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Return before Trump’s inauguration: US varsities to international students
Several American universities are advising their international students and staff to return to the US before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. This precautionary measure is prompted by concerns over…
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French oil firm TotalEnergies halts investments in Adani over US bribery charges
French oil giant TotalEnergies has announced a suspension of new investments in Adani Group companies due to ongoing US bribery charges against the conglomerate’s founder, Gautam Adani. This decision marks a significant…
- Middle East
Iran condemns US’ ‘illegal interventions’ in Venezuela’s internal affairs
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the US “illegal interventions” in Venezuela’s internal affairs. He made the remarks in a post on Saturday on social media platform X while…
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US charges Indian man for conspiring to exporting aviation parts to Russia
Washington: The US has charged a 57-year-old Indian national for allegedly conspiring to export controlled US aviation components to end users in Russia, according to the Justice Department. Sanjay Kaushik was arrested…
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Adani Group stocks erode by Rs 2.45L cr after fraud charges by US prosecutors
New Delhi: Adani group stocks faced heavy drubbing during the morning trade on Thursday, with the combined market valuation of all the listed firms getting eroded by Rs 2.45 lakh crore, as…
- India
Congress demands JPC probe after US charges against Gautam Adani
New Delhi: With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the US with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it “vindicates” its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the…
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US charges Gautam Adani with fraud over bribery scheme
New York: Billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable…
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CEO fires 99 employees over missed meeting, sparks outrage online
A controversial decision by a US-based CEO to terminate 99 employees after they missed a meeting has sparked significant public outcry. The incident came to light when an intern, who had just…
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Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence: Trump
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and the first-ever Hindu elected to the US Congress, would serve as Director of National Intelligence in his…
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US President elect Trump appoints first-ever woman Chief of Staff
New York: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff, the first woman to hold the influential cabinet position heading the White House executive…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader vows crushing response against Israel, US actions
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that Israel and the US would face a “teeth-breaking response” for their actions against Iran and “the resistance front,” according to a statement…
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For 1st time, Diwali will be official school holiday for New York City schools this year
New York: In a historic move, Diwali will be celebrated as an official school holiday in New York City, enabling over 1.1 million students to observe the festival of lights. Diwali has…
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21 million Americans have already voted in US presidential elections
Washington: Two weeks before the US presidential elections, as many as 21 million Americans have already cast their vote in the middle of an intense election campaign between the two candidates: Vice…
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Defence Secretary Austin reaffirms US, NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine
Brussels: United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed the US and NATO’s long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine. “Like countries of goodwill around the world, our NATO allies…
- Middle East
US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged ties with Houthis
New York: The US has sanctioned two Indians for their alleged ties to a Houthi network transporting Iranian oil to raise funds for its activities in disrupting shipping in the Red Sea…
