Kamala Harris secures majority of delegates, Trump campaign targets her on 'border invasion'

Yashwant Raj | July 23, 2024 7:23 PM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of the majority of Democratic delegates who will formally elect her as the party's nominee for president at the convention in August as the Trump campaign prepared to hold her responsible for the "border invasion" and J.D. Vance slammed the Democratic party ticket switch as a threat to democracy in his first solo speech as the Republican nominee for Vice-President.

Another Hindu temple in Canada vandalised, MP calls for action

IANS | July 23, 2024 9:54 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) A Hindu temple in Alberta’s capital Edmonton was vandalised with “hateful graffiti” on Tuesday. This incident adds to the series of attacks that have happened recently on Hindu establishments in Canada.

Democrats' challenge is to quickly translate Kamala Harris's unshakeable support into nomination (Lead)

Arul Louis | July 22, 2024 9:23 PM

New York, July 22 (IANS) US Vice President Kamala Harris has amassed nearly unshakeable support for her to become the Democratic Party's presidential candidate and as the election looms just 105 days away, the party’s challenge now is to find a mechanism to quickly make her nomination official.

Kamala Harris moves to lock nomination for President

Yashwant Raj | July 22, 2024 7:13 PM

Washington, July 22 (IANS) US Vice President Kamala Harris is moving swiftly to lock up the Democratic party nomination for President after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race under mounting pressure from those sceptical of his chances.

Kamala Harris stands to make history again as Biden drops out, endorses her

Yashwant Raj | July 22, 2024 10:18 AM

Washington, July 22 (IANS) US Vice-President Kamala Harris stands once again on the edge of history in a political career replete with milestones.

Indian embassy in Kuwait comes to rescue of distressed Andhra man

IANS | July 15, 2024 11:52 PM

Amaravati, July 15 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has come to the rescue of a distressed man from Andhra Pradesh who was stranded there after he was allegedly cheated by an agent, state Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh said on Monday.

Times Square Celebration: Indian Diaspora cheers India's decade of growth & PM Modi's global influence

IANS | July 9, 2024 6:50 PM

New York, July 9 (IANS) Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) and The Unity of Faiths Foundation, Bharat (TUFF Bharat) here organised a ‘Roundtable Meeting’ on inclusive growth and equal opportunities for all communities particularly minorities under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several religious leaders of minority communities from India participated in the event.

Record 26 Indian-origin MPs set to enter UK Parliament

IANS | July 6, 2024 3:55 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) A record number of 26 Indian-origin MPs are set to enter the UK Parliament after Friday's General Election results, marking a significant increase from 15, five years ago.

Recognise hard work, dedication that Sunak brought to his leadership: Starmer

IANS | July 5, 2024 7:03 PM

London, July 5 (IANS) In his first speech as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer on Friday hailed his immediate predecessor Rishi Sunak, saying that the Labour Party recognises the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership.

Kamala Harris emerges top contender for Biden's White House ticket if he quits

Yashwant Raj | July 3, 2024 8:48 PM

Washington, July 3 (IANS) Kamala Harris, the Indian American Vice President, is emerging as a leading choice for Democrats to take over from President Joe Biden should he step aside, bowing to growing calls from within the party following his disastrous performance in the first president debate of the 2024 cycle last week.