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  PM Modi meets Adobe CEO, discusses ways to provide smart education to youngsters

  Business | September 23, 2021 20:56 IST

  The 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 | September 02, 2021 8:50 IST

  Biden, 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 | August 22, 2021 6:35 IST

  Moreover, 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 | June 03, 2021 22:22 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 6:56 IST

  During 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 | January 20, 2021 16:36 IST

  America 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 | January 14, 2021 8:26 IST

  The 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 | January 12, 2021 11:47 IST

  It 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 | January 09, 2021 8:13 IST

  US 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 | January 08, 2021 7:51 IST

  US 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 | January 07, 2021 10:16 IST

  Washington 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 | December 17, 2020 22:06 IST

  While 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 | December 16, 2020 11:44 IST

  While 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 | September 05, 2020 8:18 IST

  United 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 | August 18, 2020 17:00 IST

  Pakistan-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 | August 15, 2020 21:09 IST

  A 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 | July 22, 2020 20:25 IST

  While 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 | June 29, 2020 10:46 IST

  Outside 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 IST

  Indian 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 | February 13, 2020 14:50 IST

  Indian-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.