Usha Vance: A beacon of Indian pride in American politics
By Dr. Avi Verma As J.D. Vance steps into his role as Vice President of the United States, the world’s eyes are also on his wife, Usha Vance, whose Indian heritage brings a source of immense pride to India and the Indian diaspora
Four in five voters concerned over US spiraling out of control after Trump’s shooting: poll
New York, July 17 - Four in five Americans are concerned about increasing political violence following an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, and fear that the United States "is spiraling out of control," a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Vivek Ramaswamy eyes Trump V-P pick Vance’s Senate seat
Washington, July 16 - Vivek Ramaswamy, the India-descent biotech entrepreneur, has thrown his hat into the ring for the US Senate seat that will fall vacant if former President Donald Trump wins the presidential polls, taking away its current occupant J.D. Vance, the
Trump picks Senator Vance, married to an Indian-American, as his VP nominee
Washington, July 16 - Former US President and the putative Republican nominee for the White House, Donald Trump has named J.D. Vance, a first-time Senator from Ohio whose wife is an Indian-American, as his nominee for Vice President.
US judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump
Washington, July 15 - A US district judge in Florida has dismissed a case accusing former President Donald Trump of mishandling classified documents, saying the appointment of a special prosecutor leading the government's case was unconstitutional.
Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention
New Delhi, July 16 - Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered 'ardas' (Sikh prayer) at the Republican National Convention in the presence of the party's Presidential nominee Donald Trump, days after an attempt on the latter's life.
Trump close to announcing his V-P nominee
Washington, July 13 - Former US President Donald Trump is expected to name one of these three Republicans as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election any time now -- Senators Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.
US President Biden makes law to support rights of Tibetans
Dharamsala, July 13 - In a message for Beijing to peacefully resolve through negotiation, not repression, an agreement on Tibet that will support Tibet’s peaceful struggle for human rights and democratic freedom, US President Joe Biden on Friday signed the Resolve Tibet Act.
Biden battles worst crisis of his 50-year career
Washington, July 11 - US President Joe Biden is facing the worst crisis of his 50-year political career.
India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report
New Delhi, July 11 , With real estate companies worth $36 billion in 2024, India is accelerating to become the real estate capital of Asia, pushing away China in terms of growth rate, a new report said on Thursday.
Trump vows to stop outsourcing, if elected President
Washington, July 9 - Former American President Donald Trump has promised to end outsourcing if re-elected, which should sound alarm bells across India's multi-billion-dollar outsourcing industry whose largest customer is the US,
Embattled Biden tells party critics to ‘end’ drama
Washington, July 8 - US President Joe Biden on Monday called upon Democratic lawmakers "to end" the heated debate over his candidacy for re-election, triggered by his disastrous debate, saying in a letter to them that "I am firmly committed to staying in
Sri Lanka earns over $1.5 bn from tourism in first half of year
Colombo, Sri Lanka's earnings from tourism rose to more than $1.5 billion in the first six months of 2024, a 77.9-per cent increase year-on-year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its latest weekly report.
Britain’s Starmer lauds PM Modi’s leadership on key global challenges
New Delhi, Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on key global challenges as both leaders spoke over the phone following Friday's results of the UK general elections which handed the Labour Party a landslide victory.
Austria visit will strengthen close ties: PM Modi
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his visit to Austria, starting July 9, will further strengthen the "ever-close partnership" between the two nations.
Egypt to host Israeli, US delegations to discuss Gaza truce
Cairo, Egypt will host Israeli and US delegations to discuss the "outstanding points" regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media reported, without revealing the specific timing of the meeting.
Jordan sends fresh humanitarian aid to Gaza
Amman, Jordan announced that a new humanitarian aid convoy, comprising 50 trucks, had entered northern Gaza.
Papua New Guinea minister arrested, charged with domestic assault in Sydney
Sydney, Papua New Guinea's Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina was arrested in Sydney and charged with an alleged domestic assault offence, local media reported on Sunday.
NATO summit to discuss with Indo-Pacific partners resilience, cybersecurity: US official
Washington, July 6 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its Indo-Pacific partners, including South Korea, plan to discuss resilience, support for Ukraine, disinformation, cybersecurity and emerging technologies during their summit in Washington next week, a senior US administration official said.
Trump calls for ‘no holds barred’ debate as Biden tries to undo damage from the first
Washington, July 5 - Donald Trump, the former President and presumptive Republican nominee, has called for a “no holds barred” debate with Joe Biden, the President and the presumptive Democratic nominee, as the latter sits down for a widely anticipated interview he is