Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) India’s newest diplomatic mission in the United States is positioning itself as a gateway for expanding trade, technology, investment and people-to-people ties across the American Pacific Southwest, with Indian Consul General in Los Angeles Dr K.J. Srinivasa saying the region offers “tremendous opportunities and potential” for the growing India-US partnership. Less than a year after opening its doors, the Consulate General of India in Los Angeles has begun evolving be…
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Boston, July 15 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Boston has issued a public advisory warning members of the Indian diaspora and other residents about a rise in fraudulent calls from scammers impersonating officials of Indian diplomatic missions and law enforcement agencies.Sharing the advisory on X, the Consulate said: “Scam Alert! India in Boston has seen reports of fraudsters impersonating Indian Embassy/Consulate officials/ spoofing official telephone numbers! Please see the advisor…
Boston, July 15 (IANS) Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has made a landmark appearance at SAIL Boston 250, with the Consulate General of India in Boston highlighting the vessel’s participation as a symbol of India’s maritime heritage, naval capabilities and growing India-US maritime cooperation.The Consulate General of India in Boston said on X on Tuesday that a media briefing was held during the Captain’s Reception aboard the ship.“At the Captain’s Reception on board INS…
Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) With renewed hostilities between the US and Iran once again disrupting the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini may have to chart a longer course back home. INS Sudarshini is now in the last leg of her visit to the US. After participating in the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York, the ship reached Boston on July 12, 2026, to be part of the Grand Parade of Sails, marking the commencement of Sail Boston 2026. The…
Boston, July 13 (IANS) Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston to join dozens of tall ships from over 20 nations for the ‘Parade of Sails’ at Sail Boston 2026, the Indian Navy stated on Monday. “Lokayan26, Tricolour at Boston! Post spectacular Sail4th250 celebrations in New York, INS Sudarshini reached Boston on 12 Jul 26 to join 60-plus tall ships from 20-plus nations for the Grand Parade of Sails at Sail Boston 2026,” the spokesperson of the Indian Navy wrote on …
New York, July 9 (IANS) Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini is headed to Boston from New York to participate in Sail Boston 2026, carrying forward the Indian Navy’s message of maritime friendship, cooperation and goodwill across the oceans.”INS Sudarshini represented India at the International Naval Review 250 and SAIL250 celebrations at New York, commemorating 250th anniversary of the USA’s independence. The ship has now set sail for Boston to participate in Sail Boston 2026, c…
Washington, July 3 (IANS) A Chinese national and lawful permanent resident of the United States has been indicted on federal charges of allegedly operating an international sex trafficking network that recruited women from several Asian countries to work in residential brothels in the Boston area, US prosecutors announced.Federal prosecutors said Zengzeng Liu, also known as “Bella,” 40, of Flushing, New York, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of knowingly persuading an …
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Actress Meenakshi Seshadri has shared glimpses of herself enjoying a passing shower in Boston. While mentioning that the monsoon has arrived in Mumbai, the ‘Ghatak’ actress revealed that she was having fun window shopping in the rain. Sharing her video on Instagram, Meenakshi wrote, “Mumbai rains have started! Here I’m enjoying a passing shower in Boston. So much fun window shopping in the rain.”In the clip, the ‘Ghayal’ actress was seen strolling through the…
Accra, June 13 (IANS) Ghana’s government has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to refuse a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey, a move that will prevent the player from featuring in the country’s opening FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17.The Ghanaian Foreign Ministry described the decision as “high-handed and extremely unfair” and confirmed that it had formally protested to Canadian authorities while seeking a review of the ruling.According to the Ministry, Canadian officials based…
Vancouver, June 13 (IANS) Australia will start their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Turkey in the second match of Group D, in which the hosts USA have made a great start, defeating Paraguay by 4-1 in their campaign opener.vAustralia is competing at the global finals for a sixth consecutive edition, while Turkey are making their third appearance and their first since they stormed all the way to the semi-finals at Korea/Japan 2002.The winners of Group D will progress to a San Francisc…