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02 Jul 2023
Gun Shooting4 dead, over 25 injured in Baltimore mass shooting: Report
At least four individuals were killed and 25 others were injured after an unidentified person reportedly opened fire at a party in Baltimore, United States (US), early on Sunday (local time).
01 Jul 2023
Vladimir PutinIs Putin losing control of his government: Everything to know
Days after a major "coup" attempt by Wagner Group on Russian President Vladimir Putin's government was averted, fissures have reportedly started emerging in his administration.
01 Jul 2023
RussiaUS had no role in Wagner's mutiny in Russia: Report
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns has reportedly called Kremlin's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Sergei Naryshkin to assure Moscow the United States (US) had no role in the Wagner Group's aborted mutiny in Russia last week.
30 Jun 2023
US Supreme Court#NewsBytesExplainer: What's affirmative action that US Supreme Court has banned
The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ended affirmative action in university admissions, ruling that race can't be considered a deciding factor for higher education.
29 Jun 2023
ChinaChinese spy balloon reportedly used US tech for spying
The Chinese spy balloon that was spotted over the United States (US) early this year used technology made by America that helped it gather audio-visual data, reported The Wall Street Journal, citing preliminary findings from a closely held probe on Wednesday.
29 Jun 2023
CanadaTitan submersible's debris, 'presumed human remains' brought to Canadian port
A Canadian ship, Horizon Arctic, brought the shattered Titan submersible and the presumed human remains from it to the port in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, on Wednesday.
28 Jun 2023
China'Bioweapon': Wuhan researcher claims China created COVID-19 to infect humans
In a shocking development, a researcher from the Wuhan Institute of Virology revealed that China purposely created the COVID-19 virus to infect humans, according to ANI.
28 Jun 2023
Latest CarsWorld's first flying car gets green light from US regulators
Cars driving on roads and then flying to skip traffic may soon become a reality in the US.
28 Jun 2023
CanadaCanada announces new work permit for American H-1B visa holders
Canada on Tuesday announced it will establish an open work-permit stream for 10,000 H-1B visa holders in the United States (US), making it easier for foreigners to study and work in the country.
26 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiEx-diplomat deletes tweet claiming Soros owns WSJ over Modi's criticism
India's former secretary general Kanwal Sibal was trolled on social media for claiming that billionaire investor George Soros owns The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) after the American daily published a piece critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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.
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
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
Narendra ModiFrom Google to Amazon: Modi to meet top CEOs today
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly meet with chief executives of American and Indian firms on Friday at the White House to talk about investment, innovation, and manufacturing in various technology sectors, including semiconductors, space, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
23 Jun 2023
Adani GroupAdani Group faces regulatory scrutiny in US; stocks plunge
Adani Group seems to have landed in troubled waters again.
23 Jun 2023
TechnologyUS approves lab-grown meat for sale: How it is made
For the first time, lab-grown meat products can now be sold in the US.
23 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiIndia, US to end six WTO disputes, lift tariffs
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States (US), India and the US have agreed to end six trade disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO), US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai said on Thursday.
23 Jun 2023
Atlantic OceanFamilies 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.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiNo discrimination in India: PM Modi on US media question
While responding to a question during a joint press conference on Thursday with United States (US) President Joe Biden regarding the measures the Indian government is taking to improve the rights of minorities, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that democracy is in the DNA of both the nations.
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 ModiUS offers Stryker armored vehicles, M777 howitzer upgrade to India
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States (US), the Pentagon has reportedly offered India the Stryker family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles and the upgradation of the M777 towed howitzers.
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.
22 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi, Bidens exchange gifts after dinner, US Congress address ahead
After leading a Guinness World Record-setting International Yoga Day event in New York on Thursday (local time), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an intimate dinner with United States (US) President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington.
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
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
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
Music IndustryAvril Lavigne, Tyga have broken up; on amicable terms: Report
Tyga and Avril Lavigne are bonafide artists and enjoy a huge fan following all around the globe. Reports are rife that the couple broke up a couple of weeks ago and the split happened amicably.
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.
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi's first state visit to US: What to expect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Tuesday for his maiden three-day state visit to the United States (US).
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi leaves for 3-day US state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his three-day landmark state visit to the United States (US).
19 Jun 2023
New York CityNew 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.
19 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiIndia to acquire over 30 MQ-9B predator drones from US
India's acquisition of 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones from the United States (US) will reportedly be a phased exercise and will initially involve technology absorption.
19 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi's US visit: Here's the schedule and agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the United States (US) on Tuesday for a state visit as a series of events are lined up for him from Wednesday to Saturday.
18 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi may negotiate first India-US planetary defense deal with Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to negotiate India's first deal on planetary defense with United States President Joe Biden during his first official US state visit.