No comment: MEA on reports about PM Modi's possible visit to US

Northern Ireland raises threat level to 'Severe' ahead of Joe Biden's visit|Oneindia News*

The terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland has been raised from “substantial” to “severe” just days before a potential visit to the country by US President Joe Biden. But the White House has said that the change won’t alter the President’s plans. The move, based on an MI5 intelligence assessment, follows a rise in dissident republican activity, including a recent gun attack on a top police officer. This reverses a downgrade in Northern Ireland's terror threat level last March - its first change for 12 years. #Ireland#Irelandtheatlevel#Goodfridayagreement

'Biden admin has a lot of work to do to get US corporate world to engage more in African continent'

White House Says Israel Likely To Abandon Planned Overhaul of Judicial System

White House Says Israel, Likely To Abandon Planned , Overhaul of Judicial System. NBC reports that the Biden administration believes that Israel's government will likely abandon its plan to overhaul the judicial system amid widespread protests and strikes. NBC reports that the Biden administration believes that Israel's government will likely abandon its plan to overhaul the judicial system amid widespread protests and strikes. On March 27, Netanyahu announced that a vote on the proposed changes would be postponed. . While the postponement brought an end to strikes, the protests have continued. . Critics warn that the plan would not only weaken the power of the judicial system, it would remove a crucial check on executive power. . The plan would have allowed a majority of the Knesset to overturn Supreme Court rulings, which would have effectively eliminated the power of the judicial branch. John Kirby, a White House National Security Council spokesman, said that Biden has urged Netanyahu to , “design a way forward that was based on compromise and that could result in that sort of consensus support.”. But he was very clear, and it really does come from a position of respect and friendship for Israel and everything that Israel stands for, John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, via NBC. NBC reports that the controversy in Israel comes as democracies and autocracies are clashing over primacy. This ongoing battle means that the Biden administration cannot afford to allow a U.S. ally to abandon the checks and balances that serve as a foundation for democracy. This ongoing battle means that the Biden administration cannot afford to allow a U.S. ally to abandon the checks and balances that serve as a foundation for democracy. NBC reports that some officials in both the U.S. and Israel have accused Biden of failing to issue a straight forward condemnation of the planned judicial overhaul.

Donald Trump Arrest: US prepares for unprecedented likely arrest of former President | Oneindia News

Police in major US cities are preparing for potential unrest in case ex-President Donald Trump is arrested this week as part of a hush-money inquiry. Authorities in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are ramping up their law enforcement presence. #DonaldTrump #DonaldTrumpArrest #USPolice

Adam Sandler Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Adam Sandler Receives , Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. NBC News reports that Sandler was awarded the prize at Washington's Kennedy Center on March 19. NBC News reports that Sandler was awarded the prize at Washington's Kennedy Center on March 19. Upon receiving it, Sandler joked that it "one day might be the weapon used to bludgeon me in my sleep.". Tim Herlihy, the comedian's writing and production partner, teased that they had created "31 motion pictures with a combined Rotten Tomatoes score of 59.". Presenters who testified to Sandler's creativity include Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, . Steve Buscemi, Chris Rock, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson and more. They also joked about his pattern of casting friends in his films. Sandler went on to thank his family for giving him "that weird irrational confidence thing that I guess I still have.". NBC News reports that Sandler is the seventh former 'SNL' member to receive the Mark Twain prize. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy. Others before him include Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy

Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized After Falling at a Hotel

Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized , After Falling at a Hotel. CNN reports that the Senate minority leader fell at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C. A spokesperson issued a statement on his behalf. This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment, Spokesperson for Mitch McConnell, via statement. The extent of McConnell's injuries has not been disclosed. CNN reports that the 81-year-old had another fall in 2019 at his home in Kentucky. He tripped on his patio and ended up fracturing his shoulder. McConnell is the longest-serving Republican Senate leader. According to Senate.gov, he's been "elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006.". Senate.gov also states that McConnell's been referred to as "the most important Republican since Ronald Reagan" and "the most conservative leader of either party in the history of the Senate.". CNN reports that his hospitalization comes as Democrats narrowly control the chamber, 51-49. Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively. Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively