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Monday, May 13, 2024
TopicWashington DC

Topic: Washington DC

‘India, US see each other as very desirable, optimal, comfortable partners’, says Jaishankar

External affairs minister addressed the Indian diaspora at the ‘Colors of Friendship’ event at India House in Washington DC.

North Korea silent on US soldier who dashed across military border

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the Pentagon had reached out to counterparts in North Korea, but Pyongyang has yet to respond to the incident.

Attacking Modi in US shows IAMC using Indian Muslims as pawns

Narratives propagated by the likes of IAMC often rely on select stories, and it is concerning that the Western media accepts them without delving into the ground realities

Pakistan just can’t get rid of its embassy building in DC. Now authorities declare it unsafe

The Building Enforcement Unit of the Department of Buildings Washington inspected the property and deemed it to be blighted.

‘Violence never an acceptable form of protest’: US condemns pro-Khalistan stir outside Indian embassy

US committed to taking appropriate steps to protect diplomatic missions, said US State Dept deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel. He also condemned protesters' attack on Indian journalist.

Indian journalist ‘attacked’ at pro-Amritpal protest in Washington, embassy condemns ‘wanton violence’

Journalist Lalit K Jha early Sunday claimed he was hit by a protester and shared a video of verbal abuse he faced outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC

Over $1mn raised through crowdfunding for family of Pakistani driver killed in US carjacking

Mohammad Anwar, a 66-year-old Uber driver, was killed in Washington DC last week. Two girls, aged 13 and 15, have been charged with his murder.

Don’t be under illusion that India is a top priority for US. We’re not the ‘I’ in CRIMEAN

No matter how much India yearns for US approval, not being an attention spot in Washington’s radar is a good thing.

On Camera

A showdown in Kerala Congress expected after LS elections. K Sudhakaran at the heart of it

Congress would be in more trouble if Sudhakaran lost the election—and his KPCC post. That would set off tongues wagging that he could very well leave the party for BJP.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.