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September 22, 2024 11:48 PM

India’s ‘Namaste’ has become multinational,: PM Modi tells diaspora in New York

In a landmark address to the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing global significance of India's traditional greeting, 'Namaste', saying that what was once a local expression has now ...

September 23, 2024 12:17 AM

PM Modi arrives at Nassau Coliseum to address Indian diaspora in historic event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, where he will address 15,000 members of the Indian diaspora gathered from 42 states in a highly anticipated event. The "Modi and US" program has drawn immense e...

September 22, 2024 10:29 PM

India to launch first-ever tri-services ‘Future Warfare’ course on September 23

The Indian Armed Forces will conduct their first-ever tri-services "Future Warfare" course from September 23-27, under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The course, spearheaded by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, aim...

September 22, 2024 10:13 PM

Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy

Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as new president on Sunday, putting faith in his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following the South Asian nation's worst financial crisis in decades. Di...

September 22, 2024 9:01 PM

Diwali-like festivities sweep New York ahead of PM Modi’s address to Indian diaspora

Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, is buzzing with excitement as 15,000 members of the Indian diaspora, representing 42 states across the US, gather for a historic event to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The atmosphere has been describe...

September 22, 2024 8:02 PM

Indian diaspora in New York gears up for PM Modi’s address with traditional dhol-tasha beats

As anticipation builds for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian diaspora, the air in New York's Long Island is alive with the beats of Dhol-Tasha. The event, set to take place at the Nassau Coliseum, has drawn thousands of Indian comm...

September 22, 2024 3:32 AM

Biden announces new Quad coast guard initiatives, confident of group’s future

US President Joe Biden hosted the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, where he announced the launch of a new initiative for cooperation among the Coast Guards of the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and ...

September 22, 2024 3:05 AM

Quad countries support peaceful resolution of all issues, committed to inclusive Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Quad Summit on Saturday, underscored the alliance's shared democratic values amid global tensions and conflicts. He highlighted that cooperation among Quad nations -- India, the United States, Australia, ...

September 22, 2024 2:52 AM

PM Modi arrives at Archmere Academy for Quad leaders’ summit in Delaware

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Archmere Academy on Saturday for the Quad Leaders' Summit, where he was warmly received by US President Joe Biden. As the leaders gathered for the summit, a family photo was taken, capturing PM Modi alongside ...

September 22, 2024 2:59 AM

“Each time we sit down, I’m struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation”: Biden to PM Modi as bilateral concludes

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden wrapped up their bilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Biden expressed admiration for their ongoing collaboration. “Each time we sit down, I’m struck by our ability to f...

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