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7 Indian-Origin Students Get Prestigious Scholarships At Stanford University

Written by Debanjali Biswas | Thursday May 16, 2024

Seven Indian-origin students have secured Stanford University's prestigious Knights-Henessey scholarship for this year.

Indian Americans In Offices Not Reflective Of Their Population: Kamala Harris

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2024, Washington

The number of Indian Americans in elected offices is not reflective of their growing population, US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday, urging the members of the minority ethnic community to run for elected offices increasingly.

"Anyone Considering...": On India's Chabahar Pact With Iran, A US Warning

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

Shortly after India signed a 10-year contract to operate Iran's Chabahar port, the US has warned that its sanctions on Tehran remain in place and anyone considering business deals with them needs to be "aware of the potential risk".

Canada Showing Its Vote Bank Is More Powerful Than Its Rule Of Law: S Jaishankar

Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2024, New Delhi

By allowing political space to Khalistani separatist elements, the Canadian government is sending a message that its vote bank is "more powerful" than its rule of law, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said.

S Jaishankar Warns Of Global Geopolitical "Storm", Outlines India's Role

Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2024, New Delhi

The world will witness a "very, very stormy" churn because of conflicts, power shifts and sharpening competition in this decade, which makes it all the more important for India to have a stable and mature leadership, S Jaishankar said.

"In Our Common Interest To...": S Jaishankar To Maldives Foreign Minister

Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

India today reminded Maldives that it has been a key provider of development assistance to the island nation and several projects funded by New Delhi have benefited the lives of thousands of people in the country.

Russia Says US Trying To Destabilise India During Lok Sabha Polls: Report

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

The US aims to destabilise India during the 2024 general election, the Russian foreign ministry has said after a US federal commission's report criticised New Delhi for alleged violations of religious freedom.

India Got Over $111 Billion In Remittances In 2022 - A World Record: UN

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 08, 2024, United Nations

India received over USD 111 billion in remittances in 2022, setting a world record for getting the largest remittances ever recorded, becoming the first country to surpass the USD 100 billion mark, the United Nations migration agency has said.

Meet Mona Patel, The Entrepreneur Making Waves With Her Met Gala Debut

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 08, 2024

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel recently made heads turn at the Met Gala 2024. Styled by the renowned Law Roach, Ms Patel stunned attendees with her elegant nude gown, aligning with the Gala's theme "The Garden of Time".

Origin Of India-Canada Friction Is "Lack Of...": Indian Envoy

Written by Maha Siddiqui | Wednesday May 08, 2024, Ottawa

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma on Tuesday said that the origin of the friction between New Delhi and Ottawa is the "lack of understanding of India's concern" over a "decades-old issue (Khalistan).

3 Indian Navy Ships On Way For Operational Deployment In South China Sea

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Singapore

Three Indian Naval Ships have arrived in Singapore for a three-day visit as part of the operational deployment of the Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea, underscoring the strong linkages between both navies.

S Jaishankar Reacts To Biden's Remark Claiming India, Others "Xenophobic"

Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

A day after US President Joe Biden claimed that several countries, including India, are "xenophobic" because they do not welcome immigrants, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today rejected the remarks.

Progress In Women's Leadership In India's Panchayati Raj System Discussed In UN

Asian News International | Saturday May 04, 2024, New York

India's Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, shed light on the remarkable progress made in women's leadership within India's Panchayati Raj system, saying, "India prides itself on a unique system of rural governance known as the Panchayati Raj

Hope Palestine's Application For UN Membership Will Be Reconsidered, Endorsed: India

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, United Nations

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the US last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

"They Are Our Children": US Envoy Assures Indian Parents Over Student Deaths

Press Trust of India | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

United States is a safe country and it "cares deeply" for the well-being of Indian students, its Ambassador Eric Garcetti said here on Friday and assured their parents that "their children are our children" when they are in the US.