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US Senate confirms Deb Haaland as first-ever Native American Cabinet Secre
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): The US Senate on Monday voted to confirm Deb Haaland as President Joe Biden's Interior Secretary, becoming the first Native American Cabinet secretary.
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US needs to act more against China for human rights abuses against Uyghurs
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): Even though the US sanctions on China for numerous human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims are hurting the nation but more action needs to be taken by the Biden administration to further enhance the pressure on Beijing's increasing crackdown on ethnic mino
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Jared Kushner lauds Biden's move on Iran, says opportunity to ensure peace
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): Former US President Donald Trump son-in-law and former senior White House advisor Jared Kushner has praised President Joe Biden for signalling that he is open to rejoining the Iran nuclear agreement, adding that his administration has an opportunity to ensure
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Yemeni journalist released from jail after US 'urged' UAE to use influence
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Aden [Yemen], March 15 (ANI): Yemeni journalist Adel al-Hasani was released from jail on Sunday after nearly six-month imprisonment at al-Mansoura prison, CNN reported citing his lawyer.
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US reentering Iran nuclear deal would make Middle East 'less secure': Pomp
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that the US re-entering the Iran nuclear deal would make the Middle East 'less secure.'
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India-US ties going much deeper; reflected in PM Modi, Biden equation: Ind
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said that the relations between New Delhi and Washington is going "much deeper" and this was "very much reflected" in the equation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden
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Investigation in sexual harassment allegations against NY Governor underwa
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) said that investigation into sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is underway, adding that he wants to see what comes of it.
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Top Quad leaders reiterate their commitment to free, open, secure, prosper
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): Top Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders reiterated their commitment towards free, open, secure, prosperous Indo-Pacific region in an opinion piece in The Washington Post on Saturday (local time).
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New scheme announced for tourist vehicle operators
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): In a bid to promote tourism and grow state revenues, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a new scheme, under which any tourist vehicle operator may apply for an "All India Tourist Authorization/Permit" through online mode.
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Civil Aviation Ministry opens bid for 392 air routes under UDAN 4.1 scheme
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): The Union Civil Aviation Ministry (MoCA) has proposed 392 new routes under its flagship scheme UDAN 4.1 bidding process on the commencement of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
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Will work with countries who share common goal for free Indo-Pacific: Quad
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): While reiterating its commitment to a free and secure Indo-Pacific region, leaders of the Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States -- pledged to work with other countries who share the same goals and ensuring that COVID-19 vaccines are
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BCD on imported solar cells, modules to increase solar bid tariffs: ICRA
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 13 (ANI): The imposition of 40 per cent basic customs duty (BCD) on solar modules is expected to increase capital cost of a solar power plant by 23 to 24 per cent as modules form about 55 per cent of the overall capital cost, according to investment information firm IC
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