 cars, media reports said citing police officials.

2022-10-23T22:21:20.422742+00:00 IST

"Barricade Situation" in US resolved, suspect in custody

Northern Virginia [US], October 24 (ANI): A person has been taken into custody in a "barricade situation" at Fort Belvoir in northern Virginia, media reports said citing a tweet from the US Army base.

2022-10-23T21:15:28.197685+00:00 IST

Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye, use of one hand

New York [US], October 24 (ANI): Renowned author Salman Rushdie has lost eyesight in one of his eyes and use of one of his hands, media reports said quoting the author's agent as saying.

2022-10-23T18:39:53.162403+00:00 IST

US, Russian defence ministers hold talks, discuss Ukraine

Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): In a rare instance, the defence secretary of the United States had a telephonic call with the Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu on Friday and discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported citing the defence ministry from both countries.

2022-10-23T16:51:51.841980+00:00 IST

US initiative checkmates China in Pacific islands

Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): After the March 2022 news leak that Beijing was working on a secret deal with the Solomon Islands to open the door for a Chinese naval base, American initiatives in the Pacific islands have checkmated China.

2022-10-23T11:22:03.213573+00:00 IST

US: Court pauses Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): US' federal appeals court on Friday issued an administrative stay, temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.

2022-10-22T03:08:47.139047+00:00 IST

January 6 committee sends subpoena to Donald Trump

Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): The House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack announced Friday that it has officially sent a subpoena to former US President Donald Trump, media reports said.

2022-10-21T22:06:19.298836+00:00 IST

"India's approach to Ukraine conflict people-centric"

New York [US], October 22 (ANI): India at UNSC on Friday said that its approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric as New Delhi continues to support nations struck by a surge in food, fuel and fertilizers prices.

2022-10-21T21:42:57.224903+00:00 IST

Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon gets four months in prison

Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison on Friday (local time) for contempt of Congress after defying a subpoena from the January 6 committee -2021 attack on the Capitol and was also fined USD 6,500.

2022-10-21T18:07:43.947481+00:00 IST

Iranian troops sent to Crimea to train Russians to use drones: US

Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): The US alleged that Iranian military personnel have visited the the Crimea where Russian military personnel have been piloting the Tehran's drones which is targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

2022-10-21T06:50:32.153608+00:00 IST

New York City announces public school holiday on Diwali from 2023

New York City [US], October 21 (ANI): Diwali will be a holiday for the New York City public school starting next year in 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday.

2022-10-21T02:39:23+00:00 IST