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Rahul Gandhi in US, says look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions
Texas: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi began his three-day visit to the US, arriving in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, where he was warmly welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora and the Indian…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis claim they shot down US drone
Aden: Yemen’s Houthi group has said their air defences have successfully shot down an American MQ-9 drone over the northeastern province of Marib. The downing of the drone, the eighth of its…
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Multiple people shot along highway in US state of Kentucky
Washington: Multiple people were shot along a highway near the southeastern Kentucky city of London in what was described as an “active shooter situation”, authorities said. A search is underway for the…
- Hyderabad
4 Indians, including 2 from Hyderabad killed in US car crash
Hyderabad: A tragic multi-vehicle accident on August 30, in Anna, Texas, resulted in the deaths of four Indian nationals, including two individuals from Hyderabad. The victims were identified as Aryan Raghunath Orampati,…
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End repression of Muslim Uyghurs, minorities in Xinjiang: US to China
Washington: The US has urged China to take immediate action to end its ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. In a statement…
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In pics: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in USA
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting with leading U.S. defence companies at the Defence Industry Roundtable organised by US India Strategic Partnership Forum. (PTI Photo) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during…
- Hyderabad
AHEAD opens new office in Hyderabad; to hire 500 IT professionals
Hyderabad: AHEAD, a US-based provider of cloud, data, and engineering solutions valued at $4 billion, announced the opening of a new facility in Hyderabad on Thursday, August 22. The company plans to…
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US welcomes PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, says can be helpful in ending conflict
Washington: The US has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, saying it can be helpful if it facilitates ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “India is a strong partner for the…
- India
US must speed up process for issuing tourist visa, says top Indian official
New Delhi: There is a need to expedite the “cumbersome” process of getting a US visa that Indian nationals face, to promote tourism between the two countries which enjoy a strong bilateral…
- World
US jobless claims data allays fears over economic slowdown
Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) The number of Americans filing fresh applications for unemployment benefits edged up only marginally for the week ended August 17, easing fears over a sharp slowdown in the…
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Elect Kamala Harris as next president: Bernie Sanders to US voters
Chicago: Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday urged the people of the United States to elect Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president of the country. Delivering a prime-time address at the…
- Middle East
US mediates with Turkey to bring Hamas for Thursday peace talks
Tel Aviv: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to bring the militant group Hamas to the negotiating table. An indirect peace talks…
- World
US will continue to monitor situation in Bangladesh: White House
Washington: The United States will continue to monitor the situation in Bangladesh, the White House said, emphasising that President Joe Biden is “consistent in speaking loud and clear” on human rights issues.…
- World
Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: USA extend lead on top, India on 63rd
Paris: The USA extended its lead over China to remain on top of the Paris Olympics medal tally, entering Day 12 of the competition with 24 gold, 31 silver and many as…
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Ukraine receives $3.9 bn in grant aid from US
Kiev: Ukraine received $3.9 billion in non-repayable financial assistance from the US, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said. “The grant will help the government of Ukraine to reimburse priority social and humanitarian expenditures without…
