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27 Jun 2023
White HouseWhite House condemns journalist's harassment for questioning PM Modi
The White House on Monday condemned the online harassment faced by Sabrina Siddiqui, the journalist who had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question at a press conference last week.
26 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Careful around windows': Ex-CIA director warns Wagner chief of assassination
In an apparent reference to possible assassination, former director of the United States' premier intelligence agency, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), David Petraeus warned Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the powerful Russian mercenary group Wagner, to "stay away from open windows."
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honor—'Order of Nile'
On the second day of his two-day state visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the country's highest state honor—Order of the Nile—on Sunday.
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWatch: Egyptian woman sings 'Yeh Dosti' for Modi in Egypt
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Egypt on his maiden state visit on Saturday, and as he arrived at a hotel in Cairo, he was welcomed by rousing chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Vande Mataram."
25 Jun 2023
EgyptEverything about PM Modi's packed day 2 schedule in Egypt
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday as he kicks off the packed day two schedule of his maiden state visit to Egypt.
25 Jun 2023
Vladimir PutinWho is Yevgeny Prigozhin—'Putin's chef' behind coup against Russian president
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner and its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Saturday launched what was called a "coup" against President Vladimir Putin—which has now been halted—after they decided to take over Moscow.
25 Jun 2023
RussiaWhy Wagner chief Prigozhin stopped Russia coup: Everything to know
The military coup in Russia, headed by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been halted suddenly after a deal was reportedly struck between the powerful mercenary group and the Kremlin.
24 Jun 2023
CanadaCanada officials launch investigation into Titan submersible implosion incident
Canadian safety officials have announced that a probe would be launched into the recent implosion of the Titan submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday during an expedition to the Titanic wreck.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi arrives in Egypt to elevate trade, defense ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday for a two-day state visit to the country after his maiden state visit to the United States concluded.
24 Jun 2023
Joe BidenIndia, US call to curb cross-border terrorism; Pakistan reacts
Pakistan has rejected a joint statement by India and the United States urging it to take action against cross-border terrorism.
24 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Russia will have new president soon,' says mercenary Wagner Group
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner on Saturday reportedly said that Russian President Vladimir Putin "made the wrong choice" during his latest speech, claiming the country will soon have a new premier.
24 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Russia's future at stake': Putin vows action against rebel mercenaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that "Russia's future was at stake" after the country's powerful mercenary group Wagner rebelled against the Defence Ministry over an alleged Russian strike against its forces.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiEgypt to offer India exclusive spot in Suez Canal zone
After his maiden state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for his first visit to Egypt on Saturday.
24 Jun 2023
SingaporeSingapore: Indian chef jailed for molesting 2 teenage girls
A chef from India has reportedly been sentenced to three months and four weeks in jail for allegedly molesting two teenage girls in Singapore.
24 Jun 2023
RussiaHigh alert in Russia as Putin's mercenary group launches rebellion
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner reportedly threatened Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday to topple its leadership over the Ukraine stalemate.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiReceived unprecedented love: PM Modi in goodbye speech in US
In his farewell address to the Indian-American community toward the end of his three-day state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "In the last three days, a new and glorious journey has started for India-US relations."
23 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaFamilies mourn after all passengers of Titan submersible reportedly dead
All five people aboard the Titan submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday during an excursion to the Titanic wreck are dead, the United States (US) Coast Guard confirmed.
23 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiIndia celebrates all faiths: PM Modi at US Congress
Addressing the joint session of the United States (US) Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India celebrates all faiths as diversity is the natural way of life in the country.
22 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanMissing Titan submarine: Vessel reportedly out of oxygen, hopes diminish
Search and rescue operations continue in the Atlantic Ocean to find the missing tourist submersible for the fifth day on Thursday.
22 Jun 2023
IndiaVienna ranked most livable city, Delhi and Mumbai lag behind
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has been named the world's "most liveable city" for 2023, according to Global Liveability Index released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWhy some Democrats plan to boycott Modi's address to Congress
While relentless preparations are underway for the joint session address of the United States (US) Senate and House by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, numerous members of the US Democratic Party have announced their decision to boycott the event.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi's dinner at White House: Here's what's on the menu
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, along with White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford are hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 22 for a State Dinner.
22 Jun 2023
James CameronMissing Titanic submarine: Pilot's wife related to 1912 Titanic couple
Wendy Rush, the wife of Stockton Rush, who is the CEO of OceanGate and the pilot of the Titanic submersible currently stranded at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, is reportedly a descendant of a wealthy couple who died on the Titanic in 1912.
22 Jun 2023
ChinaChina: 31 killed in massive cooking gas explosion at restaurant
As many as 31 people were killed and seven sustained injuries in a massive cooking gas leak explosion at a restaurant in the city of Yinchuan in northwest China, the Associated Press reported, quoting officials.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi'Big deal': PM Modi, Biden to address press conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join United States (US) President Joe Biden to address a press conference on Thursday, the White House said.
22 Jun 2023
Joe BidenUS may ease H-1B visa norms amid Modi's visit: Report
United States (US) President Joe Biden's government would likely make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country, reported Reuters.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi7.5-carat green diamond, sandalwood box: PM Modi's gifts to Bidens
On his first state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden and a green diamond to First Lady Jill Biden.
21 Jun 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Modi was supposed to visit Pakistan in 2019: Imran Khan
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has claimed that India was going to announce a "roadmap" for the Kashmir issue, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to visit Islamabad in 2019.
21 Jun 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan bans Holi celebrations in universities to protect 'Islamic identity'
Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Tuesday reportedly banned the celebrations of Holi and other Hindu festivals across educational universities in the country.
21 Jun 2023
India'Petty geopolitics': India slams China's move on Pakistan-based terrorist
India on Wednesday condemned China's move to block a proposal at the United Nations (UN) to declare Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir a "global terrorist."
21 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanMissing Titan submersible: What is being done to rescue tourists
The United States Coast Guard has sped up the rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean with the help of the Canadian Coast Guard and the US Navy to locate the missing submersible carrying five people toward the Titanic wreck.
21 Jun 2023
Xi JinpingBiden calls Jinping 'dictator' day after 'positive' bilateral talks
Poking fun at Chinese President Xi Jinping, United States President Joe Biden labeled him a "dictator" while speaking at a fundraiser event in California on Tuesday (local time).
21 Jun 2023
ChinaChinese company makes underperforming workers eat pungent bitter gourd
A company in China is facing criticism online for a rather unusual punishment.
21 Jun 2023
Murder41 women burned to death, shot, stabbed in Honduras prison
In a horrific tragedy in Honduras, at least 41 women inmates were reportedly killed in a prison riot on Tuesday.
21 Jun 2023
Narendra Modi'From energy to spirituality': PM Modi on conversation with Musk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day state visit to the United States (US), met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).
21 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiTesla will soon come to India: Musk after meeting Modi
On a three-day state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).
20 Jun 2023
CanadaCanada: Police may have found missing Indian student's dead body
The Canadian police have found a body that they believe is that of a missing 20-year-old Indian student from Gujarat, reported PTI.
20 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanMissing Titanic submersible: Five onboard, 70 hours of oxygen left
A rescue operation was underway on a war-footing basis in the Atlantic Ocean to locate the missing submersible carrying five people toward the Titanic wreck.
20 Jun 2023
RomaniaAndrew Tate, brother charged with rape, human trafficking
Prosecutors in Romania have charged social media influencer Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan Tate, and their two female associates with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWho 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.
