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All About Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Where US Defence Secy Went For Treatment

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, was hospitalised on January 1 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, having been treated at the hospital in December for prostate cancer and later readmitted due to complications from an elective medical procedure.

Jan 16, 2024, 19:42 PM IST

Vivek Ramaswamy Quits US Presidential Race For 'America-First Patriot' Donald Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy said he plans to appear with Trump in New Hampshire at a Tuesday evening rally. 

Jan 16, 2024, 13:14 PM IST

India's Rising Stature In Global Diplomacy: How Jaishankar's Iran Visit, PM Modi's Phone Call With Putin Is Changing Narratives

Despite challenges, India navigates geopolitics with finesse. PM Modi's conversation with Putin and Jaishankar's talks in Iran underscore the collaborative approach to addressing shared concerns.

Jan 16, 2024, 12:51 PM IST

Mysterious Deaths Of Two Indian Students In US' Connecticut Leaves Families In Shock

According to a family member, Dinesh and Nikesh had gone to Hartford, Connecticut, in the US for higher studies on December 28, 2023 and a few days later, respectively.

Jan 15, 2024, 17:32 PM IST

'Must Not Tolerate Phobia': US Congressman Condemns Attacks On Hindu Temples

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar said that the religions are about love, helping each other and doing good things for each other and condemned the attacks on Hindu temples.

Jan 11, 2024, 06:29 AM IST

Blasts At Soleimani's Memorial: Iranian President Raisi Says 'Zionist Regime Will Pay Price'; Death Toll At 95

Iranian Health Minister Bahram Eynollahi confirmed that the death toll stands at 95 instead of the 103 reported earlier. He told state TV that 211 others were injured, making it the deadliest attack in the history of Iran.

Jan 04, 2024, 06:37 AM IST

From Lok Sabha Polls To T20 World Cup, Five Big Developments To Watch Out For In 2024

From the T20 Cricket world cup to the FIFA world cup and from the Indian Parliamentary polls to elections in the USA and Pakistan, the 2024 is going to be a very happening year.

Dec 31, 2023, 23:37 PM IST

US Says Iranian Drone Struck Ship In Indian Ocean; Coast Guard To Escort Distressed MV Chem Pluto To Mumbai

The Indian Coast Guard Maritime Coordination Centre (MRCC), which established real-time communication with the vessel's agent, ascertained no loss of life and assured all assistance. 

Dec 24, 2023, 09:03 AM IST

Hindu Temple In California’s Newark Vandalised With Anti-India, Pro-Khalistan Graffiti

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday strongly condemned the act of vandalism that has come to light in Newark. 

Dec 23, 2023, 10:21 AM IST

Biden Left Shell-Shocked As Car Rams Into His Motorcade Right In Front Of Him

A car crashed into a stationary SUV that was part of President Joe Biden's motorcade. The incident occurred when the president left his campaign headquarters in Delaware. First lady Jill Biden and the president were said to be safe and unharmed.

Dec 18, 2023, 16:10 PM IST

US 'Concerned' By Reports Of Israel Using White Phosphorus In Lebanon

US official said on Monday. John Kirby, the US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, told reporters that the US was aware of the reports and would seek more information from Israel. 

Dec 12, 2023, 07:47 AM IST

Nobel Peace Laureate Henry Kissinger A 'War Criminal'? His Role In THESE 10 Global Crises

Henry Kissinger’s legacy is a subject of debate, as he was praised for his diplomatic achievements in some regions, but also criticized for his involvement in human rights violations, wars, and coups in others.

Dec 01, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Assassination Plot: US Sent Top Officials To India To Press For Probe, Says Report

The US believed that an Indian official was also part of the conspiracy to kill Pannun.

Nov 29, 2023, 21:46 PM IST

Indian Student Shot Dead Inside Car In US; Probe On, No Arrests Yet

Aaditya Adlakha was in the fourth year of his doctoral journey in the molecular and developmental biology program at the University of Cincinnati Medical School.

Nov 24, 2023, 10:39 AM IST

US Claims To Have Thwarted India's Plan To Kill Khalistani Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun; MEA Responds

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is a Khalistani terrorist and chief of Sikh For Justice. He recently issued threats to hijack an Air India plane and bomb blast during the India-Australia final in Ahmedabad. 

Nov 22, 2023, 18:09 PM IST

India's Illegal Immigrant Population In US Surges To 3rd Largest, Research Shows

The report estimates that there were about 725,000 Indian unauthorised immigrants in the US in 2021, up from 600,000 in 2017. 

Nov 22, 2023, 14:53 PM IST

US Lawmakers Ask Biden Administration To Withhold Assistance To Pakistan

The lawmakers requested a legal determination from the Department of State under the "Leahy Laws" and Section 502(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act to assess if US-origin security assistance had facilitated human rights violations in Pakistan.

Nov 19, 2023, 13:28 PM IST

'Why Israel Must Be Erased': Osama Bin Laden's 2002 'Letter To America' Goes Viral Amid Gaza War

In a surprising turn of events, a 2002 letter written by Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden to Americans has resurfaced on TikTok, gaining attention amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The essay, originally written to justify the 9/11 terror attacks, has sparked controversy as some TikTok users endorse its message.

Nov 17, 2023, 19:14 PM IST

Biden Calls Xi 'Dictator' After US-China Strategic Meet On The Sidelines Of APEC Summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to resume military-to-military communications. They will also work to curb fentanyl production after talks in the APEC summit in San Francisco. During the summit, President Biden called Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’.

Nov 16, 2023, 15:45 PM IST

'Strongest Ever...': Antony Blinken On India-US Bilateral Ties As 2+2 Dialogue Begins

US Secretary of state Antony Blinken said that the two countries had not only the strongest bilateral partnership they ever had, but also a regional and a global one, as shown by India’s leadership for the G20.

Nov 10, 2023, 10:58 AM IST