Trump, Harris agree to mute mics for Sep 10 debate

Trump, Harris agree to mute mics for Sep 10 debate

Washington, Aug 28 – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has “reached an agreement” to have closed microphones at the September 10 debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, noting that “the rules will be the same as the last

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First Jan 6 rioter to breach US Capitol jailed for more than 4 years

First Jan 6 rioter to breach US Capitol jailed for more than 4 years

Washington, Aug 28 – A Kentucky man, who was the first rioter to enter the US Capitol, on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop the official certification of the US presidential election has been sentenced to more than four years in

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UN chief condemns attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

UN chief condemns attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

United Nations, Aug 27 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, his spokesman said. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the 26 August attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Chief, at a daily

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Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump for 2024 presidential race

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump for 2024 presidential race

Michigan, Aug 27 – Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, officially announced her endorsement of former President Donald Trump on Monday in the upcoming presidential polls in November, media reported. Gabbard, who has become a regular presence

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US welcomes PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, says can be helpful in ending conflict

US welcomes PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, says can be helpful in ending conflict

Washington, Aug 24 – 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 United States, and the Prime Minister is as

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Rajnath Singh, Lloyd Austin discuss deeper ties in support of free, open Indo-Pacific (Ld)

Rajnath Singh, Lloyd Austin discuss deeper ties in support of free, open Indo-Pacific (Ld)

Washington, Aug 24 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Friday discussed “ongoing efforts to deepen the Major Defense Partnership between the United States and India in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region”, according to a

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Kennedy quits US presidential race, backs Trump

Kennedy quits US presidential race, backs Trump

Washington, Aug 24 – Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr has announced that he is suspending his campaign and is supporting former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy, who belongs to one of the most-known American families in politics, said

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US Fed Chair Powell says ‘time has come’ for policy adjustment, hints at rate cut

US Fed Chair Powell says ‘time has come’ for policy adjustment, hints at rate cut

Washington, Aug 24 – US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said that “the time has come” for a monetary policy adjustment, in yet another indication that the central bank might begin much-anticipated interest rate cuts next month. Powell made the remarks on

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Washington to strengthen India-US ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Washington to strengthen India-US ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Washington on Thursday evening for a four-day visit at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. Singh’s visit aims to bolster the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and includes key meetings with US Secretary of

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India, US enter into Security of Supply Arrangement

India, US enter into Security of Supply Arrangement

India and the United States have officially established a non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), a significant bilateral agreement designed to ensure the availability of critical industrial resources in times of supply chain disruptions. This arrangement, announced by the Pentagon, will facilitate the

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PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky

PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky

Kyiv, Aug 23 –  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit is significant as it marks the first time

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Kamala Harris remembers her mother Shyamala in acceptance speech

Kamala Harris remembers her mother Shyamala in acceptance speech

Washington, Aug 23 – Kamala Harris while accepting the Democratic nomination for US president during the party’s convention in Chicago on Friday spoke about her life and her Indian mother. Harris said her Jamaican father, Donald Jasper Harris, always taught her to be

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Pledging to be president who unites Americans, says Kamala Harris

Pledging to be president who unites Americans, says Kamala Harris

New Delhi, Aug 23 – US Vice President Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination to fight against her Republican rival Donald Trump pledging to be the “president who unites” Americans. “On behalf of the people, on behalf of

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PM Modi invites Poland to join ‘Make in India, Make for World’ initiative

PM Modi invites Poland to join ‘Make in India, Make for World’ initiative

Warsaw, Aug 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited companies from Poland to join the ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ initiative as both countries decided to transform the bilateral relationship into a strategic partnership during his landmark Warsaw visit.

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Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

New Delhi, Aug 21 – Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to the United States from August 23 to 26, at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, to further enhance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic

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Korea denuclearisation would remain goal if Kamala Harris wins: Pentagon

Korea denuclearisation would remain goal if Kamala Harris wins: Pentagon

Washington, Aug 21 – The denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula would remain a US policy objective should Vice President Kamala Harris win the White House race in November, said a former Pentagon official, dispelling concerns about the exclusion of the goal in the

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US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama

US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama

New Delhi, Aug 21 – Former US President Obama said the US is ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris in the lead role. He said this while addressing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The four-day event began on Tuesday. “The

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Blinken hails US-India partnership on Independence Day, emphasizes deepening ties

Blinken hails US-India partnership on Independence Day, emphasizes deepening ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his congratulations to India on its 78th Independence Day, underscoring the strengthened bilateral cooperation between the United States and India in a statement released on Thursday. “On this significant day, we honor the rich and diverse

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UN chief calls for banning nuclear testing ‘for good’

UN chief calls for banning nuclear testing ‘for good’

United Nations, Aug 16 -UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for banning nuclear testing “for good” in an observance message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on August 29. In the message, Guterres said on Thursday that across nearly eight decades,

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US ties with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon

US ties with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon

Washington, Aug 16 – US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. “The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It’s one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific

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