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September 27, 2024 10:40 AM

Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, raising fears of deaths, widespread damage and even worse floods than the severe deluge which had preceded its arrival. He...

September 27, 2024 9:17 AM

UNSC has to become representative, transparent, democratic: MEA’s Tanmay Lal

Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, asserted that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urgently needs reform to become more representative, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable. The remarks by ...

September 25, 2024 11:23 AM

US accuses Visa of monopolizing debit card swipes

U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing Visa of violating antitrust law by suppressing competition by threatening merchants with high fees and paying off potential rivals. Visa, one of the world's largest payment networks, pro...

September 24, 2024 2:13 PM

Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus faces protest in New York during UNGA meeting

Muhammad Yunus, the leader of Bangladesh's interim government, faced protests on Monday as demonstrators gathered outside his hotel in New York, chanting "Go Back”. Yunus is in the US to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The...

September 24, 2024 1:22 PM

“We welcome everyone’s participation in peacemaking, it is hard work…”: US Ambassador Garcetti on PM Modi’s visit to Russia, Ukraine

In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Russia and Ukraine, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti stated that the United States welcomes the involvement of all parties in peacemaking efforts. Garcetti emphasized that India's establ...

September 24, 2024 11:50 AM

US sees India as a partner, not a counterbalance to China, says Ambassador Eric Garcetti

The United States views India as a "friend and partner," rather than a counterbalance to China, emphasized US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti in a recent interview. Garcetti underscored the strong partnership between the two nations, grounded in sh...

September 24, 2024 8:43 AM

US has long endorsed permanent UNSC seats for India, Germany, Japan: Antony Blinken

Affirming support for the reformation of United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that the United States has long endorsed permanent seats in the council for India, Japan and...

September 24, 2024 8:25 AM

Prime Minister Modi departs for India wrapping three-day US visit

Following his three-day visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for India on Monday (local time) from John F Kennedy Airport in New York. During his three-day visit, PM Modi attended the QUAD Leaders' Summit, interacted with the Indian...

September 23, 2024 12:50 PM

Another example of shared commitment to preserve cultural heritage: US envoy Eric Garcetti on return of antiquities to India

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday termed the return of 297 antiquities to India as another example of the "shared commitment" between the two countries to "protect and preserve" the cultural heritage. Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, t...

September 23, 2024 9:50 AM

PM Modi in US assures CEOs of India’s focus on technology, innovation

As a part of his three-day visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with industry leaders to discuss the potential and opportunities India has to offer to the world. PM Narendra Modi assured US business leaders of India's d...

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