Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has launched the formation of a new Congressional Caucus. The new Congressional Caucus aims to protect the interests of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. The freshly formed Caucus has bipartisan support from both, Republicans and Democrats. More than 27 US lawmakers have supported the Caucus.
30 September,2023 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai
Bill & Melinda Gates foundation CEO Mark Suzman praises India
Lauding India's support for emerging economies in the southern hemisphere and calling it one of the most important voices and champions of the Global South, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, said that the foundation sees India's ability to be a “global leader.”In an exclusive interview with ANI, Suzman said that models developed in India can accelerate progress globally, especially in the global south.Responding on India being the voice of the Global South, he said, "...India is clearly one of the most important voices and champions of the Global South, and that is why we, in addition to the strong partnerships we developed in India to help drive better health and development outcomes in India, we now see India's ability to be a global leader in helping roll out & share some of its lessons & best practices in health, in digital financial inclusion, agriculture..."
28 September,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai
In response to the ongoing clashes in Gurugram and surrounding areas, the United States Department of State said that the US calls for calm and urges parties to refrain from violence. Addressing the State Department briefing on Wednesday (local time), the official spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “I would say of – with respect to the clashes that obviously we would, as always, urge calm and urge parties to refrain from violent actions.” “With respect to whether we’ve heard from any Americans, I’m not aware of that. I’m happy to follow up with the – with the embassy,” he said when asked about any American citizen impacted by the clashes in Gurugram. Clashes between two groups broke out in Nuh on Monday afternoon after a religious procession passing through the district came under attack, leaving two home guards dead and dozens of people — including around 20 policemen — injured in the frenzy of violence that followed.
03 August,2023 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai
Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the US Congress on Wednesday (local time). He said, “Against all odds, and doom and gloom, Ukraine did not fall. Ukraine is alive and kicking. ”He also said that the investment made in Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion was not “charity” but “investment” in global security. Zelenskyy said, “Your money is not charity. It is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in most responsible way. ”It is to be noted that, the Biden administration on Wednesday (local time) announced that it will provide USD 1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.
22 December,2022 03:28 PM IST | WashingtonADVERTISEMENT
