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US: New York Governor's former aide charged for acting as Chinese agent in exchange for gifts
World | Sep 04, 2024, 08:20 AM ISTLinda Sun, 41, who was New York Governor Kathy Hochul's deputy chief of staff in 2021 before being fired for misconduct, was accused of acting as a Chinese agent in exchange for money and gifts. She reportedly used the money to buy a Ferrari sports car and millions in properties.
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PM to address mega 'The Modi & US Progress Together' event in New York weeks before US elections
World | Aug 28, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTOver 24,000 members of the Indian diaspora have registered for a major community event featuring PM Modi next month. The 'Modi & US: Progress Together' event is scheduled for September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which seats 15,000.
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New York Mayor mixes up India with 'Pakistan' thrice during Indian Independence Day celebrations
World | Aug 19, 2024, 04:42 PM ISTAdams was proudly holding both the Indian tricolour and the American flag, surrounded by members of the Indian diaspora who were waving Indian flags and dressed in tricolour sashes and attire. However, in a major gaffe, he mixed up India with Pakistan thrice.
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PM Modi likely to travel to New York in September to attend UN Summit: Sources
World | Aug 14, 2024, 09:30 PM ISTThe Prime Minister is expected to attend the UN Summit of the Future on September 22-23 and may also address an Indian community event in New York. He is also likely to attend the UN General Assembly amid rumours of the Quad Summit taking place on the sidelines of the UN Summit.
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US: Judge again declines Trump's request to step aside from hush money case ahead of sentencing
World | Aug 14, 2024, 07:46 PM ISTTrump's lawyers made a third attempt to request New York judge Juan Merchan to step aside from the case as his daughter worked for a political consultancy that had clients from the Democratic Party. Merchan has rebuffed these accusations of conflict of interest.
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Parvathaneni Harish appointed as India's Permanent Representative to UN at New York | Who is he?
World | Aug 14, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTHarish, who has an impressive career of over 30 years, is currently serving as the Indian Ambassador to Germany. He will replace Ruchira Kamboj, who retired on June 1 after an illustrious diplomatic career spanning nearly four decades.
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Pak national with Iranian ties charged in foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump
World | Aug 07, 2024, 08:32 AM ISTPakistani national identified as Asif Raza Merchant was arrested on July 12, shortly after he met with the hit men, who were undercover law enforcement officials, while he was preparing to leave the US.
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Bangladesh protests reach US: Protesters storm consulate in NY, Sheikh Mujibur's portrait taken down
World | Aug 06, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTThis followed weeks of violent protests in Bangladesh that culminated in the chaotic resignation of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she fled to India on Monday. The protests were initially focused on the country's quota system but eventually spiralled into an anti-government unrest.
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US: Indian student drowns in New York, authorities working for repatriation of mortal remains
World | Jul 09, 2024, 09:53 AM ISTThe student, identified as Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, drowned at Barbervilley Falls in New York's Albany on July 7, the Indian mission informed. The incident came in the wake of a spike in the deaths of Indian or Indian-origin students in the United States.
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Delta flight was cruising at top speed when pilots announced emergency and diverted plane. Know why
World | Jul 04, 2024, 09:49 PM ISTAccording to a spokesperson from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport, medical personnel attended to 14 of the plane’s 277 passengers and 10 crew members upon landing.
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Ram Mandir replica to be part of India Day Parade in New York | DETAILS
World | Jul 03, 2024, 08:40 AM ISTIndia Day Parade in New York: The annual India Day Parade in New York is the largest celebration of India's Independence Day outside India.
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Tragic! 5 members of Georgia family, returning after cheering kid's game, killed in plane crash
World | Jul 02, 2024, 06:00 PM ISTThe New York State Police announced that they had located the plane wreckage and the remains of the five individuals aboard in Masonville. Search efforts utilised drones, all-terrain vehicles, and helicopters to locate the remote crash site.
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Another mass shooting in US as gunman opens fire in New York park, six injured
World | Jun 23, 2024, 10:51 PM ISTNone of the injuries are life-threatening, said police, as one man was charged with assault, resisting arrest and harassment. The incident follows a series of mass shootings in Kentucky and Texas, resulting in the deaths of at least five people.
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Singer Justin Timberlake arrested in New York, accused of driving while intoxicated
Entertainment | Jun 18, 2024, 07:49 PM ISTJustin Timberlake was arrested for DWI in NY's Long Island. The singer was in custody & faces a court appearance soon. Timberlake has two upcoming shows in Chicago on Friday and Saturday
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Mumbai Cricket Association President Amol Kale dies in New York after India vs Pakistan match
Cricket | Jun 10, 2024, 06:33 PM ISTThe MCA President Amol Kale went on to attend the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Kale attended the match with other MCA officials in New York. India defeated Pakistan in a low-scoring thriller in the tournament.
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Ind vs Pak: Pakistan fan sells tractor to watch T20 World Cup, disheartened by team's performance
Trending | Jun 10, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTPakistan's seventh defeat to India in ICC T20 World Cup history left Indian fans jubilant and Pakistani supporters heartbroken, especially a fan who sold his tractor for a $3,000 match ticket. Bumrah's three-wicket haul and Rishabh Pant's counter-attacking knock secured India's narrow victory.
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IND vs PAK weather report: Will rain in New York affect the biggest clash in T20 World Cup 2024?
Cricket | Jun 09, 2024, 02:23 PM ISTIndia will take on Pakistan in the highly-anticipated clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in New York on Sunday, June 9. While all the focus has been on the pitch in New York, weather could cause an interruption on Sunday morning in the Big Apple with rain predicted in the Long Island.
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Rain threatens India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York
Cricket | Jun 07, 2024, 06:46 PM ISTCricket giants India and Pakistan will clash in the much-awaited T20 World Cup 2024 fixture at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (June 9) but fans may not witness a full 20-over game due to early weather forecast for rain.
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Top companies may suffer huge losses after New York Stock Exchange halts briefly
World | Jun 04, 2024, 01:37 AM ISTA glitch at the New York Stock Exchange had triggered massive swings in the shares of Berkshire Hathaway and Barrick Gold. Trading in at least 60 NYSE-listed stocks were halted due to the volatility, before the bourse fixed the technical issue and activity resumed.
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US: New York police detains 34 after pro-Palestinian protests 'occupy' Brooklyn museum | VIDEO
World | Jun 02, 2024, 12:23 PM ISTPro-Palestinian protests in New York occupied the Beaux Arts Museum in Brooklyn on Friday, setting up tents and unfurling a 'Free Palestine' banner on the roof. Several protesters engaged in scuffles with the police, who tackled and pushed some protesters while making arrests.