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After Mamdani’s letter, US lawmakers push fair trial for Umar Khalid
A day after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid, eight members of the United States Congress have written to the Indian government, urging a fair and timely…
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FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian man wanted in 2017 New Jersey double murder
New York: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information about an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder…
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‘H-1B fraud in Chennai, Hyderabad’: US diplomat, economist’s claims stir row
A fresh controversy has emerged over the integrity of the H-1B visa programme as Indian-American diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui and former US Congressman Dr. Dave Brat brought forth serious allegations of fraud focused…
- Middle East
Vance denies US dictates to Israel over Gaza ceasefire
Tel Aviv: US Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and…
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US judge lifts travel curbs on Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
New York: A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist to speak at rallies and other events across the US as he fights his deportation case…
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16 states sue Trump admin over threats to pull funding for sex ed on gender diversity
Portland: Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the US Department of Health and Human Services, alleging that its threats to pull sexual education funding over curricula mentioning diverse gender…
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US Jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime
Seattle: A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult…
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USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee only for new petitions: Trump admin
New York: The Donald Trump administration has clarified that the new USD 100,000 fee for H-1B visas does not apply to current visa holders and is a one-time payment only for new…
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Normalising relations between Afghanistan and US: Taliban
Kabul: The Taliban said Saturday it discussed normalising relations between Afghanistan and the United States in a meeting with Trump administration officials. The White House did not issue a statement describing the…
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Indian-origin motel manager beheaded in US; co-worker arrested
Houston: A 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager was beheaded in front of his wife and son in Texas following a dispute over a washing machine, police said. The suspect, a co-worker with a…
- Middle East
Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar shocks Gulf allies, tests US ties
Dubai: The tiny, gas-rich Gulf Arab state of Qatar hosts the biggest US military base in the Middle East. It has evacuated tens of thousands of American citizens from Afghanistan. It has…
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Reprieve for India as Federal appeals court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
New York: In a possible reprieve for India, a federal appeals court has struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, ruling he did not have the extensive powers…
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US Justice Department announces probe into H-1B visa misuse
Washington: The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has intensified its scrutiny of hiring practices under the H-1B visa program, calling on workers and employers to report instances where US citizens are…
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Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India
New York: President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor, who is currently the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, as the next US Ambassador to India. In…
- Middle East
Islamic State extremists exploit instability in Africa, Syria: UN experts
United Nations: Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe, UN counterterrorism experts have said. The militant group is…
