Washington, June 15 (IANS) The United States is prepared to host one of the largest sporting events in its history despite significant security and logistical challenges, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said, describing the FIFA World Cup as the equivalent of "78 Super Bowls in 38 days".
Washington, June 15 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has defended the Trump administration's push for stricter voter verification measures ahead of next year's midterm elections, saying only American citizens should be allowed to vote in federal contests and that even isolated instances of illegal voting undermine confidence in the electoral system.
Washington, June 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level of his second term as inflation continues to weigh on voters and Democrats hold a modest advantage ahead of next year's Congressional elections, according to a new NBC News poll.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) The Indian diaspora and Slovak artists hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, late on Sunday, and said that they "felt honoured to meet the Prime Minister", adding that they were "impressed by PM Modi's nature and dedication as he has been continuously working for 12 years (the longest-serving Prime Minister of India) without taking a single day's leave".
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, on Sunday, he was received by the Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar at the Grand Hotel River Park where the Prime Minister was accorded a traditional Slovak hospitality. Prime Minister Modi was given a warm welcome with bread and salt upon his arrival in Bratislava.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, on Sunday evening for an official two-day State visit to the European country and said that this visit provides an opportunity to deepen India-Slovakia relations and explore new avenues of cooperation between the two countries.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Bratislava on Sunday evening, the Indian diaspora in Slovakia is eagerly awaiting and "looking forward" to give a rousing welcome to the Prime Minister.
Nice, June 15 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday highlighted indigenisation as a key pillar of the Rafale fighter jet deal with France, reaffirming India's commitment to defence self-reliance and strengthening domestic manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative.
Nice, June 14 (IANS) Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti said on Sunday that Indians are always welcome in the French city, sharing moments of his brief interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Washington, June 14 (IANS) Senior Trump administration officials on Sunday mounted a vigorous defence of the emerging US-Iran agreement, saying that it bears little resemblance to the nuclear accord negotiated under former President Barack Obama, even as Obama-era officials questioned whether the new arrangement would ultimately be much different.
