India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects

India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects

Friday, 03 May 2024 | PTI | United Nations

In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad's envoy in the UN General Assembly here. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj's stern response came after Pakistan's UN envoy Munir...

Senior American diplomat meets Jain community members in Los Angeles

Senior American diplomat meets Jain community members in Los Angeles

Thursday, 25 April 2024 | PTI | Washington

A senior American diplomat has had a meeting with the members of the Jain community in Los Angeles, as part of the efforts of the US State Department to interact with the Indian-American diaspora, which plays a critical role in the ties between the two countries. Assistant Secretary of South and...

'Holds and blocks' in UNSC Sanctions Committees are 'disguised vetoes': India

'Holds and blocks' in UNSC Sanctions Committees are 'disguised vetoes': India

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 | PTI | United Nations

In a veiled jibe at China, India has said that the "holds" placed on proposals in the UNSC sanctions committees are “disguised vetoes” on matters such as listing Pakistan-based global terrorists where some Council members will not take any responsibility. “The working methods of anybody must respond to the challenges confronted...

Indian students bag NASA awards for Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Indian students bag NASA awards for Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PTI | Washington

Two Indian students' teams from the New Delhi area and Mumbai have won awards from the NASA for the Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR has won the award in the "Crash and Burn" category of the annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) award, the National Aeronautics...

2 Indian students killed in traffic collision in US' Arizona

2 Indian students killed in traffic collision in US' Arizona

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PTI | Washington

Two Indian students in the United States were killed on the spot in a head-on traffic collision near Lake Pleasant in Arizona, according to police. The victims, reportedly from Telangana, have been identified as 19-year-old Nivesh Mukka and 19-year-old Goutham Parsi. They were enrolled as international students at Arizona State University. According to...

Key provisions of CAA may violate certain Articles of the Indian Constitution: Congressional report

Key provisions of CAA may violate certain Articles of the Indian Constitution: Congressional report

Monday, 22 April 2024 | PTI | Washington

Key provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which came into law this year may violate certain provisions of India's Constitution, a report issued by an independent research wing of the US Congress has claimed. CAA, which amends India's 1955 Citizenship Act, came into force in March this year. “The CAA's key...

Indian American businessman sentenced for bribery and tax evasion

Indian American businessman sentenced for bribery and tax evasion

Saturday, 20 April 2024 | PTI | Washington

An Indian American businessman has been ?sentenced to 18 months' probation and 200 hours of community service for bribery and tax evasion, the Department of Justice said. Arman Amirshahi, 46, was part of one of the several sophisticated and long-term bribery schemes helmed by co-conspirators Anthony Merritt, of Capitol Heights, Maryland,...

Indian national awaiting deportation dies in US hospital

Indian national awaiting deportation dies in US hospital

Thursday, 18 April 2024 | PTI | Washington

An Indian national awaiting deportation because of his illegal entry into the United States has died at a hospital in Atlanta, federal authorities said Wednesday. The Indian Consulate in New York has been notified about the death of Jaspal Singh, 57, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said, adding that his...

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