‘Faith bird that feels light when dawn is still dark’: US secretary of state Antony Blinken quotes Rabindranath Tagore at Diwali celebrations – Times of India

US secretary of state Antony Blinken turned to the words of Rabindranath Tagore at the state department’s annual Diwali reception on Friday, remarking that the Bengali poet’s words embody the spirit of the festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.Blinken said, “Diwali holds different meanings and practices for different communities. But Bengali poet…

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Biden’s family and staff in tears after ’emotional’ speech, celebrate with president’s favorite treat; see pics – Times of India

US President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered a deeply emotional Oval Office address announcing his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The speech, which marked a poignant moment in Biden’s presidency, was attended by his family and watched closely by his staff, who…

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US and Canada fighter jets intercept Russia and China planes near Alaska, hours before Joe Biden’s speech – Times of India

US and Canadian warplanes intercepted Russian and Chinese military aircraft operating in the international airspace near Alaska, hours before President Joe Biden delivered his first address from the Oval Office on Thursday.The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported the significant military engagement off the coast of Alaska.On July 24, NORAD intercepted two Russian Tu-95…

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‘Passing the torch’: Joe Biden explains why he decided to drop out of US presidential race, hails ‘tough’ and ‘capable’ Kamala Harris – Times of India

In a solemn address from the Oval Office on Thursday, President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, marking the end of his political career. Framing the upcoming election as a critical juncture for the nation, Biden in his speech said that his choice was driven by a profound commitment…

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Watch: Woman calls 911 to report suspected intruder, ‘shot in face’ by Illinois police – Times of India

Illinois police have released bodycam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old woman who called 911 to report a suspected intruder at her home in Springfield. The incident occurred over the Independence Day weekend and has resulted in criminal charges against one of the responding officers, sparking…

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‘Politics got too heated’: US President Joe Biden returns to campaigning in Nevada following Trump’s assassination bid – Times of India

President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail in Nevada on Tuesday with a speech to a crowd of black voters majorly at the NAACP national convention. It was his first political address since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Biden expressed gratitude for Trump’s well-being, calling for a crucial national discussion on…

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UN security council approves US proposal for Gaza ceasefire, Hamas and Palestinian authority welcome – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The UN Security Council on Monday approved the US-backed drafted resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. US President Joe Biden urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire proposal which was announced on May 31 that has already been accepted by Israel.The resolution was notably adopted with 14 votes in favor- calls…

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