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Loyal to Congress for 16 years, differences can be discussed behind closed doors: Shashi Tharoor | Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate | Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment' | After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases | 'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment | Hours after call with Modi, Trump continues taking credit for 'stopping war' between India and Pakistan | PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport | Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight too after nixing Ahmedabad-London journey | 'Can't allow mobs to take over streets, rule of law must prevail': Supreme Court slams ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life | Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled over unavailability of aircraft

Donald Trump to decide on US' involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks: White House

Jun 20, 2025, at 01:42 am

The White House on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump will decide whether to get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks. 

'I may do it, I may not do it': Trump on striking Iran after Ayatollah Khamenei's 'not surrendering' remark

Jun 19, 2025, at 01:35 am

Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that the US will "suffer irreparable harm" for interfering in its conflict with Israel, Donald Trump has responded, saying he might strike Iran or he might not.

Canadian lawmaker praises Carney for inviting Modi to attend G7 Summit

Jun 18, 2025, at 03:35 pm

Canadian lawyer and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in British Columbia, Dallas Brodie, has appreciated PM Mark Carney's initiative of inviting Narendra Modi to attend G7 Summit and said it can help better relationship between the two countries.

I need to be careful about further commentary: Canada PM Mark Carney on Nijjar case after meeting Modi at G7

Jun 18, 2025, at 12:33 pm

Calgary/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he needs to be "careful about further commentary" on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case after meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.

'Unconditional surrender': Trump warns Iran, saying he knows where 'Supreme Leader is hiding'

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:03 pm

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran's Supreme Leader, asking him to 'surrender unconditionally' and also stating that he knows where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding and can get him eliminated.

Over 68,000 sign up for Trump’s $5 million ‘Trump Card’ visa scheme amid legal doubts

Jun 17, 2025, at 09:42 pm

More than 68,000 people have already signed up for the Trump administration’s newly launched immigration initiative dubbed the Trump Card, a $5 million investment-based visa scheme that offers a potential path to US residency, Financial Times reported, citing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Towing industry scam: 18 people, mostly Indian-origin suspects, arrested in Canada

Jun 17, 2025, at 06:54 pm

At least 18 people, mostly believed to be Indian-origin suspects, were arrested and assets worth over 4.2 million Canadian dollars seized after police dismantled an organised criminal network linked to the towing industry.

Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran: Donald Trump as Israel-Iran conflict prevails

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:32 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has appealed to the residents of Tehran to flee as Israel and Iran continued to fire at each other.

US Embassy in Tel Aviv suffers damage in Iranian strikes, confirms envoy

Jun 16, 2025, at 03:08 pm

The US Embassy in Israel's capital Tel Aviv, suffered minor damage during an Iranian missile attack overnight, envoy Mike Huckabee confirmed on Monday.

Donald Trump says Iran, Israel need to fight it out before a deal

Jun 16, 2025, at 09:57 am

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran and Israel should reach a deal amid the ongoing conflict that escalated on Friday, but suggested that the two nations need to 'fight it out' first.

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Reports

Jun 15, 2025, at 11:34 pm

US President Donald Trump has vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a U.S. official told Fox News on Sunday, amid escalating tension between the two nations.

Over 2000 'No Kings Day' protests held across US cities against Trump's immigration raids, tension mounts in LA

Jun 15, 2025, at 02:29 pm

More than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held across US cities on Saturday to protest against the Trump administration and to counter the military parade in Washington, D.C., media reports said.

Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman, her husband killed in suspected ‘political assassination’; fellow legislator and his wife shot

Jun 14, 2025, at 10:35 pm

Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed early Saturday morning in what Governor Tim Walz described as “a politically-motivated assassination,” media reports said.

US Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy mourns loss of lives in AI flight crash

Jun 14, 2025, at 05:59 pm

Secretary of US Department of Transportation Sean Duffy has condoled the loss of lives in the Air India flight crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.

3 Indian-origin women deplaned after altercation with flight attendant on US flight

Jun 12, 2025, at 01:44 am

Three women, who are believed to be of Indian origin, were removed from a Spirit Airlines flight in the United States after a heated exchange with a flight attendant. 

'Deal with China done': Donald Trump announces agreement on rare earths, student visas

Jun 11, 2025, at 09:16 pm

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with China under which Beijing will supply rare earths to the United States upfront, and in exchange, his administration will permit visas for Chinese students.

Pakistani man extradited to US from Canada for plotting terror attack on NYC Jewish centre

Jun 11, 2025, at 10:34 am

A Pakistani man has been extradited to the US from Canada to face federal terrorism charges after he allegedly plotted a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, supporting ISIS.

LA tension escalates: Trump to deploy another 2,000 National Guard members

Jun 10, 2025, at 09:47 am

The US military on Monday confirmed that hundreds of active-duty US Marines are to be deployed in Los Angeles, the city witnessing violent protests against government immigration raids and deportations.

How Khalistan disruptors threaten Canada’s global role with Indian PM Modi’s G7 visit

Jun 09, 2025, at 04:21 pm

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, this June, the event marks not only a step forward in international diplomacy but also a pivotal opportunity to heal the fractured relationship between India and Canada.

Protests escalate in Los Angeles hours after Trump deploys National Guard troops

Jun 09, 2025, at 09:47 am

Law enforcement officials and protesters clashed in Los Angeles, with tension mounting in the city amid the deployment of the National Guard by US President Donald Trump on Sunday.

Immigration Protests: National Guard troops arrive in LA following Trump's order

Jun 08, 2025, at 10:18 pm

The National Guard troops have started arriving in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump's order to put an end to protests that broke out in the region against federal immigration authorities who are trying to carry out deportations.

US teen dies after trying social media turned 'Dusting'

Jun 08, 2025, at 09:04 pm

A US teen died after participating in a social trend called dusting, media reports said.

Canadian journalist alleges assault by pro-Khalistan activists at Vancouver rally

Jun 08, 2025, at 06:50 pm

Vancouver: Independent Canadian journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged that he was physically assaulted and threatened by a group of pro-Khalistan activists while covering a rally in Vancouver on Sunday. Bezirgan claimed he was targeted for his independent reporting and past coverage of Khalistan-related demonstrations across multiple countries.

US expert on China warns of 'something worse' than Covid if strong action is not taken on fungus smuggling case

Jun 08, 2025, at 03:02 pm

A top US-based expert on China has warned of "something worse" than COVID-19 if the United States does not take drastic action over the fungus smuggling case, media reports said.

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani runs for New York mayor post

Jun 08, 2025, at 02:32 pm

New York/IBNS: Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who is also filmmaker Misra Nair's son, is contesting the 2025 New York mayoral race.

'He will face serious consequences': Donald Trump warns Elon Musk against funding Democrats

Jun 08, 2025, at 01:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has threatened his former advisor and once 'great friend' Elon Musk with "serious consequences" if the tech billionaire seeks to punish Republicans who vote for a controversial spending bill by funding Democrats.

Canadian PM Mark Carney reveals why Modi’s presence is essential at G7 summit

Jun 07, 2025, at 10:40 pm

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said that India’s scale and economic strength warranted a seat at the G7 summit, explaining why he extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite lingering tensions between the two countries.

Humiliation for Pakistan as US lawmaker asks Bilawal Bhutto-led delegation to act on terror and protect minorities

Jun 07, 2025, at 12:00 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: In a massive embarrassment for Islamabad, a senior US lawmaker asked a Pakistani delegation, led by the country's former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to combat terrorism, act against terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed and protect religious minority in their backyard, in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

'You mean the man who has lost his mind?' Trump says he's not interested in talking with Elon Musk

Jun 07, 2025, at 12:43 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Amid their bitter spat on social media, US President Donald Trump on Friday referred to Elon Musk as "the man who has lost his mind" while responding to a question regarding a possible telephonic talk with the tech billionaire. 

Two Chinese nationals charged with conspiracy, smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into US

Jun 06, 2025, at 06:33 pm

Two Chinese nationals were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States, false statements, and visa fraud, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr recently.