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  PM Modi departs for India after 'successful, substantial' visit to US | Key takeaways of 3-day visit

  World | September 24, 2024 7:26 IST

  Prime 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 | September 23, 2024 10:56 IST

  Prime 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 | September 23, 2024 9:11 IST

  Prime 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 | September 23, 2024 7:14 IST

  Prime 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 | September 23, 2024 6:14 IST

  Addressing 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 | September 23, 2024 1:24 IST

  PM 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 | September 23, 2024 4:44 IST

  PM 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 | September 22, 2024 20:23 IST

  Indian 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 | September 22, 2024 19:32 IST

  The 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 | September 17, 2024 10:05 IST

  Sean '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 | September 17, 2024 6:37 IST

  The 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 | September 12, 2024 20:29 IST

  Harvey 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 | September 11, 2024 20:20 IST

  The 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.

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  US: New York Governor's former aide charged for acting as Chinese agent in exchange for gifts

  World | September 04, 2024 8:20 IST

  Linda 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 | August 28, 2024 12:16 IST

  Over 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 | August 19, 2024 16:42 IST

  Adams 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 | August 14, 2024 21:30 IST

  The 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 | August 14, 2024 19:46 IST

  Trump'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 | August 14, 2024 17:15 IST

  Harish, 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 | August 07, 2024 8:32 IST

  Pakistani 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.