Indian economist wins University of Chicago’s alumni honour
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Indian economist Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian has received the University of Chicago’s Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the honour in the award’s 85-year history. Subramanian served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India from 2018 to 2021. He later represented India at […]
Homeland Security chief defends US border crackdown in tense hearing
Washington, March 5 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense questioning from Democratic lawmakers during a congressional hearing, as she defended the administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown and border enforcement policies amid sharp criticism from lawmakers. The hearing highlighted the deep political divide in Washington over immigration enforcement, civil liberties, and border security, with […]
China’s coercion in Europe alarms US panel
Washington, March 5 (IANS) US lawmakers, foreign leaders, and experts have warned that China is expanding its influence in Europe. They said Beijing uses investment, pressure, and covert tactics, and urged closer US-Europe coordination on technology, supply chains, and security. At a hearing on “China’s increasing infiltration in Europe” on Wednesday (local time), Congressman Jake […]
US-Russia dispute over UNSC agenda illustrates its polarisation
United Nations, March 5 (IANS) In a stark portrayal of the Security Council’s polarisation that paralyses its work, a dispute between the US and a combination of Russia and China over charting Iran in the month’s agenda has stalled the adoption of its programme of work while Washington presides over it. After a flamboyant start […]
