Kerala CM Vijayan and Left leaders acknowledge local body polls setback, vows corrective action
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 13 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday acknowledged that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) failed to achieve the expected results in the recently concluded local body elections in the state. “Although a strong performance was anticipated across Kerala, the desired level of progress could not be achieved. The reasons for this […]
Celebrated artisan Mohammad Dilshad: ‘Govt schemes helped us reach international buyers’
Saharanpur, Dec 13 (IANS) Saharanpur, long known as the hub of exquisite wood carving in India, is today witnessing its traditional craft gain global admiration. One of the strongest voices of this transformation is Mohammad Dilshad, a master artisan from Saharanpur, who was recently honoured with the Shilp Guru Award–2024 by President Droupadi Murmu. Dilshad […]
Manipur BJP MLAs head to Delhi for meeting with central leadership
Imphal, Dec 13 (IANS) At least 12 BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and state Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, left for New Delhi on Saturday to attend a meeting convened by the party’s central leadership on Sunday. BJP leaders in Imphal indicated that the discussions on Sunday’s vital meeting […]
20 US states sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing the policy is unlawful and threatens essential public services. The lawsuit targets a policy implemented by the Department of Homeland Security that sharply increases the cost for employers seeking […]
Trump diverted over $2 billion in military funds for immigration: Report
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) The Trump administration diverted more than $2 billion from US military funds in 2025 to support immigration enforcement operations, weakening military readiness and straining servicemembers, according to a report released by Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The report, “Draining Defense: Trump’s Immigration Stunts Cost Billions at the Expense of Military Readiness, […]
Ukraine war redraws defence supply chains, brings India into strategic discussion
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) European allies are moving beyond emergency military aid to Ukraine toward long-term defence industrial partnerships as Russia’s war grinds on, a shift that is also prompting efforts to diversify global supply chains away from China, with India cited as part of that discussion, officials and experts said here. Testifying before the […]
USCIS tightens photo rules for immigration documents
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) As part of its effort to strengthen national security and curb identity fraud, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday issued new policy guidance sharply limiting how old a photograph can be when used to produce immigration documents. Under the updated guidance, which takes effect immediately, USCIS will only […]
Trump tariffs narrow US trade deficit to five-year low: White House
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) The US trade deficit narrowed to its smallest level since mid-2020, shrinking by more than 35 per cent from a year earlier, according to a White House press release that credited President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy with delivering measurable gains for the American economy. The administration said the latest data […]
Trump invokes Cold War ‘miracle on ice’ while weighing Ukraine war
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday drew explicit parallels between a Cold War-era sporting triumph and present-day global conflict, invoking the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet Union as he spoke about ongoing efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war. Speaking at the White House event during a bill-signing ceremony […]
Solidarity with Global South: India delivers 250,000 saline bottles to Peru
Lima, Dec 13 (IANS) India has handed over 250,000 saline bottles to Peru to help patients battling dehydration, reaffirming its commitment as a credible development partner for the South American nation. Indian Ambassador to Peru Vishvas Sapkal handed over the donation consignment to Peru’s Ministry of Health on Friday (local time). Several senior officials of […]
