‘Diwali now celebrated openly and proudly’: Biden lights a diya at White House – Times of India

US President Joe Biden marked Diwali with a grand celebration at the White House on Monday, extending his greetings to Americans and honoring the contributions of the South Asian American community. The event, attended by over 600 prominent Indian Americans—including Congress members, officials, and corporate leaders—showcased the festival’s growing significance in the American society.The event,…

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Trump goes nuclear for Israel – Times of India

WASHINGTON: Demonstrating a startling contrast to the restraint advocated to Israel by US President Joe Biden and Washington’s European allies, MAGA maverick Donald Trump wants the Jewish state to hit Iran‘s nuclear facilities first and “worry about the rest later.” Speaking at campaign event in North Carolina on Friday, Trump ridiculed Biden’s advice to Israel…

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Iron Dome, ‘David’s Sling’ and ‘Arrow’: How Israel countered barrage of missiles from Iran – Times of India

Israel’s missile defence systems, including David’s Sling and the Arrow series, play a crucial role in protecting the country from increasingly complex aerial threats. While the Iron Dome is widely recognized for intercepting short-range rockets, David’s Sling and Arrow 2 and 3 target higher-flying, longer-range ballistic missiles that travel at much faster speeds.These systems form…

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Biden gives ‘salesman’ Zelenskyy more weapons as Trump fumes about US getting suckered – Times of India

White House announcement of the military aid came ahead of Zelenskyy’s meeting with Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an $8 billion “surge” in “security assistance” to Ukraine, including supply of a glide bomb that will enhance Kyiv’s strike capability against Russia. Moscow has warned that use of missiles that can strike…

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Biden-Yunus meet in New York: US, Bangladesh affirm ‘close partnership’ – Times of India

US President Joe Biden and Bangladesh‘s interim government chief Mohammed Yunus on Wednesday affirmed a “close partnership” between the two countries adding that the US would continue to support Bangladesh. “Both leaders affirmed the close partnership between the United States and Bangladesh, which is rooted in shared democratic values and strong people-to-people ties.President Biden welcomed…

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‘Some things are more important than …’: What US prez Biden said in final address to UNGA – Times of India

NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday made his final appearance at the UNGA, possibly delivering one of his last speeches on the world stage.President Biden’s speech covered several key themes that have defined his foreign policy throughout his administration, including rallying global support for Ukraine, navigating international competition, and the importance of upholding…

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‘5 petals of ‘PUSHP’ will make Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in New York – Times of India

The Indian diaspora in Delaware abuzzed with excitement as they welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chants of “Modi, Modi” filled the air near the Philadelphia International Airport and the Hotel Dupont as community members gathered from across the US to meet the Indian leader.PM Modi’s arrival marks a significant moment for the diaspora, many of…

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Watch: President Biden places hand on PM Modi’s shoulder as he answers question on Quad survival – Times of India

Placing his hand on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s shoulder, President Joe Biden reaffirmed to the Quad members that the alliance would endure ‘way beyond November’, addressing concerns about its future after the US elections.The 2024 US Presidential Election is set for November 5, 2024. Current vice president Kamala Harris is running as the Democratic nominee…

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