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Biden Administration To Place High Priority On Bolstering India-US Ties: Campaign

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 16, 2020

Joe Biden administration will place a "high priority" on continuing to strengthen the India-US relationship, his campaign said on Saturday, asserting that no common global challenge can be solved without the two countries working as responsible partners.

Taiwan To Buy US F-16 Fighters Amid Ongoing Tensions With China: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2020

Taiwan finalized a purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, a source confirmed to AFP, in a $62 billion, 10-year deal almost certain to anger Beijing.

Hope Our Professionals Are Continued To Be Welcomed In US: Indian Envoy

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 15, 2020

India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has voiced hope that Indian professionals will continue to be welcomed in America as their talent has contributed significantly to the country's economy.

Donald Trump's Campaign Creates Coalitions To Tap Indian-American Voters

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 15, 2020

US President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has launched new coalitions as it seeks to boost its appeal to Indian-Americans and other South Asian communities ahead of the general election.

Sushant Singh Rajput's "Immense Contributions To Bollywood" Honoured In US

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 15, 2020

The California State Assembly in the US has recognised late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput for his efforts to promote India's rich culture and heritage and his immense contributions to Indian cinema.

Pentagon To Set Up New Unit To Investigate UFOs

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2020

The Pentagon said Friday it was setting up a new task force under the US Navy to investigate UFO sightings.

US Wishes "Good Friend" India On Independence Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 15, 2020

Wishing India on its 74th Independence Day, the US has said the two countries share "close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions," which over the time has flourished into a comprehensive global strategic partnership.

"Never Been So Isolated": Iran On US After UN Rejects Arms Vote

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2020

Iran on Saturday hailed a UN Security Council vote rejecting a US bid to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic republic, saying its foe has "never been so isolated".

"I Have More Indians Than She Has": Trump Taunts Kamala Harris

World News | ANI | Saturday August 15, 2020

US President Donald Trump on Friday attacked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, saying "no one will be safe in Biden's America" adding that the California Senator is a "step worse".

Serena Williams Falls To 116th-Ranked Shelby Rogers At US Open Tuneup

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2020

Serena Williams had not lost to a player outside the top 100 since falling to France's Virginie Razzano in the first round of the 2012 French Open.

"From LoC To LAC, Fitting Reply..." PM Modi's Message To Pakistan, China

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday August 15, 2020

India's soldiers have given a fitting reply to anyone who has challenged the country's sovereignty, "from LoC to LAC", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, addressing the nation on its 74th Independence Day.

Trump Orders ByteDance To Divest In US TikTok In 90 Days

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 15, 2020

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the Chinese company ByteDance to divest its interest in video-sharing app TikTok's operations in the United States within 90 days.

"It's Good To Be Home", Says Meghan Markle As She Finds Her Voice In US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2020

Meghan Markle said Friday she was pleased to be back in America, where she plans to speak out against racism and campaign for positive change in her home country.

UN Rejects Iran Arms Ebargo Extension, Crisis Looms

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 15, 2020

The United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly rejected a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo on Friday, in a move with huge repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal.

"Doesn't Meet Requirements": Donald Trump On Kamala Harris As Vice-President Nominee

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 14, 2020

US President Donald Trump has stoked false claims that Democratic vice-presidential contender Kamala Harris is ineligible to hold that office because her parents were foreign born.