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"Our Sincere Apologies": US Envoy After Gandhi Statue Vandalised In Washington DC

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 4, 2020

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC was vandalised, amid the ongoing protests in the United States. The incident is reported to have taken place on the intervening night of June 2 and 3, news agency PTI reported.

Black Lives Matter Says Meghan, Calling US Events "Devastating"

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 4, 2020

Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, has spoken about events following the death of George Floyd saying she was sorry that children had to grow up in a world where racism still existed and that current events in the United States were "devastating".

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant For Samsung Heir

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 4, 2020

South Korean prosecutors have asked for an arrest warrant for Samsung vice-chairman and heir Lee Jae-yong as part of an investigation into a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung units, their office said Thursday.

Redmi Earbuds S See Over 1,00,000 Units Sold in One Week: Xiaomi

Ali Pardiwala | Thursday June 4, 2020

Redmi Earbuds S was introduced in India less than 10 days ago, and Xiaomi has already seen some commercial success. The company claims, over 1,00,000 units of the Redmi Earbuds S have been sold in one week in India, far outnumbering the sales of other options in the true wireless segment in the country.

Global Smartphones Shipments to Fall 12 Percent in 2020 Due to Coronavirus: IDC

Reuters | Thursday June 4, 2020

Global smartphone shipments will fall nearly 12 percent to 1.2 billion units in 2020, market research firm IDC said on Wednesday, citing lower consumer spending due to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.

"World's Most Overrated General": Trump Hits Back At Ex-Pentagon Chief James Mattis

World News | ANI | Thursday June 4, 2020

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit back at former Secretary of Defence James Mattis after he wasrebuked for his leadership as the president of the United States.

Former Manchester City Defender Nedum Onuoha Feels Unsafe In United States

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 4, 2020

Nedum Onuoha moved to Major League Soccer in 2018 after spells at Manchester City, Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers.

US Records 919 Coronavirus Deaths In 24 Hours: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 4, 2020

The United States recorded 919 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 107,099, according to the latest real-time tally Wednesday reported by Johns Hopkins University.

Donald Trump's Daughter Tiffany Protests Black Man's Killing On Social Media

World News | Edited by Stela Dey | Thursday June 4, 2020

US President Donald Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany has extended her support to the massive protests in the United States against the killing of an African-American man in police custody.

US To Suspend Flights By Chinese Airlines From June 16

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 3, 2020

The United States on Tuesday ordered the suspension of all flights by Chinese airlines into and out of the country after Beijing failed to allow American carriers to resume services to China.

Boris Johnson Condemns George Floyd Killing, Calls For "Lawful" Protests

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 3, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday condemned the killing of George Floyd by police in the United States but declined to say whether he had spoken about the issue with key ally Donald Trump.

Party Will Work Together Under Leadership Of New Delhi BJP Chief: Manoj Tiwari

India News | ANI | Wednesday June 3, 2020

Former Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday said that the party will work together under the leadership of new state unit chief Adesh Kumar Gupta and make sure the national capital continues to move forward on the path of development.

Pope Francis Urges US Reconciliation, Condemns Racism And Street Violence

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 3, 2020

Pope Francis called for national reconciliation in the United States on Wednesday, saying that while racism is intolerable, the street violence that has broken out is "self-destructive and self-defeating".

US Probe Into India's Digital Tax Said Not Be a Move of Aggression

Reuters | Wednesday June 3, 2020

The US government's move to launch a trade investigation into a digital services tax adopted by several countries including India should not be construed as a move of aggression against New Delhi, a senior Indian government source said on Wednesday.

US Protests Defy Curfews As Trump Faces Backlash For Violent Crackdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 3, 2020

Protesters defied curfews across the United States Tuesday as leaders scrambled to stem anger over police racism while President Donald Trump rejected criticism over his use of force to break up a peaceful rally.