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"Heinous Act": Indian Consulate Condemns Vandalism Of Swaminarayan Temple In New York
The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the vandalism of a temple in New York, saying it has raised the matter with the US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against perpetrators of the "heinous act".
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Opinion | Is The End Of The US-Saudi Petro Deal An Opportunity For India?
While the dollar will continue to hold sway in the foreseeable future, the world without a doubt is moving towards an alternative currency. The lapse of the petro-dollar deal will act as a catalyst for this de-dollarisation process.
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Opinion | What's Behind Saudi Arabia's Silence On Gaza? An Image Makeover
Despite Saudi Arabia's growing clarity on the war in Gaza and Israeli actions, the past seven months have been something of a balancing act for the Kingdom.
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"Big Win For Persecuted Minorities": US-Based Advocacy Group Welcomes Centre's CAA Move
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a US-based advocacy group, welcomed the formal notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India and said that the decision is a 'big win' for the persecuted religious minorities.
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Smaller EV Prices to Drop in Coming Months as EV Sales Climb, IEA Says
Nearly one in five cars sold globally this year will be electric, with the prices of smaller EV models dropping to rival those of combustion engine cars in North America and Europe by the mid-2020s, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted on Wednesday. The agency raised its EV sales forecasts in part because of the US Inflation Reduction A...
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EU's Chips Act Said to Get Approval on April 18, Likely to Cut EU's Reliance on US and Asian Semiconductors
The European Union's EUR 43 billion (nearly Rs. 3,84,120 crore) plan to boost its semiconductor industry and catch up with the United States and Asia is likely to get the green light from EU countries and lawmakers on April 18, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The European Commission announced the Chips Act last year in...
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EU Electric Car Makers May Soon Have Level Playing Field With US EV Manufacturers For Subsidies: Details
European Union officials are expected to reach an agreement with their US counterparts as the bloc aims to get the same status as US car makers for EV manufacturers in the EU. The US Inflation Reduction Act offers government tax breaks or subsidies for purchases of electric cars but makes such support conditional on the car, or parts of it, being m...
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US House Of Representatives Approves Sanctions Waiver To India
The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that recommend an India-specific waiver under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
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Big Tech Urges US Administration to Provide Relief to ‘Documented Dreamers’ as Country Faces Low Unemployment
Amazon, Google and other tech firm urged the Biden administration to protect young adults who could lose US immigration status because of processing delays for permanent residency. The US immigration rule states that foreigners who turned 21 can no longer stay in the United States under parents' work visas.
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Asked About Returning To Acting, Pooja Batra Said: "Done American Shows, Haven't Just Been Sitting And Eating Potatoes"
"I am hoping my role in Squad opens the doors in my own country for me to do more projects," said the actress about her upcoming Hindi film
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"Grant Sanctions Waiver To India": Senators To Biden On Russia S-400 Deal
Two US Senators have urged President Joe Biden to waive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions against India for buying military arms from Russia.
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US Supreme Court Rejects Obamacare Challenge, Preserves Health Care For Millions
The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a bid by Republican-led states to overturn Obamacare, safeguarding the health insurance of millions with the coronavirus pandemic still a threat in much of America.
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Mahindra-Owned SsangYong Motor Files For Receivership As It Misses Loan Repayment
South Korea's SsangYong Motor Co Ltd filed for court receivership on Monday after it defaulted on loan repayment of about 60 billion won ($54.44 million), the South Korean automaker said in a statement.
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US Senate Passes Bill Eliminating Per-Country Cap For Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
The US Senate has unanimously passed a bill that eliminates the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrant visas and raises it for family-based visas, a legislation that will hugely benefit hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals in America who have been waiting for years to get their green cards.
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Joe Biden Likely To Be Pragmatic In Dealing With Pakistan: Ex-Diplomat
The Biden administration is likely to be pragmatic in its dealings with Pakistan, pressing Islamabad to act on terrorism related issues and support America's endeavours for peace in Afghanistan, according to a former top Pakistani diplomat.
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"Heinous Act": Indian Consulate Condemns Vandalism Of Swaminarayan Temple In New York
The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the vandalism of a temple in New York, saying it has raised the matter with the US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against perpetrators of the "heinous act".
-
Opinion | Is The End Of The US-Saudi Petro Deal An Opportunity For India?
While the dollar will continue to hold sway in the foreseeable future, the world without a doubt is moving towards an alternative currency. The lapse of the petro-dollar deal will act as a catalyst for this de-dollarisation process.
-
Opinion | What's Behind Saudi Arabia's Silence On Gaza? An Image Makeover
Despite Saudi Arabia's growing clarity on the war in Gaza and Israeli actions, the past seven months have been something of a balancing act for the Kingdom.
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"Big Win For Persecuted Minorities": US-Based Advocacy Group Welcomes Centre's CAA Move
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a US-based advocacy group, welcomed the formal notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India and said that the decision is a 'big win' for the persecuted religious minorities.
-
Smaller EV Prices to Drop in Coming Months as EV Sales Climb, IEA Says
Nearly one in five cars sold globally this year will be electric, with the prices of smaller EV models dropping to rival those of combustion engine cars in North America and Europe by the mid-2020s, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted on Wednesday. The agency raised its EV sales forecasts in part because of the US Inflation Reduction A...
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EU's Chips Act Said to Get Approval on April 18, Likely to Cut EU's Reliance on US and Asian Semiconductors
The European Union's EUR 43 billion (nearly Rs. 3,84,120 crore) plan to boost its semiconductor industry and catch up with the United States and Asia is likely to get the green light from EU countries and lawmakers on April 18, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The European Commission announced the Chips Act last year in...
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EU Electric Car Makers May Soon Have Level Playing Field With US EV Manufacturers For Subsidies: Details
European Union officials are expected to reach an agreement with their US counterparts as the bloc aims to get the same status as US car makers for EV manufacturers in the EU. The US Inflation Reduction Act offers government tax breaks or subsidies for purchases of electric cars but makes such support conditional on the car, or parts of it, being m...
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US House Of Representatives Approves Sanctions Waiver To India
The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that recommend an India-specific waiver under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
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Big Tech Urges US Administration to Provide Relief to ‘Documented Dreamers’ as Country Faces Low Unemployment
Amazon, Google and other tech firm urged the Biden administration to protect young adults who could lose US immigration status because of processing delays for permanent residency. The US immigration rule states that foreigners who turned 21 can no longer stay in the United States under parents' work visas.
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Asked About Returning To Acting, Pooja Batra Said: "Done American Shows, Haven't Just Been Sitting And Eating Potatoes"
"I am hoping my role in Squad opens the doors in my own country for me to do more projects," said the actress about her upcoming Hindi film
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"Grant Sanctions Waiver To India": Senators To Biden On Russia S-400 Deal
Two US Senators have urged President Joe Biden to waive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions against India for buying military arms from Russia.
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US Supreme Court Rejects Obamacare Challenge, Preserves Health Care For Millions
The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a bid by Republican-led states to overturn Obamacare, safeguarding the health insurance of millions with the coronavirus pandemic still a threat in much of America.
-
Mahindra-Owned SsangYong Motor Files For Receivership As It Misses Loan Repayment
South Korea's SsangYong Motor Co Ltd filed for court receivership on Monday after it defaulted on loan repayment of about 60 billion won ($54.44 million), the South Korean automaker said in a statement.
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US Senate Passes Bill Eliminating Per-Country Cap For Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
The US Senate has unanimously passed a bill that eliminates the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrant visas and raises it for family-based visas, a legislation that will hugely benefit hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals in America who have been waiting for years to get their green cards.
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Joe Biden Likely To Be Pragmatic In Dealing With Pakistan: Ex-Diplomat
The Biden administration is likely to be pragmatic in its dealings with Pakistan, pressing Islamabad to act on terrorism related issues and support America's endeavours for peace in Afghanistan, according to a former top Pakistani diplomat.
