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US First Lady Jill Biden gets booed at Eagles game: Reports

Pennsylvania [US], October 17 (ANI): US First Lady Jill Biden, who attended the National Football League final, was reportedly booed at the stadium by the fans of the only unbeaten team, the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

2022-10-17T09:28:22.955623+00:00 IST

Elon Musk suggests SpaceX may continue funding Ukraine Starlink

Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said that SpaceX will continue funding Starlink internet service in war-torn Ukraine.

2022-10-16T22:14:26.568055+00:00 IST

US resolution introduced to recognise Pak army's 'genocide'

Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Pakistan army committed genocide in Bangladesh against Bengalis and Hindus during the Bangladesh Liberation war, stated a newly introduced resolution in the US House that condemns Pakistan's actions and called on President Joe Biden to recognise the atrocities of 1971 war.

2022-10-16T05:21:27.112254+00:00 IST

"Indian Rupee has performed much better...," FM Sitharaman

Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (local time) said that Indian Rupee has performed much better than many other emerging market currencies in reference to the value of Rs dropping against the USD as geo-political tensions continue to rise.

2022-10-16T01:41:30.535216+00:00 IST

"ED is completely independent in what it does," FM Sitharaman

Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (local time) defended the actions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on private capital and civil societies and negated that it is being used as a political weapon.

2022-10-16T00:52:22.546161+00:00 IST

"One of the most dangerous nations..." Biden on Pakistan

Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): In perhaps the most candid statement made against it, US President Joe Biden described Pakistan as "one of the most dangerous nations" in the world which holds "nuclear weapons without any cohesion."

2022-10-15T05:53:29.237128+00:00 IST

Avoid unidimensional view of Indian subsidies: Sitharaman

Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that despite this year's projected growth rate of 7 per cent for the Indian economy, India remains concerned about the global economic outlook and geopolitical environment.

2022-10-15T04:25:59.458922+00:00 IST

US announces additional USD 725 mn military assistance to Ukraine

Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Amid the ensuing battle between Russia and Ukraine post-Crimea bridge bombings, the US on Friday announced an additional USD 725 million drawdowns of new military assistance for Ukraine.

2022-10-15T00:52:51.078548+00:00 IST

Biden says 'enough' after another mass shooting in US

Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Friday expressed his anguish over the recent gun violence in Raleigh, North Carolina that left five people dead and two wounded.

2022-10-14T19:16:41.103790+00:00 IST

India "deeply disappointed" truce in Yemen not extended

New York [US], October 14 (ANI): Reaffirming a strong commitment to Yemen's unity and unwavering support to the people of the conflict-ridden country, India on Thursday (local time) said that it is deeply disappointed that the warring parties in the country have not agreed to an extension of the truce.

2022-10-14T05:30:00.802244+00:00 IST

Suspect in North Carolina shooting arrested in Georgia

Raleigh (North Carolina) [US], October 14 (ANI): The suspect in the shooting incident in Raleigh city, in the US state of North Carolina, that resulted in the killing of five people has been arrested in Georgia by police officials, media reports said.

2022-10-14T03:24:54.465408+00:00 IST

Elon Musk under federal investigation

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk is being investigated by the US federal authorities in connection with his USD 44 billion Twitter buyout deal, said media reports citing a court filing by the microblogging site.

2022-10-14T02:34:34.294806+00:00 IST

US: 5 dead in North Carolina shooting

Raleigh (North Carolina) [US], October 14 (ANI): Five people died after a shooting incident in the city of Raleigh in the US state of North Carolina.

2022-10-14T01:45:55.594557+00:00 IST

US: Probe panel summons Trump in Capitol attack

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): The US Congressional committee probing the attack on Capitol Hill has summoned former US President Donald Trump to testify on last year's January 6 violence.

2022-10-14T00:56:54.643530+00:00 IST

Active shooting underway in US state of North Carolina

North Carolina [US], October 14 (ANI): An active shooter is on the loose in a residential area of Raleigh in the US state of North Carolina, police said on Thursday.

2022-10-14T00:04:38.845353+00:00 IST

5G technology in India is completely indigenous: Sitharaman

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): In a remarkable revelation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the 5G technology in India is completely indigenous, one that is not imported from somewhere else and is the country's own product.

2022-10-13T23:42:31.221103+00:00 IST

India has set benchmarks on digital front: Sitharaman

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India is setting the global benchmarks on the digital front and that there is a sense of confidence in the country that it will be able to face geopolitical and economic uncertainties and still perform.

2022-10-13T22:40:01.803117+00:00 IST

Apprehensions on digitalisation but inhibitions were removed: FM

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said there were apprehensions in India after PM Narendra Modi started the digitalisation of the economy but the initial inhibitions of people were removed with the help of digital technology.

2022-10-13T21:40:26.010507+00:00 IST

Sitharaman participates in G20 FMs meeting in Washington

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the second day of the ongoing G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington DC on Thursday.

2022-10-13T19:20:28.499240+00:00 IST

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz sentenced to life in prison

Florida [US], October 13 (ANI): A Florida jury has recommended a life in-prison sentence to Nikolas Cruz for the February 2018 massacre at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Thursday without the possibility of parole.

2022-10-13T18:07:23.088032+00:00 IST

"A bright spot in a dark horizon..." IMF's praise for India

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund on Thursday praised India as a "bright spot in a dark horizon" due to the rapidly-growing economy even in these difficult times, adding that the country will leave a mark on the world for years to come during next year's presidency of G20.

2022-10-13T16:23:53.260062+00:00 IST