Bidens got pricy $20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023
President Joe Biden and his family received tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, but the most expensive gift was from first lady Jill Biden, according to the State Department's annual financial report released Thursday. . Indian leader. A 7.5-carat diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was arguably the […]
Indian Muslim Leader Issues Fatwa Against New Year Celebrations
The head of a prominent Islamic organization in India propagated: fatwaor a religious edict banning Muslims from celebrating the New Year this weekend. Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, head of the All India Muslim Jamaat, said New Year's celebrations are usually marked by “dancing, obscenity, hooliganism, alcoholism, [and] activities such as gambling,'' and called the New […]
State funeral begins for former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reform
The state funeral of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India's economic reform agenda, began on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. The veteran leader, who was also praised for his role in the landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at the […]
Indian Rupee Posts Steepest Single-Day Loss Since February 2023 – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Follow Bloomberg India on WhatsApp for exclusive content and analysis on billionaires, companies and market trends. Sign up here. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg The Indian rupee suffered its biggest fall in about two years, weighed down by importers' demand for dollars at the end of the month. The rupee fell 0.6% on […]
Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster | Tsunamis
IMahiddin's mother was the one who urged him to go out on a Sunday morning 20 years ago. Dozens of relatives were visiting a small coastal village in Indonesia for a wedding party when a strong earthquake struck just before 8am. Buildings collapsed in some areas. His mother said he should go to his employer's […]
England coach slams ‘rammed’ Women’s Ashes schedule and blames Indian WPL | England women’s cricket team
England manager John Lewis has criticized the “packed” schedule of the Women's Ashes and slammed the Indian Women's Premier League for the condensed nature of the tour. The series begins in Sydney on January 12 and will feature three ODIs, three T20s and four-day Tests in five different cities, all in three weeks. With only […]
USD/INR rises as renewed US Dollar demand drags Indian Rupee lower to near record low – FXStreet
The Indian rupee fell in early European trading on Monday. The strong US dollar is weighing on the Indian rupee, but periodic intervention by the central bank could limit the rupee's downside. Investors are awaiting the release of the December US Consumer Confidence Index later on Monday. The Indian rupee (INR) remained weak near record […]
Cyclone Kills 11 in French Indian Ocean Territory Mayotte
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 11 people, the French Interior Ministry said Sunday. The ministry said it was proving difficult to ascertain the exact number of deaths and injuries, amid concerns that the death toll could […]
US sees surge in Indian immigrants at border with Canada
The U.S.-Canada border has seen a sharp increase in attempts by illegal Indian immigrants to cross the border in recent years. According to the latest figures from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection data portal, nearly 44,000 Indians attempted to cross the U.S.-Canada border illegally in fiscal year 2024, compared to about 30,000 in fiscal […]
Human Smuggler Testifies He Brought 500 Indian Migrants Across U.S.-Canada Border in Four Years
One Indian immigrant testified that he smuggled more than 500 Indians across the U.S.-Canada border over a four-year period. Despite earning more than $400,000 for his role in the smuggling operation, the man will be allowed to remain and work in the United States in exchange for his testimony. Rajinder Singh, 51, testified that he […]