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US: Pro-Palestinian protesters block traffic at two airports in LA and New York, dozens arrested
World | Dec 28, 2023, 06:10 PM ISTThe protesters blocked traffic around Los Angeles International Airport and New York's John F Kennedy International Airport - considered two of the country's busiest airports. At least 36 people were arrested in Los Angeles and 26 in New York.
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New York: Almost a century-old six-story building falls like a pack of cards I VIDEO
World | Dec 12, 2023, 07:30 AM ISTThere were no reports of injuries by early evening, but firefighters were continuing to search. A worker at a nearby deli, Julian Rodriguez, said he was behind the counter when he heard people screaming about a building collapse.
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'I have already testified, nothing more...': Trump cancels plans to testify at New York fraud trial
World | Dec 11, 2023, 10:44 AM ISTThe former president, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican nomination, had been expected to return to the witness stand on Monday as a coda to his defence against New York Attorney General Letitia James ' lawsuit.
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US: Sikh body condemns heckling of Indian envoy at New York gurdwara by Khalistani supporters
World | Nov 28, 2023, 10:52 AM ISTA few supporters of the Khalistani movement tried to heckle the Indian envoy by making statements about terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. They were escorted out of the gurdwara's premises by members of the Sikh community.
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US: Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu heckled by Khalistani supporters at New York gurdwara
World | Nov 27, 2023, 12:36 PM ISTAccording to videos emerging on social media, Sandhu was heckled by supporters of the pro-Khalistani movement, who asked him questions about designated terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. They were escorted out of the gurdwara by other Sikhs.
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US-Canada border crossing closed after two killed in vehicle explosion near Niagara Falls
World | Nov 23, 2023, 08:34 AM ISTAccording to officials, there were no indications of a terror attack, but they were unsure of what caused the accident.
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US: Man charged with manslaughter, assault as hate crimes for fatal attack on elderly Sikh in NY
World | Nov 01, 2023, 12:54 PM ISTThe accused Gilbert Augustin got into an argument with 66-year-old Jasmer Singh, after which he proceeded to call him "turban man" and beat him fatally. This is the second hate crime against Sikhs in a matter of few days, and New York Mayor Eric Adams has promised to protect the community.
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US: New York Mayor slams recent hate crimes against Sikhs, says 'turban doesn't mean terrorism'
World | Oct 30, 2023, 06:03 PM ISTIn a show of solidarity with the Sikh community, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said that he would take "full responsibility" for any hate attacks on Sikhs. He also asserted on educating people on Sikhism and recalled the community's contribution in the city.
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'Deserved so much more...': New York Mayor as Sikh man dies after being assaulted over car accident
World | Oct 23, 2023, 01:06 PM ISTAccording to reports, Singh got out of the car and followed 30-year-old Augustin, who was trying to get his phone back. The two men argued and Singh walked back to his car after taking his phone from Augustin, who then punched him three times in the head and face.
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US: 26-year-old man arrested for punching Sikh teen for wearing turban, charged with hate crime
World | Oct 21, 2023, 03:50 PM ISTThe accused reportedly told the 19-year-old Sikh boy to take his mask off, then proceeded to punch him and tried to remove his turban. The victim said that he is “shaken and angered” by the assault and is said to be very traumatised after the incident.
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Top Jain monk Lokesh urges United Nations to immediately stop barbaric acts against women, children
World | Oct 11, 2023, 02:33 PM ISTTop Jain monk Acharya Lokesh, during his speech at the United Nations, underscored that world leaders need to make sure of the safety and well-being of their citizens and added that atrocities against women and children must be stopped immediately.
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FACT CHECK: Old footage from Hurricane Ida incorrectly linked to recent New York floods | DETAILS
Fact Check | Oct 04, 2023, 02:46 PM ISTIndia TV's Fact Check team conducted a comprehensive investigation and executed a keyword search on Facebook using the term "New York subway flooded," which directed them to a post by American news outlet ABC News dating back to September 2, 2021.
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US: People stranded, subway lines flooded as New York receives one of heaviest rainy day in decades
World | Sep 30, 2023, 11:53 AM ISTNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency and advised people to avoid travelling on flooded roads. This comes in less than three months after a deadly storm in the city's Hudson Valley.
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New York declares state of emergency as deadly flash floods create havoc on streets I VIDEO
World | Sep 29, 2023, 10:38 PM ISTAccording to the National Weather Service (NWS), several regions are experiencing dangerous flash flooding as extreme rainfall continues across the city and about 8.5 million people are under flash flood warnings.
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'Few nations set agenda, this can't go on...': Jaishankar as India seeks permanent membership in UN
World | Sep 26, 2023, 09:36 PM ISTWhile addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Jaishankar, who started his speech by saying, "Namaste from Bharat", asserted only a few nations set agenda for the whole but said, "This can't go on indefinitely nor will it go unchallenged".
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Political convenience can't determine response to terrorism: Jaishankar's message to Canada at UNGA
World | Sep 27, 2023, 01:12 AM ISTThe fiery leader, who had given rebuttal replies to Europe and China over multiple issues including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, delivered a staunch reply to Canada.
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US President Biden to visit Alaska to commemorate 22nd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
World | Sep 11, 2023, 03:04 PM ISTNearly 3,000 people were killed on September 11, 2001, when four hijacked airplanes crashed into the World Trade Centre, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.
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New York horror: Four people including 2 children fatally stabbed inside NY City apartment, probe on
World | Aug 29, 2023, 09:02 AM ISTAccording to police, officers who were called at about 3 p.m. for a wellness check on Manhattan’s Upper West Side found the bodies of the children and two adults, a 41-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman.
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New York bans TikTok on government phones, computers; Here's list of countries that imposed ban
World | Aug 17, 2023, 11:21 AM IST"While social media is great at connecting New Yorkers with one another and the city, we have to ensure we are always using these platforms in a secure manner," Politico quoted City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon as saying in a statement.
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'Taiwan will never back down to Chinese threats', says Vice President William Lai during US stopover
World | Aug 14, 2023, 08:14 PM ISTVice President William Lai is a frontrunner for the presidential elections in January 2024, as incumbent President Tsai Ing-Wen cannot stand for a third term, as per the constitutional law.