Washington, July 8 (IANS) Rajasthan cyclist Nitin Saini has completed the gruelling Trans Am Bike Race, riding across the United States from the Pacific coast to Washington, DC, in 28 days in this year’s ultra-endurance event.Saini began the race from Astoria, Oregon, on June 7 and reached the historic Lincoln Memorial in Washington on July 5 after covering nearly 3,500 miles (about 5,630 km) through 11 US states. The event attracted around 30 cyclists from across the world, including riders fro…
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Jerusalem, June 29 (IANS) The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) said Monday that it has struck three Hezbollah command centres in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire agreement.It also said that Israeli forces struck and dismantled a launcher used by Hezbollah.In an earlier statement, the IDF said it had destroyed an underground Hezbollah tunnel in southwestern Lebanon, Xinhua news agency reported.The tunnel, more than 200 metres long and 25 metres deep, contained hund…
Ottawa, June 21 (IANS) Yoga enthusiasts across several Western countries on Saturday practised Yoga in large groups ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY).In Canada’s Toronto, an enthusiastic gathering of government representatives, diplomatic corps, yoga practitioners, wellness organisations, and community leaders participated in a Yoga session against the historic backdrop of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.”Addressing the vibrant gathering, Consul General of India emphasised Yoga’s uniq…
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra says the fruit’s growing popularity reflects both diaspora nostalgia and widening American appreciation for Indian produce.For decades, Indian Americans returnin…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Virginia Tourism Corporation is stepping up engagement with India’s travel trade to boost overnight stays and visitor spending after India became the US state’s second‑largest international source market and its largest overseas market, a new report has said.Preliminary estimates showed that Virginia welcomed just over 65,000 Indian visitors in 2025, generating about $112 million in visitor spending. In 2024, the state recorded over 69,000 Indian arrivals and rough…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who essays the titular role in the television show ‘Lakshmi Niwas’ is over the moon as her work has connected globally. Recently, Dr. Kavita Saini, Clinical Psychologist, Founder & CEO of Rhythm Psychological Services, and board member of The Women Empowerment Foundation, recently presented clips from Lakshmi Niwas during a board meeting of The Women Empowerment Foundation in the Washington DC tristate area. The clips were showcased as part…
Mexico City, June 2 (IANS) Mexico will focus on persuading the United States to eliminate existing tariffs during the review process of North America’s trilateral free trade agreement, Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said.The economy secretary said at an event that the US delegation put forward several proposals following the first round of formal negotiations last week on the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Xinhua news agency reported.”There are a wide rang…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India and the US on Tuesday signed a strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths which constitute key materials for making semiconductors, electric vehicles, solar panels and high-tech defence products.The pact comes in the backdrop of growing global concerns on China’s dominance over these critical inputs which gives the communist giant the power to disrupt global supply chains.The agreement was signed during the Quad Foreign Ministe…
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have accused the US Justice Department of failing to protect some of America’s most sensitive government sites from the sale of mobile phone location data that could be exploited by China, Iran and other foreign adversaries using artificial intelligence tools.In a sharply worded letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Sara Jaco…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described the new White House ballroom project as a “drone-proof” military-grade structure designed to protect the presidential complex, saying it would become “one of the most beautiful buildings” in Washington.During an extensive walkthrough of the construction site with reporters, Trump said the ballroom was being funded by himself and private donors and would serve both ceremonial and national security purposes.“This is a gift to …