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September 25, 2024 12:04 PM

Jaishankar emphasizes India’s role in combating synthetic drug threats at Global Coalition Summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India’s pivotal role in the global fight against the illicit manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs during the Summit for the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats held on Tuesday in New York. Addressing the summit, Jaishankar, who serves as co-chair of Working Group 1, said that India had faced a lot of challenges due to the nexus between terrorist organisations, narco-trafficking and cross-border rackets. "India's rol...

September 22, 2024 7:59 PM

Indian diaspora in New York gears up for PM Modi’s address with traditional dhol-tasha beats

As anticipation builds for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian diaspora, the air in New York's Long Island is alive with the beats of Dhol-Tasha. The event, set to take place at the Nassau Coliseum, has drawn thousands of Indian community members eager to catch a glimpse of the PM, with many arriving as early as five hours before the event. Artists from various cultural groups played traditional music to welcome the Prime Minister, adding to the atmosphere of excitement and pri...

September 22, 2024 3:29 AM

Biden announces new Quad coast guard initiatives, confident of group’s future

US President Joe Biden hosted the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, where he announced the launch of a new initiative for cooperation among the Coast Guards of the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States. Biden, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, emphasized the growing strategic alignment of the Quad. In his opening remarks ahead of the Qua...

September 22, 2024 2:50 AM

“Each time we sit down, I’m struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation”: Biden to PM Modi as bilateral concludes

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden wrapped up their bilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Biden expressed admiration for their ongoing collaboration. “Each time we sit down, I’m struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different,” he said. In a post on X. PM Modi said," I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our talks were extremely fruitful. We had the opportunity to discuss re...

September 22, 2024 12:09 AM

Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi with garba and art

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome upon his arrival in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, where members of the Indian diaspora performed traditional 'Garba' at the Hotel duPont. The atmosphere was electric as community members expressed their excitement to meet the Prime Minister. One diaspora member shared his enthusiasm, saying, “We are excited to see PM Modi. He is a great Prime Minister, probably one of the best we’ve had since independence. We wish him a long life ...

September 21, 2024 10:21 PM

PM Modi hails Indian diaspora during Wilmington visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora in the United States, highlighting their remarkable contributions across diverse sectors. During an interaction with the community in Wilmington, Delaware, PM Modi emphasized the vital role the Indian community has played in shaping the nation's positive image abroad. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It’s always a delig...

June 12, 2024 10:21 AM

U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter convicted of lying about drug use to buy gun

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was convicted by a jury on Tuesday of lying about his illegal drug use to buy a gun, making him the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A 12-member jury in Wilmington, Delaware - the Bidens' hometown - found the defendant guilty on all three counts against him. Hunter Biden, 54, lightly nodded his head after the verdict was read but otherwise showed little reaction. He then patted his lawyer Abbe Lowell on the back and hu...