Trump administration proposes to scrap H-1B lottery system, floats new rules
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) Days after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to significantly curtail the H-1B visa programme, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed to “amend its regulations” governing the process. The DHS proposal seeks to scrap the existing lottery system and implement “a weighted selection process that would generally […]
Trump reiterates claim of ending India-Pakistan conflict in UN address
United Nations, Sept 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed credit again on Tuesday for ending the India-Pakistan conflict, which has been discounted by New Delhi, while repeating his lament for not getting the Nobel Peace Prize. “I ended seven wars, and in all cases, they were raging, with countless thousands of people being killed,” […]
Sri Lanka should implement 13th Amendment to Constitution for better future: Report
Colombo, Sep 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka should implement the Thirteenth Amendment to its Constitution, not for India’s benefit, but for its own future, an analyst wrote on Monday while citing that it remains important for unity and stability of the island nation. As speculation swirls over whether Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) government will […]
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact showcases asymmetric alliance as ‘junior partner’ bears heavier load: Report
Toronto, Sep 23 (IANS) Highlighting the defence agreement signed recently between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and also the comprehensive strategic partnership signed between Russia and North Korea in 2024, a report detailed on Tuesday that beneath the solidarity lies asymmetry in both the pacts with “junior partners” North Korea and Pakistan seem to be providing […]
Indonesia’s President includes Sanskrit greetings in his speech
United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto started and ended his speech by including Sanskrit greetings while calling for harmony of all religions. Starting his speech at the General Assembly on Tuesday, he included, in greeting the world leaders, “Om Swastiastu”, which is used in his country’s Hindu-majority island of Bali and is […]
Trump launches attack on UN at UNGA speech, criticises allies
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump launched an attack on the UN and policies it promotes, like fighting climate change, adding some harsh words for Washington’s ally on Tuesday. His criticism received pushback from speakers before and after him on the podium at the General Assembly. “What is the purpose of the […]
Congress to hold CWC meeting in Patna tomorrow for Bihar Assembly polls
Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) The stage is set for the historic meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna on Wednesday, where the party’s top leadership will converge to chart its course ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and political challenges. On the eve of the meeting, Congress National General […]
Gujarat: Free health checks for women organised in Valsad under ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’
Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Since the launch of ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’, the scheme is witnessing overwhelming participation of women, who are enrolling themselves to get benefits of the special health check-up camps, being organised under the campaign. In Gujarat’s Valsad, the District Health Department on Tuesday held many special health camps for conducting […]
Nitish Kumar inaugurates, lays foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,198.86 crore in West Champaran
Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 357 development projects worth Rs 1,198.86 crore at the designated site of the Lavkush Eco-Tourism Park in Valmikinagar, West Champaran district. The projects include the inauguration of 237 schemes worth Rs 197.36 crore, foundation stone laying of […]
Caste census: K’taka govt removes Christian tag; BJP calls it ‘victory’ of Hindu community leaders
Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Coming under attack over adding Christian tag for castes within the Hindu community, the Congress-led government in Karnataka said on Tuesday that it has removed the Christian tags in the socio-economic and academic survey, known as the caste census. The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission tasked with conducting the survey has […]
