On Sunday, March 3, Nikki Haley won the Republican presidential primary in Washington, DC. This is her first win in the battle against former President Donald Trump. Her victory comes just before of Super Tuesday, when 15 states and one territory vote. “It’s not surprising that Republicans closest to Washington dysfunction are rejecting Donald Trump … Read more
President Joe Biden stated on Friday that the United States will begin airdropping much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza during the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Biden stated that the airdrops will be coordinated with Jordan, which has carried out many rounds of airdrops into Gaza in recent months, and will begin in the “coming days.” The initial … Read more
“There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor. That’s just unacceptable here in the United States,” Kirby told reporters here when asked about the series of attacks on students from India and also those from the Indian American community. “The president and this administration have … Read more
Afreen Akhter, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), stated this during a Washington Foreign Press Center press conference. “With India, our largest South Asian partner, we created the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology in January of last year. “We call this iCET,” Akhter explained. The objective … Read more
In a recent incident that has sent shockwaves through the international community, an airport in the predominantly Muslim Dagestan region of Russia witnessed chaos and violence as a group of rioters stormed the premises, purportedly to confront Jewish passengers arriving from Tel Aviv. The events have raised concerns about rising tensions and accusations between Russia, … Read more
The United States has announced that it will issue employment authorization cards, including those for individuals awaiting green cards, with a validity period of five years. This decision is expected to benefit thousands of Indians residing in the US. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the maximum validity period of Employment Authorization … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu betrayed him just prior to the 2020 U.S. operation that resulted in the killing of a top Iranian general. This revelation marks a departure from the typically unwavering support for Israel within the Republican presidential primary field, amidst ongoing turmoil following a deadly … Read more
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for the 2024 US Presidential elections, has sparked controversy with his announcement that he intends to overhaul the H-1B visa program if elected to office. Ramaswamy aims to replace the current system with a merit-based admission process, raising questions about the implications of such a change, particularly for Indians who … Read more
In a recent interview with RIA Novosti, Aleksei Mozhin, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive director for Russia, pointed out that the de-dollarization movement is gaining momentum across the globe due to Washington’s policies and actions. Mozhin highlighted how the call for de-dollarization is not only being observed in trade with China but also in … Read more
In a strategic move to boost its ad-supported tier, Netflix has discontinued its basic plan, allowing users to watch shows and movies without commercials, in the US and UK. The company aims to attract more subscribers to its new ad-supported offering and diversify its revenue streams amid increasing competition in the online streaming market. Key … Read more
VFS Global, the visa application service provider for the US embassy in India, has announced a temporary closure of its customer service center from July 12 to July 14. The closure is due to the migration to a new platform, and during this period, VFS Global will be unable to answer calls, accept fee payments, … Read more
Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned Bollywood actor, recently underwent a surgery in the United States following an accident on the sets. While shooting in Los Angeles, SRK injured his nose, resulting in bleeding. He was promptly taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed the need for a minor surgery to stop the bleeding. Now, back … Read more
On June 28, debris from the tourist submarine that was contributing to the Titanic’s demise, including human remains, was spotted in the North Atlantic. This took place more than seven days after the search for the submarine carrying five people began. At a news conference on Thursday, the US Coast Guard verified that all five … Read more
China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island, Taiwan’s defense ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a US annual defense spending bill passed on Saturday. READ | China COVID: Residents paying price for not having exit plan for … Read more