Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Indian diplomatic missions and consulates across the United States celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with flag hoisting ceremonies, diaspora participation, and readings of the President of India’s address.At the Embassy of India in Washington, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra unfurled the tricolour at India House. The embassy said the President’s address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day was relayed during the event.The embassy said the ambassador presented aw…
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Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) Reality star Kim Kardashian has shared how she once “scammed” the paparazzi by pretending to pay a visit to Britney Spears in a ploy to get her picture taken. The Kardashians star has opened up about the lengths she went to boost her profile at the start of her career and she revealed she fooled photographers who were waiting outside a hotel in New York with the help of her longtime pal Jonathan Cheban, reports ‘Female First UK’.She explained the ruse during an app…
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s leading women’s player, Anahat Singh, advanced to the second round of the Sprott Tournament of Champions, a PSA Platinum event in New York. Meanwhile, Abhay Singh was narrowly defeated in a five-set match in his opening game.World No. 31 Anahat defeated England’s Lucy Turmel with scores of 11-3, 11-6, 9-11, 13-11, and will next face Japanese sixth seed Satomi Watanabe.Meanwhile, men’s World No. 29 Abhay was defeated by Spain’s Iker Pajares with scores of…
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) An influential Republican Congressman has told the House that US immigration policy has reached a breaking point and warned that failure to act could permanently alter the country’s character.Congressman Glenn Grothman from Wisconsin called immigration the single most important issue facing Congress and the White House. How it is handled, he said, will determine whether “America fundamentally changes or not.”Grothman said the scale of immigration, legal and illegal, is …
Los Angeles, Jan 21 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has quit alcohol after encountering a freaky hangover. The ‘See You Again’ hitmaker has recalled how he made a decision to ditch the booze after a wild night of partying in New York. This happened before the release of his 2022 album ‘Charlie’, reports ‘Female First UK’.Charlie told ‘Rolling Stone’, “I was in New York, I was staying at the Greenwich, and I don’t drink at all. I think it clouds my judgement. But it was righ…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Actress Emilia Clarke had a surprise moment to cherish during her New York visit when her former “Game of Thrones” co-star Jason Momoa dropped by her dressing room. Clarke took to Instagram to share her excitement, expressing gratitude for everything New York had offered her on the trip, and calling the unexpected reunion the perfect highlight.The actress, best known for portraying Daenerys Targaryen in the epic fantasy series, shared a picture with Jason Momoa, who pla…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) An Air India flight between Delhi and New York returned to the airport after the Iranian airspace closure impacted its route and later, an engine damage occurred as it sucked in a baggage container at the Delhi airport.The incident occurred when the Airbus A350 was taxiing in dense fog at the airport, the airline said, confirming the damage.The Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the incident and is trying to ascertain how a foreign object got …
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Gold and silver prices started the week on a strong note on Monday as rising global tensions pushed investors towards safe-haven assets.Precious metals witnessed sharp gains after a US military operation in Venezuela over the weekend added fresh uncertainty to the global geopolitical landscape.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), February gold futures opened higher at Rs 1,36,300 per 10 grams, compared to the previous close of Rs 1,36,761.Prices continued to climb durin…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India on Sunday termed the recent developments in Venezuela “a matter of concern” and urged all concerned parties to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Embassy of India in Caracas is in contact with members of the Indian community and is providing all possible assistance.”Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely m…
United Nations, Jan 4 (IANS) The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday on the US operation against Venezuela, the council presidency said.”The presidency intends to hold the emergency meeting on Monday morning at 10 a.m. (1500 GMT),” said Khadija Ahmed, spokeswoman for the Somali Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Somalia holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of January, Xinhua news agency reported.The United States launched an operation…