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Iran optimistic prisoner swap with US will happen in ‘near future’
As a first step, Iran last month released four US citizens from Tehran’s Evin prison into house arrest, where they joined a fifth prisoner.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 01:50 PM IST
Reuters |
US airline JetBlue suspends flights to Cuba due to curbs faced by travellers
Washington still officially bans Americans from visiting Cuba as tourists but travel is permitted for visiting family or cultural and educational exchanges.
Published on Sep 02, 2023 04:05 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
'Taffy thief': Deer 'breaks into' candy shop in Washington
The deer came into the shop and had a look around at all the candies. Watch the video here.
Published on Aug 29, 2023 10:36 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Iran president backtracks on Japan's independence remark: ‘I must clarify…’
Iran president backtracks on Japan's independence remark: ‘I must clarify…’
Published on Aug 29, 2023 05:15 PM IST
Reuters |
Thousands converge to mark March on Washington’s 60th anniversary in US
The event was convened by the Kings’ Drum Major Institute and the Rev. Al Sharpton 's National Action Network.
Published on Aug 27, 2023 01:52 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
US author slammed for racist comments against Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley
Coulter, 61, in her tweet on the social media platform X said: "Nikki and Vivek are involved in some Hindu business, it seems".
Published on Aug 25, 2023 05:05 PM IST
PTI |
#TrumpMugShot: The best reactions to Trump's return on X
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to US former President Donald Trump's comeback on X (formerly known as Twitter) after his last tweet in January 2021.
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 10:49 AM IST
Vivek Ramaswamy’s grand plans for trust-based relationship with India
Speaking at the Nixon Library on August 17, he weighed in on various hot potato topics…
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Indian embassy objects to NY police barring Sikh trooper from growing beard
New York State trooper Charanjot Tiwana sought permission to grow a beard for his wedding in March last year. However, his request was denied.
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 01:12 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New York
US formally invites newly-reappointed Chinese foreign minister to Washington
China reappointed veteran diplomat Wang last week, replacing former rising star Qin Gang.
Published on Aug 02, 2023 02:00 AM IST
Reuters |
Langar on Capitol Hill unites members of Congress, Sikh community
The annual langar on the Capitol Hill was hosted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) last week with prominent members of the Congress and community leaders in attendance
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Press Trust of India
Five people, all in their 20s, shot outside supremarket in Seattle
The shooting began in the parking of King Donuts in South Seattle. The shots were fired at a community outreach event in the parking lot.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:55 PM IST
ANI |
Washington state wildfire threatens homes, farms, fuel pipelines
The Newell Road Wildfire has already destroyed several structures in the area and is threatening homes, farms, crops and livestock
Published on Jul 23, 2023 08:44 AM IST
Reuters |
Indian-American Geeta Rao Gupta sworn in as Global Women's Issues Ambassador
Gupta was confirmed by the US Senate by 51 to 47 votes for the position in May, this year.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 02:12 PM IST
PTI |
Broadway and TV Star Jeffrey Carlson dies at 48; Cause of death not known
Broadway and TV Actor Jeffrey Carlson, known for his role in 'All My Children', has passed away at the age of 48. The cause of his death has not been revealed.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Vedanth Shinde
Biden arrives in UK for meetings with King Charles, Sunak ahead of NATO summit
On Monday, he meets the British monarch at Windsor Castle, one of the royal residences, for the first time since Charles III's coronation.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 05:07 AM IST
AFP |
Supplying Kyiv long-range weapons 'depends only' on US: Zelensky
“Without long-range weapons, it is difficult not only to carry out offensive mission, it is difficult to conduct defensive operation,” Zelensky said.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 02:28 PM IST
AFP |
Worst air quality in the world? In Chicago and Washington due to…
US Air Pollution: This means that 120 million Americans were under air quality alerts, CNN reported.
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 07:20 PM IST
India-US partnership defined by possibilities, Modi’s visit historic: Blinken
Speaking at an event organised by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum to honour PM Modi on Friday, Blinken called his visit “historic”.
Updated on Jun 25, 2023 09:48 AM IST
Kamala and Modi bond: State Dept comes alive with the India-America connection
Kamala Harris praised India's global impact during a lunch hosted at the State Department with Indian PM Narendra Modi.
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 01:21 AM IST
At power-packed event, diplomacy, chatter... and a toast for teetotallers
PM Modi in US: In his toast, Biden, in a nod to PM Modi who is a teetotaller, recalled his grandfather’s advice on raising a toast without alcohol.
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 12:58 AM IST
Modi in US: Behind breakthrough pacts, weeks of parleys
Exclusive conversations with multiple people on both sides who were either directly or indirectly involved in the talks
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Millets to mushroom: What's on the menu of PM Modi's vegetarian State dinner
Involved with every aspect of organising the state dinner, First Lady Jill Biden offered a preview of the festivities at the White House on Wednesday evening.
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 03:53 AM IST
US intends to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad: White House
The US will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad while India will establish a mission in Seattle to boost people-to-people relationships.
Published on Jun 22, 2023 03:04 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
PM Modi accorded guard of honour in Washington ahead of talks with Biden. Watch
The PM later left for Willard InterContinental Hotel where he was greeted by the Indian diaspora.
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Robust Delhi-DC ties are crucial to building a free world. Expand this bond
In the face of rising global authoritarianism, it is important to bolster democracy, and provide universal human rights, and equal opportunity for all citizens.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 09:07 PM IST
India-US roadmap for defence industrial cooperation focus area of PM Modi’s visit
PM Modi will begin his visit by participating in international yoga day celebrations at UN headquarters in New York on June 21
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 07:55 PM IST
Watch: Indian Americans hold unity rally in Washington ahead of PM Modi's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the United States, the Indian-American diaspora in Washington on Sunday held a Unity march.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 07:21 AM IST
PM Modi's two-hour-long event for Indian diaspora in US on June 23. Top points
Modi us visit 2023 schedule: Narendra Modi will visit the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 08:00 AM IST
With IndusX, India and US seek to build a defence innovation bridge
India and the US are likely to announce a joint innovation fund and establish a working group to enhance collocation between the defence startup ecosystems.
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 02:56 AM IST
