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PM Modi meets Adobe CEO, discusses ways to provide smart education to youngsters
Business | Sep 23, 2021, 08:56 PM ISTThe discussions also focused on India’s flagship programme Digital India, and use of emerging technologies in sectors like health, education and R&D.
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Joe Biden meets Ukrainian president over security issues, ties in long-sought Oval Office visit
World | Sep 02, 2021, 08:50 AM ISTBiden, in making his case to end the war in Afghanistan, repeatedly said winding it down would allow the US to put greater focus on combating malevolent acts from adversaries Russia and China.
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US State Department hit by cyber attack: Report
World | Aug 22, 2021, 06:35 AM ISTMoreover, a source familiar with the US evacuation of Americans and Afghans from Afghanistan said Operation Allies Refuge has not been affected.
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Talk of Donald Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies
World | Jun 03, 2021, 10:22 PM IST“Well, I’ll tell you what,” Trump responded. “We are going to make you very happy, and we’re going to do what’s right.”
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Jaishankar arrives in Washington DC for comprehensive dialogue with Biden administration
India | May 27, 2021, 06:56 AM ISTDuring his three-day stay here, Jaishankar (66) is scheduled to meet his American counterpart, Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, along with other key members of the Biden administration.
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Joe Biden Inauguration Day: How America will welcome its 46th President | Explainer
World | Jan 20, 2021, 04:36 PM ISTAmerica is looking forward to the inauguration day of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, scheduled to take place on January 20. The inauguration ceremony of America's 46th President will be taking place almost 2 weeks after the Capitol Hill seige attempt by incumbent President Donald Trump supporters, who have always been of the opinion that the United States Presidential election 2020 was not conducted fairly.
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20,000 national guards with lethal weapons being deployed in Washington DC
World | Jan 14, 2021, 08:26 AM ISTThe Pentagon is deploying 20,000 National Guards with lethal weapons here, a week ahead of the inauguration, to prevent any violence as experienced on January 6, with intelligence agencies receiving information about move to create violence and chaos across the country.
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Trump issues emergency declaration in Washington DC
World | Jan 12, 2021, 11:47 AM ISTIt comes in the wake of last week's violent protest, in which thousands of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building and clashed with police, interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the election
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Those who stormed Capitol are domestic terrorists: Biden
World | Jan 09, 2021, 08:13 AM ISTUS President-elect Joe Biden has said those who stormed the US Capitol were a bunch of thugs, white supremacists, domestic terrorists and they should be prosecuted.
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US Capitol Police chief announces resignation after violence
World | Jan 08, 2021, 07:51 AM ISTUS Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has announced that would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent supporters of President Donald Trump from storming the building.
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US Capitol violence: Public emergency extended in Washington for 15 days
World | Jan 07, 2021, 10:16 AM ISTWashington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday extended public emergency for 15 more days after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election.
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We've strongly condemned vandalisation of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Washington: MEA
News | Dec 17, 2020, 10:06 PM ISTWhile briefing the media, MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on December 17, spoke on the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Washington DC.
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'Mahatma Gandhi should be respected': White House on desecration of statue
News | Dec 16, 2020, 11:44 AM ISTWhile addressing a press conference in Washington, D.C. on December 16, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany spoke on desecration of Mahatma Gandhi statue during a protest against new farm laws.
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US is ready to help in India-China stand-off: Trump
News | Sep 05, 2020, 08:18 AM ISTUnited States President Donald Trump said that US is ready to help in respect to China and India stand-off and he is in contact with both the countries.
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Minorities in Pakistan suffer due to discriminatory laws, says human rights activist
News | Aug 18, 2020, 05:00 PM ISTPakistan-based human rights organization, Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has said that minorities in Pakistan are suffering due to discriminatory laws in the country.
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Sindhis, Pashtuns protest against 'terrorist state' Pakistan in Washington DC
News | Aug 15, 2020, 09:09 PM ISTA group of Pakistan's minority communities including Sindhi, Pashtun and Gilgit Baltistan staged a protest against Pakistan in Washington DC.
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'Moment for full potential rise of India-US relationship': USIBC Prez at India Ideas Summit
News | Jul 22, 2020, 08:25 PM ISTWhile addressing the 45th US-INDIA Business Council at the India Ideas Summit in Washington DC, the President of US-India Business Council, Nisha Biswal said, "COVID-19 stressed our international institutions and tested traditional alliances.
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Sikh community in US hosts drive-thru food distribution for 2,100 families
News | Jun 29, 2020, 10:46 AM ISTOutside a place of worship in a parking lot, a group of around 25 volunteers has made and distributed more than 2,100 food packages in just seven weeks.
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Vande Bharat Mission: Indian nationals in US express gratitude to Indian govt
News | May 29, 2020, 12:13 PM ISTIndian passengers who are coming back from Washington DC thanked Indian government and Indian Embassy for arrangement of repatriation flights for their return.
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Indian-origin politician raises over USD 7 million for US Senate race
World | Feb 13, 2020, 02:50 PM ISTIndian-origin American politician Sara Gideon has raised USD 7.6 million in her bid to enter the US Senate from the state of Maine.Gideon, 48, daughter of an Indian-American father, is currently the Speaker of the Maine State Assembly.