US Presidential election set for November 5
The United States will hold its presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in what is shaping up to be a high-stake contest between Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President…
US reaffirms support for India’s permanent UNSC seat as Quad leaders call for UN reform
The United States has reiterated its support for India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), following which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan, and…
Joe Biden withdraws from US Presidential race
US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race. In a letter to supporters, Biden stated that he would focus on his duties…
India rejects US Report on human rights abuse
India on Thursday rejected the report released by the US State Department that, among others, highlighted “significant” abuses in Manipur following the outbreak of ethnic conflict in May 2023. The…
US State Department’s Annual Report Highlights ‘Significant’ Human Rights Abuses in Manipur
The US State Department’s annual human rights assessment found “significant” abuses in India’s northeastern Manipur state last year and attacks on minorities, journalists and dissenting voices in the rest of…
Extreme poverty has been eradicated in India, says US think tank report
Prominent American think tank Brookings Institution, in its latest report, commended India for eliminating extreme poverty. Economists Surjit Bhalla and Karan Bhasin in their report attribute this success to the…
US nationals detained for allegedly preaching Christianity in Assam
Two US citizens, John Matthew Bone and Michael James Flinchum, have been detained by the Assam Police for violating their visa conditions. The violation, involving religious preaching, took place on…
US Consul General Melinda Pavek visits Bloom Bazaar as part of Nagaland tour
The United States Consul General, Melinda Pavek, visited the “Bloom Bazaar” during an official visit to the state of Nagaland on 28 October. The Bloom Bazaar is an initiative of…
Meeting between Nagaland and US Consul to strengthen bilateral ties and cultural collaborations
Kohima, 9 October (MTNews): Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of India (IDAN), met with the Consul General of the United…