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India overtakes Brazil to become 2nd worst coronavirus-hit nation as cases reach 42 lakh
India has surpassed Brazil to become the second worst coronavirus-hit nation on Monday, with a record spike of 90,802 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the overall tally past 42 lakh mark. With 4,204,614 infections, India is nearly 70,000 cases ahead of Brazil and also has the fastest-growing caseload. However, the United States, with […]
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India-US relations are no longer just another partnership, it is far greater, closer relationship: PM Modi
Sharing stage with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India-US ties are no longer just another partnership, but is a far greater and closer relationship. “India-US relations are no longer just another partnership. It is a far greater and closer relationship. One is ‘land of the free’ the other […]
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Trump signals ‘very big’ trade deal with India before US presidential elections
President Donald Trump has signaled that a “big trade” deal might not be on the agenda during his visit to India next week, saying that he is saving “a very big” US-India deal for later. “We can have a trade deal with India, but I am really saving the big deal for later, maybe before […]
4 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
US President Donald Trump to visit India on February 24 and 25
US President Donald Trump will visit India from February 24-25, White House announced on Monday (local time). “President @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS will travel to India from February 24-25 to visit Prime Minister @narendramodi! The trip will further strengthen the U.S.-India strategic partnership & highlight the strong & enduring bonds between the American & Indian people,” […]
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US Senate acquits Donald Trump of impeachment charges
United States President Donald Trump was acquitted of all charges by the US Senate in the impeachment trial here on Wednesday. First, in a 52-48 vote, the US president was found not guilty of the charge of abuse of power. Then again he was acquitted of the second impeachment article: obstruction of Congress with 53-47 […]
4 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash in Calabasas
American basketball legend and former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna Maria Onore Bryant were among the nine people killed when a helicopter they were travelling in crashed amid foggy conditions and burst into flames in the hills above Calabasas, local media reported. Bryant, 41, and his daughter were expected at […]
4 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Facebook News beta rolls out in US
Facebook News, the social networking giant’s attempt at providing verified news to its users through a dedicated tab is rolling out in beta in the US. The dedicated place for news on Facebook will be available to a subset of people in the region and provide people with the ability to control the stories they […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Ace Assam swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika creates history; becomes first from Northeast to cross Catalina Channel
In yet another proud moment for the region, Ace Assam swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first from the Northeast to swim across the Catalina Channel. Elvis swam from the United States to Mexico, which is approximately 20 miles by sea. It took Elvis 10 hours and 51 minutes to cross the channel. The […]
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US designates China as ‘currency manipulator’
The United States on Monday designated China as a currency manipulator and will work with the International Monetary Fund to address the issue, the Treasury Department said as the trade war between two countries escalated further. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump accused China of using currency manipulation to steal US businesses and […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
US calls for 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s full, expeditious prosecution
The United States on Wednesday called for the full and expeditious prosecution of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, who was arrested in Pakistan on charges of terror financing. Speaking to ANI, a US State Department spokesperson said, “The United States calls for Saeed’s full and expeditious prosecution for his involvement in the planning […]
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