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You would probably blink in disbelief if you read that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would hold a press conference. A presser is a rare occurrence in his nine-year tenure. While he showed up for a press conference in May 2019, he did not take any questions. Naturally, when he addressed one in Washington on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the White House marked a significant milestone in the India-US relationship, as President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden extended a warm welcome to their Indian counterparts. Accompanied by cabinet officials and a vibrant gathering of Indian diaspora members, the event showcased the significance of the occasion. President […]
The State Dinner to be hosted by the White House for Prime Minister Modi on Thursday has a range of vegetarian dishes, starting with a marinated millet and grilled corn kernel salad and moving on to a main course of stuffed portobello mushrooms and creamy saffron infused Risotto. But one of the most interesting items […]
Wendy Rush, the spouse of OceanGate Expeditions CEO and pilot of the ill-fated Titanic tourist submarine, has been revealed as the great-great-granddaughter of a prominent American couple who perished in the historic Titanic disaster of 1912. According to an exclusive report by The New York Times, Wendy Rush, wife of Stockton Rush, is connected to […]
In a move aimed at facilitating the entry and stay of skilled workers in the United States, the Joe Biden administration is set to introduce new regulations that would make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country. The decision comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on an official state visit […]
In northwestern China, at least 31 people were killed and seven others injured when a massive cooking gas explosion ripped through a barbecue restaurant. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 pm on Wednesday in Yinchuan’s bustling Xingqing District. According to official reports from the state-run Xinhua news agency, the explosion was caused by leakage of […]
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the United States and addresses the U.S. Congress this week, Americans generally regard India favorably. But many have never heard of Modi, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted March 20-26, 2023. Those who have heard of the Indian leader tend to lack confidence in him. About […]
The red-carpet reception India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi received during his much-anticipated historic visit to the United States of America was expected, given the tour’s potential influence on the geopolitical headwinds. Global leaders are naturally spraying warmth with words, with former United States Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster telling a certain section of the media […]
Restorative justice takes a humanistic approach of bringing about positive change in supposed offenders and addressing the root causes of crime-related behaviour, instead of the current retributive approach of imprisonment and punishment. By Ela Gandhi “Crime is a disease like any other malady and is a product of the prevalent social system,” wrote Mahatma Gandhi in […]
According to the US Coast Guard, a Canadian aircraft has discovered underwater noises while looking for a submersible that disappeared while transporting five people to the Titanic disaster. The search has been moved because of the noises that the Canadian P-3 aircraft heard. These searches have turned up nothing, but they are still going on. […]
The US justice department has charged President Joe Biden’s second son Hunter with failing to pay federal income tax and also illegally possessing a firearm, news outlets have reported. According to a letter filed before the US district court in Delaware, Biden Jr is said to have an agreement with the justice department. Hunter Biden […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first tour of Egypt, will visit the 11th century Al-Hakim mosque and will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who died fighting for Egypt during the First World War, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday The mosque, which has been refurbished and renovated by the Bohri […]
Pages on Instagram had reposted a chunk of his long speech, where he speaks about being well-informed and not getting trapped with false narratives. A person who believes in spreading the good among others often is the one who goes ahead in becoming an influential figure for the world. There have been a few rare […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the lead in a yoga session at the United Nations Secretariat on June 21 to commemorate World Yoga Day, announced UN Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp, on Tuesday. In December 2014, the United Nations designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution, recognizing its […]
Despite the lucrative money on offer, Mitchell Starc, one of the best pacers of the current age, avoids playing in T20 competitions throughout the world, including the IPL, because he prefers to perform at his “best” for Australia. Starc places a high value on representing Australia in Test cricket, and he believes that many young […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to visit the United States from June 21 to June 24. The highlight of the visit will be Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint session of the United States Congress on June 22, a historic feat that […]
It’s been 40 days since an ill-fated plane crashed in Columbia. Since then, the world has watched the wreckage of the crash and mourned the 71 passengers, including members of a Brazilian team that was on the plane. We longed to hear news of passengers who might have cheated death. That horrific incident posed an […]
On Monday, Lloyd Austin, the visiting secretary of defence for the United States, claimed that China is bullying and coercing nations, threatening their national sovereignty, and trying to “redraw borders by force” throughout the world. The US Defence Secretary stated during a press conference following a meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, “We face […]
Approximately 500 JP Morgan Chase employees will be let go this week across the bank, a spokesperson revealed. The company-wide reductions would be concentrated primarily in technology and operations, according to JPMorgan. According to a JPMorgan representative, the company continues to hire in other sectors while also reviewing its business and client needs on a […]
The Covid lashing is not over yet. China, from where Covid-19 first emerged, is vigorously trying to vaccinate as many citizens as possible even as it braces for a fresh Covid surge next month. China expects around 65 million fresh cases. Since the new XBB variants of the virus are evolving to overcome the immunity […]
