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Insult to Quran, says VHP on Mamdani’s note for Umar Khalid
New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday, January 2, slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, alleging that he insulted the Quran…
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Trump, Iranian security official trade threats amid Iran protests
US President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after…
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Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with historic swearing in
New York: Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics as one of the country’s most-watched politicians. Mamdani, a…
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US sanctions 4 Venezuelan oil firms, adds 4 tankers in Maduro crackdown
Washington: The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers, which the U.S. accuses of being part of a shadow fleet…
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US reviewing over 5.2 million documents in Jeffrey Epstein case
Washington: The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also increases the number of attorneys trying to…
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United States has become ‘real’ United Nations: Trump
New York: The United States has become the “real” United Nations and the world body has been of very little help in resolving conflicts around the world, President Donald Trump said as…
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The word ‘commelina’ traumatised me: Hyderabad-origin Spelling Bee champ
Hyderabad: It was a proud moment for Hyderabad when US Spelling Bee champion Faizan Zaki came to the city. After all, it’s not every day that one can spell the word “éclaircissement” –…
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Winter storm hits US, snarls thousands of flights
New York: A strong winter storm slammed across the US Northeast and Great Lakes regions from Friday evening to Saturday, dumping snow, crippling holiday travel and leaving tens of thousands out of…
- India
Saudi Arabia deports more Indians than US in 2025: MEA
More than 24,600 Indians were deported from 81 countries in 2025, according to the data tabled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, with Saudi…
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H1B visa: India conveys concern to US over cancellation of interviews
New Delhi: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of large numbers of Indian applicants and that both sides are engaged…
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Trump says US hit ISIS targets in Nigeria
Washington: President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a direct response to escalating attacks on civilians. “Tonight,…
- India
US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families
Washington: A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology professionals and Indian American families, after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally notified…
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US, Ukraine reach consensus aimed at ending war but territorial disputes remain
Kyiv: The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s…
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Visa delays leave H-1B families stranded abroad amid tougher US vetting
Washington: Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointments due to new screening requirements, a development that has triggered concern on Capitol Hill, while the…
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20 US States warn Trump’s USD 100K H-1B fee threatens schools, hospitals
Washington: More than 20 US states on Tuesday moved to block the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that the measure would disrupt schools and hospitals nationwide and choke…
