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PM Modi, President Trump Set $500 Billion Trade Target for US-India Ties by 2030

Washington DC : Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that India and the United States have set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Addressing a joint press meet after his bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, PM Modi emphasized that the […]

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PM Modi Discusses Opportunities to Build on India-US Collaboration After Meeting Trump

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed optimism that his upcoming visit to the United States will provide an opportunity to build on the successful collaboration with  President Donald Trump during his first term. PM Modi, who is scheduled to depart for France this evening to co-chair a summit on artificial intelligence, will […]

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Trump Administration Launches Deferred Resignation Buyout Plan for Federal Workers

United States : The Trump administration has introduced a significant buyout program for millions of federal workers, offering them the opportunity to accept deferred resignations by February 6, 2025. Those who opt for this program will continue to receive their pay and benefits until September 30, 2025, while effectively resigning from their positions. This move comes […]

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NIA Team to Visit US to Secure Extradition of Tahawwur Rana in 26/11 Mumbai Attack

New Delhi : In a major development in the pursuit of justice for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the US Supreme Court has rejected a final petition filed by Tahawwur Rana, who was seeking to block his extradition to India. This decision dismisses his last legal challenge against being brought back to India in connection […]

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US Suspends Foreign Aid and Initiates Review to Match ‘America First’ Priorities

United States : The United States has officially suspended all foreign aid and ordered a thorough review of its international financial assistance programs. This move is aimed at ensuring that U.S. foreign aid is both efficient and aligned with the country’s foreign policy goals under the “America First” agenda, which prioritizes American interests over international […]

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TikTok Faces Shutdown in the US This Sunday Following Intensified Scrutiny

TikTok is preparing to shut down its app for US users this coming Sunday, as a new law signed by US President Joe Biden comes into effect. The law, enacted in April 2024, mandates that TikTok must be sold off from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban in the United States. […]

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Piyush Goyal Criticizes Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks on India’s Manufacturing Sector, Accuses Him of Politicking Abroad

New Delhi : Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal responded strongly to comments made by Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi regarding India’s manufacturing sector. Mr. Goyal accused Mr. Gandhi of engaging in political posturing while abroad and criticized past governments for their economic policies that he claims have undermined India’s growth. During a visit to […]

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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei to Deliver Rare Sermon Today; Hezbollah Intelligence HQ Targeted

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is set to deliver a rare sermon today, commemorating the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike earlier this week. The death of Nasrallah marks a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and Khamenei’s address is expected to underscore Iran’s […]

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PM Narendra Modi to Participate in Annual Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-day visit to the United States today, focusing on a series of high-level engagements and strategic meetings. His trip began with the annual Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, where key topics such as climate change, emerging technologies, and security in the Indo-Pacific region will […]

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Listeria Outbreak Claims 9 Lives and Leaves Over 50 Ill

United States : Listeria outbreak in the United States has resulted in over 50 reported illnesses and nine deaths across 18 states, as confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak, which has hospitalized a total of 57 people, is the largest of its kind since the 2011 listeriosis outbreak linked […]

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