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The Joint Statement was issued at the end of the second India-US 2+2 dialogue between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defence Secretary Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the State Department on Wednesday amidst the historic impeachment vote against President Donald Trump. (Photo: MEA Twitter)World
Take 'immediate, irreversible action' against terrorists: India, US to...

The first 2+2 dialogue was held in New Delhi in September last year after the mechanism was approved by PM Modi and...

20 Dec 2019 8:30 AM IST

Trump will now stand trial in the Senate, where his Republicans hold a solid majority and are expected to exonerate him. (Photo: File)World
'Want an immediate trial,' says Trump on impeachment proceedings

The President also asserted that Republicans have never been so united.

20 Dec 2019 8:24 AM IST

Musharraf ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008. He is wanted in Pakistan in several criminal cases including in the killing of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. (Photo: File)World
Musharraf's body to be hanged for 3 days if dies before execution: Pak...

For the first time in Pakistan's recent history, a special court handed death sentence to former military general in a...

19 Dec 2019 6:08 PM IST

US President Donald Trump plans to make a \major statement\ at the White House at 9 am EST (1300 GMT) on Sunday, White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said late on Saturday. (Photo: File)World
'Trump treated worse than Jesus before crucifixion,' says US lawmaker

'When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus opportunity to face his accusers,' US lawmaker.

19 Dec 2019 3:23 PM IST

US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Wednesday said, India has a free press. India has a vibrant democracy. India has the ability for the court system to review all legislations. So, what you are saying and what we are observing is that a vibrant democracy that is debating and that is discussing this bill. First and foremost, you dont have that kind of conversation in most countries. The fact is that the worlds largest democracy is debating so openly and publicly. (Photo : ANI)World
India has 'free press' and is 'openly' debating CAA: US State...

The country is witnessing widespread protests against the amended law demanding its withdrawal.

19 Dec 2019 11:58 AM IST

The White House flag was lowered after McCains death on Saturday -- but it was once again at the top of the flagpole on Monday morning. (Photo: AP)World
'Restore order, fairness...': White House says Senate will exonerate...

'Today marks the culmination in the House of one of the most shameful political episodes in the history of our nation,'...

19 Dec 2019 8:51 AM IST

Musharrafs supporters have held small rallies across the country in his support since the court sentenced him to death after finding him guilty of imposing an emergency in violation of the constitution. (Photo: File)World
Personal vendetta against me': Pervez Musharraf on his death sentence

It was Pervez Musharraf's first reaction to Tuesday's court verdict, which had already been denounced by the country's...

19 Dec 2019 8:29 AM IST

Trump will now stand trial in the Senate, where his Republicans hold a solid majority and are expected to exonerate him. (Photo: File)World
Impeached President Trump says Democrats consumed with hatred'

Trump said the Democratic Party was 'trying to nullify the ballots of tens of millions of patriotic Americans.'

19 Dec 2019 8:23 AM IST

Pompeo along with the Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the talks. (Photo: Twitter)World
'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship...

Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared...

19 Dec 2019 8:12 AM IST

Democrats enjoy majority with 233 seats in the House of Representatives while the ruling Republican, from which Trump comes, has 197 elected representatives. (Photo: File)World
Trump impeached by US House for abuse of power, obstruction of...

By 230 to 197 vote, the 45th US president becomes just the third occupant of the White House in American history to be...

19 Dec 2019 8:01 AM IST

A 43-year-old woman from New Zealand, who had come to India to get married as per Indian traditions, was found dead at a hotel in Paharganj here on Saturday morning, the police said. (Photo: ANI)World
Five dead, dozens injured in Hong Kong bus crash

Police said five people were certified dead at the scene with dozens injured.

18 Dec 2019 4:25 PM IST

I promise to honour you and love you for life! Lopez wrote on Instagram to her wife, opposition senator Angelica Lopez. (Photo: Instagram)World
'Promise to love you for life': First woman mayor of Bogota marries...

The message was accompanied by four pictures of the couple dressed in white and carrying bouquets of flowers.

18 Dec 2019 3:58 PM IST

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