Facing the prospect of having to default on its debt for the first time in United States’ history, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement yesterday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling.
Tag: Politics
Protesting wrestlers detained after clash with Delhi Police; cops dismantle protest site
The wrestlers’ protest devolved into chaos as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and other protesters were detained after a scuffle with the Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar when they began their march to the new Parliament House building for the ‘Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat’.
Indian independence inspired freedom struggles across the world: PM Modi in first address from new Parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new Parliament building amid a boycott by opposition parties, which insisted President Droupadi Murmu should do the honours.
US lawmaker proposes bill to make Diwali federal holiday
American lawmaker and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Grace Meng introduced a bill in the US Congress to declare the Indian festival of lights Diwali a federal holiday, a move welcomed by different communities from across the country.
WATCH: First visuals of new Indian Parliament complex
Despite the ongoing political battle between the Modi government and Opposition parties over the upcoming inauguration of the new Indian Parliament building, exclusive visuals of the new parliament have been released.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces 2024 presidential bid on Twitter; tech snag cramps interview with Elon Musk
The United States presidential race for 2024 has hotted up on the Republican side, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announcing his 2024 presidential bid and becoming a rival to Donald Trump.
From temples to trade: India, Australia PMs hold bilateral talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the incidents of vandalism of temples in Australia during the course of wide-ranging bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.
Ron DeSantis to announce White House bid in Twitter Spaces session with Elon Musk today: Reports
According to media sources, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his 2024 Presidential bid in an online appearance with Twitter CEO Elon Musk tonight.
NRI, Indian-origin community the bedrock of India-Australia partnership: PM Modi
Addressing the Indian community at a rally in one of Sydney’s biggest sporting arenas, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indian-origin and NRI community in Australia was the cornerstone of the bond between the two nations.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong tests positive for COVID-19
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday he has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time after returning home from work trips in Africa and Asia.
