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Gabbard had added that India was one of America's closest allies in Asia and is a country of growing importance in a critical region of the world. (Photo: ANI)

Democrat leader Tulsi Gabbard meets PM Modi in New York

The meeting comes a week after the Democratic Party member apologised for not able to attend “Howdy, Modi” event.

28 Sep 2019 9:21 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 74th United Nations General Assembly session on Friday around 9 pm, along with his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan. (Photo: File)

PM Modi, Imran Khan to address 74th UN General Assembly today

Imran Khan is likely to address the UN General Assembly shortly after Modi’s speech.

27 Sep 2019 1:12 PM

Earlier on Wednesday, he held his first meeting with US President. (Photo: Twitter)

'First let me take a selfie': El Salvador President tells UN before his speech

'If you'll just bear with me a second,' Prez said, pulling out a phone, lifting it up to his grinning face and snapping a photo.

27 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

Indo-Iran ties have been on a upswing in the past few years. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Iranian president Rouhani meet on sidelines of UN General Assembly

India, Iran and Afghanistan later signed a trilateral agreement providing for transport of goods among the three countries through the port.

27 Sep 2019 9:47 AM

India, Pak at serious odds; asked PM Modi, Khan to work it out: Trump

Trump said he has had 'very productive conversations' with leaders of India and Pakistan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

26 Sep 2019 9:09 AM

The photo showed both the leaders standing on the stage with thousands of Indian-Americans in the background. (Photo: Twitter)

PM Modi gifts framed photograph from 'Howdy, Modi' event to Donald Trump

The photograph was presented as the two leaders met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

25 Sep 2019 12:50 PM

The Prime Minister said it is significant that he received the award on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

Global Goalkeeper Award belongs to crores of Indians: PM

The award was presented by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly session in New York.

25 Sep 2019 11:33 AM

Reacting to the development, Moily said, "After the mega event at Houston in Texas on Sunday, called 'Howdy,Modi', set as a launch pad for the forthcoming election of Trump.' (Photo: File)

'Mediation offer on Kashmir Trump's gift to Modi': Congress' Moily takes dig at PM

Trump said that he was ready to mediate on Kashmir if both sides agree as he described himself as 'extremely good arbitrator'.

25 Sep 2019 8:38 AM

Future belongs to patriots, not globalists: Donald Trump at UNGA

The President implored the world’s leaders to prioritise their own nations, with strong borders and one-on-one trade deals.

25 Sep 2019 2:58 AM

It was filed after Thunberg delivered a searing attack on world leaders for their slow response to climate change at a special session kicking off the UN General Assembly in New York. (Photo: AP)

After protests, Greta Thunberg and 15 others file UN complaint

Complaint accused Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey of failing to uphold their obligations under Convention on Rights of Child.

24 Sep 2019 2:55 PM

The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting on Tuesday here on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Donald Trump to meet tonight in New York at 9.45 pm

Trump and Modi had shared the dais on Sunday in Houston at the ‘Howdy Modi’ event that was attended by over 50,000 strong Indian diaspora.

24 Sep 2019 11:19 AM

PM Modi has said that India has a capacity of 4GW and the country has set a target of adding 100 GW of solar power by 2022. (Photo: File)

PM Modi likely to discuss India's plans for renewable energy at UN summit

India's important role and contribution to global climate action efforts have been underlined by fact that Modi is 4th speaker at Summit.

23 Sep 2019 11:01 AM

In an unprecedented and bold gesture, Trump came to Houston on Sunday to join Modi at at the largest-ever gathering of Indian-Americans in the US. (Photo: Twitter)

Dear Mr Trump, your presence a watershed moment: PM Modi tweets after mega event

'The event was lively and showcased the special features of Indian culture and accomplishments of the Indian diaspora,' Modi said.

23 Sep 2019 10:53 AM

Trump has so far ordered stepped up sanctions against Iran and a relatively modest deployment of US troops to the Gulf, primarily focused on defensive missions like air and missile defense. (Photo: File)

'Will give dimplomacy a chance': US to Iran after Saudi oil plants attack

The United States has accused Tehran of carrying out the sneak air attacks that set aflame Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq plant.

23 Sep 2019 10:00 AM

Modi will have several bilateral meetings during his visit and will address the General Debate on September 27. (Photo: Twitter)

After Howdy Modi, PM arrives in New York for 74th UN General Assembly session

A total of over 75 Heads of State and Foreign Ministers will be meeting with Modi.

23 Sep 2019 9:43 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

The Kashmiri is last in govt calculations

The PM has set the stage for the action.

23 Sep 2019 1:09 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

Both the meetings with the leaders of India and Pakistan would be held in New York on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. (Photo: File)

Trump to meet Pak PM Imran on Monday, PM Modi a day later: report

Trump is expected to arrive in New York on Sunday night after his participation with PM Modi at the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston.

21 Sep 2019 8:23 AM

Pakistan has been under the FATF radar for its complicity towards terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) among others. (Photo: Representational)

Pak lobbies for support on issues related to grey-listing

Last month, the FATF's regional affiliate Asia-Pacific Group (APG) had put Pakistan in the enhanced expedited follow-up list.

06 Sep 2019 1:56 PM

Bolsonaro is due to undergo surgery next Sunday to correct an incisional hernia, his fourth operation since he was stabbed nearly a year ago during the presidential campaign. (Photo: File)

Bolsonaro vows to defend Amazon policy, even if it's 'in wheelchair or stretcher' at UN

Brazil traditionally makes the first speech at the General Assembly meeting, set for September 24.

03 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

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