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Punjab CM grieves over murders of kidnapped Indian family in US

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 6 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed condolences over the death of an Indian-origin family, who were found dead in California, a few days after they were abducted at gunpoint earlier this week in the US state.

2022-10-06T07:01:56.721689+00:00 IST

India condemns North Korea's ballistic missile test

New York [US], October 6 (ANI): India has strongly condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launch over Japan and said that these moves affect the peace and security of the region and beyond.

2022-10-06T06:38:04.201738+00:00 IST

Kidnapped Indian-origin family found dead in California

California [US], October 6 (ANI): An eight-month-old baby girl along with her Indian-origin parents and uncle living in the US, who were abducted at gunpoint earlier this week in California were found dead in an orchard in the US state, police said.

2022-10-06T05:55:29.277599+00:00 IST

North Korea has enjoyed blanket protection of "2 members"

New York [US], October 6 (ANI): Without naming China and Russia, the United States on Wednesday (local time) accused "two permanent members" of the United Nations Security Council of enabling North Korea by protecting Pyongyang from attempts to strengthen UNSC sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

2022-10-06T00:45:02.295746+00:00 IST

White House says OPEC+ 'aligning' with Russia

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): The White House on Wednesday (local time) expressed disappointment over the announcement of a cut in oil production quotas by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.

2022-10-05T23:32:51.548568+00:00 IST

Varun Manish Chheda, a Purdue University student killed

Indiana [US], October 5 (ANI): Varun Manish Chheda, a 20-year-old Purdue University student was found dead in a residence hall on the Indiana campus in US after which the victim's roommate has been held under police custody for investigation.

2022-10-05T16:48:40.294126+00:00 IST

US, China relations turning 'lethal'

Beijing [China], October 5 (ANI): Apart from the Taiwan issue, US relations with China have also worsened because of Beijing's suspended cooperation to combat narcotics trafficking including illegally made Fentanyl, media reports said.

2022-10-05T12:04:38.288148+00:00 IST

US can upset Chinese blockade strategy of Taiwan: Navy commander

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Pacific Fleet said that the US could upset Chinese designs of blockading Taiwan.

2022-10-05T10:25:32.004768+00:00 IST

China's minority communities burned PRC flags in US, UK

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): China's minority communities - Tibetans and Uyghurs burned Peoples Republic of China flags at demonstrations in several US and UK cities on the occasion of its National Day on October 1.

2022-10-05T09:34:22.037227+00:00 IST

China has no clear road map for Taiwan unification: US experts

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): A recent survey by the US-based think tank, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) revealed that experts believe China does not have a coherent internal strategy and road map to achieving peaceful unification with Taiwan.

2022-10-05T09:33:40.614290+00:00 IST

USS Gerald R Ford, American aircraft carrier deployed in Atlantic

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Five years after it was commissioned into service, the USS Gerald R Ford left on its first deployment in the Atlantic region on Tuesday from Norfolk, Virginia.

2022-10-05T06:56:30.691756+00:00 IST

Officials located missing uncle's truck on fire

California [US], October 5 (ANI): The search for the Indian-origin family, who was abducted from California on Monday, is continued by the authorities after one missing victim's truck was found on fire in a rural area outside the Merced Country.

2022-10-05T00:48:43.909457+00:00 IST

21-year-old deputy in Florida shot by friendly fire: Report

Florida [US], October 5 (ANI): A 21-year deputy was shot by friendly fire from deputies with whom he was serving a warrant in central Florida on Tuesday (local time), local media reported citing authorities.

2022-10-05T00:38:26.883297+00:00 IST

Biden, Kishida 'strongly' condemn North Korea missile test

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and jointly condemned North Korea's test firing of a ballistic missile that overflew Japan.

2022-10-04T23:19:18.961521+00:00 IST

Twitter confirms Elon Musk buyout offer

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Twitter on Tuesday (local time) confirmed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent a letter saying he will go through the deal he signed early this year to buy the platform for USD 44 billion.

2022-10-04T21:58:45.107383+00:00 IST

US: Former Northeastern University worker arrested

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): A former Northeastern employee has been charged with staging a hoax explosion inside Holmes Hall on the university's Boston campus last month and providing false information to investigators, according to a statement issued by the Department of Justice on Tuesday (local media).

2022-10-04T20:16:31.760396+00:00 IST

US announces new USD 625 million military aid package for Ukraine

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Underscoring that the US will never recognize Russia's purported annexation of Ukrainian territory, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) announced plans to provide an additional USD 625 million in military aid to Ukraine.

2022-10-04T19:13:58.598146+00:00 IST

Elon Musk offers to proceed with Twitter deal: Report

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): In a surprise turn of events in the Twitter buyout saga, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly offered to proceed with his USD 44 billion purchase of the microblogging website.

2022-10-04T17:20:51.445329+00:00 IST

India calls for urgent end of Iraq's political deadlock

New York [US], October 4 (ANI): India on Tuesday called for an "urgent" end to the political deadlock in Iraq and urged parties to hold a peaceful dialogue for meeting people's aspirations and hopes to secure a safe and prosperous future for them.

2022-10-04T17:03:18.733270+00:00 IST

Technological battles heat up between US and China

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): Amid heightened cross-strait tensions between China and Taiwan, there is a shortage of semiconductor chips across the world, fuelling a technological cold war between the US and China.

2022-10-04T06:42:49.006110+00:00 IST

Indian family, including 8-month infant kidnapped in California

California [US], October 4 (ANI): An 8-month-old girl and her parents were among four people abducted from Merced County in California on Monday (local time), authorities said.

2022-10-04T03:35:20.085514+00:00 IST