UN continues to deliver humanitarian aid to Lebanon
UN agencies and partners continue to deliver humanitarian aid to the crisis-impacted people in Lebanon amid escalating hostilities, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, said at a daily briefing. On Monday, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
US Poll: Suhas Subramanyam on way to Congress, increasing ‘samosa caucus’ to 6
Suhas Subramanyam is on his way to Congress, where he will join the ‘Samosa Caucus,’ the group of Indian American lawmakers, boosting its strength to six. In his Virginia constituency, he had 52.1 percent of the votes to 47.9 percent for his Republican
Make Google a ‘trusted source’ in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees
As the White House race entered the crucial counting stage, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to ensure that “the products we build” are “a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief.” In a memo to employees,
94,000 children vaccinated in polio campaign in Gaza
The UN-supported third phase of the polio vaccine campaign concluded in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, with 94,000 children vaccinated, but thousands still remain out of reach, according to UN agencies. Nearly 79 percent of children in northern Gaza have been vaccinated against
Toxic foam on Yamuna raises concerns as Chhath Puja begins in Delhi
As the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional ‘Nahay Khay’ on Tuesday, a disturbing sight marred the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi. Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform the
Indonesia seeks 120 million USD in investment by 2025
Indonesia aims to secure an investment of 120 million US dollars by 2025 to bolster its national economy, Minister of Investment Rosan Roeslani said on Monday. “The investment target for next year is around 120 million dollars for both foreign and domestic investments,”
Canadian Hindus hold rally against attacks by Khalistani extremists on temples in Canada
Over a thousand Canadian Hindus assembled outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, on Monday evening (local time) to protest against the repeated attacks on Hindu temples in the country, a day after the temple was attacked by Khalistani extremists. The organizers
Trump vs Kamala Harris: Here’s who’s raised more in battleground states
Former president Donald Trump and vice-president Kamala Harris have collectively raised $154 million in the seven biggest battleground states. While Harris’ fundraising has far surpassed Trump’s overall, the ex-president is within striking distance of her cash haul – or even surpassing it –
When will the 2024 presidential election results be announced?
The outcome of the 2024 US presidential election could be known as early as Wednesday morning, just a few hours after polling ends on Tuesday. Or it could take days, weeks, and, as happened in one instance, a month. More than 78 million
US election: Meta extends ban on new political ads till later this week
Meta has announced it will extend the ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram even after the US presidential election on November 5. In its political ads policy update, Meta confirmed that the ban on new political ads will be extended
US polls: Economy, abortion, immigration, character top issues
When voters go to the polling stations on Tuesday, they will have to decide between the top issues presented by Kamala Harris – abortion and character – or Donald Trump – immigration and the economy. Here is a look at the issues: Economy
Indian stock market opens flat, all eyes on US election
The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday as buying was seen in metal, auto, IT, PSU bank, and pharma sectors during early trade, with investors turning their attention to the closely fought US election. The Sensex was trading at 78,714.02 after slipping
E-commerce platforms see over Rs 1 lakh crore worth sales in India festive season
As private consumption surges in smaller cities and towns in India, driven by high pent-up demand and a wave of premiumization, e-commerce platforms registered more than Rs 1 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) during the month-long festive season. According to industry
Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, calling it “deeply concerning” during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at Parliament House, Canberra. “What happened yesterday at
No competition among Mahayuti partners over CM’s post: Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is leading the BJP’s campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, on Tuesday claimed that the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will form the government, and the decision about the next chief minister will be
EAM Jaishankar confident of growing India-US ties regardless of election outcome
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed confidence on Tuesday that India-US relations would continue to grow steadily, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential elections. Speaking at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House in
US officials sound alarm about foreign interference in election as fake video aimed at Harris surfaces
As a sophisticated artificial intelligence-driven fake video targeting the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket surfaced, US officials have raised concerns about foreign interference in the upcoming election. Iran is backing Vice President Kamala Harris, while Russia is supporting former President Donald Trump, with China
US Election: Trump raises spectre of rigged polls
With one day to go before the election, Donald Trump has raised the spectre of a rigged election, accusing the Democrats of trying to steal it. “They are fighting so hard to steal this damn thing,” Trump said on Sunday at a rally
Assault on Hindus, Sikhs will not be tolerated: Union Minister Bittu on Brampton temple attack
Following the attack by Khalistani extremists on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed widespread anger and condemnation, warning that such assaults on Hindus and Sikhs will not be tolerated. Bittu held Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
1924 Congress meet in Belagavi: Obama invited for joint Assembly session by K’taka govt
The Karnataka government has invited former U.S. President Barack Obama to attend a joint Assembly session organized to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session, chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi. This session marked Mahatma Gandhi’s launch of the freedom movement against