New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that India attended the Board of Peace’s first meeting in Washington on Thursday as an observer country and continues to back all efforts underway to find peace in Gaza as part of the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution. “We did attend the Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC as an observer. We have also welcomed the Gaza Peace Plan initiative of President Trump, as well as all such efforts underway as part of …
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Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old government contractor born in Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday announced her candidacy in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Washington, DC, pledging to “fix the basics” and restore confidence in city governance. Sampath, who immigrated to the United States at age seven and has lived in the US capital for more than a decade, launched her campaign with a sharp critique of the city’s political establishment and a focus on infrastructure and esse…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that India followed the world in 4G, marched with the world in 5G and will lead the world in 6G.Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha today, the minister highlighted India’s rapidly transforming digital landscape and future roadmap.India has rolled out 5G at the fastest pace in the world. Within just 22 months, 5G services have been launched in 99.9 per cent of the country’s districts, setting a …
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Nasscom US CEO Forum on Thursday held its first industry engagement after the trade deal announcement between India and America and discussed a tech-led economic partnership.Convened at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 4-5, the Forum’s third meeting brought together leading Indian technology business leaders and senior US policymakers. The leaders deliberated on enhancing innovation, AI, trusted supply chains, workforce development, and local job creation acr…
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) Peaceful rallies and prayer vigils were held across nearly two dozen US cities as Hindu Americans protested what they described as targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, urging the US lawmakers and international bodies to take action.Demonstrations were reported in multiple cities, including Princeton, Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay Area, Detroit, and Tampa. Organisers said the coordinated protests aimed to raise awareness and press for a…
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order clearing the way for a major IndyCar road race in the nation’s capital this August, framing the event as a centerpiece of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.Trump announced that the three-day event will run from August 21 to 23 and will feature IndyCar racing on streets near the National Mall. He told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House that the race would celebrate “greatne…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump, during his Iowa trip, stopped at a restaurant, shook hands, and spoke with diners as he repeated his core campaign themes on falling prices, border enforcement, and crime in a burst of campaign-trail color ahead of the midterm elections.Trump moved through tables and staff, greeting customers and posing for photos. He said his administration had “secured the border” and claimed illegal crossings had stopped unless people entered legally. “N…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Democrats would “probably try and impeach me” if they regain control of Congress, even as he defended tariffs, immigration enforcement, and crime-fighting measures as pillars of what he called a record-setting year in office.In an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, Trump said history showed that presidents often lose congressional seats in midterm elections, regardless of performance. “Even presidents, whether it’s Republican or…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, lauding his distinguished service to the nation and his pivotal role in strengthening India’s foreign policy and relations with countries across the world. Taking to the social media platform ‘X’, Prime Minister Modi said, “Best wishes to Dr. S. Jaishankar Ji on his birthday. He has served the nation as a distinguished diplomat and is now playing a key …
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance Monday said his family was not at home when an intruder attempted to break into his Ohio residence, thanking the US Secret Service and Cincinnati police for a swift response, as local authorities charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident. “I appreciate everyone’s well wishes about the attack at our home,” Vance wrote on social media on Monday morning. “As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering t…