Indian government official directs assassination plot of prominent Sikh separatist living in New York City, U.S. prosecutors say NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. authorities have charged an individual allegedly involved in a scheme to murder Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who resides in New York City. According to prosecutors, Indian government officials were also …
By Jeff Mason and Shivam Patel NANTUCKET, Mass./NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Biden administration thwarted a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the U.S. while issuing a stern warning to India over concerns of potential government involvement, according to a senior administration official. The U.S. is taking the incident very seriously and has engaged …
New Delhi’s government has implemented measures to combat the severe haze and smog that engulfs the city during this season. In an effort to reduce respiratory problems and improve air quality, primary schools have been closed, polluting vehicles have been banned, and construction work has been halted. Authorities are taking various steps to control the …
The Battle for Influence in the Global South: Xi Jinping vs. Narendra Modi The Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted the Belt and Road forum in Beijing today, welcoming delegations from developing countries around the world. This gathering aims to showcase China’s influence in the global South and counter Washington’s isolation and pressure tactics against Beijing. …
The manufacturing sector in India is yet to experience significant growth despite reforms introduced by the central government, according to RC Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India. Speaking at an event, Bhargava highlighted that although the government has made various improvements to the business environment and the ease of doing business rankings have improved, the …
On September 18, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood before his country’s Parliament and leveled a dramatic charge: Ottawa had “credible evidence” that the Indian government had assassinated a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. The citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, had been gunned down outside the Sikh temple where he served as president. Trudeau declared the …
During the G20 leaders’ summit, U.S. President Joe Biden called on G20 leaders to support the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to increase their ability to support low and middle-income countries. From left, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Africa’s President …
Students give final touches to paintings of U.S. President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at an art school in Mumbai ahead of the two-day G20 summit in New Delhi, Sept. 5, 2023. Punit Paranjpe | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden initiates his visit to India …
The G20 summit in New Delhi was attended by powerful world leaders, except for China’s Xi Jinping. This absence sends a clear message that China is rejecting the established world order. This marks a significant shift in China’s foreign policy, as Xi had previously aimed to position China as an alternative to the West. However, …
In the first week of August, the city of Gurugram, known for its affluence and economic growth, was engulfed in chaos and violence. Hindu mobs targeted Muslim homes, businesses, and places of worship, leaving the city reeling. This upheaval was a direct response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s increasing political insecurity. Recent setbacks, including a …