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01.10 / 04:39

Remark Celebrity show country voice gatherings Like Chandrayaan, US-India relationship will go to the moon and even beyond, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, stressing that like the Chandrayaan, bilateral ties will go to the moon and even beyond. Jaishankar's remarks came as he addressed several hundred Indian-Americans gathered at the India House from various parts of the US to attend the 'Celebrating Colours of Friendship' event organised by the Embassy of India here on Saturday. «There is one clear message today that our relationship is at an all-time high.

01.10 / 01:41

COST Reuters Action Bill reports US Congress approves ‘stopgap funding bill’ to avert govt shutdown

government shutdown, according to AFP reports. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted 335-91 to adopt a 45-day stopgap measure hours before funding for federal agencies was set to expire. Kevin McCarthy, the top US House Republican could face an untimely end to his role as speaker if party hardliners oust him, for averting a costly government shutdown on Saturday with a stopgap bill that drew more support from Democrats than Republicans, Reuters reported.

30.09 / 19:23

UPS Target VISA country isolate NOT Canada situation should not be regarded as normal: Jaishankar

Jaishankar has said, citing violence in front of the Indian missions and intimidation of Indian diplomats there. Addressing a press meet in Washington, the minister also said India does not require lessons from others on the concept of freedom of speech. «Our point is that today there is a climate of violence, an atmosphere of intimidation… Just think about it, we have had smoke bombs thrown at the mission, we have had our consulates...violence in front of them, individuals have been targeted and intimidated, there are posters put up about people...,» he said.

30.09 / 18:21

Provident Cigna testing patient settlement Cigna Group announces settlement with US on claims it overcharged Medicare Advantage program

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Health insurer Cigna (NYSE:CI) Group says it has reached a settlement with the United States over claims it overcharged the government's Medicare Advantage program by making it appear patients were more ill than they actually were.

30.09 / 06:05

COST UPS Target economy show track reports Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices

30.09 / 02:39

Digital Cooper Progressive economy show country "I defy you to show me discrimination..." Jaishankar on minorities in India

minorities in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday dismissed concerns around discrimination on grounds of religion saying everything had become fairer. Speaking at an event in Washington DC on Friday, Jaishankar said, «Today, since you brought up the issue of minorities in India, What is the test really of fair and good governance or of the balance of a society? It would be whether in terms of the amenities, the benefits, the access, the rights, do you discriminate or not and in every society in the world, at some point, there's been some discrimination on some basis.

30.09 / 02:39

UPS Provident Target VISA country NOT 'Let’s not normalise what is happening in Canada': S Jaishankar

Jaishankar questioned whether the reaction would have been the same if a similar situation had occurred in any other country. He further emphasized that the situation in Ottawa should not be normalized. Addressing a press conference in Washington DC on Friday, S Jaishankar said, “...Our point is that there is today a climate of violence, an atmosphere of intimidation...Just think about it. We have had smoke bombs thrown at the mission.

30.09 / 02:29

Reuters Cooper Citizens Assurant Boeing Flushing reports Nijjar killing row: ‘Canada has climate of violence for…’, says Jaishankar

Reuters. The relations between India and Canada have been tense due to the presence of Khalistani terrorists in Canada who have kept alive the movement for Khalistanis or the demand for an independent Sikh state to be carved out of India. Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian agents may have had a role in the June murder of Khalistan terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was labeled a "terrorist" by India.

30.09 / 02:09

Provident VISA Extreme country isolate "...Hopefully Americans have seen what I said": S Jaishankar on Canada's allegations

India-Canada row, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that both sides have articulated each other's views on the matter. Addressing a press conference in Washington DC on Friday, Jaishankar said, «I saw what the Americans have said, and hopefully, the Americans have seen what I have said. I think both of us have articulated our respective views...so I really don't know, beyond that, what else I can add». Jaishankar further said that the larger issue in the matter is the «permissiveness» regarding the incidents of violence and extremism in Canada, which has been flagged by India. «No incident is isolated and no incident is the totality.

29.09 / 23:29

Reuters Fox economy Remark Bill consequences reports Yellen warns government shutdown would be 'dangerous and unnecessary'

FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pegram reports on Congress’ efforts to avoid a government shutdown.

29.09 / 22:51

COST UPS Progressive economy show reports Department US inflation outlook brightens as underlying price pressures subside

By Lucia Mutikani

29.09 / 22:19

BLOCK Cooper Death Bill President stars Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats

By Richard Cowan

29.09 / 20:21

Chase Death Bill President country Friend Who was Dianne Feinstein? Longest serving women senator whom US President Joe Biden fondly remembers as friend?

Dianne Feinstein was the first female senator to be elected from California, she served six terms and became the longest-serving woman senator in American history. She died on Friday at her Washington home at the age of 90. Feinstein served Senate for thirty years and was the key person in moving many important bills in the house.

29.09 / 20:21

Citi GameStop Adventure show voice stars Saw X dominates box office with $2 Million in previews. Know about collection of 'The Creator', 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' and 'Dumb Money'

Saw X' with a box office collection of $2 million in Thursday previews is leading the pack of four major movies that have been released this weekend. It is followed by 'The Creator' with family-friendly 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' and 'Sony’s GameStop stock story 'Dumb Money'. If 'Variety 'is to be believed, 'PAW Patrol' may top the chart with an estimated $18 million to $20 million opening, 'Saw X' may follow it with an estimated $15 million to $18 million. However, some others have said that 'Saw X' may go as high as $20 million to $25 million, overtaking 'PAW Patrol'.

29.09 / 19:39

COST Reuters economy Toyota innovations Automakers say they face $14 billion in fines from Biden's 'unfeasible' fuel rules

By David Shepardson

29.09 / 19:15

UPS Parke Nov Bill President social reports Us government shutdown Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent

By Moira Warburton and Richard Cowan

29.09 / 17:08

Facebook Digital Platform TikTok social prevention The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws seeking to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution

29.09 / 17:08

COST UPS Target economy show track reports Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices

29.09 / 17:07

Assurant performer Pregnancy hospital testing patient FDA wants to regulate thousands of lab tests that have long skirted oversight

The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to begin regulating laboratory-based medical tests

29.09 / 17:07

UPS Bill President testing Department open McCarthy launches last-ditch plan to keep government open but with steep 30% cuts to many agencies

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is rushing into a last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open but with steep spending cuts of nearly 30% to many agencies

29.09 / 16:39

Citi Action economy Remark Continental Hudson country UN lacks credibility and, to large degree, effectiveness: Jaishankar

United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the world body lacks credibility and, to a large degree, effectiveness. Without naming India, Jaishankar lamented that the fifth largest economy of the world is not in the United Nations Security Council. Jaishankar made the remarks while participating in a discussion at Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.

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