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October 17, 2024 8:53 AM

US says, ‘We are satisfied with India’s cooperation in investigation of assassination plot of Pannun’

The United States on Thursday said that the meeting with the Indian Inquiry Committee regarding the alleged foiled assassination plot of the US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was "productive" and America was "satisfied" with the c...

October 16, 2024 1:11 PM

U.S. elections: Georgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in battleground state

Voters in Georgia turned out in record numbers as the battleground state opened early voting for the Nov. 5 presidential election between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, state officials said on Tuesday. At least 252,000 vote...

October 16, 2024 9:13 AM

America backs Canada’s allegations, urges India to cooperate with investigation

Terming Canada's allegations "extremely serious," US has asked India to "cooperate" with Ottawa's investigation into the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India and Canada have been dealing with an unprecedented diplomatic cris...

October 15, 2024 11:23 PM

Union Minister Puri criticizes threats to Indian representatives in Canada as unacceptable

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed profound disbelief regarding the allowance of threats to Indian representatives under the pretext of freedom of expression. Speaking at an event in the national capital on Tuesday, Puri reflected on the his...

October 15, 2024 5:07 PM

“Simply not true”: Sources reject Trudeau’s claims of evidence on Nijjar case

Top Indian sources have rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claims that Canada provided "credible evidence" to India regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ANI reported . According to the sources, Canada h...

October 15, 2024 6:15 PM

From farming to politics: The growing influence of the Indian American community in U.S. elections

When Usha Vance stood beside her husband, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, at the Republican National Convention in July, it marked a historic moment: for the first time, an Indian American stood a chance of becoming the Vice President’s sp...

October 15, 2024 9:45 AM

Smearing India for political gains: India’s sharp rebuttal on Canada’s allegations against diplomats

With India expelling 6 Canadian diplomats including acting high commissioner and deputy high commissioner, and issuing them an ultimatum to leave India by 11:59 PM, October 19, 2024, the ties between both countries soured further. Earlier, in an u...

October 15, 2024 8:49 AM

Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada amid diplomatic row

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the Indian government of making a "fundamental error" by supporting criminal activities in Canada. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau highlighted ongoing tensions between the two natio...

October 15, 2024 12:21 AM

India expels six Canadian diplomats, asks them to leave by October 19

India expelled six Canadian diplomats and instructed them to leave the country by October 19 on Monday. The expulsion came hours after India summoned Canada’s Charge d'Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to protest against the "baseless targeting" of Indian...

October 15, 2024 12:03 AM

India, US to finalize ₹32,000 crore deal for 31 predator drones and MRO facility

India and the United States are set to sign a ₹32,000 crore agreement on Tuesday for the acquisition of 31 Predator drones and the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India. According to defense officials, the Ca...

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