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The casket of George Floyd is removed after a public visitation for Floyd at the Fountain of Praise church, Monday, June 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo)

Thousands mourn George Floyd in Houston amid calls for reform

Fire officials said several people, apparently overcome by heat exhaustion while waiting in line, were taken to hospitals

09 Jun 2020 12:19 PM

The authorities have not provided information about a possible motive. (Photo: AP)

Two dead in Texas church shooting, shooter killed

The shooting took place at about 11:50 am (local time), during the morning service on Sunday.

30 Dec 2019 3:55 PM

The bodycam videos, publicly released on Wednesday, shed additional light on the two officers' encounter with Neely as they took in him into custody using a procedure that mounted police in their department were trained to employ when no transport vehicle was available. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: US cop, on horseback, leads black man tied to rope

A still photo of the arrest captured by an onlooker and posted on social media went viral, prompting a public outcry.

04 Oct 2019 12:52 PM

HTSC provide a forum for the growing population of over 250,000 Tamil-Americans in the United States, a release said. (Photo: Website)

Houston University receives USD 2m commitment to support Tamil language, culture

The HTSC is a non-profit organisation founded 2018 to establish the Tamil studies chair at the Houston University.

04 Oct 2019 12:09 PM

Botham Jean's younger brother Brandt Jean hugs convicted murderer and former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger after delivering his impact statement to her after she was sentenced to 10 years in jail, Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

'Can I hug her?': Brother of slain black man forgives ex-cop in courtroom scene

As video of the dramatic hearing circulated online, critics blasted the judge, saying her hug was inappropriate for jurist overseeing case.

03 Oct 2019 1:38 PM

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Harris County Sheriff's deputy, was shot while conducting a traffic stop, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. (Photo: Twitter)

Sikh police officer shot dead in 'ruthless, cold-blooded way' in US: Cops

Dhaliwal, who was in his early 40s, was the first police officer in Texas to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith.

28 Sep 2019 8:25 AM

Ajay Kumar, 33, bowed with his hands clasped together in a traditional Indian greeting as he walked away from a detainee processing centre in El Paso. (Photo: AP)

Indian seeking asylum in US released from detention after 70-day hunger strike

Kumar and fellow Indian detainee Gurjant Singh began their hunger strike July 8 after rejection of their asylum claims and denial of bond.

27 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

In his first address, PM Modi allocated almost the entire speech to thanking the US President for taking bilateral ties to "new heights". (Photo: AP)

Who is a better negotiator, me or Donald Trump, Modi reveals the secret

PM Modi said he would be speaking with the US President on several bilateral issues and that's where negotiation skills would come in handy.

23 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

'We are committed to ensuring that Indians have access to the world's best products,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

'India has never had better friend in a US President than me': Trump

Trump said: 'India has never invested in the US like it is doing today and it is reciprocal, we are doing the same in India.'

23 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

Addressing a gathering of members of the Indian community here, he said, “Can you do something for me? It is a small request. I am saying this to all Indians living all over the world. You take a decision that every year, each one of you will send at least five non-Indian families to India as tourists.” (Photo: File | ANI)

'Atleast 5 tourists,' PM Modi's small request to NRIs all over the world

Modi thanked the Indian community in Houston for setting the stage for a “glorious future” of Indo-US ties.

23 Sep 2019 11:58 AM

Addressing the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America in Houston on Saturday, Sanders said that he was 'deeply concerned' about the situation in Kashmir. (Photo: File)

'Howdy Modi' happening when Kashmir remains under lockdown: Bernie Sanders

India has categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

23 Sep 2019 10:11 AM

Trump, who was speaking at the NRG stadium to over 50,000 Indian-Americans, said that America is committed to ensure Indians have access to the finest goods in the world, products stamped with the beautiful phrase 'Make in USA'. (Photo: PTI)

'Am I invited?': Trump to PM Modi on watching first NBA game in India

The NBA said 3,000 students from over 70 schools will be extended invitations for first-ever NBA game in India to be played in Mumbai.

23 Sep 2019 9:12 AM

About two dozen governors and members of the US Congress also attended the event. (Photo: AP)

Modi presented keys to Houston City on arrival at 'Howdy, Modi' event

After welcoming Modi at the event, Turner handed over the oversized keys to the city of Houston to him.

23 Sep 2019 8:57 AM

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

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