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H-1B initial registration period to close on March 22
Washington: The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2025 closes on March 22, a federal agency has said. The H-1B visa is…
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Rajnath & Austin discuss growing momentum in defence ties between India & US
Washington: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday spoke over the phone with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin to discuss on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues amidst a “growing…
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5.4 magnitude quake hits Pakistan’s Balochistan province
Karachi: A 5.4-magnitude moderate earthquake struck Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Tuesday and there were no immediate reports of any causalities, authorities said. “The quake’s epicentre was 150 kilometres Northwest of Quetta with…
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US Senator expresses concern over notification of CAA rules
Washington: An American senator has expressed concern over the Indian government notifying rules for the implementation of the CAA, saying that as the US-India relationship deepens, it is important that the cooperation…
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Deeply concerned about prospective Israeli operation in Rafah: Biden tells Netanyahu
Washington: US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he is deeply concerned about the prospect of Israel conducting major military operations in Rafah on the lines of…
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Indian student dies in US, initial probe rules out foul play
New York: In yet another tragic incident, an Indian student died in Boston and initial investigation has ruled out any foul play, officials said on Monday. “Deeply saddened to learn about the…
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Watch: Hollywood actor Will Smith shares his experience reading Quran
Will Smith, an Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, has shared his spiritual connection and reading experience of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, after going through a tough period in the past two…
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PIA slapped with fined as air hostess reaches Canada without passport
Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) incurred a substantial penalty after one of its air hostesses reached Canada without a passport, as reported by ARY News, citing insider sources. According to sources, the…
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Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism on Gaza
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for a new election…
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Russian election: Putin projected to win by historic margin
Moscow: Russia’s incumbent President Vladimir Putin is projected to win his fifth term as head of state by a historic margin. According to Russia’s CEC, almost 95 per cent of the votes…
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UAE, Hungary to build ‘Dubai-like neighbourhood’ in Budapest: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary reportedly signed an agreement to build a “neighbourhood like in Dubai” in Budapest, with a deal valued at 7 billion US dollars (Rs 5,80,22,40,50,000). As…