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Trump campaign releases commercial for Indian-Americans featuring Modi

Historic day in world politics: BJP on Howdy Modi

7:52 pm September 23, 2019

New Delhi: Hailing the ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston as “unprecedented” and “history in the making”, top BJP leaders on Monday said it has left an indelible footprint of a stronger India on the world map. “A historic day in world politics! Leaders of the two most powerful democracies shared their ideas & dreams for […]

Bollywood stars praise Modi for 'Howdy, Modi' event

Trump, Modi arrive at NRG stadium for ‘Howdy, Modi’ event

11:02 pm September 22, 2019

Houston: US President Donald Trump on Sunday arrived at the crowded NRG stadium in Houston where he will address the Indian-American community along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump joined Modi at the mega event as a “special gesture” by him to underscore the special bond between the two countries. It is for the first […]

Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests

Hong Kong protesters trample Chinese flag, set street fires

9:22 pm September 22, 2019

HONG KONG: Protesters in Hong Kong trampled a Chinese flag, vandalized two subway stations and set at least two street fires on Sunday, as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again. The day’s action began peacefully, as protesters filled a shopping mall and, in a new twist, folded paper “origami” cranes that they tied […]

Indian-Americans believe ‘Howdy, Modi’ would take India-US ties to new level

8:31 pm September 22, 2019

Houston : Indian-Americans here are very enthusiastic about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump jointly addressing a mega ‘Howdy, Modi’ rally, an event they believe would take the bilateral ties to a new level. Dallas-based Ashok Mago said that ‘Howdy, Modi’ is an opportunity for the two leaders to showcase to the […]

Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarks

US likely to escalate trade war with China if no deal is agreed soon: Trump’s advisor

7:53 pm September 22, 2019

Beijing: The US is likely to ramp up pressure on China by raising existing tariffs if a trade deal is not reached soon between the two countries, a key White House adviser has said. The world’s two largest economies have been locked in a bruising trade war since Trump in March last year imposed tariff […]