US senators challenge immigration freeze
Washington, June 4 (IANS) Four Democratic senators have challenged a Trump administration policy that has paused immigration and citizenship cases involving nationals from 39 countries, saying the move has stalled green cards, naturalisation applications and work permits while leaving families and employers in limbo. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and US […]
Trump to revive coal plants, boost exports
Washington, June 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump is expected to announce what the White House described as “three historic, beautiful, clean coal announcements” focused on preserving existing coal-fired power plants, expanding coal exports and supporting new coal-fired generation projects, according to a White House official. The measures, set to be unveiled in the Oval Office […]
US-Russia ice hockey friendly match, wanted by Trump and Putin, to take place in Moscow
Moscow, June 4 (IANS) After more than seven years, Russia and the United States will face each other again in an ice hockey friendly match on July 1st in Moscow stemming from Trump and Putin discussion last year. local media reported. The event takes on particular significance in light of the exclusion of Russian teams […]
Rubio backs Kuwait after airport attack
Washington, June 4 (IANS) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Kuwait’s security and condemned what the United States described as Iranian attacks on Kuwait during talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah in Washington. The meeting at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department […]
India condemns killing of UN peacekeeper in Lebanon
United Nations, June 4 (IANS) India condemned on Thursday the attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, which killed a Serbian soldier serving the UN. “India reiterates the fundamental importance of respecting the sanctity and inviolability of UN premises and personnel,” India’s UN Mission said in a statement that condemned the attack that occurred on Wednesday. Condemning […]
India, UK share Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: MEA
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said in a statement that India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, released amid the visit of the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. “India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. […]
Muzaffarpur hospital fire sparks political row in Bihar
Patna, June 4 (IANS) The tragic fire at Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur, which claimed the lives of five patients, has sparked a sharp political exchange in Bihar, with opposition leaders questioning healthcare safety standards and the state government’s oversight of private medical institutions. Reacting to the incident, Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, […]
Marking ‘World Environment Day’, Surat readies eco-friendly venue for PM Modi’s event
Surat, June 4 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Surat on ‘World Environment Day’, authorities have transformed the venue of his public programme into a fully eco-friendly and plastic-free event space, using recycled materials, waste-based art installations, and community-created environmental artwork in an effort to showcase how large public gatherings can be […]
Ahmedabad on course to become sports capital: Gujarat CM
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Ahmedabad’s push to become a global sporting hub received a fresh boost on Thursday as Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the city was moving towards becoming a “Sports Capital” and preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while addressing the inauguration of the first ‘World Yogasana Championship 2026’. The championship, […]
Skilled human resources key for Viksit Bharat: Maha CM
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that to realise the vision of a ‘Vishwa-Guru’ and Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the creation of a highly skilled and technologically equipped human resource is imperative. With emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductors, and Quantum Computing rapidly transforming the employment landscape, equipping the […]
