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November 28, 2023 8:21 PM

India and U.S. to launch joint remote sensing satellite early next year

India and the United States are set to collaborate on the launch of a joint remote sensing satellite in the first quarter of the next year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said in statement after meeting a high-level delegation from NASA, led by its ch...

November 28, 2023 12:21 PM

Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank, UAE this week to continue Gaza diplomacy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, the West Bank and the United Arab Emirates this week, the U.S. State Department said on Monday, as Washington aims to press for more humanitarian aid for Gaza and help secure the release of al...

November 16, 2023 10:19 AM

Biden, Xi’s ‘blunt’ talks yield deals on military, fentanyl

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on Wednesday to open a presidential hotline, resume military-to-military communications and work to curb fentanyl production, showing tangible progress in their first face-to-face talks in...

November 15, 2023 2:56 PM

China’s Xi in US for high-stakes Biden summit, APEC

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first visit to the United States in six years on Tuesday, after US President Joe Biden said he aimed to restore normal communications with Beijing and his top diplomat stressed the need for freedoms that Washing...

November 14, 2023 10:27 AM

Piyush Goyal holds meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, who is currently on a visit to the United States, held a meeting with US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai on Monday, during the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in San Francis...

November 14, 2023 9:08 AM

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad

The United States continues to be the top choice for Indian students seeking higher education abroad, according to a recent report from the US Embassy. The Open Doors Report (ODR) for the academic year 2022-23 reveals a record-breaking enrollment of ...

November 13, 2023 2:56 PM

APEC’s growth to slow as persistent inflation, US-China tensions weigh- Report

Economic growth among Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries is expected to decline next year and remain below the global average as higher interest rates slow U.S. growth, as China continues to struggle with its recovery and tensions between th...

November 13, 2023 1:09 PM

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss Gaza, agree all hostages must be released

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani about developments in Gaza and "urgent ongoing efforts" to secure the release of hostages being held by the Hamas militant group, the White House said. Bi...

November 13, 2023 12:13 PM

New York City shines with Diwali festivities as iconic Empire State Building glows in radiant orange hues

New York City radiated with the vibrant glow of Diwali as the iconic Empire State Building illuminated the night sky in enchanting orange hues. Mayor Eric Adams, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan, joined the 'festival of lights' festiv...

November 10, 2023 1:09 PM

India-US 2+ 2 ministerial dialogue begins in New Delhi

The fifth edition of the India-U.S. 2+2 ministerial dialogue kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, featuring discussions between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, and their Indian counterparts, External Affairs Mini...

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