United States lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted yesterday to raise the national borrowing limit as a crucial first step to averting a catastrophic default, greenlighting a pact struck between Washington’s warring parties after weeks of tense negotiations.
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‘Modiji will explain to God…’: Congress, BJP war of words turns transcontinental with Rahul Gandhi’s US visit
The political battle between the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party erupted in a new arena as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in San Francisco yesterday for a three-city US tour during which he interacted with Indian expatriates and is set to meet American lawmakers.
Scaling Mt Garbage: A sad sight on Everest as the world marks 70th year of Hillary-Tenzing feat
The revolting pile of trash represents an uncontrolled number of climbers on Mt Everest, climbers who very often do not have the experience to scale an 8,000+ metre peak.
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.
Russia hits back as Ukraine official says Putin ‘number one on Kyiv’s kill list’
The Kremlin has hit back after a top Ukrainian intelligence official said President Vladimir Putin was number one on Kyiv’s kill list.
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.
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.
Biden’s problem of plenty! US president is flooded with requests for state dinner invites for Modi’s upcoming trip
The two heads of state shared a warm hug at the G7 summit in Japan, before the Quad group meet. The hug has been interpreted as “setting the tone” for the Indian prime minister’s US visit.
Modi to attend G7 summit during tri-nation trip; world leaders reach Japan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Hiroshima, Japan today at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio for the G7 Summit under the Japanese presidency and the Quad summit that will be attended by US President Joe Biden and Australian PM Anthony Albanese as well.
US lawmakers propose Bill to protect children of long-term visa holders
United States’ lawmakers have moved to reintroduce legislation that would offer immigration relief to children of long-term visa holders, a significant number of whom are of Indian-origin.
