United Airlines introduces B777-300ER on Mumbai-New York/Newark route
Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) United Airlines on Monday said it has introduced Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft on its Mumbai-New York/Newark route. The aircraft replaces a...
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Floating pipe to start collecting plastic in Pacific Ocean
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) A 2,000 foot-long floating pipe nicknamed “Wilson” is slated to begin its mission to collect all the plastic in the middle of...
People-to-people ties provide strong connect between US and India: Juster
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) Affirming that the US has deep admiration for India’s history and rich culture, US Ambassador Kenneth I. Juster on Friday said people...
India buying Iran oil, Russian weaponry not helpful : US
Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) India’s plans to continue buying oil from Iran and its purchase of S-400 missile defence systems from Russia is “not helpful” and...
NITI Aayog partners with Microsoft to boost AI accessibility in India
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The National Institution for Transforming India, also called the NITI Aayog, on Friday said it entered into a partnership with Microsoft...
Facebook establishing task force for 2019 India elections
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Facing the uphill task of tackling election-related interference on its platform as India gets ready for polls next year, Facebook on...
Microsoft pauses Windows 10 October update after users’ complaints
San Francisco, Oct 6 (IANS) Microsoft on Saturday paused the roll-out of its “Windows 10 October 2018” update after several users complained that installing the update...
Trump, Saudi king discuss oil supply
Riyadh, Sep 30 (IANS) The US President Donald Trump reviewed on Saturday in a phone call with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the oil...
Trump ‘looks forward’ to visiting India: US official
New York, Sep 28 US President Donald Trump “looks forward” to visiting India but the timing will depend on his other commitments, according to a...
G-4 Ministers from India, Brazil, Germany, Japan review UNSC reform
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) Ministers from India, Brazil, Germany and Japan have expressed concern that although it has been almost 40 years since Security...
World Bank Helps Improve Bridge Connectivity and Access in Nepal
WASHINGTON, September 26, 2018 – The World Bank today approved a $133 million credit to help Nepal construct and maintain safe, resilient and cost-effective bridges on...
India-US December dialogue to boost commerce: Prabhu
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Stressing the critical importance of the United States as a strategic trade partner for India, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said...
Trump tells aides to move ahead with $200 bn China tariffs
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is urging his administration to move ahead with slapping tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, according to...
G-20 agree on need to reform World Trade Organization
Mar del Plata, Sep 15 (IANS) Senior officials of the G-20 nations reached a consensus here on Friday on an initiative to reform the World Trade...
US imposes sanctions on Iran-related aviation company
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) The US Treasury announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions on a Thailand-based aviation company, punishing it for its alleged ties...
1.5 mn to evacuate as Hurricane Florence approaches US
Washington, Sep 12 (IANS) More than 1.5 million people have been asked to evacuate their homes along the Virginia, North and South Carolina coasts as Category...
US Secretaries of State and Defence call on Modi
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday following...
India, US sign key defence pact but no waiver on Russian, Iranian purchases
New Delhi, Sep 7 India and the US on Thursday signed a long-negotiated defence pact that enables Indian armed forces to buy more sensitive military...
India seeks non-discriminatory approach to H-1B visa regime
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India on Thursday called upon the US to ensure a non-discriminatory and predictable approach to issuance of H-1B visas, largely...
India, US to carry out new tri-services exercise next year
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Expanding their military relations, India and the United States on Thursday decided to carry out a new tri-services exercise off...
India, US strategic ties get boost at first 2+2 dialogue
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India and the US on Thursday elevated their strategic ties to a new level and signed a long-negotiated defence pact...