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Cheating on your wife or husband no longer crime in this US city | Check new laws
World | Nov 23, 2024, 11:03 AM ISTThe New York state law was last enforced in 2010 against a woman caught in a sex act in a park, though the adultery charge was later dismissed as part of a plea deal.
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Worlds' Best Cities 2025 revealed: Top 10 list and India's ranking | CHECK HERE
World | Nov 21, 2024, 02:19 PM ISTWhile the United States is in the lead with 36 cities in the Top 100, Canada comes in a distant second with six cities and Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro make a mark as new entrants to the 2025 ranking. Check where Indian cities stand.
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New York: Man stabbed to death at Brooklyn's Coney Island subway station, no arrest till now
World | Oct 30, 2024, 06:01 PM ISTThe Coney Island station is where summertime beachgoers disembark for the boardwalk and attractions like the Cyclone roller coaster.
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'First time in New York's history, schools will be closed on Diwali': Mayor Eric Adams's office
World | Aug 17, 2026, 03:54 PM IST"It's challenging to declare a school holiday in New York City, where 1.1 million students are enrolled. This movement was initiated years ago by numerous community leaders, advocates, and elected officials," said the Mayor's Office.
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Biden makes another embarrassing gaffe, welcomes world leaders to 'Washington' in New York | WATCH
World | Sep 26, 2024, 11:23 AM ISTIn an address in New York's Barclay Hotel, the 81-year-old President welcomed world leaders by saying, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Welcome to Washington." This came after Biden referred to Zelenskyy as "Mr President" without using his surname.
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Biden meets Bangladesh interim govt chief in rare gesture on sidelines of UNGA, assures full support
World | Sep 25, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTThe meeting with the US President is seen as a "rare occasion" which Dhaka apprehends as a great gesture by the Biden administration that would eventually help take the existing "good relations" to a new level between the two countries.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls his bilateral meeting with PM Modi in New York a 'very good' one
World | Sep 24, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTDuring the meeting, Zelenskyy appreciated India's attention to the conflict in Ukraine and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in finding a way out of it.
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PM Modi departs for India after 'successful, substantial' visit to US | Key takeaways of 3-day visit
World | Sep 24, 2024, 07:26 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his "successful and substantial" three-day visit to the US as he departed for New Delhi on Monday (local time).
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai hails PM Modi's 'clear vision' for AI in India: 'Challenged us to do more…'
World | Sep 23, 2024, 10:56 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended a roundtable with the CEOs of top tech companies in New York on the second day of his three-day visit to the US. Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the details of the meeting about what PM Modi told them.
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PM Modi attends roundtable with tech CEOs in New York: 'Glad to see immense optimism towards India'
World | Sep 23, 2024, 09:11 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the CEOs of the top tech firms in New York on the second day of his three-day visit.
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PM Modi meets Palestinian President in US, expresses deep concern at humanitarian situation in Gaza
World | Sep 23, 2024, 07:14 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held various bilateral meetings with world leaders in New York. He also met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and expressed concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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PM Modi announces two Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, Chair for Tamil Studies
World | Sep 23, 2024, 06:14 AM ISTAddressing the mega event in the US, PM Modi lauded the Indian diaspora for playing a crucial role in fostering closer ties between India and the US. He also referred to the Indian diaspora as 'rashtradoots' and spoke on India's growing role on the global stage.
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'India has become launching pad for technology': Modi says made-in-India chips to be seen in America
World | Sep 23, 2024, 01:24 AM ISTPM Modi said the day is not far when made-in-India semiconductor chips would be seen in India. He also said India was a major contributor to global growth and underlined the government’s commitment to pursuing reforms to meet the aspirations of the people.
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'India no longer follows, it creates opportunities' | Key TAKEAWAYS from Modi's speech in New York
World | Sep 23, 2024, 04:44 AM ISTPM Modi asserted that he had ambitious plans in his third term to make India a developed country and said that India has emerged as a powerful voice at the global stage. He also announced two new Indian Consulates in Boston and Los Angeles.
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'Modi & US' LIVE: Indian diaspora set to welcome Prime Minister shortly in New York's grand stadium
World | Sep 22, 2024, 08:23 PM ISTIndian Community members started gathering about five hours before the event, with artists from different groups preparing to showcase traditional music. The event will commence shortly.
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VIDEO: Indian diaspora gears up with dhol-tasha, colourful folk dances ahead of PM Modi's event
World | Sep 22, 2024, 07:32 PM ISTThe enthusiasm to catch a glimpse of the PM saw a line of people queuing up about five hours before the event, with artists from different groups playing their traditional music to welcome the Prime Minister. PM Modi is set to address the "Modi and US" programme around noon local time in New York.
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Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York amid assaults lawsuits
Hollywood | Sep 17, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTSean 'Diddy' Combs was taken into custody on Monday amid a federal sex trafficking investigation. Earlier, rapper's former bandmate Dawn Richard filed a sexual assault lawsuit against him.
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Hindu temple in New York vandalised, Indian consulate urges US authorities for prompt action
World | Sep 17, 2024, 06:37 AM ISTThe Hindu American Foundation has urged the US Justice Department to investigate the attack on BAPS Hindu Temple in New York. Earlier, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Canada was defaced with anti-India graffiti in July.
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Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
World | Sep 12, 2024, 08:29 PM ISTHarvey Weinstein has been hit with new criminal charges in New York, a prosecutor said in court on Thursday, as the Manhattan district attorney's office prepares to retry the former movie mogul following the reversal of his rape conviction.
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Harris, Trump shake hands at 9/11 memorial event hours after furious debate | WATCH
World | Sep 11, 2024, 08:20 PM ISTThe morning after their heated debate in Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Harris and her Republican rival, Trump, appeared together with only eight weeks remaining before the November 5 election. They exchanged a handshake and had a brief conversation before taking their places.