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,…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Joe Biden is celebrating Diwali in the White House on Monday evening with Indian-American invitees amid a survey showing a small section of the community drifting towards the Republican Party even though Democrats retain majority support. “Continuing a tradition from previous years, the President will light a Diya lamp…
Hours after top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Israel had “settled its account” with “the person who carried out the worst massacre in the history of our people since the Holocaust”.During his address hostages’ families, Netanyahu claimed that the killing of Sinwar marks as an important moment in…
In a recent interview with Sharyl Attkisson’s “Full Measure” program, former US President Donald Trump, 78, said that he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the US presidency if he is unsuccessful in the upcoming November 5 election. When asked about the possibility of running again in four years if he loses, Trump…
WASHINGTON: An American historian dubbed the “Election Nostradamus” for getting nine out of the last ten presidential elections correct, says Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States.Prof Allan Lichtman predicts the outcome of the US Presidential elections not on the basis of polls and surveys, but on “13 keys” he developed…
The White House has denied any involvement in the recent ousting of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down and fled the country. Officials dismissed allegations of US interference on Monday, calling them “simply false.”“We have had no involvement at all. Any reports or rumors that the United States government was involved in these…
White House senior adviser, Gene Sperling is leaving his current job role to join Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign team as the Democrats intensify their efforts to challenge Donald Trump on policy matters in the upcoming November election.Sperling will assume the position of senior economic adviser to Harris’ policy team, according to a White House…
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday nullified a plea agreement for the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, reinstating the death penalty option for him and two other defendants, as per Associated Press.“In light of the significance of the decision, I have determined that the authority to make a…
Approximately 250,000 children of legal immigrants, many of Indian descent, face potential deportation from the United States upon turning 21 due to the “aging out” issue, as per reports. These immigrants, called “Documented Dreamers“, entered the country with their parents on temporary work visas but lose their dependent status once they reach the age of…
WASHINGTON: It was supposed to be a cakewalk. Instead, there’s plenty of egg on the face — for now. The Trump-Vance campaign for the White House has run into unexpected headwinds from the rousing start Kamala Harris has got for her campaign, powered by America’s “youngistan.” Polls are showing the presumptive Democratic nominee has enthused…
