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Trump to host Diwali celebrations at White House on Friday

US President Donald Trump is set to take part in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Friday, continuing the tradition of marking the Hindu festival at the presidential residence.The event is scheduled to take place in the Oval Office, following a tradition initiated by former President George W. Bush. In previous years, Diwali celebrations Read More…

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Jon Ossoff celebrates re-election victory, criticises Trump as Democrats make gains across US

Atlanta: US Senator Jon Ossoff has celebrated his re-election victory in Georgia, using his victory speech to criticise President Donald Trump and his administration. Ossoff defeated Republican candidate Mike Collins, who had received Trump’s endorsement. Addressing supporters in Atlanta, Ossoff said voters had rejected what he described as the “depravity, corruption and incompetence” of the Read More…

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PM Modi, Trump discuss India-US ties in phone call

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump over the phone on Tuesday and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement Read More…

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Congress questions Modi’s conversation with Trump over India-US issues

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, saying key concerns surrounding India-US relations remained unaddressed. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh criticised Modi’s description of Trump as his “good friend” and questioned whether the Prime Minister raised India’s concerns over US actions Read More…

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Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal with Uranium Enrichment Provision: Report

Washington: US President Donald Trump has approved a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the matter. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the agreement has not yet been formally announced, said the Read More…

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PM Modi Greets US on 250th Independence Anniversary, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the historic occasion of the country’s 250th Independence anniversary. In a message shared on X, Modi said that, on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, he congratulated President Trump and the American people on Read More…

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Modi Raises Seafarers’ Safety with Trump During G7 Summit Meeting

Evian-les-Bains (France): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised concerns over the safety of seafarers during talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. Modi urged that the protection of seafarers be accorded the highest priority during the implementation of Washington’s peace arrangement with Iran. The issue assumed Read More…

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PM Modi, US President Trump Discuss West Asia Situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from US President Donald J Trump to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia. During the conversation, both leaders shared their views on the current developments in the region. Modi said India supports de-escalation and early restoration of peace. He also highlighted the importance of Read More…

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Trump Expects Global Support to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

Says countries including China may send warships with the US amid tensions with Iran Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has said he expects several countries, including China, to work with the United States to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and secure. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed Read More…

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Modi Reaffirms ‘India First’ Policy, Warns Against Fake News

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the central government firmly stands by the “India First” ideology and prioritizes the welfare of its citizens. Speaking at a public rally in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Modi said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has affected global energy supplies, but the government Read More…