New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected head of government, terming the achievement a "powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership".
Kuala Lumpur, June 10 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, calling the achievement a "testament to years of dedicated public service".
Washington, June 10 (IANS) State attorneys general across the United States welcomed a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling it a victory for employers, universities, healthcare providers and research institutions that rely on highly skilled foreign workers.
Washington, June 10 (IANS) As preparations gather pace for the 12th International Day of Yoga across the United States, India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has said yoga has become so deeply embedded in American society that "pretty much in every street" one can find a yoga studio, underscoring the growing global appeal of what he described as "a great treasure of our civilizational heritage".
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.
Paris, June 10 (IANS) Several prominent international human rights organisations have filed an urgent action petition with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), raising concerns over the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of 49 Awami League activists, including 17 children, following a peaceful political rally in Bangladesh's Noakhali district.
Washington, June 10 (IANS) The United States has completed military strikes against Iranian targets after an American Army Apache helicopter was allegedly shot down near the Strait of Hormuz, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) describing the operation as a self-defence response ordered by President Donald Trump.
Washington, June 10 (IANS) White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios called artificial intelligence a “magical technology” but said its benefits would only be fully realised if it became accessible and understandable to ordinary Americans, particularly young people.
Washington, June 10 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump described artificial intelligence as a transformative force that could reshape industries, strengthen communities and expand educational opportunities, while urging young Americans to use the technology boldly and responsibly.
Addis Ababa, June 9 (IANS) Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda have surpassed 600 as response efforts face operational constraints, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Tuesday.
