Tag: Houston

Singaporean pleads guilty in US to working for Chinese intelligence

The plea announcement came five weeks after an indictment of Yeo was unsealed, cryptically accusing him of acting illegally as an agent of an unspecified foreign government.

July 25, 2020

More closures ‘possible’, says Trump after US orders China to shut its consulate in Houston in 72 hrs

Describing it as 'unprecedented escalation', China's foreign ministry said the move was unilaterally initiated by the US and Beijing would 'react with firm countermeasures' if the 'erroneous decision' was not revoked.

July 23, 2020

Indian-American woman charged for killing her son

Investigators said Agrawal was walking around the house with wounds to her body, while her son was upstairs.

March 28, 2020

‘Thank you Mr Jaishankar for covering up our PM’s incompetence:’ Rahul Gandhi on ‘Trump Sarkar’ comment

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said PM Modi used the phrase ‘Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkar’ in the Houston rally, merely referring to what the US president had used to endear himself to the Indian-American community during his presidential campaign.

October 1, 2019

‘Look carefully at what PM said, don’t misinterpret’: Jaishankar on Modi’s ‘Trump sarkar’ remark

At the mega 'Howdy, Modi' event on September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a tacit backing for US President Donald Trump who is seeking re-election, saying ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’.

October 1, 2019

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas shot dead; India says ‘deeply grieved’

Since 2015, Sandeep Dhaliwal was the 'history-making' police officer in Texas to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith, including a turban and beard.

September 28, 2019

PM Modi’s statement on Pak ‘very aggressive’, says Trump with Imran Khan by his side

During his address in Houston on Sunday, PM Modi tore into Pakistan for supporting terrorism and making hatred towards India the hub of its governance.

September 24, 2019

‘USA loves India’, says Donald Trump after ‘Howdy, Modi’ event

In a rare and 'historic' gesture, President Donald Trump had shared the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 'Howdy, Modi!' event.

September 23, 2019

PM Modi in New York on 2nd leg of US visit, to attend summit on climate change

At the Climate Action Summit, PM Modi will highlight India’s robust action to address climate change in line with global goals and New Delhi's international commitments.

September 23, 2019

Donald Trump’s presence at Houston event a ‘watershed moment in India-US ties’: PM Modi

PM Modi said Trump has been a steadfast friend of India and the Indian community since assuming office adding that the President's presence indicated his respect towards India and the Indian diaspora.

September 23, 2019

Trump, Modi presented voters with vision to make US, India ‘great again’: Media on Houston event

Describing it as a 'spectacle in Houston', The Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016.

September 23, 2019

Modi-Trump bonhomie wows world at Howdy, Modi event in Houston

'It is my honour and privilege to welcome President Trump at this magnificent gathering. Every time I meet Trump, I see his friendliness and warmth,' said Modi.

September 23, 2019

‘Howdy,Modi!’event: US President Trump may deliver 30-minute speech on India

As per the schedule released by the White House on late Saturday night, Trump will spend 100 minutes at the NRG Stadium.

September 22, 2019

How leaders profit from Howdy

In Texas alone there are about 27,000 Indian-Americans.

September 22, 2019

After PM Modi’s meet with CEOs, India’s Petronet signs 5mtpa natural gas deal with US’s Tellurian

The transaction agreements will be finalised in March, 2020.

September 22, 2019

Lawsuit filed against PM Modi in Houston, separatist Sikhs to hold protest

New Delhi is concerned about the Prime Minister’s security and is in touch with Washington over the issue.

September 21, 2019

PM Modi leaves on week-long US visit, to hold 20 bilateral meetings, present India as global leader

During his UNGA speech he will focus on India's role towards development and peace and security, with no mention of Article 370 which is an 'internal issue', the Ministry of Ex

September 21, 2019