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US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Washington: US Congress’ five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some of whom were left with…
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Taliban confirms detention of 2 US nationals in Afghanistan
Kabul: Afghan caretaker government’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the detention of two US nationals in Afghanistan, local media said. “A number of foreign nationals, including two US nationals, have been held…
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Joe Biden assures Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif of continuous support
Islamabad: Marking the first official communication with a Pakistani premier in years, US President Joe Biden has dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing continuous support and highlighted that…
- India
Embassy in close touch with Indians onboard cargo ship in US, local authorities: MEA
New Delhi: There are 20 Indians onboard the cargo ship which hit a bridge in Baltimore in the US a few days ago and the Indian Embassy is in close touch with…
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Baltimore bridge collapse: US begins grilling Indian crew of crippled ship
New York: US authorities have begun interviewing personnel, including Indian crew members, onboard the crippled container ship ‘Dali’ that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore this week. The 2.6-km-long, four-lane Francis…
- India
Kejriwal’s arrest: Dhankar slams ‘people in the world’ for lecturing India
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday took exception to “people in the world” trying to lecture India on its judicial mechanism, a remark that came in the wake of the…
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Encourage fair, transparent legal proceedings: US on Kejriwal’s arrest
New York: After India summoned a senior US diplomat to lodge a protest over remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Washington on Wednesday stressed that it encourages fair,…
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US State Dept staffer resigns over Washington’s Gaza policy
Washington: A US State Department staffer responsible for promoting human rights in regions including Gaza has resigned in protest of the continued delivery of weapons from the US to Israel. Annelle Sheline…
- India
Indian-origin eminent mathematician T N Subramaniam dies in US
New York: Dr T N Subramaniam, an eminent mathematician of Indian origin and creator of Route One company & server for General Motors, passed away in Michigan on Tuesday. He was 76.…
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US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill extend Holi wishes
Washington: US President Joe Biden extended Holi wishes on Monday, emphasising that millions of people globally will join together to celebrate the festival, the arrival of Spring, with Gulal and vibrant colours.…
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New York appeals court slashes bond in Trump business fraud case
New York: An appeals court in New York has cut the bond in US former President Donald Trump’s business fraud case by more than half and granted a ten-day period for coming…
- Technology
Apple shelves plans to develop displays for smartwatch: Report
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple has reportedly shelved plans to develop display screens for its smartwatch. According to a Bloomberg report, the tech giant has pulled the plug on an in-house project…