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Who is the Indian-American entrepreneur set to escort PM Modi
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar will escort Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his joint address to the United States Congress on Thursday.
Vegetarian menu, Grammy-winning violinist: US prepares for Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for the United States (US) for his three-day state visit, would reach Andrews Air Force Base in Washington on Wednesday at 1:30am.
Pub fines woman Rs. 3,400 for not creating 'good vibes'
In a surprising turn of events, a woman and her friends found themselves facing an additional charge of 300 yuan (Rs. 3400 approx.) at a pub in China.
New Zealand: Ax-wielding man attacks, wounds 4 at Chinese restaurants
A man wielding an ax entered three neighboring Chinese restaurants and randomly attacked customers, wounding four people in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, on Monday night (local time).
New York City to recognize Diwali as a school holiday
In a wave of cultural recognition and inclusivity, yet another victory has been achieved for the Indian community in the United States.
Man played with same lottery numbers; wins after a decade
An anonymous man from the United States of America has demonstrated the incredible power of perseverance.
UK: Indian student gets 6-year jail for raping drunk woman
An Indian student, Preet Vikal, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in a young offenders' institution in the United Kingdom for allegedly raping a drunk woman he had met in a club.
London: 38-year-old Indian stabbed to death—3rd incident in 4 days
While the country is still in shock from the killing of a Hyderabad woman in London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, another Indian-origin man has reportedly been stabbed to death outside his home in London's Camberwell.
Return from London: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif requests brother Nawaz
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif to return from London, lead the election campaign, and become the premier of the country for the fourth time, PTI reported, quoting Geo News.
'Nuclear weapons moved...: Putin warns West amid Ukraine counterattack
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the country has already sent its first batch of "tactical nuclear weapons" to Belarus amid Ukraine's counterattack with help from the Western countries.
Groundwater extraction tilting Earth's spin, may fuel climate change: Report
Humans have pumped so much water out of the ground that Earth has tilted nearly 80cm east between 1993 and 2010, according to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters, the journal of the American Geophysical Union.
Sri Lankan president to visit India, may seek financial support
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to visit India on July 21 for the first time since the country's political chaos and economic crisis last year.
'Extremely rare' 3,000-year-old sword unearthed in Germany
A bronze sword believed to be from the 14th century BC has been unearthed in Germany, Associated Press reported.
Trump announces 'food for everyone' but allegedly skips paying bill
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump promised "food for everyone" at a popular Cuban restaurant after his federal arraignment on Tuesday, but instead left early and did not pay the bill, reported Miami New Times.
Why LinkedIn blocked this 14-year-old SpaceX engineer's profile
A 14-year-old Bangladeshi-American boy recently took to LinkedIn to announce that Elon Musk's SpaceX hired him as a software engineer.
5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts France; 1,100 homes without electricity
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted France on Friday night, IANS reported, quoting the French Central Seismological Bureau (FCSB).
Landmark judgment: Japan raises age of consent after 116 years
Japan on Friday changed its laws to redefine rape and increase the age of consent to strengthen sex crime legislation, reported the BBC.
Will prioritize Indian visa applications: US ahead of Modi's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the United States (US) on Thursday said it is making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications in India as possible as a "top priority."
Australian lawmaker alleges sexual assault in Parliament; Liberal senator responds
Australian lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on Thursday leveled sexual assault claims against fellow senator David Van in Parliament and alleged that the building was "not a safe place" to work for women.
Penn State: Professor accused of performing sexual acts with dog
A Pennsylvania State University professor has been charged with performing sexual acts with his dog.
Know about PM Modi's packed schedule during US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his first official state visit to the United States (US) from June 21-24. Per reports, his high-profile and jam-packed schedule includes participation in at least a dozen significant events as well as conversations with prominent members of the US Congress and some top American CEOs.
New Zealand slips into recession, currency drops
As per the government data published on Thursday, New Zealand reported a 0.1% drop in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter, as its central bank decided to embark on one of the most aggressive rate hike cycles in the world.
27-year-old Hyderabad woman stabbed to death in London
A 27-year-old girl from Telangana's Hyderabad was allegedly stabbed to death at her residence in Wembley, London, United Kingdom (UK), reported The Hindu.
Arrested, booked, released: What all happened during Donald Trump's arraignment
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts accusing him of mishandling classified documents and interfering with the Justice Department's investigation.
25% of people globally think wife beating is justified: UN
Almost 90% of people globally are biased against women, according to a new United Nations (UN) report, highlighting that progress toward gender equality has stalled.
Ukraine kills top Russian general in fresh blow for Putin
Major General Sergey Goryachev, chief of staff of the Russian 35th Combined Arms Army, was killed by a missile strike in the southern Donetsk region of Ukraine on Monday (local time), reported The Telegraph, quoting pro-Moscow bloggers.
Maryland shooting: 3 dead, several wounded in private residence shootout
In another gun violence incident in the United States (US), three individuals died and three others sustained injuries in a shooting at a private residence in Maryland's Annapolis, the local police confirmed.
China military, Wuhan institute involved in creation of COVID-19: Report
Investigators from the United States (US) have claimed the COVID-19 outbreak likely originated in China from a lab leak during a covert project to pursue bioweapons jointly run by the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Chinese military, The Sunday Times reported.
China spying from Cuba, upgraded intelligence in 2019: US official
A United States (US) government official on Saturday said that China has been spying from Cuba for some time and advanced its intelligence collection facilities there in 2019, reported AFP.
'Crazy lunatics': Donald Trump slams 'corrupt' justice system after indictment
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday called the country's justice system "corrupt" in two state Republican conventions, reported AFP.
Canada: 'Out-of-control' wildfires force evacuation in multiple cities, warning issued
Thousands of people have been evacuated from several cities in Canada as new wildfires erupted owing to climate change, according to AFP.
How Colombian children survived 40-days in Amazon after plane crash
Four children, including an infant, who survived an aircraft crash in Colombia on May 1 and spent the following 40 days in the Columbian Amazon rainforest, were rescued on Friday and flown to the capital Bogota on Saturday.
Donald Trump took classified documents on US 'nuclear programs': Report
Federal prosecutors unveiled a 49-page wide-ranging indictment of former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of endangering national security by taking secret documents on defense and "nuclear program" while leaving the White House in 2021.
Man creates his own country with just Rs. 15 lakh
Randy "R Dub" Williams, a professional late-night 'slow jams' DJ, has recently made headlines for establishing his very own country called The Republic of Slowjamastan.
What is classified documents case that Trump is indicted in
The United States (US) Justice Department on Thursday reportedly lodged federal criminal charges against former President Donald Trump after a lengthy investigation into his alleged mishandling of classified documents, which he took with him after leaving the White House.
What makes Ukraine dam breach so catastrophic
The landmines dislodged due to the flooding caused by the Kakhovka dam breach near Ukraine's Kherson are posing a serious threat, the Red Cross said.
Afghanistan: Bomb explosion during Taliban governor's memorial kills another official
A bomb explosion killed a former Taliban police official, Safiullah Samim, in Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province on Thursday, reported Associated Press.
This 19-year-old could become 'queen' of Italy, thanks to Dad
Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy recently announced that he will renounce his claim to the "crown" in Italy.
France: 4 toddlers injured in mass stabbing, accused arrested
At least five people, including four toddlers, were injured in a mass stabbing in the Annecy town of the French Alps, a mountain range in France, AFP reported, quoting security officials.
'No means no': Japan redefining rape, making room for consent
Japan is considering enacting a new law to modify its "controversial" rape laws by redefining rape to include "non-consensual sexual intercourse," BBC reported.