I am a big, big fan of PM Modi; India can count on me 100 pc: President Trump

NEW DELHI: (May 24) India can count on me 100 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday night, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great” friend during an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event at the Bharat Mandapam here was graced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary… Continue reading I am a big, big fan of PM Modi; India can count on me 100 pc: President Trump

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Washington DC-based Avni LLC claims a $300 million guarantee for FIFA India rights

New Delhi [India], May 21 : With weeks to go before the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, an Indian-American investment firm from Washington DC, Avni LLC, has emerged as an unlikely player for the FIFA India rights. Avni LLC said it submitted a corporate guarantee backed by financial commitments exceeding $300 million in February… Continue reading Washington DC-based Avni LLC claims a $300 million guarantee for FIFA India rights

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Travel apps race for convenience as Airbnb launches end-to-end trip services

New Delhi [India], May 21 : Travellers can now book every part of their trip from a single app including stays, car rentals, airport pickups, grocery delivery and luggage storage, as travel companies expand app-based services amid rising demand for seamless and experience-led travel. Global accommodation booking platform Airbnb has expanded its travel offerings by… Continue reading Travel apps race for convenience as Airbnb launches end-to-end trip services

RCB seek top-place finish as SRH chase Qualifier 1 berth

HYDERABAD: (May 21) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will both be eyeing a top-two finish when they square off in their final IPL league match here on Friday. RCB currently sit atop the points table with 18 points and the best net run rate (NRR) of 1.065 among the 10 teams. A… Continue reading RCB seek top-place finish as SRH chase Qualifier 1 berth

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Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar to star in ‘Kheti’

NEW DELHI: (May 20) Actors Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar are set to feature in upcoming rural horror film “Kheti”. The film is directed by Haris Imtiyaz Khan and also features Neha Sargam. It is produced under BlackCanvas Studio. Set in a haunting rural backdrop, “Kheti” hints at an unsettling story of family, legacy, and… Continue reading Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar to star in ‘Kheti’

Playing host to Putin & Trump, China sends message – it’s now in driver’s seat

SYDNEY: (May 21) It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks. Each visit was important in its own way. US President Donald Trump’s state visit… Continue reading Playing host to Putin & Trump, China sends message – it’s now in driver’s seat

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US shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly Americans

NEW YORK: (May 21) US authorities have shut down an India-based call centre operation that allegedly defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans of millions of dollars through tech support scams, following a years-long investigation that led to the conviction of five “telemarketing fraudsters”. In a social media post on Wednesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)… Continue reading US shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly Americans

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Congress leaders pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary

NEW DELHI: (May 21) Top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 35th death anniversary, and recalled the various initiatives undertaken by him for the country’s progress. Besides members of the Gandhi family, many former chief ministers and union ministers paid… Continue reading Congress leaders pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary

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Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports

WASHINGTON: (May 21) US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a tense phone call over the future course of the war on Iran as Washington appeared to be in favour of a deal instead of the resumption of strikes, US media reported. After the Tuesday phone call with Trump, Netanyahu’s “hair… Continue reading Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports

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India calls out Pakistan’s ‘long-tainted record of genocidal acts’ at UNSC

UNITED NATIONS: (May 21) India called out Pakistan’s “long-tainted” record of genocidal acts, telling the UN Security Council that the country’s inhuman conduct reflects its attempts over decades to externalise internal failures through acts of violence within and beyond its border. Speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on ‘Protection of civilians in armed conflict’… Continue reading India calls out Pakistan’s ‘long-tainted record of genocidal acts’ at UNSC

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