H-2B cap reached for additional returning workers for first half of FY 2024
New York, Jan 14 - The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2024.
John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy
Washington, Jan 14 - US climate envoy John Kerry is reportedly planning to step down from his role and work on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.
Houthi official says US, UK fly spy drones over Hodeidah ‘for hours’
Aden, Jan 14 - A Houthi official has said that the US and UK forces flew spy drones "for hours" over the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, where conflicting reports of a new airstrike emerged.
William Lai wins Taiwan presidential election
Taipei City, Jan 14 - Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their President in a historic election, keeping the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in control for a third term, despite warnings from China over his pro-sovereignty views.
Fresh airstrike targets key Houthi naval base in Yemen
Aden, Jan 14 - The US-led coalition conducted an airstrike targeting a key Houthi-controlled naval base near the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Saturday evening, according to local media reports.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn back
London, Jan 13 - A domestic All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight in Japan has returned to its departure airport after a crack was reported on the cockpit window during the flight, BBC reported.
‘No license to bully..’ Maldives President makes fresh jab at India
New Delhi, Jan 13 -(IANS) Amid the ongoing row, Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu, fresh from his China visit, made another indirect jab at India, accusing it of "bullying" his "small" nation.
Airtel, Jio may soon withdraw unlimited 5G data plan, charge up to 10% more: Report
New Delhi, Jan 13 - Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel might discontinue their unlimited 5G data plans for premium customers soon, media reports said on Saturday.
Psychotherapy effective in treating PTSD after many traumatic events: Study
New Delhi, Jan 13 - A team of researchers has said that psychotherapy is an effective treatment for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by exposure to repeated traumatic incidents.
Australia Open: It’s an extra motivation for me: Carlos Alcaraz eyes to dethrone Djokovic
Melbourne, Jan 13 - Carlos Alcaraz has said he fancies a crack at dethroning Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2024, starting on Sunday.
Vijayveer Sidhu wins silver and Paris 2024 Olympics quota place
New Delhi, Jan 13 - In yet another history making result for Indian Sport Shooting, Vijayveer Sidhu won silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP) at the on-going Asia Olympic Qualification Rifle/Pistol in Jakarta, to give India their 17th Paris 2024 Olympics
Ariana Grande’s music makes me feel empowered: Selena Gomez
Los Angeles, Jan 13 - Singer-actress Selena Gomez is a true fan of Ariana Grande’s music. The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ actress (31) made a guest DJ appearance on SiriusXM Hits 1 and gushed about how the ‘Thank U, Next’ singer (30)
Congress divided on Ram Temple issue: Basavaraj Bommai
Bengaluru, Jan 13 - Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that the Congress is divided over participation in the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany’s Selin Oruz wants to add Olympic gold to stethoscope around her neck (Lead)
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 13 - AS she turns out for the Germany women's hockey team at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, Selin Oruz nurtures a dream -- becoming a doctor with an Olympic gold medal around her neck.
India secures 2nd spot in Asia for most Internet Exchange Points: Report
New Delhi, Jan 13 - India has secured the 2nd spot in Asia last year for the most Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) per country, a new report revealed on Saturday.
News trigger conflict among romantic couples with different political views
New York, Jan 13 - The cross-cutting political views present many challenges for romantic couples as new media trigger conflict for them with differing political views, new research has found.
Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Japan open with 2-0 win over Czech Republic
Ranchi, Jan 13 - Former Asian Games gold medallist Japan scored a goal in each half to open their campaign in the women's FIH HOckey Olympic Qualifiers with a comfortable 2-0 win over Czech Republic at the Marang Gomke Astro Turf Hockey Stadium
Budget Session of West Bengal Assembly likely from February 5
Kolkata, Jan 13 - The Budget Session of the West Bengal Assembly is likely to resume from February 5 and might continue till February 17.
Australia aiming to use white-ball tour of Bangladesh as preparation for Women’s T20 World Cup
Sydney, Jan 13 - Australia national selector Shawn Flegler said the women’s team will be aiming to use their first-ever bilateral tour of Bangladesh as preparation and gathering information for the Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in the country later in
Antum Naqvi script history, only Zimbabwe player to hit 300 in any representative cricket
Harare, Jan 13 - 24-year-old Antum Naqvi, leading the Mid West Rhinos, etched his name in Zimbabwean cricket history by becoming the first player from a Zimbabwean team to hit a triple century at any level of representative cricket.