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Earlier in his speech, Trump described Modi as America's "greatest" and "most loyal friend", and said the prime minister was doing an exceptional job for India. (Photo: ANI)

'USA Loves India': Donald Trump tweets after grand 'Howdy, Modi!' event

It was for the first time that Trump and Modi shared a stage together and addressed a record crowd of 50,000 Indian-Americans.

23 Sep 2019 8:30 AM

Modi’s statement on terror emanating out of Pakistan came after the US President said that he was committed to saving innocent lives from 'radical Islamist terrorism'. (Photo: AP)

‘We know where masterminds of 9/11, 26/11 were found: PM Modi slams Pakistan

Without naming Pakistan, Modi said, 'Some people have problems with what India is doing.'

23 Sep 2019 8:21 AM

Observing that "Howdy Modi" is one of the largest events of Indian Americans that he has seen in his lifetime, Krishna Bansal from Chicago said this is not only "going to be a game-changer" for the community and Indo-US ties, but also for the entire world. (Photo: Twitter | PMOIndia)

'Direct endorsement of India's Kashmir policy by US': Indian Amercans on Modi's visit

Stating that Modi is taking India on the fast path of development that will make it a superpower.

22 Sep 2019 5:24 PM

‘We thanked him on behalf of the 700,000 Kashmiri Pandits all over the globe for such a historic decision. We assured him that our community will work with the government to fulfil your dream for a Kashmir which is peaceful, full of growth where people are all happy,’ Surinder Kaul, a member representing Kashmiri Pandit community. (Photo: ANI)

‘You’ve suffered a lot, together we’ve to build new Kashmir: Modi to Kashmiri Pandits in Houston

‘I had a special interaction with Kashmiri Pandits in Houston,’ PM Modi tweeted following the interaction.

22 Sep 2019 1:57 PM

Petronet would sign a memorandum of understanding with Tellurian to invest $2.5 billion for rights of up to 5 million tonnes a year of LNG over the lifespan of the Driftwood project. (Photo: Twitter | @TellurianLNG)

With PM Modi in US, India's Petronet signs natural gas MoU with Tellurian Inc

The companies said they would try to finalize the deal by March 31, 2020.

22 Sep 2019 12:50 PM

Former advisor to the Trump campaign, Shalabh Shalli Kumar on Saturday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump sharing the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Howdy Modi!' event is a "big slap" on the face of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Photo: ANI)

'Trump sharing stage with Modi is a big slap on Pak PM Imran Khan's face': Shalabh Kumar

Around 50,000 people from the Indian-American community are expected to attend the event.

22 Sep 2019 11:45 AM

Earlier, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had posted on Twitter a couple of photographs of Modi's meeting with the chief executive officers (CEOs) of some of the top oil companies based in the US. (Photo: Twitter)

PM Modi's meeting with CEOs from energy sector 'fruitful': MEA

The meeting focussed on working together for energy security and expanding mutual investment oppoartunities between India and the US.

22 Sep 2019 10:21 AM

The interaction came ahead of the mega Howdy Modi! event, where US President Donald Trump will join Prime Minister Modi. (Photo: ANI)

Thank you PM for Kartarpur: Sikh community in Houston meets 'Tiger' Modi

More than 50,000 members of the Indian-American community are expected to attend the mega event.

22 Sep 2019 10:03 AM

A flower fell off the bouquet and to everyone's surprise, Modi bent down and picked it up himself. (Photo: File)

'Swachh Bharat' in US: PM Modi's gesture at Houston airport impresses netizens

PM Modi had arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental airport here on Saturday for the 'Howdy, Modi' community event.

22 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

From Houston, Modi will fly to New York, where a packed schedule awaits him. (Photo: File)

'Howdy Houston', says PM Modi soon after he lands in energy capital

Soon after his arrival in Houston, #HowdyModi started trending on social media.

22 Sep 2019 8:31 AM

Emergency crews in the Houston area took advantage of receding floodwaters to begin to assess the damage from one of the wettest tropical cyclones in US history, a storm that led to the deaths of four men and displaced hundreds of people from their homes. (Representational Image)

Tropical storm Imelda Leaves 4 dead in Texas, several trapped

Nearly 123,000 vehicles normally cross the bridges each day, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

21 Sep 2019 5:15 PM

Abderraoof Alkhawaldeh and Issam Abdallah said they filed a complaint with the US Department of Transportation against the Fort Worth-based airline, asking the federal agency to investigate the incident. (Photo: AP)

American airlines does not allow Muslim pair to fly after crew protests

The pair says flight attendants reported them because a crew member noticed Abdallah flush the toilet two times.

21 Sep 2019 3:26 PM

The Arlington County Police Department tweeted Saturday night that authorities had completed a preliminary search of the theater at the Ballston Quarter mall in Arlington without finding any victims or evidence that a shooting took place. (Photo: Representational)

No evidence found: Cops on reports of shooting at Virginia mall

Reports of a shooting had prompted panic and a large police presence.

15 Sep 2019 10:21 AM

The Indian American Muslim Association of greater Houston (IMAGH) is one of the major Welcome Partners for the community reception in honour of Prime Minister Modi. (Photo: File)

Indian-American Muslim organisation in Houston actively backing 'Howdy, Modi!' event

The close cooperation between the Hindu and Muslim organisations in Houston dates back to September 2010.

13 Sep 2019 4:13 PM

Acevedo said the chaotic evening of violence began at about 9:56 p.m. Thursday with the carjacking, but the vehicle soon ran out of gas and the suspects fled. Police believe the men then assaulted a priest and stole his cell phone.The firefight took place about 15 minutes later. (Photo : File | Representational)

29-year-old police officer shot after suspects beat priest

One of the suspects was shot and killed in the exchange of fire, two other men were in custody and police were searching for the fourth.

13 Sep 2019 2:05 PM

Private firearm sellers are not required to run background checks on potential buyers, but they are not allowed to sell a weapon to a person who has been flagged by law enforcement under federal law. (Photo: AP)

Reports suggest Texas shooter bought gun from private seller after purchase ban

Authorities say the gunman in a West Texas rampage was fired from his job and called police and the FBI before the mass shooting started.

04 Sep 2019 10:45 AM

Barely a week ago, US President Donald Trump had discussed Jammu and Kashmir ‘at great length’ with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on sidelines of G7 summit at Biarritz in France. (Photo: AP)

Watch: ‘India’s actions unacceptable,’ says Bernie Sanders on Kashmir issue

He said, ‘the communication blockade must be lifted immediately’ in Kashmir Valley. ‘I’m deeply concerned about situation in Kashmir.’

01 Sep 2019 1:59 PM

Nineteen-year-old Morgan and 20-year-old Boudreaux were pronounced dead Friday at the scene by the same justice of the peace who had just married them. (Photo: Facebook/ Christina Fontenot)

US newlywed couple killed in crash in front of family minutes after marriage

Longlois said they were 'childhood sweethearts' who decided to be married by popular Orange County Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton.

25 Aug 2019 11:16 AM

Attorney Linda Corchado had feared this might happen when she heard her clients on hunger strike inside an immigrant detention centre had been forced to receive fluid through IV drips two weeks ago. (Photo: AP)

'Put pipe in nose 3 times': US officials force-feed Indian immigrant on hunger strike

'He said it was terribly painful and it was an awful experience. Even as I was talking to him, he kept grimacing,' Corchado said.

16 Aug 2019 10:51 AM

Around 40,000 people have registered themselves for Indian-American community summit "Howdy, Modi!" here, which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22 during his visit to the US for the UN General Assembly session, organisers of the event said. (Photo: File)

40,000 people register for 'Howdy, Modi' community summit in Houston

This will be Modi's third major address to Indian-American community after he became PM in 2014 and the first after his re-election in May.

13 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

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