Four Indian students dead in US: Angry netizens call for travel advisory
Four Indian students have died in quick succession in the US, sparking fears regarding the safety and security of those studying abroad, and angry netizens calling for a travel advisory.
Multiple gunshots fired at home of Nijjar’s friend in Canada
Toronto, Feb 2 - Gunshots were fired at the house of a Sikh activist related to pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, who was shot dead outside a Sikh temple in the Canadian province of British Columbia last year.
Biden admin is close to strike Iran-backed militants: US Defence Secy
Washington, Feb 2 - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has scotched reports and uncertainties coming out of his recent health condition and surgery as he was backing the Biden administration's reportedly closer move to a deadly drone strike as a strong response to
Israel-Hamas war: Hamas leaders in Cairo for peace talks
Tel Aviv, Feb 2 - A delegation of senior leaders of Hamas, led by its political head Ismael Haniyeh, has reached the Egyptian capital of Cairo for peace talks to end the ongoing war with Israel in Gaza strip.
Two British Indian musicians in Royal Philharmonic Society Awards shortlist
London, Feb 2 - A British Indian conductor and a sitarist are among 19 individual performers and composers shortlisted for this year's prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Awards, celebrating classical music and musicians across the UK.
‘We work closely with India on our most vital priorities’: US
Washington, Feb 2 - Reiterating that its partnership with India is one of the most consequential relationships, the US has said it is working closely with the country on "most vital priorities".
Israel’s army to reach Rafah to dismantle Hamas brigades: Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
Tel Aviv, Feb 2 - Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that the Israel forces would soon reach Rafah border and eliminate Hamas units in the border areas.
Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss repercussions of drone attack on US base in Jordan
Baghdad, Feb 2 - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone talk with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to follow up on regional repercussions of a deadly drone attack on a US military base in Jordan.
India pays up $32M annual UN dues, getting place on ‘honour roll’
United Nations, Feb 2 - India has paid its annual dues of $32.895 million to the UN's general budget, according to Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Biden administration notifies Congress of sale of drones to India
Washington, Feb 1 - The Joe Biden administration notified the US Congress on Thursday of the proposed sale of 31 MQ-9B HALE armed drones, clearing a period of informal review that had raised concerns of the deal being in some kind of jeopardy.
Indian-American pleads guilty to Bank Secrecy Act charges in $1bn scheme
New York, Feb 1 -An Indian-American man admitted that he failed to maintain an anti-money laundering programme in violation of the Bank Secrecy Act as part of a scheme to bring lucrative and high-risk international financial business to a small, unsophisticated credit union.
Greek farmers continue protests demanding govt pledged aid without delay
Athens, Feb 1 - Greek farmers are planning protests across the country seeking sufficient financial aid pledged by the government with no delays.
China challenging US influence in Middle East
New Delhi, Feb 1 - The International Court of Justice has asked Israel to take measures to prevent any acts that would constitute a genocide in Gaza. China supported the UN court's interim and non-binding ruling in the case brought by South Africa.
Trump runs low on cash for campaign as legal fees drain him, Biden flush with funds
Washington, Feb 1 - Former President Donald Trump is literally roughing it out in the 2024 presidential race, despite being a front runner for the GOP nomination, as he is facing a cash crunch with legal fees draining him out and as he
Police arrest 91 as protesting farmers force into Paris food market
Paris, Feb 1 - French Police have arrested 91 people in a standoff with protesting farmers, who blocked motorways with tractors and briefly broke into the main wholesale food market Rungis.
US shuts down China-backed botnet targeting home office routers
Washington, Feb 1 - The US government has shut down a Chinese government-backed botnet that hijacked "hundreds" of small office and home office routers in the US.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg apologies to families at social media hearing in US
San Francisco, Feb 1 - Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on kids' online safety in the US.
UNRWA totally ‘infiltrated’ by Hamas: Israel
Tel Aviv, Feb 1 - Israel has said that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA) is "totally infiltrated" by Hamas and wants it to be replaced by another aid agency.
IDF will stay in Gaza, hostage deal not at any cost: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, Feb 1 - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will not end the ongoing war with Hamas and that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would stay in Gaza.
US addressing ‘questions’ lawmakers have on drone deal with India
Washington, Feb 1 - A US State Department Spokesperson on Wednesday did not deny or confirm a news report that the proposed sale of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to India was being blocked by lawmakers but did say that officials "routinely consult" with members